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Cheap Car Rentals in California from AED 80

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 20/4 and drop-off date of 27/4. 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 14 April 2025.

Most popular company

Dollar

Most common car type

Standard

Average price per day

AED 186

Cheapest price per day

AED 80

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 14 April 2025.

Price

AED 86 - AED 204

Out of all the popular cities in California, Los Angeles is the cheapest city to rent a car in at just AED 86/day. Renting a car in Los Angeles is 58% cheaper than renting one in San Diego where the per day rate is around AED 204. Other fairly inexpensive cities in California to get a rental car in are: Long Beach (AED 88/day), San Francisco (AED 166/day), and San Diego (AED 204/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 AED 86/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 14 April 2025.

January

AED 132

February

AED 132

March

AED 143

April

AED 165

May

AED 154

June

AED 157

July

AED 187

August

AED 179

September

AED 161

October

AED 168

November

AED 150

December

AED 187

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 14 April 2025.

small car is the cheapest car type you can hire in California this past week from 17,317 hire locations out of 347 hire agencies. Prices for a California small car hire start from AED 80/day. Check out available deals for 5 car types currently offered at listed car hire agencies here:

Economy

Economy

AED 108+

Compact

Compact

AED 80+

Intermediate

Intermediate

AED 85+

Standard

Standard

AED 174+

Full-size

Full-size

AED 94+

People carrier

People carrier

AED 160+

Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

AED 225+

Premium

Premium

AED 150+

Luxury

Luxury

AED 170+

Convertible

Convertible

AED 259+

Pick-up truck

Pick-up truck

AED 310+

Premium SUV

Premium SUV

AED 276+

Compact SUV

Compact SUV

AED 119+

Intermediate SUV

Intermediate SUV

AED 135+

Supplier choice

Supplier choice

AED 142+

Standard SUV

Standard SUV

AED 159+

Luxury SUV

Luxury SUV

AED 496+

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 14 April 2025.

Small cars

AED 128 - AED 251

All Car Types

AED 161 - AED 302

To rent a small car in California, you would pay an average price of AED 185/day. February is the cheapest month to rent a small car in California (~AED 128/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is July (~AED 251/day). In fact, February is about 31% 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 19% 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 211/day. February is the cheapest month to rent a medium car in California (~AED 156/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is December (~AED 374/day). In fact, February is about 27% 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 8% 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 270/day. March is the cheapest month to rent a large car in California (~AED 229/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is January (~AED 338/day). In fact, March is about 16% 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 17% 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 215/day. February is the cheapest month to rent a SUV in California (~AED 138/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is December (~AED 327/day). In fact, February is about 37% 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 5% 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 303/day. March is the cheapest month to rent a van in California (~AED 171/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is November (~AED 488/day). In fact, March is about 44% 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 26% 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 286/day. March is the cheapest month to rent a luxury car in California (~AED 191/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is June (~AED 412/day). In fact, March is about 34% 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 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 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 305/day. February is the cheapest month to rent a convertible in California (~AED 222/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is June (~AED 410/day). In fact, February is about 28% 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 26% 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 80/day
4
M
A/C
Toyota Corolla
Renault ClioAED 108/day
2
M
A/C
Renault Clio
Hyundai AccentAED 108/day
4
M
A/C
Hyundai Accent

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 14 April 2025.
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
1125 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
1257 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

8.4

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

7.3
Good
365 reviews17 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.9

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
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
537 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 AED 214. Data was last updated on 14 April 2025.
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 80/day
4
M
A/C
Toyota Corolla
Honda CivicAED 85/day
5
M
A/C
Honda Civic
Kia OptimaAED 94/day
5
M
A/C
Kia Optima

Car rental FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in California, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 14 April 2025.
  • What is the cheapest hire car found in California?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under AED 175/day when booking a car hire in California. The absolute best deal a user found was for AED 127/day from Ace, 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: Ace (AED 85/day), Thrifty (AED 108/day), and Dollar (AED 237/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 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 Hertz?

    Hertz offers hire cars in California for about AED 1,398 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, 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 5,992 (AED 200/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 230 per day. Price data was last updated on 14 April 2025.
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 148/day
5
4
M
A/C
Lexus ES
Audi A8AED 170/day
5
4
M
A/C
Audi A8
Audi A8AED 176/day
5
4
M
A/C
Audi A8

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 14 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 (AED 30+).

Electric

Electric

AED 30+

Hybrid

Hybrid

AED 94+

Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

AED 81+

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