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Cheap Car Rentals in California from ₹ 1,730

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 27/5 and drop-off date of 30/5. 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 19 May 2025.

Most popular company

Europcar

Most common car type

Standard

Average price per day

₹ 5,559

Cheapest price per day

₹ 1,730

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 389 pickup locations in California to choose from. Price data has been averaged over the last 12 months and was last updated on 19 May 2025.

Price

₹ 2,232 - ₹ 6,644

Out of all the popular cities in California, Long Beach is the cheapest city to rent a car in at just ₹ 2,232/day. Renting a car in Long Beach is 66% cheaper than renting one in Oakland where the per day rate is around ₹ 6,644. Other fairly inexpensive cities in California to get a rental car in are: San Diego (₹ 2,321/day), San Francisco (₹ 2,570/day), and San Jose (₹ 2,618/day). While these cities typically have cheaper prices than the rest of the country, travelers looking to rent a car in San Francisco should expect to spend around ₹ 2,570/day on their transportation. The most popular city to rent a car in California is San Francisco.

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 19 May 2025.

January

₹ 3,080

February

₹ 3,080

March

₹ 3,337

April

₹ 4,021

May

₹ 3,593

June

₹ 3,679

July

₹ 4,364

August

₹ 4,192

September

₹ 3,765

October

₹ 3,936

November

₹ 3,508

December

₹ 4,364

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 19 May 2025.

There are, in total, 17,471 car hire locations in California that are operated by 351 companies. In the past week, medium car is the cheapest car type users can hire (cheapest price last found: ₹ 1,730/day). Explore 6 car types currently offered from California hire providers:

Economy

Economy

₹ 1,865+

Compact

Compact

₹ 2,022+

Intermediate

Intermediate

₹ 1,730+

Standard

Standard

₹ 1,949+

Full-size

Full-size

₹ 1,869+

Minivan

Minivan

₹ 3,393+

Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

₹ 3,500+

Premium

Premium

₹ 2,392+

Passenger van

Passenger van

₹ 10,441+

Luxury

Luxury

₹ 3,368+

Convertible

Convertible

₹ 5,826+

Pick-up truck

Pick-up truck

₹ 3,626+

Premium SUV

Premium SUV

₹ 4,936+

Compact SUV

Compact SUV

₹ 2,173+

Supplier choice

Supplier choice

₹ 2,203+

Intermediate SUV

Intermediate SUV

₹ 2,274+

Standard SUV

Standard SUV

₹ 2,509+

Luxury SUV

Luxury SUV

₹ 4,181+

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 19 May 2025.

Small cars

₹ 2,776 - ₹ 5,978

All Car Types

₹ 4,972 - ₹ 7,333

To hire a small car in California, you would pay an average price of ₹ 4,206/day. November is the cheapest month to hire a small car in California (~₹ 2,776/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is December (~₹ 5,978/day). In fact, November is about 34% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a small car hire for California. When comparing with other car types available for hire in California, hiring a small car saves you 33% 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 hire a medium car in California, you would pay an average price of ₹ 5,350/day. January is the cheapest month to hire a medium car in California (~₹ 3,277/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is April (~₹ 6,338/day). In fact, January is about 39% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a medium car hire for California. When comparing with other car types available for hire in California, hiring a medium car saves you 14% 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 hire a large car in California, you would pay an average price of ₹ 7,680/day. March is the cheapest month to hire a large car in California (~₹ 5,456/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is August (~₹ 10,253/day). In fact, March is about 29% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a large car hire for California. When comparing with other car types available for hire in California, hiring a large car is 20% 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 hire a SUV in California, you would pay an average price of ₹ 5,932/day. February is the cheapest month to hire a SUV in California (~₹ 3,920/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is December (~₹ 7,970/day). In fact, February is about 34% 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 saves you 5% 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 in California, you would pay an average price of ₹ 9,417/day. March is the cheapest month to hire a van in California (~₹ 7,033/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is August (~₹ 15,732/day). In fact, March is about 26% 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 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.

To hire a luxury car in California, you would pay an average price of ₹ 7,589/day. January is the cheapest month to hire a luxury car in California (~₹ 3,118/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is August (~₹ 14,803/day). In fact, January is about 59% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a luxury car hire for California. When comparing with other car types available for hire in California, hiring a luxury car is 19% 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 luxury car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a convertible in California, you would pay an average price of ₹ 9,169/day. January is the cheapest month to hire a convertible in California (~₹ 5,459/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is August (~₹ 12,157/day). In fact, January is about 41% 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 is 33% 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:

Hyundai i20₹ 1,865/day
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Hyundai i20
Volkswagen Polo₹ 2,022/day
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A/C
Volkswagen Polo
Volkswagen Polo₹ 2,202/day
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Volkswagen Polo

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 19 May 2025.
Rent a car with one of the top providers serving the California region, including those located within the Los Angeles, San Francisco and San Jose area. Make sure to take a look at reviews from past customers, daily rate and other charges, and pickup location before making your decision.

Budget

6.3
Okay
1048 reviews54 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.1

Comfort

7.1

Overall

6.3

Pick-up/drop-off

6.3

Value

6.4

Hertz

6.0
Okay
1225 reviews85 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.9

Comfort

6.8

Overall

6.0

Pick-up/drop-off

6.0

Value

6.2

Alamo

8.3
Very Good
215 reviews14 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.7

Comfort

8.6

Overall

8.3

Pick-up/drop-off

8.3

Value

8.0

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

7.6
Good
477 reviews105 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.6

Pick-up/drop-off

7.5

Value

7.5

Sixt

7.4
Good
361 reviews16 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.3

Pick-up/drop-off

7.3

Value

7.2

Avis

6.2
Okay
612 reviews53 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.0

Comfort

7.1

Overall

6.2

Pick-up/drop-off

6.3

Value

6.4

Midway

6.2
Okay
491 reviews15 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.1

Comfort

6.8

Overall

6.2

Pick-up/drop-off

5.8

Value

6.7

Dollar

5.7
Fair
523 reviews47 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.9

Comfort

6.6

Overall

5.6

Pick-up/drop-off

5.6

Value

6.0

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 ₹ 3,514. Data was last updated on 19 May 2025.
Browse some of the deals we've come across on car rentals in the California region, including options close to Los Angeles, San Francisco and San Jose. To make sure you find the deal you're looking for, verify the details of the renal, such as car type, price, and pickup address.
Toyota Camry₹ 1,730/day
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Toyota Camry
Suzuki Celerio₹ 1,865/day
2
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A/C
Suzuki Celerio
Hyundai Sonata₹ 1,869/day
5
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A/C
Hyundai Sonata

Car rental FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in California, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 19 May 2025.
  • What is the cheapest hire car found in California?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under ₹ 4,990/day when booking a car hire in California. The absolute best deal a user found was for ₹ 2,480/day from Yesaway, booked on May 11.

  • 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 ₹ 35,030 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 ₹ 150,130, with the average price for a rental being around ₹ 5,004 a day. Book with Yesaway, to take advantage of their cheap prices and pay 66% 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, Petrol/Diesel cars are the cheapest to rent in California. Deals were last updated on 19 May 2025.

Browse through car rental deals by fuel type in California. There are currently 3 fuel types to choose from with Petrol/Diesel being the cheapest (₹ 23+).

Electric

Electric

₹ 29+

Hybrid

Hybrid

₹ 26+

Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

₹ 23+

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