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Cheap Car Rentals in California from ₹ 1,665

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 9/8 and drop-off date of 14/8. 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 2026

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 1 August 2026.

Most popular company

Ace

Most common car type

Compact

Average price per day

₹ 5,905

Cheapest price per day

₹ 1,665
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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 1 August 2026.
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There are, in total, 18,072 car hire locations in California that are operated by 393 companies. In the past week, small car is the cheapest car type users can hire (cheapest price last found: ₹ 1,665/day). Explore 5 car types currently offered from California hire providers:

Economy

Economy

₹ 1,665+

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Compact

Compact

₹ 2,271+

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Intermediate

Intermediate

₹ 2,154+

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Standard

Standard

₹ 2,269+

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Full-size

Full-size

₹ 2,426+

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SUV

SUV

₹ 5,316+

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Minivan

Minivan

₹ 4,382+

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Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

₹ 4,033+

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Passenger van

Passenger van

₹ 5,551+

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Luxury

Luxury

₹ 4,589+

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Pick-up truck

Pick-up truck

₹ 4,306+

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Premium SUV

Premium SUV

₹ 4,676+

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Intermediate SUV

Intermediate SUV

₹ 2,368+

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Compact SUV

Compact SUV

₹ 2,578+

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Standard SUV

Standard SUV

₹ 2,608+

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Supplier choice

Supplier choice

₹ 2,986+

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Luxury SUV

Luxury SUV

₹ 5,029+

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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 ₹ 3,699. Data was last updated on 1 August 2026.
Volkswagen Polo₹ 1,665/day
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Toyota Etios₹ 2,154/day
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Toyota Etios
Found 07/31/26
Volkswagen Vento₹ 2,269/day
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Volkswagen Vento
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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 ₹ 4,322/day – about 7,954% less than the yearly average.

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What is the cheapest car hire company in California?

Fox is currently the cheapest car hire company in California with deals as low as ₹ 23/day found in the past two weeks. Dollar is another inexpensive option with rates as low as ₹ 28/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 ₹ 4,008. Conversely, June is the priciest month, averaging ₹ 5,925 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 ₹ 4,008. Conversely, June is the priciest month, averaging ₹ 5,925 per day. Below youll find the monthly average rental prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.

January

₹ 4,008

February

₹ 4,809

March

₹ 5,267

April

₹ 5,124

May

₹ 5,143

June

₹ 5,925

July

₹ 5,801

August

₹ 5,420

September

₹ 4,714

October

₹ 5,181

November

₹ 4,742

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 (Jeep Grand Cherokee or similar), Standard cars (Chevrolet Equinox or similar), and Passenger van cars (Chrysler Pacifica 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 2.

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 146 pickup locations in California to choose from. Price data has been averaged over the last 12 months and was last updated on 1 August 2026.

If you're looking for the best car rental deals in California, start with Los Angeles, where rates average ₹ 2,170/day. You can also find good prices in Sacramento (₹ 2,959/day), Ontario (₹ 2,972/day), and Santa Ana (₹ 3,833/day).

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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 1 August 2026.

Avis

57 locations
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Budget

56 locations
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NextCar

2 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

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in California, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 1 August 2026.

  • What is the cheapest hire car found in California?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under ₹ 5,521/day when booking a car hire in California. The absolute best deal a user found was for ₹ 2,460/day from Fox, booked on Jul. 25.

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

    From Sixt you can hire a car in California from about ₹ 43,092 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 ₹ 184,680, with the average price for a rental being around ₹ 6,156 a day. Book with Fox, to take advantage of their cheap prices and pay 76% 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 1 August 2026.
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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 (₹ 26+).

Electric

Electric

₹ 36+

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Hybrid

Hybrid

₹ 35+

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Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

₹ 26+

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