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Cheap Car Rentals in California from ₹ 2,103

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 29/4 and drop-off date of 6/5. 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 2 April 2025.

Most popular company

Fox

Most common car type

Standard

Average price per day

₹ 4,180

Cheapest price per day

₹ 2,103

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 401 pickup locations in California to choose from. Price data has been averaged over the last 12 months and was last updated on 2 April 2025.

Price

₹ 2,150 - ₹ 11,385

Out of all the popular cities in California, San Francisco is the cheapest city to rent a car in at just ₹ 2,150/day. Renting a car in San Francisco is 81% cheaper than renting one in Fresno where the per day rate is around ₹ 11,385. Other fairly inexpensive cities in California to get a rental car in are: Los Angeles (₹ 2,442/day), San Diego (₹ 3,148/day), and San Jose (₹ 3,272/day). While these cities typically have cheaper prices than the rest of the country, travelers looking to rent a car in Los Angeles should expect to spend around ₹ 2,442/day on their transportation. The most popular city to rent a car in California is Los Angeles.

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 2 April 2025.

January

₹ 3,079

February

₹ 3,079

March

₹ 3,592

April

₹ 3,934

May

₹ 3,592

June

₹ 3,677

July

₹ 4,362

August

₹ 4,191

September

₹ 3,763

October

₹ 3,934

November

₹ 3,506

December

₹ 4,362

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 2 April 2025.

There are, in total, 17,292 car hire locations in California that are operated by 346 companies. In the past week, small car is the cheapest car type users can hire (cheapest price last found: ₹ 2,103/day). Explore 6 car types currently offered from California hire providers:

Economy

Economy

₹ 2,103+

Compact

Compact

₹ 2,131+

Intermediate

Intermediate

₹ 2,379+

Standard

Standard

₹ 2,228+

Full-size

Full-size

₹ 2,367+

Minivan

Minivan

₹ 4,521+

Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

₹ 3,307+

Premium

Premium

₹ 2,420+

Luxury

Luxury

₹ 3,442+

Convertible

Convertible

₹ 4,818+

Pick-up truck

Pick-up truck

₹ 3,444+

Premium SUV

Premium SUV

₹ 5,060+

Supplier choice saloon

Supplier choice saloon

₹ 2,022+

Supplier choice

Supplier choice

₹ 2,138+

Compact SUV

Compact SUV

₹ 2,302+

Intermediate SUV

Intermediate SUV

₹ 2,550+

Standard SUV

Standard SUV

₹ 2,557+

Luxury SUV

Luxury SUV

₹ 4,476+

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 2 April 2025.

Small cars

₹ 2,775 - ₹ 5,975

All Car Types

₹ 4,969 - ₹ 7,945

To hire a small car in California, you would pay an average price of ₹ 4,351/day. November is the cheapest month to hire a small car in California (~₹ 2,775/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is December (~₹ 5,975/day). In fact, November is about 37% 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 32% 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 ₹ 5,445/day. January is the cheapest month to hire a medium car in California (~₹ 3,276/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is July (~₹ 6,548/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 15% 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 ₹ 7,766/day. November is the cheapest month to hire a large car in California (~₹ 5,813/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is July (~₹ 10,157/day). In fact, November is about 26% 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 19% 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 ₹ 6,146/day. February is the cheapest month to hire a SUV in California (~₹ 4,368/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is December (~₹ 8,327/day). In fact, February is about 29% 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 ₹ 9,307/day. November is the cheapest month to hire a van in California (~₹ 7,099/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is August (~₹ 15,725/day). In fact, November is about 24% 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 32% 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 ₹ 8,157/day. January is the cheapest month to hire a luxury car in California (~₹ 3,116/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is August (~₹ 14,796/day). In fact, January is about 62% 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 23% 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 luxury car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a convertible in California, you would pay an average price of ₹ 9,267/day. January is the cheapest month to hire a convertible in California (~₹ 5,456/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is August (~₹ 12,283/day). In fact, January is about 42% 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 32% 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₹ 2,103/day
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Ford Ka
Honda City₹ 2,131/day
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Honda City
Ford Ka₹ 2,297/day
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Ford Ka

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 2 April 2025.
Rent a car with one of the top providers serving the California region, including those located within the Los Angeles, San Francisco 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
1124 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
221 reviews14 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.8

Comfort

8.7

Overall

8.4

Pick-up/drop-off

8.5

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

7.3
Good
367 reviews17 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.9

Comfort

7.8

Overall

7.3

Pick-up/drop-off

7.2

Value

7.2

Avis

6.3
Okay
659 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
491 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
536 reviews46 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.9

Comfort

6.6

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 ₹ 3,034. Data was last updated on 2 April 2025.
Browse some of the deals we've come across on car rentals in the California region, including options close to Los Angeles, San Francisco 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₹ 2,103/day
2
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A/C
Ford Ka
Honda City₹ 2,131/day
4
M
A/C
Honda City
Honda City₹ 2,228/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 2 April 2025.
  • What is the cheapest hire car found in California?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under ₹ 3,931/day when booking a car hire in California. The absolute best deal a user found was for ₹ 3,006/day from Yesaway, booked on Mar. 30.

  • 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 (₹ 2,103/day), Yesaway (₹ 2,379/day), and Sixt (₹ 3,307/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 ₹ 3,464 and ₹ 5,004 to fill up a car’s fuel tank.

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

    From Dollar you can hire a car in California from about ₹ 24,386 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 34%). 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 ₹ 104,513, with the average price for a rental being around ₹ 3,484 a day. Book with Yesaway, to take advantage of their cheap prices and pay 42% 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 ₹ 3,827 per day. Price data was last updated on 2 April 2025.
There are several options when it comes to renting a luxury car in California, including options around Los Angeles, San Francisco and San Jose. If you're not finding what you're looking for, come back soon as new deals are always being added.
Mercedes-Benz S-Class₹ 3,152/day
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Mercedes-Benz S-Class
Mercedes-Benz S-Class₹ 3,162/day
5
4
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A/C
Mercedes-Benz S-Class
Mercedes-Benz S-Class₹ 3,223/day
5
4
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A/C
Mercedes-Benz S-Class

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 2 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 (₹ 25+).

Electric

Electric

₹ 25+

Hybrid

Hybrid

₹ 48+

Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

₹ 43+

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