Cheap Car Rentals in California from $9

To rent a small car in California, you would pay an average price of $43/day. January is the cheapest month to rent a small car in California (~$31/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is March (~$51/day). In fact, January is about 30% 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 rental prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To rent a medium car in California, you would pay an average price of $44/day. January is the cheapest month to rent a medium car in California (~$32/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is March (~$52/day). In fact, January is about 29% 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 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 medium car rental prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To rent a large car in California, you would pay an average price of $65/day. January is the cheapest month to rent a large car in California (~$55/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is December (~$79/day). In fact, January is about 17% 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 rental prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To rent a SUV in California, you would pay an average price of $53/day. January is the cheapest month to rent a SUV in California (~$39/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is December (~$62/day). In fact, January is about 27% 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 rental prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To rent a van in California, you would pay an average price of $92/day. September is the cheapest month to rent a van in California (~$76/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is December (~$119/day). In fact, September is about 19% 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 41% 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 van rental prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To rent a pickup truck in California, you would pay an average price of $70/day. November is the cheapest month to rent a pickup truck in California (~$44/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is March (~$121/day). In fact, November is about 39% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a pickup truck rental for California. When comparing with other car types available for rental in California, renting a pickup truck 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 pickup truck rental prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To rent a luxury car in California, you would pay an average price of $75/day. January is the cheapest month to rent a luxury car in California (~$62/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is July (~$92/day). In fact, January is about 19% 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 28% 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 rental prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To rent a convertible in California, you would pay an average price of $92/day. January is the cheapest month to rent a convertible in California (~$66/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is June (~$108/day). In fact, January is about 29% 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 41% 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 rental prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

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• What are the requirements to rent a car in California?

  If you want to use car rentals in California, you will need to be at least 21 years old. If you’re between ages 21 and 24 and looking for a cheap car rental in California, keep in mind that until age 25, you’ll be charged a daily fee on top of the cost of your rental vehicle. You’ll also need a valid driver’s license or photo ID which will not expire for the duration of your trip. Current temporary driver’s licenses may be accepted if presented with another government ID. Active U.S. military personnel may present a current military ID with an expired driver’s license as long as the names on both IDs match and they meet the requirements of their state’s military extension policy. If you’re visiting from outside the U.S., besides your country’s driver’s license, you may also be required to bring a passport and International Driver’s Permit. Specific ID requirements vary across different California car rentals, so you’ll want to review these before your trip. Credit or debit card payments will be accepted under most circumstances. If you’re under age 25, some car rentals will require a credit card rather than a debit card.

• What are the rules for driving in California?

  Familiarity with local driving rules can make your car rentals in California an enjoyable experience. Drivers in the Golden State use the right side of the road. California uses posted speed limits, but it also relies on a Basic Speed Law which requires drivers to travel only as fast as road and weather conditions allow. Near schools or in business and housing areas, the speed limit is 25 mph (40 km/h). Intersections without stop signs and limited visibility in either direction have a speed limit of 15 mph (24 km/h). When near a public transit vehicle such as a trolley or bus, the limit is 10 mph (16 km/h). The speed on undivided two-lane highways is limited to 55 mph (89 km/h), but on interstate highways, the speed limit is as high as 70 mph (112 km/h). Seatbelts are required for all occupants. The state limits alcohol consumption for drivers to a blood alcohol concentration of 0.08% for those age 21 and older. Please check the Department of Motor Vehicles for changes to these or other driving laws before selecting rental cars in California.

• What type of car is recommended for driving in California?

  When selecting car rentals in California, you’ll want to be prepared for plenty of driving, as the state is very long. If you plan to spend a great deal of time on the road, select a fuel-efficient car or SUV for your California car rentals. Finding a cheap car rental in California is easy, as there are plenty of options. Choose an electric car rental for city driving with heavy, stop-and-go traffic. Select an economy car rental to reach your destination on a tighter budget. The Golden State’s milder climate and miles of Pacific coastline make travel by convertible an appealing option as well. You’ll find there are enough rental cars in California to suit any preference.

• What is the cheapest rental car found in California?

  In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under $37/day when booking a rental car in California. The best deal a user found was for $10/day from Zezgo, booked on Jan. 20.

• What car rental 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 ($9/day), U-Save ($14/day), and Priceless ($20/day).

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

  Taking our users’ ratings and reviews into consideration, Resla (10.0 rating), Silvercar (9.2 rating) and Alamo (8.4 rating) seem to be the best rental car companies in California.

• What are gas prices like in California?

  The average gas price in California is $3.41/gallon over the past month, costing you anywhere between $40 and $58 to fill up a car’s gas tank.

• How much does it cost to rent a car in California for a week from Turo?

  Turo is a popular option for travelers looking for car rental in California. You can expect the average cost of rental car to be about $469 per week.

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

  Booking early almost always ensures you have more options of car models to choose from, as well as prices reduced by up to 31% to make it a great deal in California. Try to book at least 7 days prior to when you need the car rental to close on a rate below the average.

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

  Yes, cars are available to be rented out for an entire month in California.

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

  Prices can be as low as $2,011 if you consider booking with Zezgo. That price represents savings of 92% compared to the California average. The monthly cost of a car rental in California is on average $2,011 ($67/day).