Car Hire in California
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Travel Information
Language
English
Currency
USD
Dialing code
1
Average car hire length
4 days
Budget car hire price
£ 32.16 / per day
Traffic direction
Right-hand
Speed limit out of city centre
72 - 120 km/h
45 - 75 mi/h
Speed limit within city centre
40 - 120 km/h
25 - 75 mi/h
Acceptable limit of BAC
0.05%
One-way Car Hire in California
Here are the most popular one-way rental options for pickup in California and drop off in another country:
- From California to Nevada - 342 offers from 34.82 GBP per day
- From California to Arizona - 68 offers from 45.49 GBP per day
- From California to Colorado - 125 offers from 70.38 GBP per day
- From California to New York - 120 offers from 68.66 GBP per day
- From California to Texas - 27 offers from 74.00 GBP per day
Top 19 Most Popular Cities in California
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Car Hire in Los Angeles starting at £ 20.19 per day
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Car Hire in San Francisco starting at £ 28.85 per day
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Car Hire in San Diego starting at £ 20.07 per day
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Car Hire in Santa Ana starting at £ 23.54 per day
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Car Hire in Oakland starting at £ 20.26 per day
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Car Hire in San Jose starting at £ 23.54 per day
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Car Hire in Sacramento starting at £ 24.43 per day
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Car Hire in Ontario starting at £ 22.99 per day
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Car Hire in Long Beach starting at £ 24.43 per day
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Car Hire in Burbank starting at £ 20.18 per day
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Car Hire in Fresno starting at £ 24.43 per day
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Car Hire in Palm Springs starting at £ 24.43 per day
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Car Hire in Santa Barbara starting at £ 24.43 per day
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Car Hire in Monterey starting at £ 24.43 per day
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Car Hire in Santa Rosa starting at £ 25.01 per day
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Car Hire in McKinleyville starting at £ 67.76 per day
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Car Hire in Santa Monica starting at £ 21.45 per day
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Car Hire in Bakersfield starting at £ 25.01 per day
Top 20 Most Popular Destinations in California
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Car Hire at at Los Angeles Airport starting at £ 20.19 per day
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Car Hire at at San Francisco Airport starting at £ 20.26 per day
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Car Hire at at San Diego Airport starting at £ 20.07 per day
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Car Hire at at John Wayne Airport starting at £ 23.54 per day
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Car Hire at at Oakland Airport starting at £ 20.26 per day
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Car Hire at at San Jose Airport starting at £ 23.54 per day
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Car Hire at at Sacramento International Airport starting at £ 24.43 per day
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Car Hire at at Ontario Airport starting at £ 22.99 per day
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Car Hire at at Long Beach Airport starting at £ 24.43 per day
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Car Hire at at Burbank Airport starting at £ 20.18 per day
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Car Hire at at Fresno Airport starting at £ 24.43 per day
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Car Hire at at Palm Springs Airport starting at £ 24.43 per day
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Car Hire at at Santa Barbara Airport starting at £ 24.43 per day
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Car Hire at at Monterey Regional Airport starting at £ 24.43 per day
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Car Hire at at Charles M. Schulz–Sonoma County Airport starting at £ 25.01 per day
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Car Hire at in San Francisco (Downtown) starting at £ 28.85 per day
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Car Hire at in San Francisco (Downtown) starting at £ 19.56 per day
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Car Hire at in San Diego (Downtown) starting at £ 31.08 per day
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Car Hire at at Arcata-Eureka Airport starting at £ 67.76 per day
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Car Hire at in Los Angeles (Downtown) starting at £ 21.67 per day
Map of Car Hire Destinations
During which month is it most affordable to hire a car in California?
Our data show how prices for hiring a car in California fluctuate depending on the time of the year. This graph can assist you in finding the best bargain.
Average Price for Hiring a Car in California
The cheapest month to hire a car in California is October with prices starting at £ 29.86 for an Economy class cars. The most expensive month in which to hire a car is July with prices for for a Compact class) starting at £ 57.27. The average cost over the course of the entire year is £ 42. You can use this to plan your trip at the time of year when it would be most economical to hire a car. Note that these prices are only averages. The amount of time you hire a car for and the time at which you book will influence the prices.
How many days do people keep their hire cars, on average, in California?
Hirers picking up a car in California keep them for an average of 8 days during in June, while those picking up their cars in February keep them for an average of 6.
Average Hire Length in California
What month is the most favoured for hiring a car in California?
Though California is popular for travellers all year long, the month for which the highest number of people search for a hire car is in December. in September is the month that sees the lowest demand for hire cars.
Monthly Car Hire Searches in CaliforniaCompared to the Yearly Average
Most Popular Car Hire Models
| Hire Agency | Model | Doors | Luggage | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MEX RENT A CAR | Kia Rio | 4 | 1 | Small cars |
| FOX | Kia Sportage | 5 | 4 | SUVs |
| MEX RENT A CAR | Hyundai Elantra | 4 | 2 | Large cars |
| FOX | Dodge Caravan | 4 | 4 | People Carriers/Vans |
| FOX | Toyota Yaris | 4 | 2 | Small cars |
| FOX | Toyota Camry | 4 | 2 | Large cars |
| FOX | Toyota Corolla | 4 | 1 | Large cars |
| yesaway | Toyota Camry | 4 | 2 | Large cars |
| yesaway | Ford Fiesta | 4 | 2 | Small cars |
| MEX RENT A CAR | Hyundai Accent | 4 | 2 | Large cars |
Top 22 Hire Companies in California in 2020
National
+18443662657
3701 Wings Way Ste 209, Bakersfield, CA 93308
Alamo
7472006154
2501 N HOLLYWOOD WAY SUITE 4,
NUCarrentals
+13106659025
5400 West Century Boulevard, Los Angeles
Working hours
Mon:07:00-22:00
Tue:07:00-22:00
Wed:07:00-22:00
Thu:07:00-22:00
Fri:07:00-22:00
Sat:08:00-19:00
Sun:08:00-19:00
Enterprise
+18336169440
3701 Wings Way Ste 209, Bakersfield, CA 93308
GreenMotion
+18772473362
3355 Admiral Boland Way, San Diego, CA 92101
Working hours
Mon:06:00-23:59
Tue:06:00-23:59
Wed:06:00-23:59
Thu:06:00-23:59
Fri:06:00-23:59
Sat:06:00-23:59
Sun:06:00-23:59
SIXT
+18554712760
9000 Bellanca Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90045
Dollar
+18664342226
2627 North Hollywood Way Burbank, CA 91505
FOX
+18185735533 / +19293460099
2501 N Hollywood Way, Burbank.
Working hours
Mon:06:00-17:00
Tue:06:00-17:00
Wed:06:00-17:00
Thu:06:00-17:00
Fri:06:00-17:00
Sat:06:00-17:00
Sun:06:00-17:00
Midway
+18186415250
2503 N. Hollywood Way, Suite 2213, Burbank, CA 91505
Working hours
Mon:08:00-17:00
Tue:08:00-17:00
Wed:08:00-17:00
Thu:08:00-17:00
Fri:08:00-17:00
Sat:08:00-17:00
Sun:08:00-17:00
Alamo
+17472006154
2501 N HOLLYWOOD WAY SUITE 4
Working hours
Mon:06:00-23:00
Tue:06:00-23:00
Wed:06:00-23:00
Thu:06:00-23:00
Fri:06:00-23:00
Sat:06:00-22:00
Sun:06:00-23:00
Dollar
+18664342226
2627 North Hollywood Way
Working hours
Mon:06:00-23:00
Tue:06:00-23:00
Wed:06:00-23:00
Thu:06:00-23:00
Fri:06:00-23:00
Sat:06:00-22:30
Sun:06:00-23:00
Thrifty
+18772830898
2627 North Hollywood Way
Working hours
Mon:06:00-23:00
Tue:06:00-23:00
Wed:06:00-23:00
Thu:06:00-23:00
Fri:06:00-23:00
Sat:06:00-22:30
Sun:06:00-23:00
Avis
+18185663001
2501 North Hollywood Way Ste 7 Burbank Airport
Working hours
Mon:06:00-23:00
Tue:06:00-23:00
Wed:06:00-23:00
Thu:06:00-23:00
Fri:06:00-23:00
Sat:06:00-22:30
Sun:06:00-23:00
Budget
+18188410447
2501 North Hollywood Way Burbank Airport
Working hours
Mon:05:30-23:00
Tue:05:30-23:00
Wed:05:30-23:00
Thu:05:30-23:00
Fri:05:30-23:00
Sat:06:00-22:30
Sun:06:00-23:00
Advantage
+18007775500 / +13102169204
1030 W Manchester Blvd. Inglewood CA 90301
Working hours
Mon:08:00-20:00
Tue:08:00-20:00
Wed:08:00-20:00
Thu:08:00-20:00
Fri:08:00-20:00
Sat:08:00-20:00
Sun:08:00-20:00
Europcar
+18185735533
2501 N Hollywood Way, Burbank, CA 91505
Working hours
Mon:06:00-17:00
Tue:06:00-17:00
Wed:06:00-17:00
Thu:06:00-17:00
Fri:06:00-17:00
Sat:06:00-17:00
Sun:06:00-17:00
MEX RENT A CAR
GreenMotion
+18772473362
San Diego International Airport, Rental Car Center, 3355 Admiral Boland Way
Working hours
Mon:06:00-23:59
Tue:06:00-23:59
Wed:06:00-23:59
Thu:06:00-23:59
Fri:06:00-23:59
Sat:06:00-23:59
Sun:06:00-23:59
NUCarrentals
+13106659025 / +18888658950
5400 West Century Boulevard, Los Angeles
Working hours
Mon:07:00-22:00
Tue:07:00-22:00
Wed:07:00-22:00
Thu:07:00-22:00
Fri:07:00-22:00
Sat:08:00-19:00
Sun:08:00-19:00
Ace Rent a car
5624209100 / 5624209400
Long Beach Marriott
Working hours
Mon:07:00-22:00
Tue:07:00-22:00
Wed:07:00-22:00
Thu:07:00-22:00
Fri:07:00-22:00
Sat:08:00-20:00
Sun:08:00-18:00
RightCars
+12132634451 / +18444473227
8622 Bellanca Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90045
Economy rent a car
+18773267368
5280 W Century Blvd
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