California

Cheap Car Hire in California from AED 124

Los Angeles, CA, United States
27 Apr — 4 May
Driver's age: 26-65
Los Angeles, CA, United States
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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 20 April 2024.

Most popular company

Thrifty

Most common car type

Standard

Average price per day

AED 223

Cheapest price per day

AED 124

What are the car hire 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 291 pickup locations in California to choose from. Price data has been averaged over the last 12 months and was last updated on 20 April 2024.

Price

AED 152 - AED 278

Out of all the popular cities in California, San Francisco is the cheapest city to rent a car in at just AED 152/day. Renting a car in San Francisco is 45% cheaper than renting one in Burbank where the per day rate is around AED 278. Other fairly inexpensive cities in California to get a rental car in are: Santa Ana (AED 172/day), Los Angeles (AED 173/day), and Oakland (AED 217/day). While these cities typically have cheaper prices than the rest of the country, travelers looking to rent a car in Los Angeles should expect to spend around AED 173/day on their transportation. The most popular city to rent a car in California is Los Angeles.

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 20 April 2024.

January

AED 117

February

AED 143

March

AED 168

April

AED 168

May

AED 157

June

AED 165

July

AED 183

August

AED 183

September

AED 157

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 20 April 2024.

small car is the cheapest car type you can hire in California this past week from 15,416 hire locations out of 307 hire agencies. Prices for a California small car hire start from AED 124/day. Check out available deals for 4 car types currently offered at listed car hire agencies here:

Economy

Economy

AED 127+

Compact

Compact

AED 130+

Intermediate

Intermediate

AED 130+

Standard

Standard

AED 136+

Full-size

Full-size

AED 134+

People carrier

People carrier

AED 261+

Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

AED 240+

Premium

Premium

AED 162+

Luxury

Luxury

AED 253+

Premium SUV

Premium SUV

AED 327+

Intermediate SUV

Intermediate SUV

AED 143+

Standard SUV

Standard SUV

AED 156+

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 20 April 2024.

Small cars

AED 147 - AED 240

All Car Types

AED 163 - AED 302

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 June (~AED 240/day). In fact, February is about 26% 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 16% 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 204/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 July (~AED 269/day). In fact, November is about 30% 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 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 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 284/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 375/day). In fact, November is about 28% 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 18% 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 232/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 August (~AED 314/day). In fact, November is about 29% 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 0% 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 359/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 1,314/day). In fact, November is about 50% 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 36% 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 234/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 456/day). In fact, January is about 35% 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 1% 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 convertible in California, you would pay an average price of AED 273/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 454/day). In fact, November is about 45% 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 15% 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.

Honda CivicAED 124/day
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Honda Civic
Mitsubishi Mirage G4AED 131/day
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Mitsubishi Mirage G4
Honda CivicAED 134/day
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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 20 April 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
1138 reviews77 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.0

Comfort

8.1

Overall

7.8

Pick-up/drop-off

7.7

Value

7.7

Budget

6.3
Okay
1219 reviews41 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.1

Comfort

7.1

Overall

6.3

Pick-up/drop-off

6.3

Value

6.2

Thrifty

6.0
Okay
1330 reviews15 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.0

Comfort

6.7

Overall

5.9

Pick-up/drop-off

5.8

Value

6.1

Hertz

5.9
Fair
2770 reviews80 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.8

Comfort

6.7

Overall

5.9

Pick-up/drop-off

5.8

Value

6.1

Dollar

5.7
Fair
1306 reviews16 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.9

Comfort

6.7

Overall

5.6

Pick-up/drop-off

5.6

Value

5.9

Alamo

8.7
Very Good
865 reviews7 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.8

Comfort

8.8

Overall

8.7

Pick-up/drop-off

8.8

Value

8.3

Sixt

7.5
Good
676 reviews13 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.4

Pick-up/drop-off

7.3

Value

7.3

Avis

6.4
Okay
811 reviews42 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.2

Comfort

7.2

Overall

6.3

Pick-up/drop-off

6.4

Value

6.5

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 193. Data was last updated on 20 April 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.
Honda CivicAED 124/day
4
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A/C
Honda Civic
Mitsubishi Mirage G4AED 131/day
2
M
A/C
Mitsubishi Mirage G4
Alfa Romeo GiulettaAED 133/day
5
M
A/C
Alfa Romeo Giuletta

Car rental FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in California, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 20 April 2024.
  • What is the cheapest hire car found in California?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under AED 221/day when booking a car hire in California. The absolute best deal a user found was for AED 146/day from Thrifty, booked on Apr. 14.

  • 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: Avis (AED 154/day), Budget (AED 168/day), and Sixt (AED 174/day).

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

    Taking our users’ ratings and reviews into consideration, Super Cheap (10.0 rating), Silvercar (8.6 rating) and Alamo (8.5 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 3.75/litre over the past month, costing you anywhere between AED 169 and AED 243 to fill up a car’s fuel tank.

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

    Thrifty offers hire cars in California for about AED 1,206 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 5,167 (AED 172/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 322 per day. Price data was last updated on 20 April 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.
Mercedes-Benz E-Class WagonAED 139/day
5
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A/C
Mercedes-Benz E-Class Wagon
Lexus ESAED 155/day
5
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A/C
Lexus ES
Mercedes-Benz E-Class WagonAED 208/day
5
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A/C
Mercedes-Benz E-Class Wagon

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 20 April 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 37+).

Electric

Electric

AED 37+

Hybrid

Hybrid

AED 74+

Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

AED 92+

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