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California car rentals in 2026

Most popular company

Europcar

Most common car type

Economy

Average price per day

₹ 5,339

Cheapest price per day

₹ 2,511
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Popular car types in California

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There are, in total, 18,114 car hire locations in California that are operated by 395 companies. In the past week, medium car is the cheapest car type users can hire (cheapest price last found: ₹ 2,511/day). Explore 4 car types currently offered from California hire providers:

Economy

Economy

₹ 2,883+

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Compact

Compact

₹ 3,272+

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Intermediate

Intermediate

₹ 2,511+

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Standard

Standard

₹ 3,088+

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Full-size

Full-size

₹ 2,588+

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Minivan

Minivan

₹ 4,953+

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Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

₹ 4,169+

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Luxury

Luxury

₹ 8,355+

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Pick-up truck

Pick-up truck

₹ 4,451+

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Premium SUV

Premium SUV

₹ 6,583+

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Compact SUV

Compact SUV

₹ 2,756+

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Intermediate SUV

Intermediate SUV

₹ 2,761+

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Standard SUV

Standard SUV

₹ 3,287+

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Supplier choice

Supplier choice

₹ 3,329+

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Luxury SUV

Luxury SUV

₹ 10,686+

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Best car rental deals found in California

Chevrolet Optra₹ 2,511/day
Chevrolet Optra
Found 10/28/26
Hyundai Sonata₹ 2,588/day
Hyundai Sonata
Found 10/28/26
Ford EcoSport₹ 2,756/day
Ford EcoSport
Found 10/28/26

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 ₹ 4,397/day – about 8,035% less than the yearly average.

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What is the cheapest car hire company in California?

Dollar is currently the cheapest car hire company in California with deals as low as ₹ 34/day found in the past two weeks. Thrifty is another inexpensive option with rates as low as ₹ 38/day.

What is the best car rental company in California?

Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car rental company in California is Avis (rated 6.4/10). Budget (rated 6.1/10) is also highly rated by our users.

Avis
Avis
6.4
Budget
Budget
6.1
NextCar
NextCar
0.0
National
National
0.0

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 ₹ 3,938. Conversely, June is the priciest month, averaging ₹ 5,843 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 ₹ 3,938. Conversely, June is the priciest month, averaging ₹ 5,843 per day. Below youll find the monthly average rental prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.

January

₹ 3,938

February

₹ 4,830

March

₹ 5,168

April

₹ 5,220

May

₹ 5,124

June

₹ 5,843

July

₹ 5,756

August

₹ 5,462

September

₹ 5,142

October

₹ 5,237

November

₹ 4,726

December

₹ 5,315

What car do most people rent in California?

The most popular types of cars to hire in California are the following: SUV cars (Nissan Pathfinder or similar), Intermediate cars (Hyundai Elantra or similar), and Full-size cars (Chevrolet Malibu or similar).

Which car hire company has the most locations in California?

Avis has 57 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. NextCar has the second-highest number of locations in California at 3.

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

If you're looking for the best car rental deals in California, start with Ontario, where rates average ₹ 2,966/day. You can also find good prices in Burbank (₹ 3,142/day), Los Angeles (₹ 3,171/day), and San Diego (₹ 3,435/day).

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Top rental agencies in California

Avis

57 locations
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Budget

56 locations
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NextCar

3 locations
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National

17 locations
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Rhodium

7 locations
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Bandago

2 locations
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Los Angeles Van Rentals

3 locations
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UFODRIVE

2 locations
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Car rental FAQs

  • What is the cheapest hire car found in California?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under ₹ 5,153/day when booking a car hire in California. The absolute best deal a user found was for ₹ 2,696/day from Ace, booked on Oct. 24.

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

    From Europcar you can hire a car in California from about ₹ 34,344 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 ₹ 147,189, with the average price for a rental being around ₹ 4,906 a day. Book with Ace, to take advantage of their cheap prices and pay 70% less compared to the average price of car rentals in California.

Car rentals by fuel type in California

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Browse through car rental deals by fuel type in California. There are currently 3 fuel types to choose from with Hybrid being the cheapest (₹ 32+).

Electric

Electric

₹ 39+

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Hybrid

Hybrid

₹ 32+

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Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

₹ 35+

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