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Cheap Car Rentals in California from AED 97

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 2/1 and drop-off date of 18/1. 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 2024

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 20 December 2024.

Most popular company

Budget

Most common car type

Compact

Average price per day

AED 182

Cheapest price per day

AED 97

California car rental prices in popular cities

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 387 pickup locations in California to choose from. Price data has been averaged over the last 12 months and was last updated on 20 December 2024.

Price

AED 112 - AED 140

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 20 December 2024.

January

AED 113

February

AED 143

March

AED 168

April

AED 165

May

AED 161

June

AED 161

July

AED 190

August

AED 183

September

AED 165

October

AED 168

November

AED 150

December

AED 168

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 20 December 2024.

small car is the cheapest car type you can hire in California this past week from 17,154 hire locations out of 330 hire agencies. Prices for a California small car hire start from AED 97/day. Check out available deals for 5 car types currently offered at listed car hire agencies here:

Economy

Economy

AED 115+

Compact

Compact

AED 131+

Intermediate

Intermediate

AED 126+

Standard

Standard

AED 148+

Full-size

Full-size

AED 142+

People carrier

People carrier

AED 196+

Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

AED 176+

Premium

Premium

AED 156+

Luxury

Luxury

AED 189+

Convertible

Convertible

AED 202+

Intermediate SUV

Intermediate SUV

AED 144+

Supplier choice

Supplier choice

AED 154+

Compact SUV

Compact SUV

AED 157+

Standard SUV

Standard SUV

AED 158+

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 20 December 2024.

Small cars

AED 139 - AED 239

All Car Types

AED 186 - AED 308

To rent a small car in California, you would pay an average price of AED 186/day. December is the cheapest month to rent a small car in California (~AED 139/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is June (~AED 239/day). In fact, December is about 26% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a small car rental for California. When comparing with other car types available for rental in California, renting a small car saves you 20% 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 rent a medium car in California, you would pay an average price of AED 215/day. January is the cheapest month to rent a medium car in California (~AED 181/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is December (~AED 365/day). In fact, January is about 17% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a medium car rental for California. When comparing with other car types available for rental in California, renting a medium car saves you 7% 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 rent a large car in California, you would pay an average price of AED 249/day. January is the cheapest month to rent a large car in California (~AED 170/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is July (~AED 312/day). In fact, January is about 32% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a large car rental for California. When comparing with other car types available for rental in California, renting a large car is 8% 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 rent a SUV in California, you would pay an average price of AED 223/day. September is the cheapest month to rent a SUV in California (~AED 180/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is November (~AED 261/day). In fact, September is about 20% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a SUV rental for California. When comparing with other car types available for rental in California, renting 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 rent a van in California, you would pay an average price of AED 244/day. December is the cheapest month to rent a van in California (~AED 163/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is August (~AED 494/day). In fact, December is about 34% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a van rental for California. When comparing with other car types available for rental in California, renting a van is 5% 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 rent a luxury car in California, you would pay an average price of AED 264/day. January is the cheapest month to rent a luxury car in California (~AED 153/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is September (~AED 371/day). In fact, January is about 43% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a luxury car rental for California. When comparing with other car types available for rental in California, renting a luxury car is 13% 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 rent a convertible in California, you would pay an average price of AED 332/day. January is the cheapest month to rent a convertible in California (~AED 219/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is December (~AED 632/day). In fact, January is about 35% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a convertible rental for California. When comparing with other car types available for rental in California, renting 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.

Toyota CorollaAED 97/day
4
M
A/C
Toyota Corolla
Toyota YarisAED 103/day
2
M
A/C
Toyota Yaris
Mitsubishi Mirage G4AED 132/day
2
M
A/C
Mitsubishi Mirage G4

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 20 December 2024.
Browse through some of the top rental car agencies in California, including pickup locations serving Los Angeles, San Francisco and West Hollywood. See what past customers have to say, compare prices, and review other key details before deciding.

Budget

6.3
Okay
1017 reviews54 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.1

Comfort

7.1

Overall

6.3

Pick-up/drop-off

6.3

Value

6.3

Hertz

6.1
Okay
1348 reviews87 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.9

Comfort

6.8

Overall

6.1

Pick-up/drop-off

6.0

Value

6.2

Alamo

8.4
Very Good
225 reviews13 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.8

Comfort

8.7

Overall

8.4

Pick-up/drop-off

8.4

Value

8.1

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

7.5
Good
514 reviews103 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.9

Comfort

7.8

Overall

7.5

Pick-up/drop-off

7.5

Value

7.5

Sixt

7.3
Good
383 reviews16 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.9

Comfort

7.8

Overall

7.3

Pick-up/drop-off

7.2

Value

7.1

Avis

6.3
Okay
588 reviews53 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.1

Comfort

7.2

Overall

6.3

Pick-up/drop-off

6.4

Value

6.5

Midway

6.2
Okay
493 reviews14 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.1

Comfort

6.8

Overall

6.2

Pick-up/drop-off

5.8

Value

6.7

Dollar

5.8
Fair
504 reviews47 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.0

Comfort

6.8

Overall

5.8

Pick-up/drop-off

5.8

Value

6.2

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 AED 132. Data was last updated on 20 December 2024.
These are some of the best options we've found for those looking for car rentals in California, including options within a close proximity to Los Angeles, San Francisco and West Hollywood. If these deals don't appeal to you, check back very soon as they are being updated frequently.
Toyota CorollaAED 97/day
4
M
A/C
Toyota Corolla
Mazda Mazda6AED 101/day
5
M
A/C
Mazda Mazda6
Suzuki SwiftAED 103/day
2
M
A/C
Suzuki Swift

Car rental FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in California, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 20 December 2024.
  • What is the cheapest hire car found in California?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under AED 202/day when booking a car hire in California. The absolute best deal a user found was for AED 135/day from Fox, booked on Dec. 16.

  • 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 (AED 101/day), Fox (AED 110/day), and Enterprise Rent-A-Car (AED 139/day).

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

    Taking our users’ ratings and reviews into consideration, Alamo (8.4 rating), Silvercar (8.2 rating) and National (8.1 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 AED 3.31/litre over the past month, costing you anywhere between AED 149 and AED 215 to fill up a car’s fuel tank.

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

    Budget offers hire cars in California for about AED 1,119 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 31%). 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, you can rent a car for a month in California check Cheapflights for the latest prices and car type availability.

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

    The monthly cost of a car rental in California is AED 4,796 (AED 160/day) on average.

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 AED 271 per day. Price data was last updated on 20 December 2024.
Take a look at some of the best options when it comes to luxury car rentals in California, with locations not far from Los Angeles, San Francisco and West Hollywood. Before selecting a deal, make sure the details of the reservation work for you and your fellow passengers.
Lexus ESAED 142/day
5
4
M
Lexus ES
Audi A8AED 155/day
5
4
M
A/C
Audi A8
Lexus ESAED 162/day
5
4
M
A/C
Lexus ES

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 20 December 2024.

Browse through car rental deals by fuel type in California. There are currently 2 fuel types to choose from with Electric being the cheapest (AED 36+).

Electric

Electric

AED 36+

Hybrid

Hybrid

AED 38+

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