California

Cheap Car Rentals in California from ₹ 1,518

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 10/10 and drop-off date of 18/10. 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 2025

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 13 September 2025.

Most popular company

Thrifty

Most common car type

Full-size

Average price per day

₹ 5,116

Cheapest price per day

₹ 1,518

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 13 September 2025.

There are, in total, 17,556 car hire locations in California that are operated by 361 companies. In the past week, small car is the cheapest car type users can hire (cheapest price last found: ₹ 1,518/day). Explore 5 car types currently offered from California hire providers:

Economy

Economy

₹ 2,141+

Compact

Compact

₹ 1,518+

Intermediate

Intermediate

₹ 2,293+

Standard

Standard

₹ 2,273+

Full-size

Full-size

₹ 2,411+

Minivan

Minivan

₹ 5,147+

Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

₹ 4,250+

Premium

Premium

₹ 3,242+

Pick-up truck

Pick-up truck

₹ 3,931+

Premium SUV

Premium SUV

₹ 4,870+

Supplier choice

Supplier choice

₹ 2,160+

Intermediate SUV

Intermediate SUV

₹ 2,619+

Compact SUV

Compact SUV

₹ 2,687+

Standard SUV

Standard SUV

₹ 3,105+

Luxury SUV

Luxury SUV

₹ 5,095+

Compare car rental deals in California by type

Here are the best California small car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Here are the best California medium car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Here are the best California large car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Here are the best California SUV hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Here are the best California luxury car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Toyota Etios₹ 1,518/day
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Toyota Etios
Suzuki Celerio₹ 2,141/day
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Suzuki Celerio
Ford Ikon₹ 2,212/day
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Ford Ikon

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 ₹ 3,357. Data was last updated on 13 September 2025.
Toyota Etios₹ 1,518/day
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Toyota Etios
Suzuki Celerio₹ 2,141/day
2
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Suzuki Celerio
Ford Ikon₹ 2,212/day
2
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Ford Ikon

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 ₹ 3,788/day – about 7,190% less than the yearly average.

What is the cheapest car hire company in California?

Dollar is currently the cheapest car hire company in California with deals as low as ₹ 1,994/day found in the past two weeks. Thrifty is another inexpensive option with rates as low as ₹ 2,126/day.

What is the best car rental company in California?

Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car rental company in California is Budget (rated 6.3/10 with 1,133 reviews). Hertz (rated 6.1/10 with 1,224 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.

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

At California, the best time to rent a car is at January, with an average daily rate of just ₹ 3,812. Conversely, July is the priciest month, averaging ₹ 5,570 per day. Below youll find the monthly average rental prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.|1#In California, the best time to rent a car is in January, with an average daily rate of just ₹ 3,812. Conversely, July is the priciest month, averaging ₹ 5,570 per day. Below youll find the monthly average rental prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.

January

₹ 3,812

February

₹ 3,869

March

₹ 4,198

April

₹ 4,615

May

₹ 4,663

June

₹ 5,065

July

₹ 5,570

August

₹ 5,145

September

₹ 4,471

October

₹ 4,575

November

₹ 4,302

December

₹ 4,768

What car do most people rent in California?

The most popular types of cars to hire in California are the following: Full-size cars (Chevrolet Tahoe or similar), Intermediate cars (Acura TLX or similar), and Mini cars (Chrysler Pacifica or similar).

Which car hire company has the most locations in California?

Enterprise Rent-A-Car has 92 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Hertz has the second-highest number of locations in California at 71.

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 397 pickup locations in California to choose from. Price data has been averaged over the last 12 months and was last updated on 13 September 2025.

If you're looking for the best car rental deals in California, start with Los Angeles, where rates average ₹ 2,008/day. You can also find good prices in San Diego (₹ 2,911/day), San Francisco (₹ 3,493/day), and San Jose (₹ 3,599/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 13 September 2025.

Budget

6.3
Okay
1133 reviews57 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.1

Comfort

7.1

Overall

6.3

Pick-up/drop-off

6.4

Value

6.4

Hertz

6.1
Okay
1224 reviews82 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.9

Comfort

6.8

Overall

6.1

Pick-up/drop-off

6.1

Value

6.2

Alamo

8.5
Very Good
203 reviews14 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.9

Comfort

8.8

Overall

8.5

Pick-up/drop-off

8.6

Value

8.2

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

7.5
Good
426 reviews108 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.9

Comfort

7.8

Overall

7.5

Pick-up/drop-off

7.5

Value

7.5

Sixt

7.4
Good
334 reviews17 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.4

Pick-up/drop-off

7.4

Value

7.3

Avis

6.2
Okay
661 reviews57 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.0

Comfort

7.0

Overall

6.2

Pick-up/drop-off

6.2

Value

6.4

Midway

6.2
Okay
486 reviews16 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.1

Comfort

6.8

Overall

6.2

Pick-up/drop-off

5.8

Value

6.7

Dollar

5.6
Fair
538 reviews46 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.9

Comfort

6.6

Overall

5.6

Pick-up/drop-off

5.6

Value

5.9

Car rental FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in California, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 13 September 2025.
  • What is the cheapest hire car found in California?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under ₹ 5,701/day when booking a car hire in California. The absolute best deal a user found was for ₹ 3,749/day from Sixt, booked on Sep. 7.

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

    From Dollar you can hire a car in California from about ₹ 28,300 per week on average.

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

    Yes, renting a vehicle in California for a month is certainly possible.

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

    Generally, a month-long car rental in California can be found for about ₹ 121,287, with the average price for a rental being around ₹ 4,043 a day. Book with Sixt, to take advantage of their cheap prices and pay 59% less compared to the average price of car rentals in California.

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 13 September 2025.

Browse through car rental deals by fuel type in California. There are currently 3 fuel types to choose from with Electric being the cheapest (₹ 25+).

Electric

Electric

₹ 25+

Hybrid

Hybrid

₹ 28+

Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

₹ 76+

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