California

Cheap Car Hire in California from ₹ 2,117

Los Angeles, CA, United States
15 Jun — 22 Jun
Same drop-off
Driver's age: 26-65
Los Angeles, CA, United States
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Thu 22/6
Noon

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

Below are the cheapest cities to rent a car in California

Price

₹ 1,966 - ₹ 17,885

Out of all the popular cities in California, Los Angeles is the cheapest city to rent a car in at just ₹ 1,966/day. Renting a car in Los Angeles is 89% cheaper than renting one in Santa Barbara where the per day rate is around ₹ 17,885. Other fairly inexpensive cities in California to get a rental car in are: San Diego (₹ 2,258/day), Palm Springs (₹ 2,487/day), and San Francisco (₹ 2,924/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 ₹ 1,966/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?

January

₹ 3,054

February

₹ 3,549

March

₹ 3,715

April

₹ 3,880

May

₹ 3,549

June

₹ 4,127

July

₹ 4,705

August

₹ 4,623

September

₹ 4,210

October

₹ 4,375

November

₹ 4,045

December

₹ 4,045

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

There are, in total, 14,648 car hire locations in California that are operated by 275 companies. In the past week, SUV is the cheapest car type users can hire (cheapest price last found: ₹ 2,117/day). Explore 5 car types currently offered from California hire providers:

Compare available car types for rental in California

Small cars

₹ 4,203 - ₹ 6,227

All Car Types

₹ 6,430 - ₹ 12,530

To hire a Small car in California, you would pay an average price of ₹ 5,117/day. September is the cheapest month to hire a Small car in California (~₹ 4,203/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is July (~₹ 6,227/day). In fact, September is about 18% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a Small hire for California. When comparing with other car types available for hire in California, hiring a Small car saves you 34% 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 hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a Medium car in California, you would pay an average price of ₹ 5,880/day. February is the cheapest month to hire a Medium car in California (~₹ 4,159/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is December (~₹ 7,229/day). In fact, February is about 30% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a Medium hire for California. When comparing with other car types available for hire in California, hiring a Medium car saves you 24% 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 hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a Large car in California, you would pay an average price of ₹ 7,872/day. December is the cheapest month to hire a Large car in California (~₹ 5,729/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is February (~₹ 20,255/day). In fact, December is about 28% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a Large hire for California. When comparing with other car types available for hire in California, hiring a Large car is 3% 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 hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a SUV car in California, you would pay an average price of ₹ 6,148/day. February is the cheapest month to hire a SUV car in California (~₹ 4,879/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is July (~₹ 7,424/day). In fact, February is about 21% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a SUV hire for California. When comparing with other car types available for hire in California, hiring a SUV car saves you 21% 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 hire a Van car in California, you would pay an average price of ₹ 7,924/day. January is the cheapest month to hire a Van car in California (~₹ 4,581/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is August (~₹ 10,314/day). In fact, January is about 43% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a Van hire for California. When comparing with other car types available for hire in California, hiring a Van car is 3% 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 hire a Luxury car in California, you would pay an average price of ₹ 10,534/day. March is the cheapest month to hire a Luxury car in California (~₹ 5,319/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is February (~₹ 23,580/day). In fact, March is about 50% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a Luxury hire for California. When comparing with other car types available for hire in California, hiring a Luxury car is 27% 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 hire a Convertible car in California, you would pay an average price of ₹ 11,757/day. January is the cheapest month to hire a Convertible car in California (~₹ 6,359/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is February (~₹ 33,471/day). In fact, January is about 46% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a Convertible hire for California. When comparing with other car types available for hire in California, hiring a Convertible car is 35% 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 Convertible hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

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Top rental agencies in California

Rent a car with one of the top providers serving the California region, including those located within the San Francisco, Los Angeles and Oakland area. Make sure to take a look at reviews from past customers, daily rate and other charges, and pickup location before making your decision.
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