Car hire in California
Use the same magic that powers our flight search to find cheap car rental in California
Compare car hire on price, ease of pick-up, a fair fuel policy and more
Find California car rental deals you can amend or cancel if your plans change
California car hire at a glance
| Most popular provider | Dollar |
|---|---|
| Most popular car | Premium/Luxury, 4-5 doors |
| Pick-up points | 229, Los Angeles is most popular |
| Cheapest price found | P589 per day, Calexico |
| Cheapest month to rent | November |
| Best time to book | 1 week before |
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Cities in California
Take a look at the different cities in California you can set off from. You could find a great price somewhere less travelled.
Airports in California
If you’re flying to California it could be easier to hit the road straight from the airport.
Find the best car rental deal in California
Find the cheapest time to hire a car in California
The cheapest month to rent a car in California is November, when the average cost per day is P548. If that doesn’t work for you, the second cheapest month is December, when the average cost per day is P551. Keep in mind when you’re looking to book, that the most expensive month to rent a car in California is January.Explore California
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All you need to know about California
| Side of the road | Right |
|---|---|
| Currency | US Dollar |
| Language | English |
| Motorway speed limit | Varies from state to state |
| Built-up area speed limit | Varies from state to state |
| Age to rent a car | 21 |
Car hire in California: FAQs
Getting the cheapest car rental in California
Here are some tips to help you bag the best prices, and hit the road for less.Pick the right ride
Make sure you pick the right type of car for your trip. You can easily filter by 'seats', 'transmission' and even choose only to see 'electric' or 'hybrid' vehicles. You can also filter by 'car type', so whether you're looking for a luxury car or a more modest mini, you'll find what you need fast. The most popular car type in California is Premium, 4-5 doors .
Compare across companies
The most popular car hire companies in California are Dollar, Thrifty and Hertz. The cheapest company we've found is car rental cafe. To find a great price, you can easily compare across different trusted car rental companies using Skyscanner.
Get your timing right
It can really pay to play around with your timings and compare dates for your car hire to get a great price. The best time to book a bargain is 1 week before. The cheapest prices we've found are P589 a day and P1,015 a week.
Be flexible
Not sure where in California you're going to visit? There’s lots of places to pick your rental car up from. Being flexible on your pickup location can help you grab a great price, all while seeing more of California. We've found that the most popular place to pick up a car in California is Los Angeles. The cheapest place to pick up your rental car is Calexico.
Hire a car long term in California
Looking to hire a car for more than a few weeks? It could be cheaper to rent for a full month. This can cut the admin costs for car hire companies and give you some extra time to explore too. Give it a go today and search for 30 days' worth of car hire.
Save on fuel
You can make your money go further by finding a car hire deal in California with 'unlimited mileage' or a 'full to full' fuel policy. This can save you cash on topping up the tank.
