California

Cheap Car Rentals in California from AED 116

This price is the cheapest per day rate found by a Cheapflights user in the last 48 hours by searching for a car hire in California with a pick-up date of 5/7 and drop-off date of 9/8. 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.
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California car rentals in 2026

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 22 June 2026.

Most popular company

Alamo

Most common car type

Standard

Average price per day

AED 195

Cheapest price per day

AED 116

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 22 June 2026.

small car is the cheapest car type you can hire in California this past week from 17,992 hire locations out of 392 hire agencies. Prices for a California small car hire start from AED 116/day. Check out available deals for 6 car types currently offered at listed car hire agencies here:

Economy

Economy

AED 116+

Compact

Compact

AED 117+

Intermediate

Intermediate

AED 118+

Standard

Standard

AED 121+

Full-size

Full-size

AED 120+

People carrier

People carrier

AED 233+

Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

AED 272+

Luxury

Luxury

AED 213+

Premium SUV

Premium SUV

AED 223+

Intermediate SUV

Intermediate SUV

AED 124+

Compact SUV

Compact SUV

AED 128+

Supplier choice

Supplier choice

AED 136+

Standard SUV

Standard SUV

AED 148+

Luxury SUV

Luxury SUV

AED 277+

Best car rental deals found in California

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 181. Data was last updated on 22 June 2026.
Ford FiestaAED 116/day
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A/C
Ford Fiesta
Mercedes-Benz A-ClassAED 117/day
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A/C
Mercedes-Benz A-Class
Hyundai ElantraAED 118/day
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Hyundai Elantra

Cheapflights insights for California car rentals

Get relevant, data-driven information to help you hire a car in California, including pricing trends, ideal booking times, and more.

How far in advance should I hire a car in California?

For the best savings on car hire in California, make your reservation 7 days before pickup. The average price then is just AED 165/day – about 213% less than the yearly average.

What is the cheapest car hire company in California?

Looking to hire a car in California? Budget had the lowest prices in the past two weeks, starting at only AED 33.60/day. Dollar also offers competitive rates, with deals beginning at AED 36.14/day.

What is the best car rental company in California?

Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car rental company in California is Avis (rated 6.4/10). Budget (rated 6.1/10) is also highly rated by our users.

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

Planning to hire a car in California? January is the cheapest month, costing about AED 149 per day. In contrast, July is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of AED 215. Monthly average car hire prices are listed below. Remember, prices can change based on when you book, the type of car, and availability.

January

AED 149

February

AED 186

March

AED 193

April

AED 201

May

AED 198

June

AED 213

July

AED 215

August

AED 207

September

AED 176

October

AED 195

November

AED 180

December

AED 211

What car do most people hire in California?

The most popular types of cars to hire in California are the following: SUV cars (Chevrolet Blazer or similar), Intermediate cars (Toyota Corolla or similar), and Passenger van cars (Chrysler Pacifica or similar).

Which car hire company has the most locations in California?

Avis has 57 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. NextCar has the second-highest number of locations in California at 2.

What are the car rental prices for popular cities in California?

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 146 pickup locations in California to choose from. Price data has been averaged over the last 12 months and was last updated on 22 June 2026.

Out of all the popular cities in California, Los Angeles is the cheapest city to rent a car (AED 38/day). Other popular cities in California to get a cheap rental car are: San Francisco (AED 153/day), Santa Rosa (AED 155/day), and Palm Springs (AED 160/day).

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 22 June 2026.

Avis

57 locations

Budget

56 locations

NextCar

2 locations

National

17 locations

Rhodium

7 locations

Bandago

2 locations

Los Angeles Van Rentals

3 locations

UFODRIVE

2 locations

Car rental FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in California, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 22 June 2026.
  • What is the cheapest hire car found in California?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under AED 191/day when booking a car hire in California. The absolute best deal a user found was for AED 99/day from Economy Rent a Car, booked on Jun. 13.

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

    Alamo offers hire cars in California for about AED 1,838 per week on average.

  • 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 7,877 (AED 263/day) on average.

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 22 June 2026.

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 36+).

Electric

Electric

AED 36+

Hybrid

Hybrid

AED 45+

Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

AED 52+

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