Car Hire in California

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Chevrolet Spark


Compact (Nissan Versa)


Intermediate (NISSAN SENTRA)


Intermediate (TOYOTA RAV4)


Kia Forte


Nissan Versa


Nissan Sentra


Toyota Yaris


Standard (Volkswagen Jetta)


Volkswagen Jetta


Fullsize (TOYOTA CAMRY)


Toyota Camry


Kia Rio


Toyota RAV4


Nissan Sentra


Standard (GMC ACADIA)


Kia Soul


Nissan Rogue


Nissan Altima


Kia K5


Polestar 2


Kia K5


Chevrolet Spark


Chevrolet Spark


Nissan Kicks


Chevrolet Trax


Toyota Corolla


Hyundai Accent


Chevrolet Trax


Ford Focus


Intermediate Elite (BMW 2 SERIES)


BMW 2 Series


GMC Acadia


Chevrolet Malibu


Honda Accord


Toyota Corolla


Polestar 2


Kia Rio


Hyundai Tucson


Honda CR-V


Jeep Compass


Chevrolet Blazer


Standard (Chevrolet Blazer)


BMW 3 Series


Fullsize Elite (BMW 3 SERIES)


Kia Soul


Compact (Volkswagen Taos)


Volkswagen Taos


Intermediate Elite (BMW X1)


Toyota Camry


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- Cheapest Car Hire Rates
- Why book with us?
- Travel information
- One-way Car Hire in California
- Car hire prices in California
- The 6 most popular cities in California
- Top 4 Most Popular Locations in California
- Map of top car rental locations
- When to book in California and for how long?
- Car hire information
- Most popular car models of suppliers
- Here's what travellers say about hiring a car in California
- Car Hire Statistics
- Top 31 suppliers in California in 2026
- Award-winning service
Travel information
One-way Car Hire in California
Here are the most popular one-way car hire options for pickup in California and drop off in another country:
- From USA - California to USA - Nevada - 342 offers from £33.65 per day
- From USA - California to USA - Arizona - 68 offers from £43.96 per day
- From USA - California to USA - Colorado - 125 offers from £68.02 per day
- From USA - California to USA - New York - 120 offers from £66.37 per day
- From USA - California to USA - Texas - 27 offers from £71.53 per day
The 6 most popular cities in California
Top 4 Most Popular Locations in California
Map of top car rental locations
When to book in California and for how long?
In which month is car hire in California the most affordable?
Prices for hiring a car in California fluctuate depending on the time of year. This table and graph can help you find the best bargain.
Saver's insights
| Cheapest monthJanuary | Most expensive month February | ||
| Average price £35 | A good deal £28 | Cheapest supplier SIXT | Cheapest car type Medium cars |
£30
in January
£51
in February
£43
in March
£40
in April
£40
in May
£44
in June
£50
in July
£48
in August
£43
in September
£43
in October
£35
in November
£37
in December
The best month to hire a car in California is January — when the average price for a hire is £30.04 per day. This is 14% less than the yearly average and 42% less than hiring a car in February (when the average price is £51.49 per day).
This information can help you determine the low season. But note that these prices are only averages. The cost of your hire is determined by the type of car you select, the length of time you hire it for and how much in advance you book. Simply type in your dates in the form at the top of the page in order to find out the exact prices.
Which month is most favoured for hiring a car in California?
Given the number of customers searching for a car in California, August is the most popular, while January is the month that sees the lowest demand.
0.3 times in January
1.2 times in February
0.7 times in March
0.8 times in April
0.9 times in May
Same as average in June
1.4 times in July
1.9 times in August
1.4 times in September
1.2 times in October
0.6 times in November
0.5 times in December
How many days do people keep their hire cars, on average, in California?
How long renters typically keep their vehicle sometimes varies depending on the time of year. Travelers tend to keep their rental cars longer in March — an average of 9 days. They tend to keep them for a shorter time in January — an average of 7 days.
7 days in January
8 days in February
9 days in March
9 days in April
8 days in May
8 days in June
9 days in July
9 days in August
9 days in September
8 days in October
8 days in November
8 days in December
Car hire information
| 📍 Car hire locations | 280 |
| ✈️ Airport locations | 33 |
| 🔥 Popular suppliers | Alamo, FOX, Thrifty, SIXT, Dollar |
| 🚗 Popular car types | SUVs, large cars, medium cars, small cars |
| 🤑 Lowest price | £23 per day |
| 👛 Cheapest supplier | SIXT |
Most popular car models of suppliers
| Hire Agency | Model | Doors | Luggage | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alamo | Nissan Rogue | 5 | 3 | SUV |
| FOX | Toyota Corolla | 4 | 1 | Large car |
| FOX | Nissan Versa | 4 | 2 | Medium car |
| Alamo | Hyundai Kona | 4 | 2 | SUV |
| Thrifty | Kia K5 | 4 | 2 | Large car |
| Thrifty | Jeep Compass | 5 | 2 | SUV |
| Avis | Toyota RAV4 | 4 | 3 | SUV |
| Budget | Toyota RAV4 | 4 | 3 | SUV |
| FOX | Mitsubishi Mirage | 4 | 2 | Small car |
| Dollar | Honda CR-V | 5 | 3 | SUV |
Here's what travellers say about hiring a car in California
Car Hire Statistics
Top 31 suppliers in California in 2026































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