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Cheap Car Rentals in California from AED 104

This price is the cheapest per day rate found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a car hire in California with a pick-up date of 7/8 and drop-off date of 13/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available at all agencies or on all dates of hire. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
Driver's age: 26-65
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California car rentals in 2024

Get helpful information to start your search for the perfect car rental in California. The average price data is based on the last 12 months and was last updated on 24 July 2024.

Most popular company

Budget

Most common car type

Compact

Average price per day

AED 220

Cheapest price per day

AED 104

California car rental prices in popular cities

Discover the price range for renting a car in popular cities across California, helping you budget and make informed decisions for your upcoming travel. There are 286 pickup locations in California to choose from. Price data has been averaged over the last 12 months and was last updated on 24 July 2024.

Price

AED 121 - AED 372

What is the cheapest time to rent a car in California?

Discover the most affordable period to rent a car in California and save money on your trip. The monthly average price data is based on historical data over the last year and was last updated on 24 July 2024.

January

AED 117

February

AED 143

March

AED 168

April

AED 165

May

AED 157

June

AED 161

July

AED 190

August

AED 183

September

AED 161

October

AED 165

November

AED 150

December

AED 154

Currently, the cheapest month to rent a car in California is January. The most expensive time to rent a car is July. The cheapest prices for each month are shown above, but prices will vary based on availability, how far out you book your rental car, and of course, car type.

Popular car types in California

Explore the most popular car models available for rent in California and choose the one that suits your needs. The price data is sourced from various car rental companies and was last updated on 24 July 2024.

small car is the cheapest car type you can hire in California this past week from 15,903 hire locations out of 315 hire agencies. Prices for a California small car hire start from AED 104/day. Check out available deals for 5 car types currently offered at listed car hire agencies here:

Economy

Economy

AED 145+

Compact

Compact

AED 129+

Intermediate

Intermediate

AED 124+

Standard

Standard

AED 148+

Full-size

Full-size

AED 156+

Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

AED 247+

Premium

Premium

AED 146+

Luxury

Luxury

AED 247+

Compact SUV

Compact SUV

AED 149+

Intermediate SUV

Intermediate SUV

AED 153+

Standard SUV

Standard SUV

AED 157+

Compare available car types for rental in California

Compare and contrast the various car types offered for rental in California to find the perfect fit for your trip. Price data is based on averages over the last 12 months and was last updated on 24 July 2024.

Small cars

AED 147 - AED 246

All Car Types

AED 163 - AED 281

To rent a small car in California, you would pay an average price of AED 198/day. February is the cheapest month to rent a small car in California (~AED 147/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is July (~AED 246/day). In fact, February is about 27% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a small car rental for California. When comparing with other car types available for rental in California, renting a small car saves you 13% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best California small car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To rent a medium car in California, you would pay an average price of AED 200/day. November is the cheapest month to rent a medium car in California (~AED 144/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is June (~AED 256/day). In fact, November is about 29% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a medium car rental for California. When comparing with other car types available for rental in California, renting a medium car saves you 12% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best California medium car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To rent a large car in California, you would pay an average price of AED 270/day. November is the cheapest month to rent a large car in California (~AED 207/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is July (~AED 353/day). In fact, November is about 24% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a large car rental for California. When comparing with other car types available for rental in California, renting a large car is 16% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best California large car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To rent a SUV in California, you would pay an average price of AED 221/day. November is the cheapest month to rent a SUV in California (~AED 166/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is July (~AED 280/day). In fact, November is about 25% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a SUV rental for California. When comparing with other car types available for rental in California, renting a SUV saves you 4% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best California SUV hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To rent a van in California, you would pay an average price of AED 373/day. November is the cheapest month to rent a van in California (~AED 181/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is October (~AED 1,315/day). In fact, November is about 52% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a van rental for California. When comparing with other car types available for rental in California, renting a van is 39% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity.

To rent a luxury car in California, you would pay an average price of AED 230/day. January is the cheapest month to rent a luxury car in California (~AED 153/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is June (~AED 395/day). In fact, January is about 34% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a luxury car rental for California. When comparing with other car types available for rental in California, renting a luxury car is 2% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best California luxury car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To rent a convertible in California, you would pay an average price of AED 282/day. November is the cheapest month to rent a convertible in California (~AED 151/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is July (~AED 385/day). In fact, November is about 47% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a convertible rental for California. When comparing with other car types available for rental in California, renting a convertible is 20% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity.

Toyota YarisAED 104/day
2
M
A/C
Toyota Yaris
Toyota CorollaAED 108/day
4
M
A/C
Toyota Corolla
Honda CivicAED 129/day
4
M
A/C
Honda Civic

Top rental agencies in California

Explore the leading car rental agencies in California known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car rental companies in California. Reviews were last updated on 24 July 2024.
Browse through some of the top rental car agencies in California, including pickup locations serving Los Angeles, San Francisco and West Hollywood. See what past customers have to say, compare prices, and review other key details before deciding.

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

7.8
Good
1146 reviews75 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Overall

7.8

Pick-up/drop-off

7.7

Value

7.7

Budget

6.3
Okay
1316 reviews41 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.0

Comfort

7.1

Overall

6.3

Pick-up/drop-off

6.3

Value

6.3

Hertz

5.8
Fair
2253 reviews71 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.7

Comfort

6.5

Overall

5.8

Pick-up/drop-off

5.7

Value

6.0

Thrifty

5.7
Fair
1027 reviews16 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.8

Comfort

6.6

Overall

5.6

Pick-up/drop-off

5.6

Value

5.9

Dollar

5.3
Fair
1011 reviews19 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.7

Comfort

6.4

Overall

5.3

Pick-up/drop-off

5.2

Value

5.6

Alamo

8.6
Very Good
810 reviews8 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.9

Comfort

8.8

Overall

8.6

Pick-up/drop-off

8.7

Value

8.3

Sixt

7.4
Good
638 reviews14 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.4

Pick-up/drop-off

7.3

Value

7.2

Avis

6.3
Okay
852 reviews42 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.0

Comfort

7.1

Overall

6.2

Pick-up/drop-off

6.4

Value

6.3

Best California car rental deals found

Browse through a selection of recently found affordable car rental deals in California. Plan your trip with ease and find the perfect rental option for your needs. There are currently 8 rental car agencies in California with an average daily rate of AED 183. Data was last updated on 24 July 2024.
These are some of the best options we've found for those looking for car rentals in California, including options within a close proximity to Los Angeles, San Francisco and West Hollywood. If these deals don't appeal to you, check back very soon as they are being updated frequently.
Toyota YarisAED 104/day
2
M
A/C
Toyota Yaris
Honda CivicAED 107/day
5
M
A/C
Honda Civic
Nissan SunnyAED 108/day
4
M
A/C
Nissan Sunny

Car rental FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in California, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 24 July 2024.
  • What is the cheapest hire car found in California?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under AED 203/day when booking a car hire in California. The absolute best deal a user found was for AED 131/day from NU Car, booked on Jul. 21.

  • What car hire company is typically the cheapest in California?

    According to our data, users have found the cheapest deals when booking a rental car in California from the following companies over the past two weeks: Fox (AED 104/day), Ace (AED 107/day), and Dollar (AED 148/day).

  • Which car hire company is considered to be the best in California?

    Taking our users’ ratings and reviews into consideration, Alamo (8.5 rating), Yesaway (8.5 rating) and Silvercar (8.4 rating) seem to be the best car hire companies in California.

  • What are petrol prices like in California?

    The average price of petrol in California is AED 3.71/litre over the past month, costing you anywhere between AED 167 and AED 241 to fill up a car’s fuel tank.

  • How much does it cost to hire a car in California for a week from Budget?

    Budget offers hire cars in California for about AED 1,543 per week on average.

  • How far in advance should I hire a car in California for the best price?

    Generally, for a better deal in California it’s recommended to book in a timely manner (to save up to 28%). Cheapflights recommends you book around 7 days prior to your pickup date. Booking as early as you can also increases the likelihood that you’ll get the ideal car.

  • Can I rent a car for a month in California?

    Yes, you can rent a car for a month in California check Cheapflights for the latest prices and car type availability.

  • How much does it cost to rent a car in California for a month?

    The monthly cost of a car rental in California is AED 6,613 (AED 220/day) on average.

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Luxury car rentals in California

Find luxury car rental deals in California from well-known providers in the area and save on gas mileage with the options provided below. luxury car rentals in California cost an average of AED 267 per day. Price data was last updated on 24 July 2024.
Take a look at some of the best options when it comes to luxury car rentals in California, with locations not far from Los Angeles, San Francisco and West Hollywood. Before selecting a deal, make sure the details of the reservation work for you and your fellow passengers.
Lexus ESAED 156/day
5
4
M
A/C
Lexus ES
Audi A8AED 182/day
5
4
M
A/C
Audi A8
Lexus ESAED 197/day
5
4
M
A/C
Lexus ES

Car rentals by fuel type in California

Browse car rentals by fuel type in California. Currently, Electric cars are the cheapest to rent in California. Deals were last updated on 24 July 2024.

Browse through car rental deals by fuel type in California. There are currently 3 fuel types to choose from with Electric being the cheapest (AED 33+).

Electric

Electric

AED 33+

Hybrid

Hybrid

AED 49+

Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

AED 40+

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