Car Hire in California
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Cheapest Car Hire Rates
San Francisco South
Economy
Kia Rio
or comparable
£ 25.19
per day
San Francisco South
Compact
Toyota Yaris iA
or comparable
£ 25.37
per day
San Francisco South
Intermediate
Kia Forte
or comparable
£ 25.55
per day
San Francisco South
Standard
VW Jetta
or comparable
£ 25.72
per day
Most Popular Car Hire Deals
San Francisco South
Premium
Mercedes-Benz A-Class
or comparable
£ 30.55
/ per day
San Francisco South
Intermediate
Toyota Rav4
or comparable
£ 30.69
/ per day
San Francisco South
Luxury
Mercedes-Benz C-Class
or comparable
£ 31.91
/ per day
San Francisco South
Compact Elite
Mini John Cooper Works *guaranteed model*
or comparable
£ 33.54
/ per day
These prices are approximate and depend on the dates of the booking, hire length and type of car. This information was last updated at 05:50 on 2022-10-01.
Awards
World Travel Awards - World's Leading Car Rental Booking Website 2020
World Travel Awards - World's Leading Car Rental Booking App 2020
2021 Magellan Awards Silver Winner
Travel & Hospitality Awards 2021
2021 FT 1000: Europes Fastest Growing Companies - Top 100 Companies
2020 FT 1000: Europe's Fastest Growing Companies - Top 100 Companies
Uzakrota Travel Awards - World’s Leading Car Rental Website 2020
2019 Inc. 5000 Europe - Top 500 Companies
Travel Information
Language
English
Currency
USD
Traffic direction
Right-hand
Dialing code
1
Budget car hire price
£ 53.11 / per day
Average car hire length
2 days
Speed limit within city centre
40 - 120 km/h
25 - 75 mi/h
Speed limit out of city centre
72 - 120 km/h
45 - 75 mi/h
Acceptable limit of BAC
0.05%
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 California to Nevada - 342 offers from £ 34.26 per day
- From California to Arizona - 68 offers from £ 44.76 per day
- From California to Colorado - 125 offers from £ 69.26 per day
- From California to New York - 120 offers from £ 67.57 per day
- From California to Texas - 27 offers from £ 72.83 per day
Top 10 Most Popular Cities in California
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Car Hire in Sacramento starting at £ 48.05 per day
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Car Hire in Oakland starting at £ 58.57 per day
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Car Hire in Palm Springs starting at £ 62.37 per day
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Car Hire in Fresno starting at £ 60.27 per day
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Car Hire in Santa Barbara starting at £ 64.25 per day
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Car Hire in Monterey starting at £ 71.04 per day
Top 8 Most Popular Destinations in California
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Car Hire at San Francisco Airport starting at £ 59.04 per day
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Car Hire at Sacramento International Airport starting at £ 62.73 per day
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Car Hire at Oakland Airport starting at £ 58.57 per day
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Car Hire at Palm Springs Airport starting at £ 62.37 per day
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Car Hire at Fresno Airport starting at £ 60.27 per day
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Car Hire in Westchester starting at £ 39.22 per day
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Car Hire at Santa Barbara Airport starting at £ 64.25 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 £ 29.38 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 £ 56.36. The average cost over the course of the entire year is £ 41. 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 January. in June is the month that sees the lowest demand for hire cars.
Monthly Car Hire Searches in California Compared to the Yearly Average
Most Popular Car Hire Models
| Hire Agency | Model | Doors | Luggage | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GreenMotion | Hyundai Accent | 4 | 2 | Small cars |
| GreenMotion | Nissan Versa | 5 | 1 | |
| Europcar | Jeep Compass | 4 | 3 | SUVs |
| MEX RENT A CAR | Kia Rio | 4 | 1 | Small cars |
| Ace Rent a car | Kia Sportage | 5 | 2 | SUVs |
| GreenMotion | Nissan Altima | 4 | 3 | Large cars |
| Ace Rent a car | Hyundai Santa Fe | 5 | 4 | SUVs |
| Dollar | Nissan Rogue | 5 | 3 | SUVs |
| MEX RENT A CAR | Volkswagen Vento | 4 | 2 | Medium cars |
| Alamo | Nissan Kicks | 5 | 2 | SUVs |
Our Customers Reviews
Because we want to make sure each review listed here is left by a real customer, we don’t have an option to post a review here. Instead, we ask each and every customer to leave a review after they return their rental. This way, you know that all reviews are authentic, verified, and trustworthy.
CC
United Kingdom
Jeep Wrangler Sport
1 July 2022
We rented a Jeep Cherokee which easily stored our 4 suitcases and things for our 3 week road trip. The A/C was great in the desserts and being able to remove the hard roof at the coast was superb, an all round great car and drive. Thank you
AF
United Kingdom
Kia Rio
25 September 2021
We booked this car for LA, which meant we spent most of our time stuck in traffic. The car was very comfortable and CarPlay meant it was easy for us to make good progress on our podcasts while barely moving on the 101/405/etc.
Car Hire Statistics
Highest rated company
Alamo
9.2 / 10
Lowest rated company
Economy rent a car
6.23 / 10
Total number of reviews
26
Total rental companies
26
Average daily price
£ 53.11
Lowest daily price
£ 21.20
Total cars available
1582
Top 26 Hire Companies in California in 2022
Alamo
+18443708302
780 N McDonnell Rd, San Francisco, CA 94128
Enterprise
+13106495400
8734 Bellanca Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90045
National
+18888266890
9020 Aviation Blvd, Inglewood, CA 90301
SIXT
+18887498227
9000 Bellanca Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90045
yesaway
+16504666123 / +18007811023
1288 Old Bayshore Hwy, Burlingame, CA 94010
Working hours
Mon:10:00-18:00
Tue:10:00-18:00
Wed:10:00-18:00
Thu:10:00-18:00
Fri:10:00-18:00
Sat:10:00-18:00
Sun:10:00-18:00
Hertz
3105685100
9000 Airport Blvd
Working hours
Mon:00:00-23:59
Tue:00:00-23:59
Wed:00:00-23:59
Thu:00:00-23:59
Fri:00:00-23:59
Sat:00:00-23:59
Sun:00:00-23:59
Advantage
8007775500
1030 W. Manchester Blvd.
Working hours
Mon:00:00-23:59
Tue:00:00-23:59
Wed:00:00-23:59
Thu:00:00-23:59
Fri:00:00-23:59
Sat:00:00-23:59
Sun:00:00-23:59
Airport Van Rental
+13104915448 / +12137848585
5235 W 104th St, Los Angeles, CA 90045
Working hours
Mon:08:00-16:00
Tue:08:00-16:00
Wed:08:00-16:00
Thu:08:00-18:00
Fri:08:00-18:00
Sat:08:00-16:00
Sun:08:00-16:00
Avis
+13103429200
9217 Airport Boulevard
Working hours
Mon:00:00-23:59
Tue:00:00-23:59
Wed:00:00-23:59
Thu:00:00-23:59
Fri:00:00-23:59
Sat:00:00-23:59
Sun:00:00-23:59
Rent a Wreck
+16618437866
1222 Golden State Avenue
Working hours
Mon:07:00-17:30
Tue:07:00-17:30
Wed:07:00-17:30
Thu:07:00-17:30
Fri:07:00-17:30
Sat:08:00-13:00
Payless
9093901750
3450 E Airport Drive
Working hours
Mon:06:00-23:30
Tue:06:00-23:30
Wed:06:00-23:30
Thu:06:00-23:30
Fri:06:00-23:30
Sat:06:00-23:30
Sun:06:00-23:30
Budget
+17075282195
2266 Airport Boulevard
Working hours
Mon:08:30-19:00
Tue:08:30-19:00
Wed:08:30-19:00
Thu:08:30-19:00
Fri:08:30-19:00
Sat:09:30-18:00
Sun:09:30-18:00
Dollar
8664342226
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
NextCar
+16618437866
1601 Skyway Dr, Bakersfield, CA 93308
Working hours
Mon:09:00-17:00
Tue:09:00-17:00
Wed:09:00-17:00
Thu:09:00-17:00
Fri:09:00-17:00
Sat:09:00-13:00
Routes Car & Truck Rentals
+18447772882
5250-105 West Century Blvd Suite 105. Los Angeles, CA 90245
Working hours
Mon:08:00-19:30
Tue:08:00-19:30
Wed:08:00-19:30
Thu:08:00-19:30
Fri:08:00-19:30
Sat:08:00-19:30
Sun:08:00-19:30
Elita Rent A Car
+13234844242
5250 West Century Blvd, Suite 109, Los Angeles, Ca, 90045
Working hours
Mon:08:00-18:00
Tue:08:00-18:00
Wed:08:00-18:00
Thu:08:00-18:00
Fri:08:00-18:00
Sat:08:00-18:00
Sun:08:00-18:00
Europcar
+17148745322
325 Baker St E, Costa Mesa, CA 92626
Working hours
Tue:06:00-23:30
Thu:06:00-23:30
Fri:06:00-23:30
Sun:06:00-23:30
Thrifty
+18772830898
3355 Admiral Boland Way
Working hours
Mon:00:00-01:00; 06:00-23:59
Tue:00:00-01:00; 06:00-23:59
Wed:00:00-01:00; 06:00-23:59
Thu:00:00-01:00; 06:00-23:59
Fri:00:00-01:00; 06:00-23:59
Sat:00:00-01:00; 06:00-23:59
Sun:00:00-01:00; 06:00-23:59
FOX
+14087092950 / +18002254369
1659 Airport Blvd.Car Rental Center San Jose.
Working hours
Mon:07:00-23:59
Tue:07:00-23:59
Wed:07:00-23:59
Thu:07:00-23:59
Fri:07:00-23:59
Sat:07:00-23:59
Sun:07:00-23:59
MEX RENT A CAR
6195919150
2745 Otay Pacific Drive; Cbx Cross Border Xpress
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
+18442702377
2269 Pacific Hwy San Diego, CA 92101
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:08:00-15:00
Sun:08:00-15:00
Midway
+13108609047
8931 Wilshire Blvd. Beverly Hills, CA 90211
Working hours
Mon:08:00-18:00
Tue:08:00-18:00
Wed:08:00-18:00
Thu:08:00-18:00
Fri:08:00-18:00
Sat:08:00-16:00
Sun:08:00-16:00
Priceless
+14159284414
349 Mason Street San Francisco, CA 94102, USA
Working hours
Mon:08:00-15:00
Tue:08:00-15:00
Wed:08:00-15:00
Thu:08:00-15:00
Fri:08:00-15:00
Sat:08:00-15:00
Sun:08:00-15:00
Ace Rent a car
+17075683387
2200 Airport Blvd Santa Rosa, CA 95403
Working hours
Mon:08:00-22:00
Tue:08:00-22:00
Wed:08:00-22:00
Thu:08:00-22:00
Fri:08:00-22:00
Sat:08:00-22:00
Sun:08:00-22:00
GreenMotion
+14242950587 / +18665974554
1025 W Laurel St, San Diego, CA 92101
Working hours
Mon:08:00-18:00
Tue:08:00-18:00
Wed:08:00-18:00
Thu:08:00-18:00
Fri:08:00-18:00
Sat:08:00-18:00
Sun:08:00-18:00
Economy rent a car
+18773267368 / +15597136063
703 E Main St, Visalia, CA 93292, USA
Working hours
Mon:08:00-18:00
Tue:08:00-18:00
Wed:08:00-18:00
Thu:08:00-18:00
Fri:08:00-18:00
Sat:10:00-14:00
Sun:10:00-14:00