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Cheap car hire in California

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Chevrolet Spark car
Chevrolet Spark
or similar Small
2
2
4-5
M
₹ 2,108/day
Ford Focus car
Ford Focus
or similar Small
4
2
4-5
M
₹ 1,770/day
Toyota Corolla car
Toyota Corolla
or similar Medium
5
3
2/4
M
₹ 1,880/day
Hyundai Sonata car
Hyundai Sonata
or similar Medium
5
3
4-5
M
₹ 1,850/day
Chevrolet Malibu car
Chevrolet Malibu
or similar Large
5
2
4-5
M
₹ 1,850/day
Class Minivan car
Class Minivan
or similar Van
5
5
4-5
M
₹ 3,734/day
Mazda CX-90 car
Mazda CX-90
or similar 4x4
5
2
4-5
M
₹ 3,404/day
Volvo S60 car
Volvo S60
or similar Large
5
5
4-5
M
₹ 2,327/day
Chrysler 300 car
Chrysler 300
or similar Luxury
5
5
4-5
M
₹ 4,659/day
Ford Mustang Convertible car
Ford Mustang Convertible
or similar Convertible
5
3
2/4
M
₹ 4,103/day
Toyota Tacoma car
Toyota Tacoma
or similar Pickup truck
5
3
2/4
M
₹ 3,725/day
BMW X1 car
BMW X1
or similar 4x4
5
5
4-5
M
₹ 4,785/day
Toyota RAV4 car
Toyota RAV4
or similar 4x4
5
3
4-5
M
₹ 2,000/day
Jeep Compass car
Jeep Compass
or similar 4x4
4
2
4-5
M
₹ 2,094/day
Class Special Car car
Class Special Car
or similar Category
5
5
2/4
M
₹ 2,208/day
Hyundai Santa Fe car
Hyundai Santa Fe
or similar 4x4
5
3
4-5
M
₹ 2,238/day
Class Special Sedan car
Class Special Sedan
or similar Medium
5
5
2/4
M
₹ 2,565/day
Audi Q5 car
Audi Q5
or similar 4x4
5
5
4-5
M
₹ 5,009/day
Best prices found by KAYAK users in the past 48 hours.
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Most popular agency

Europcar

Most popular car type

Standard

Average price

₹ 4,725/day

Good deal

₹ 4,182/day

When to book a rental car in California

Average daily price per month
Car hire prices as pick-up date approaches

Top tips for hiring a car in California

  • All car hirers in California are required to produce a valid driver's licence with an expiration date that does not fall within the present hire period. You can also hire a car even if you don't have a licence issued by the US government. All you need to do is present a passport and either an international licence or your licence from Australia.
  • When two cars meet on a steep road and neither can pass, the car facing downhill is required to back up to let the other pass, since when backing up a slope, the car that is facing downhill has more control. When it comes to stop signs in California, they are more frequent than traffic lights. All motorists must come to a full stop at any stop sign.
  • If your blood alcohol level is 0.08% or more, you are not allowed to operate a motor vehicle in California. Also, you are only allowed to operate a cellphone while driving if you’re using a hands-free device or when you need to call for assistance in an emergency.
  • 25% of our users found rental cars in California for ₹ 4,182 or less
  • Book your rental car in California at least 1 day before your trip in order to get a below-average price
  • Intermediate rental cars in California are around 27% cheaper than other car types, on average

FAQs about hiring a car in California

  • How much does it cost to hire a car in California?

    On average a car hire in California costs ₹ 4,725 per day.

  • What is the most popular car hire in California?

    Standard (Ford Mustang Convertible or similar) is the most frequently booked car hire type in California.

  • What is the cheapest car hire company in California?

    In the past 72 hours, the cheapest car hires were found at Fox (₹ 2,299/day), Budget (₹ 2,877/day) and Yesaway (₹ 3,096/day).

  • What is the best car hire company in California?

    Based on ratings and reviews from real users on KAYAK, the best car hire companies in California are Alamo (8.4, 929 reviews), National (7.9, 87 reviews), and Enterprise Rent-A-Car (7.7, 1439 reviews).

  • How can I find car hires near me in California?

    Take a look at our extensive car hire location map to find the best car hire deals near you.

  • Where should I hire a car in California?

    Based on car searches on KAYAK, the most popular cities to hire a car in California are San Francisco (47% of total searches of users looking to hire a car in California), Los Angeles (37%) and San Jose (6%).

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

    On average a car hire in California costs ₹ 33,078 per week (₹ 4,725 per day).

  • How much does it cost to hire a car long term for a month in California?

    On average a car hire in California costs ₹ 141,762 per month (₹ 4,725 per day).

  • Should I hire a car in California?

    Given that California is quite large with numerous sprawling cities, hiring a car is a practical and economical way to get around the area. Even though the majority of large cities have their own public transportation networks, driving is still often faster and easier. Los Angeles, Sacramento and San Diego are a few cities in California that are best navigated with a vehicle. Having access to your own car can also come in handy, especially if you plan on visiting a more rural city or taking a road trip.

  • What is driving like in California?

    California is typically warm and sunny. However, it’s at times rainy, which is a critical time to drive yourself around. When it's raining, go at a slower speed and make sure to utilise your windscreen wipers and headlights. Also, ensure that you have the appropriate tyre chains for your hire car's tyres if you plan to drive in the snow during winter. Try to stay in the right lane whenever you are on a road or freeway with numerous lanes, unless when overtaking. Remember that a left turn from one one-way street to another one-way street can only be made when the signal is red. Unless it’s clearly banned, you can usually turn right at a red light after stopping completely and checking for approaching traffic. You have to pre-pay for your petrol in California. If you are using a credit card, you’ll need to swipe your card at the pump to activate the pump. You’ll also be required to provide your postal code to prevent credit card fraud.

  • How old do you have to be to hire a car in California?

    Most car hire companies require that you be at least 21 years old in order to hire a vehicle in California. If you’re between the ages of 21 and 24 and need to hire a car, you’ll likely pay a young hirer fee and may only be allowed to hire certain classes of vehicles.

Car rental directory

  • enterprise

    Enterprise Rent-A-Car car hire locations in California

    245 Locations

  • hertz

    Hertz car hire locations in California

    201 Locations

  • avis

    Avis car hire locations in California

    122 Locations

  • budget

    Budget car hire locations in California

    122 Locations

  • dollar

    Dollar car hire locations in California

    97 Locations

  • thrifty

    Thrifty car hire locations in California

    90 Locations

  • sixtrentacar

    Sixt car hire locations in California

    30 Locations

  • national

    National car hire locations in California

    28 Locations

  • midwaycarren

    Midway car hire locations in California

    25 Locations

  • easirent

    Easirent car hire locations in California

    23 Locations

  • eaglerac

    Eagle Rent A Car car hire locations in California

    22 Locations

  • sunnycars

    Sunnycars car hire locations in California

    21 Locations

Car rental locations in California

Everything you need to know for your car rental in California

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