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

On average a rental car in California costs 300 ﷼ per day.

How can I find car rentals near me in California?

Take a look at our extensive car rental location map to find the best rental cars near you.

Where should I rent a car in California?

Based on car searches on KAYAK, the most popular cities to rent a car in California are Los Angeles (83% of total searches of users looking to rent a car in California), San Francisco (15%) and San Diego (2%).

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

On average a rental car in California costs 2,100 ﷼ per week (300 ﷼ per day).

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

On average a rental car in California costs 9,002 ﷼ per month (300 ﷼ per day).

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Hyundai Venue

or similar Small

2/4

118 ﷼/day

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Kia Soul

or similar Small

4-5

117 ﷼/day

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Toyota Corolla

or similar Medium

2/4

132 ﷼/day

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Volkswagen Jetta

or similar Medium

4-5

142 ﷼/day

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Toyota Camry

or similar Large

4-5

156 ﷼/day

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Jeep Wrangler

or similar SUV

4-5

396 ﷼/day

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Chrysler Pacifica

or similar Van

4-5

248 ﷼/day

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Chevrolet Tahoe

or similar SUV

4-5

364 ﷼/day

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Ford Transit

or similar Van

4-5

400 ﷼/day

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Audi A4

or similar Luxury

4-5

262 ﷼/day

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Toyota Tacoma

or similar Pickup truck

2/4

352 ﷼/day

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Hyundai Tucson

or similar SUV

4-5

145 ﷼/day

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Ford Edge

or similar SUV

4-5

166 ﷼/day

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Nissan Kicks

or similar SUV

4-5

182 ﷼/day

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Class Special Car

or similar Category

2/4

206 ﷼/day

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Cadillac XT5

or similar SUV

4-5

439 ﷼/day

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Booking Insights

Most popular agency	Most popular car type	Average price	Good deal
Alamo	Large	300 ﷼/day	274 ﷼/day

KAYAK insights for California car rentals

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

How far in advance should you book a rental car in California?

You should book your rental car in California around 7 days before your trip in order to get a below-average price.

What is the cheapest car rental company in California?

In the past 72 hours, the cheapest rental cars were found at Sixt (67.86 ﷼/day), Avis (125.10 ﷼/day) and Enterprise Rent-A-Car (206.08 ﷼/day).

What is the most popular rental car in California?

Rentals in the SUV category (Chevrolet Blazer or similar) are the most popular option in California, costing 252 ﷼/day on average. Some users have found deals as low as 133 ﷼/day.

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

The cheapest month to rent a car in California is January at an average cost of 161 ﷼/day. July is the most expensive month to rent a car in California when prices are 215 ﷼/day on average, which tends to be 330% above the yearly average rental price for California.

What rental car company in California has the most locations?

Enterprise Rent-A-Car operates 106 locations in California, more than any other rental company.

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All car hirers in California are required to produce a valid driver's licence with an expiration date that does not fall within the present hire period. You can also hire a car even if you don't have a licence issued by the US government. All you need to do is present a passport and either an international licence or your licence from Australia.
When two cars meet on a steep road and neither can pass, the car facing downhill is required to back up to let the other pass, since when backing up a slope, the car that is facing downhill has more control. When it comes to stop signs in California, they are more frequent than traffic lights. All motorists must come to a full stop at any stop sign.
If your blood alcohol level is 0.08% or more, you are not allowed to operate a motor vehicle in California. Also, you are only allowed to operate a cellphone while driving if you’re using a hands-free device or when you need to call for assistance in an emergency.
25% of our users found rental cars in California for 274 ﷼ or less
Small rental cars in California are around 55% cheaper than other car types, on average

How much does it cost to rent a car in California?
On average a rental car in California costs 300 ﷼ per day.
How can I find car rentals near me in California?
Take a look at our extensive car rental location map to find the best rental cars near you.
Where should I rent a car in California?
Based on car searches on KAYAK, the most popular cities to rent a car in California are Los Angeles (83% of total searches of users looking to rent a car in California), San Francisco (15%) and San Diego (2%).
How much does it cost to rent a car for a week in California?
On average a rental car in California costs 2,100 ﷼ per week (300 ﷼ per day).
How much does it cost to rent a car long term for a month in California?
On average a rental car in California costs 9,002 ﷼ per month (300 ﷼ per day).
Should I hire a car in California?
Given that California is quite large with numerous sprawling cities, hiring a car is a practical and economical way to get around the area. Even though the majority of large cities have their own public transportation networks, driving is still often faster and easier. Los Angeles, Sacramento and San Diego are a few cities in California that are best navigated with a vehicle. Having access to your own car can also come in handy, especially if you plan on visiting a more rural city or taking a road trip.
What is driving like in California?
California is typically warm and sunny. However, it’s at times rainy, which is a critical time to drive yourself around. When it's raining, go at a slower speed and make sure to utilise your windscreen wipers and headlights. Also, ensure that you have the appropriate tyre chains for your hire car's tyres if you plan to drive in the snow during winter. Try to stay in the right lane whenever you are on a road or freeway with numerous lanes, unless when overtaking. Remember that a left turn from one one-way street to another one-way street can only be made when the signal is red. Unless it’s clearly banned, you can usually turn right at a red light after stopping completely and checking for approaching traffic. You have to pre-pay for your petrol in California. If you are using a credit card, you’ll need to swipe your card at the pump to activate the pump. You’ll also be required to provide your postal code to prevent credit card fraud.
How old do you have to be to hire a car in California?
Most car hire companies require that you be at least 21 years old in order to hire a vehicle in California. If you’re between the ages of 21 and 24 and need to hire a car, you’ll likely pay a young hirer fee and may only be allowed to hire certain classes of vehicles.

Enterprise Rent-A-Car car rental locations in California
167 Locations
Hertz car rental locations in California
134 Locations
Avis car rental locations in California
89 Locations
Budget car rental locations in California
84 Locations
Dollar car rental locations in California
71 Locations
Thrifty car rental locations in California
62 Locations
Sixt car rental locations in California
27 Locations
Midway car rental locations in California
23 Locations
Sunnycars car rental locations in California
23 Locations
Eagle Rent A Car car rental locations in California
21 Locations
National car rental locations in California
21 Locations
Airport Van car rental locations in California
20 Locations

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KAYAK insights for California car rentals

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

How far in advance should you book a rental car in California?

You should book your rental car in California around 7 days before your trip in order to get a below-average price.

What is the cheapest car rental company in California?

In the past 72 hours, the cheapest rental cars were found at Sixt (67.86 ﷼/day), Avis (125.10 ﷼/day) and Enterprise Rent-A-Car (206.08 ﷼/day).

What is the most popular rental car in California?

Rentals in the SUV category (Chevrolet Blazer or similar) are the most popular option in California, costing 252 ﷼/day on average. Some users have found deals as low as 133 ﷼/day.

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

The cheapest month to rent a car in California is January at an average cost of 161 ﷼/day. July is the most expensive month to rent a car in California when prices are 215 ﷼/day on average, which tends to be 330% above the yearly average rental price for California.

What rental car company in California has the most locations?

Enterprise Rent-A-Car operates 106 locations in California, more than any other rental company.

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

On average a rental car in California costs 300 ﷼ per day.

How can I find car rentals near me in California?

Take a look at our extensive car rental location map to find the best rental cars near you.

Where should I rent a car in California?

Based on car searches on KAYAK, the most popular cities to rent a car in California are Los Angeles (83% of total searches of users looking to rent a car in California), San Francisco (15%) and San Diego (2%).

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

On average a rental car in California costs 2,100 ﷼ per week (300 ﷼ per day).

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

On average a rental car in California costs 9,002 ﷼ per month (300 ﷼ per day).

Should I hire a car in California?

What is driving like in California?

How old do you have to be to hire a car in California?

Most car hire companies require that you be at least 21 years old in order to hire a vehicle in California. If you’re between the ages of 21 and 24 and need to hire a car, you’ll likely pay a young hirer fee and may only be allowed to hire certain classes of vehicles.

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