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Cheap Car Rentals in California from Rp 479,284

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 22/5 and drop-off date of 11/6. 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 29 March 2025.

Most popular company

Dollar

Most common car type

Full-size

Average price per day

Rp 713,024

Cheapest price per day

Rp 479,284

California car rental prices in popular cities

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 401 pickup locations in California to choose from. Price data has been averaged over the last 12 months and was last updated on 29 March 2025.

Price

Rp 530,162 - Rp 1,080,378

What is the 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 29 March 2025.

January

Rp 596,619

February

Rp 596,619

March

Rp 712,628

April

Rp 762,346

May

Rp 712,628

June

Rp 729,201

July

Rp 845,210

August

Rp 812,064

September

Rp 729,201

October

Rp 762,346

November

Rp 679,482

December

Rp 845,210

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

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 29 March 2025.

There are 346 hire agencies servicing California. These agencies, altogether, have 17,292 hire locations available. Need an affordable hire? small car is the cheapest car type to hire in California with prices from Rp 479,284 a day in the previous 7-day period. Here are 3 car types you can hire in California:

Economy

Economy

Rp 473,152+

Compact

Compact

Rp 479,284+

Intermediate

Intermediate

Rp 441,332+

Standard

Standard

Rp 467,352+

Full-size

Full-size

Rp 496,520+

People carrier

People carrier

Rp 870,401+

Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

Rp 642,029+

Premium

Premium

Rp 496,520+

Luxury

Luxury

Rp 658,436+

Convertible

Convertible

Rp 1,172,357+

Pick-up truck

Pick-up truck

Rp 727,544+

Supplier choice

Supplier choice

Rp 426,251+

Intermediate SUV

Intermediate SUV

Rp 457,242+

Compact SUV

Compact SUV

Rp 479,284+

Standard SUV

Standard SUV

Rp 520,053+

Luxury SUV

Luxury SUV

Rp 1,056,844+

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 29 March 2025.

Small cars

Rp 618,284 - Rp 1,097,054

All Car Types

Rp 774,364 - Rp 1,416,253

To hire a small car in California, you would pay an average price of Rp 848,621/day. February is the cheapest month to hire a small car in California (~Rp 618,284/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is March (~Rp 1,097,054/day). In fact, February is about 28% 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 23% 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 Rp 919,724/day. February is the cheapest month to hire a medium car in California (~Rp 552,093/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is August (~Rp 1,743,785/day). In fact, February is about 40% 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 17% 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.

To hire a large car in California, you would pay an average price of Rp 1,412,640/day. January is the cheapest month to hire a large car in California (~Rp 921,610/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is May (~Rp 1,834,869/day). In fact, January is about 35% 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 23% 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 SUV in California, you would pay an average price of Rp 1,084,050/day. October is the cheapest month to hire a SUV in California (~Rp 733,323/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is August (~Rp 1,575,770/day). In fact, October is about 33% 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 2% 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.

To hire a van in California, you would pay an average price of Rp 1,400,997/day. January is the cheapest month to hire a van in California (~Rp 912,893/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is May (~Rp 2,165,576/day). In fact, January is about 35% 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 22% 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 Rp 1,181,632/day. February is the cheapest month to hire a luxury car in California (~Rp 751,242/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is December (~Rp 3,629,598/day). In fact, February is about 37% 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 8% 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.

Hyundai i20Rp 479,284/day
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Hyundai i20Rp 491,548/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 29 March 2025.
Browse through some of the top rental car agencies in California, including pickup locations serving Los Angeles, Burbank and San Francisco. Browse through some of the top rental car agencies in California, including locations around Los Angeles, Burbank and San Francisco.

Budget

6.3
Okay
1124 reviews57 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.1

Comfort

7.2

Overall

6.3

Pick-up/drop-off

6.4

Value

6.4

Hertz

6.1
Okay
1258 reviews90 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.9

Comfort

6.8

Overall

6.1

Pick-up/drop-off

6.1

Value

6.2

Alamo

8.4
Very Good
221 reviews14 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.8

Comfort

8.7

Overall

8.4

Pick-up/drop-off

8.5

Value

8.1

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

7.6
Good
491 reviews106 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.6

Pick-up/drop-off

7.5

Value

7.6

Sixt

7.3
Good
367 reviews17 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.9

Comfort

7.8

Overall

7.3

Pick-up/drop-off

7.2

Value

7.1

Avis

6.3
Okay
659 reviews56 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
532 reviews46 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.9

Comfort

6.7

Overall

5.7

Pick-up/drop-off

5.7

Value

6.0

Best California car rental deals found

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 Rp 705,564. Data was last updated on 29 March 2025.
Take a peek at some options we've found for car rentals in California, including locations near Los Angeles, Burbank and San Francisco. Deals are constantly refreshed so come back soon for more car rental options.
Hyundai i20Rp 479,284/day
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Hyundai i20
Hyundai i20Rp 491,548/day
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Hyundai i20
Hyundai i20Rp 507,789/day
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Hyundai i20

Car rental FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in California, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 29 March 2025.
  • What is the cheapest hire car found in California?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under Rp 530,162/day when booking a car hire in California. The absolute best deal a user found was for Rp 523,036/day from Dollar, booked on Mar. 23.

  • What car hire company is typically the cheapest in California?

    According to our data, users have found the cheapest deals when booking a rental car in California from the following companies over the past two weeks: Yesaway (Rp 441,332/day), Dollar (Rp 456,248/day), and Thrifty (Rp 479,284/day).

  • Which car hire company is considered to be the best in California?

    Taking our users’ ratings and reviews into consideration, Resla (10.0 rating), Silvercar (9.1 rating) and Alamo (8.4 rating) seem to be the best car hire companies in California.

  • What are petrol prices like in California?

    The average price of petrol in California is Rp 14,915.48/litre over the past month, costing you anywhere between Rp 671,197 and Rp 969,506 to fill up a car’s fuel tank.

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

    Dollar is one of the top picks in California. They can have you in a hire car for about Rp 5,493,910 per week on average.

  • How far in advance should I hire a car in California for the best price?

    Booking in advance not only ensures a better chance of getting your vehicle of choice, it can save you up to 34% on your car hire. For a below average price in California, Cheapflights recommends booking your car hire at least 7 days in advance.

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

    Yes, cars are available to be rented out for an entire month in California.

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

    Our recent data shows that Dollar can potentially be 32% below the average car hire price in California. Check prices and availability for Dollar and save on this extended car hire. The cost of hiring a vehicle in California is on average Rp 23,545,326 a month or Rp 784,844 a day. Search on Cheapflights for the most updated pricing and availability for your California car hire.

Car rentals by fuel type in California

Browse car rentals by fuel type in California. Currently, Electric cars are the cheapest to rent in California. Deals were last updated on 29 March 2025.

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

Electric

Electric

Rp 32+

Hybrid

Hybrid

Rp 43+

Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

Rp 43+

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