Car Hire in California

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Kia Rio


Kia Soul


Toyota Corolla


Toyota RAV4


Chevrolet Spark


Mitsubishi Mirage


Kia Soul


Toyota Camry


Volkswagen Jetta


Toyota Corolla


Nissan Sentra


Nissan Versa


Volkswagen Jetta


Toyota Camry


Jeep Compass


Toyota Corolla


Volkswagen Jetta


Volkswagen Taos


Toyota RAV4


Volkswagen Jetta


Kia Sportage


Toyota RAV4


Toyota Camry


Toyota Camry


BMW 2 Series


Toyota Yaris

Toyota 4Runner


Nissan Versa


Hyundai Elantra

Mitsubishi Mirage

Toyota Corolla

Nissan Versa

Volkswagen Jetta

Nissan Altima

Nissan Rogue

GMC Acadia


Dodge Journey


Hyundai Kona

BMW X1


Mitsubishi Mirage

BMW 3 Series


Toyota Yaris

Nissan Versa

Toyota Corolla

Mitsubishi Mirage

Hyundai Kona

Volkswagen Jetta

Nissan Altima

Chevrolet Malibu

Nissan Rogue

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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
- Frequently Asked Questions (updated: 2 Nov 2026)
- 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 - 918 offers from €26.34 per day
- From USA - California to USA - Arizona - 297 offers from €26.34 per day
- From USA - California to USA - Colorado - 370 offers from €50.12 per day
- From USA - California to USA - New York - 574 offers from €47.16 per day
- From USA - California to USA - Washington - 197 offers from €50.12 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 €40 | A good deal €36 | Cheapest supplier SIXT | Cheapest car type Medium cars |
€35
in January
€59
in February
€49
in March
€46
in April
€39
in May
€43
in June
€41
in July
€38
in August
€37
in September
€48
in October
€40
in November
€45
in December
The best month to hire a car in California is January — when the average price for a hire is €35.42 per day. This is 12% less than the yearly average and 40% less than hiring a car in February (when the average price is €59.42 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, February is the most popular, while January is the month that sees the lowest demand.
0.5 times in January
1.8 times in February
Same as average in March
1.1 times in April
0.9 times in May
1.1 times in June
0.8 times in July
0.9 times in August
Same as average in September
1.1 times in October
1.1 times in November
0.8 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 July — an average of 10 days. They tend to keep them for a shorter time in January — an average of 8 days.
8 days in January
8 days in February
9 days in March
9 days in April
9 days in May
9 days in June
10 days in July
9 days in August
9 days in September
9 days in October
8 days in November
8 days in December
Car hire information
| 📍 Car hire locations | 283 |
| ✈️ Airport locations | 33 |
| 🔥 Popular suppliers | FOX, Alamo, Thrifty, Enterprise, SIXT |
| 🚗 Popular car types | SUVs, large cars, medium cars, small cars |
| 🤑 Lowest price | €29 per day |
| 👛 Cheapest supplier | SIXT |
Most popular car models of suppliers
| Hire Agency | Model | Doors | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| FOX | Toyota Corolla | 4 | Large car |
| Alamo | Nissan Rogue | 5 | SUV |
| FOX | Nissan Versa | 4 | Medium car |
| Alamo | Hyundai Kona | 4 | SUV |
| FOX | Kia Sportage | 5 | SUV |
| FOX | Toyota Camry | 4 | Large car |
| Thrifty | Kia K5 | 4 | Large car |
| FOX | Nissan Altima | 4 | Large car |
| FOX | Ford EcoSport | 4 | SUV |
| FOX | Mitsubishi Mirage | 4 | Small car |
Frequently Asked Questions (updated: 2 Nov 2026)
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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