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Cheap Car Rentals in California from ₹ 2,174

This price is the cheapest per day rate found by a Cheapflights user in the last 48 hours by searching for a car hire in California with a pick-up date of 5/5 and drop-off date of 3/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available at all agencies or on all dates of hire. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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California car rentals in 2025

Get helpful information to start your search for the perfect car rental in California. The average price data is based on the last 12 months and was last updated on 21 April 2025.

Most popular company

Europcar

Most common car type

Standard

Average price per day

₹ 5,633

Cheapest price per day

₹ 2,174

What are the car hire prices for popular cities in California?

Discover the price range for renting a car in popular cities across California, helping you budget and make informed decisions for your upcoming travel. There are 402 pickup locations in California to choose from. Price data has been averaged over the last 12 months and was last updated on 21 April 2025.

Price

₹ 2,314 - ₹ 5,102

Out of all the popular cities in California, San Diego is the cheapest city to rent a car in at just ₹ 2,314/day. Renting a car in San Diego is 55% cheaper than renting one in Burbank where the per day rate is around ₹ 5,102. Other fairly inexpensive cities in California to get a rental car in are: Ontario (₹ 2,830/day), Los Angeles (₹ 3,110/day), and Santa Rosa (₹ 3,145/day). While these cities typically have cheaper prices than the rest of the country, travelers looking to rent a car in San Francisco should expect to spend around ₹ 4,248/day on their transportation. The most popular city to rent a car in California is San Francisco.

What is the cheapest time to rent a car in California?

Discover the most affordable period to rent a car in California and save money on your trip. The monthly average price data is based on historical data over the last year and was last updated on 21 April 2025.

January

₹ 3,071

February

₹ 3,071

March

₹ 3,327

April

₹ 3,924

May

₹ 3,583

June

₹ 3,668

July

₹ 4,350

August

₹ 4,180

September

₹ 3,753

October

₹ 3,924

November

₹ 3,497

December

₹ 4,350

Currently, the cheapest month to rent a car in California is January. The most expensive time to rent a car is July. The cheapest prices for each month are shown above, but prices will vary based on availability, how far out you book your rental car, and of course, car type.

Popular car types in California

Explore the most popular car models available for rent in California and choose the one that suits your needs. The price data is sourced from various car rental companies and was last updated on 21 April 2025.

There are, in total, 17,332 car hire locations in California that are operated by 347 companies. In the past week, small car is the cheapest car type users can hire (cheapest price last found: ₹ 2,174/day). Explore 5 car types currently offered from California hire providers:

Economy

Economy

₹ 2,174+

Compact

Compact

₹ 2,316+

Intermediate

Intermediate

₹ 2,204+

Standard

Standard

₹ 2,215+

Full-size

Full-size

₹ 2,352+

Minivan

Minivan

₹ 4,697+

Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

₹ 3,303+

Premium

Premium

₹ 2,563+

Convertible

Convertible

₹ 5,038+

Pick-up truck

Pick-up truck

₹ 3,199+

Premium SUV

Premium SUV

₹ 4,928+

Supplier choice

Supplier choice

₹ 2,278+

Compact SUV

Compact SUV

₹ 2,391+

Intermediate SUV

Intermediate SUV

₹ 2,402+

Supplier choice saloon

Supplier choice saloon

₹ 2,437+

Standard SUV

Standard SUV

₹ 2,553+

Compare available car types for rental in California

Compare and contrast the various car types offered for rental in California to find the perfect fit for your trip. Price data is based on averages over the last 12 months and was last updated on 21 April 2025.

Small cars

₹ 2,768 - ₹ 5,960

All Car Types

₹ 4,957 - ₹ 7,957

To hire a small car in California, you would pay an average price of ₹ 4,253/day. November is the cheapest month to hire a small car in California (~₹ 2,768/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is December (~₹ 5,960/day). In fact, November is about 35% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a small car hire for California. When comparing with other car types available for hire in California, hiring a small car saves you 33% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best California small car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a medium car in California, you would pay an average price of ₹ 5,443/day. January is the cheapest month to hire a medium car in California (~₹ 3,267/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is July (~₹ 6,650/day). In fact, January is about 40% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a medium car hire for California. When comparing with other car types available for hire in California, hiring a medium car saves you 14% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best California medium car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a large car in California, you would pay an average price of ₹ 7,896/day. November is the cheapest month to hire a large car in California (~₹ 5,798/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is July (~₹ 10,131/day). In fact, November is about 27% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a large car hire for California. When comparing with other car types available for hire in California, hiring a large car is 21% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best California large car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a SUV in California, you would pay an average price of ₹ 6,053/day. February is the cheapest month to hire a SUV in California (~₹ 4,213/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is December (~₹ 8,192/day). In fact, February is about 31% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a SUV hire for California. When comparing with other car types available for hire in California, hiring a SUV saves you 4% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best California SUV hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a van in California, you would pay an average price of ₹ 9,321/day. November is the cheapest month to hire a van in California (~₹ 7,081/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is August (~₹ 15,684/day). In fact, November is about 25% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a van hire for California. When comparing with other car types available for hire in California, hiring a van is 33% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity.

To hire a luxury car in California, you would pay an average price of ₹ 7,935/day. January is the cheapest month to hire a luxury car in California (~₹ 3,108/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is August (~₹ 14,758/day). In fact, January is about 61% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a luxury car hire for California. When comparing with other car types available for hire in California, hiring a luxury car is 21% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity.

To hire a convertible in California, you would pay an average price of ₹ 9,087/day. January is the cheapest month to hire a convertible in California (~₹ 5,442/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is August (~₹ 12,251/day). In fact, January is about 41% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a convertible hire for California. When comparing with other car types available for hire in California, hiring a convertible is 31% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best California convertible hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Ford Ka₹ 2,174/day
2
M
A/C
Ford Ka
Honda City₹ 2,316/day
4
M
A/C
Honda City

Top rental agencies in California

Explore the leading car rental agencies in California known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car rental companies in California. Reviews were last updated on 21 April 2025.
Rent a car with one of the top providers serving the California region, including those located within the San Francisco, Los Angeles and San Jose area. Make sure to take a look at reviews from past customers, daily rate and other charges, and pickup location before making your decision.

Budget

6.3
Okay
1126 reviews57 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.1

Comfort

7.2

Overall

6.3

Pick-up/drop-off

6.4

Value

6.4

Hertz

6.1
Okay
1258 reviews90 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.9

Comfort

6.8

Overall

6.1

Pick-up/drop-off

6.1

Value

6.2

Alamo

8.4
Very Good
222 reviews14 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.8

Comfort

8.7

Overall

8.4

Pick-up/drop-off

8.4

Value

8.1

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

7.6
Good
492 reviews106 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.6

Pick-up/drop-off

7.5

Value

7.6

Sixt

7.4
Good
365 reviews17 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.3

Pick-up/drop-off

7.2

Value

7.2

Avis

6.2
Okay
661 reviews56 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.0

Comfort

7.1

Overall

6.2

Pick-up/drop-off

6.3

Value

6.4

Midway

6.2
Okay
492 reviews15 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.1

Comfort

6.8

Overall

6.2

Pick-up/drop-off

5.8

Value

6.7

Dollar

5.7
Fair
538 reviews47 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.9

Comfort

6.7

Overall

5.7

Pick-up/drop-off

5.7

Value

6.0

Best California car rental deals found

Browse through a selection of recently found affordable car rental deals in California. Plan your trip with ease and find the perfect rental option for your needs. There are currently 8 rental car agencies in California with an average daily rate of ₹ 2,968. Data was last updated on 21 April 2025.
Browse some of the deals we've come across on car rentals in the California region, including options close to San Francisco, Los Angeles and San Jose. To make sure you find the deal you're looking for, verify the details of the renal, such as car type, price, and pickup address.
Ford Ka₹ 2,174/day
2
M
A/C
Ford Ka
Toyota Etios₹ 2,204/day
5
M
A/C
Toyota Etios
Honda City₹ 2,215/day
5
M
A/C
Honda City

Car rental FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in California, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 21 April 2025.
  • What is the cheapest hire car found in California?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under ₹ 4,521/day when booking a car hire in California. The absolute best deal a user found was for ₹ 2,727/day from Fat Uncle Car Rental, booked on Apr. 13.

  • What car hire company is typically the cheapest in California?

    According to our data, users have found the cheapest deals when booking a rental car in California from the following companies over the past two weeks: Dollar (₹ 2,204/day), Yesaway (₹ 2,402/day), and Sixt (₹ 3,303/day).

  • Which car hire company is considered to be the best in California?

    Taking our users’ ratings and reviews into consideration, Resla (10.0 rating), Silvercar (9.0 rating) and Alamo (8.4 rating) seem to be the best car hire companies in California.

  • What are petrol prices like in California?

    The average price of petrol in California is ₹ 77/litre over the past month, costing you anywhere between ₹ 3,455 and ₹ 4,991 to fill up a car’s fuel tank.

  • How much does it cost to hire a car in California for a week from Europcar?

    From Europcar you can hire a car in California from about ₹ 32,948 per week on average.

  • How far in advance should I hire a car in California for the best price?

    Generally, for a better deal in California it’s recommended to book in a timely manner (to save up to 36%). Cheapflights recommends you book around 7 days prior to your pickup date. Booking as early as you can also increases the likelihood that you’ll get the ideal car.

  • Can I rent a car for a month in California?

    Yes, renting a vehicle in California for a month is certainly possible.

  • How much does it cost to rent a car in California for a month?

    Generally, a month-long car rental in California can be found for about ₹ 141,206, with the average price for a rental being around ₹ 4,707 a day. Book with Fat Uncle Car Rental, to take advantage of their cheap prices and pay 73% less compared to the average price of car rentals in California.

Luxury car rentals in California

Find luxury car rental deals in California from well-known providers in the area and save on gas mileage with the options provided below. luxury car rentals in California cost an average of ₹ 4,917 per day. Price data was last updated on 21 April 2025.
There are several options when it comes to renting a luxury car in California, including options around San Francisco, Los Angeles and San Jose. If you're not finding what you're looking for, come back soon as new deals are always being added.
Honda City₹ 3,828/day
5
M
A/C
Honda City
Honda City₹ 3,909/day
5
M
A/C
Honda City
Honda City₹ 3,987/day
5
M
A/C
Honda City

Car rentals by fuel type in California

Browse car rentals by fuel type in California. Currently, Electric cars are the cheapest to rent in California. Deals were last updated on 21 April 2025.

Browse through car rental deals by fuel type in California. There are currently 3 fuel types to choose from with Electric being the cheapest (₹ 30+).

Electric

Electric

₹ 30+

Hybrid

Hybrid

₹ 34+

Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

₹ 30+

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