California

Cheap Car Rentals in California from HK$172

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 9-9 and drop-off date of 24-9. 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 25 agosto 2025.

Most popular company

Thrifty

Most common car type

Compact

Average price per day

HK$404

Cheapest price per day

HK$172

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 25 agosto 2025.

At HK$172/day, small car is the cheapest car type available for hire in California in the past week. Out of 357 car hire agencies operating in California, there are, in total, 17,602 hire locations. View below for 5 offered car types:

Economy

Economy

HK$172+

Compact

Compact

HK$173+

Intermediate

Intermediate

HK$184+

Standard

Standard

HK$231+

Full-size

Full-size

HK$194+

People carrier

People carrier

HK$523+

Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

HK$334+

Premium

Premium

HK$255+

Luxury

Luxury

HK$310+

Convertible

Convertible

HK$599+

Premium SUV

Premium SUV

HK$795+

Supplier choice

Supplier choice

HK$187+

Intermediate SUV

Intermediate SUV

HK$217+

Compact SUV

Compact SUV

HK$229+

Standard SUV

Standard SUV

HK$241+

Luxury SUV

Luxury SUV

HK$426+

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 luxury car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

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

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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 HK$300. Data was last updated on 25 agosto 2025.
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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?

Book your rental car in California 7 days before your pickup date to maximise your savings. Car rental prices are around HK$332/day on average when booked 7 days ahead, which saves you 510% off the average price.

What is the cheapest car hire company in California?

Thrifty is currently the cheapest car hire company in California with deals as low as HK$190.27/day found in the past two weeks. Dollar is another inexpensive option with rates as low as HK$194.80/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 1,081 reviews). Hertz (rated 6.1/10 with 1,190 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 February, with an average daily rate of just HK$344. Conversely, June is the priciest month, averaging HK$483 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 February, with an average daily rate of just HK$344. Conversely, June is the priciest month, averaging HK$483 per day. Below youll find the monthly average rental prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.

January

HK$359

February

HK$344

March

HK$441

April

HK$404

May

HK$411

June

HK$483

July

HK$471

August

HK$450

September

HK$391

October

HK$454

November

HK$411

December

HK$438

What car do most people rent in California?

The most popular types of cars to hire in California are the following: Full-size cars (Nissan Pathfinder or similar), Passenger van cars (Chrysler Pacifica or similar), and Mini cars (Chrysler Pacifica or similar).

Which car hire company has the most locations in California?

Enterprise Rent-A-Car has 108 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Hertz has the second-highest number of locations in California at 78.

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 387 pickup locations in California to choose from. Price data has been averaged over the last 12 months and was last updated on 25 agosto 2025.

Among the most popular cities in California, Santa Ana offers the lowest average rental price at just HK$202/day. Other affordable options include Los Angeles (HK$329/day), San Francisco (HK$333/day), and Monterey (HK$385/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 25 agosto 2025.

Budget

6.3
Okay
1081 reviews55 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.1

Comfort

7.1

Overall

6.3

Pick-up/drop-off

6.3

Value

6.4

Hertz

6.1
Okay
1190 reviews78 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
194 reviews14 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.9

Comfort

8.8

Overall

8.5

Pick-up/drop-off

8.5

Value

8.1

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

7.4
Good
445 reviews108 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.8

Comfort

7.7

Overall

7.4

Pick-up/drop-off

7.4

Value

7.4

Sixt

7.4
Good
341 reviews18 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.4

Pick-up/drop-off

7.3

Value

7.2

Avis

6.2
Okay
618 reviews55 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.0

Comfort

7.0

Overall

6.2

Pick-up/drop-off

6.2

Value

6.4

Midway

6.2
Okay
487 reviews14 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.1

Comfort

6.8

Overall

6.2

Pick-up/drop-off

5.8

Value

6.7

Dollar

5.6
Fair
495 reviews45 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.9

Comfort

6.6

Overall

5.5

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 25 agosto 2025.
  • What is the cheapest hire car found in California?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under HK$378/day when booking a car hire in California. The absolute best deal a user found was for HK$221/day from Thrifty, booked on Aug. 24.

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

    Hiring a car in California for a week can be a great option for travel. Thrifty, the most popular car hire company for this area, offers hire cars for around HK$2,065/week on average.

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

    Typically, how long you can rent a car for depends on the inventory of the supplier. For California however, it is certainly possible to rent a car for an entire month.

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

    You can potentially save up to 37% on a month-long rental by booking with Thrifty. Thrifty is the cheapest rental company available within the next few months. Renting a car in California can cost you on average HK$8,848 a month or HK$295 a day. For extended stays in a location, this option will usually save you the most.

Car rentals by fuel type in California

Browse car rentals by fuel type in California. Currently, Hybrid cars are the cheapest to rent in California. Deals were last updated on 25 agosto 2025.

Browse through car rental deals by fuel type in California. There are currently 3 fuel types to choose from with Hybrid being the cheapest (HK$27+).

Electric

Electric

HK$28+

Hybrid

Hybrid

HK$27+

Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

HK$30+

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