Cheap Car Hire in California from R435
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 7/11 and drop-off date of 16/11. 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.
California car hires in 2026
Get helpful information to start your search for the perfect car hire in California. The average price data is based on the last 12 months and was last updated on 11 October 2026.
Most popular company | Alamo |
|---|---|
Most common car type | Compact |
Average price per day | R987 |
Cheapest price per day | R435 |
Popular car types in California
Explore the most popular car models available for hire in California and choose the one that suits your needs. The price data is sourced from various car hire companies and was last updated on 11 October 2026.
There are 396 hire agencies servicing California. These agencies, altogether, have 18 132 hire locations available. Need an affordable hire? small car is the cheapest car type to hire in California with prices from R435 a day in the previous 7-day period. Here are 6 car types you can hire in California:
Economy
R553+
Compact
R435+
Intermediate
R563+
Standard
R719+
Full-size
R553+
People carrier
R969+
Full-size SUV
R848+
Passenger van
R1 077+
Luxury
R1 050+
Premium SUV
R905+
Intermediate SUV
R593+
Compact SUV
R600+
Standard SUV
R600+
Supplier choice
R696+
Luxury SUV
R1 339+
Best car hire deals found in California
Browse through a selection of recently found affordable car hiredeals in California. Plan your trip with ease and find the perfect rental option for your needs. There are currently 8 hire car agencies in California with an average daily rate of R762. Data was last updated on 11 October 2026.
Cheapflights insights for California car hires
Get relevant, data-driven information to help you hire a car in California, including pricing trends, ideal booking times, and more.
How far in advance should I hire a car in California?
For the best savings on car hire in California, make your reservation 7 days before pickup. The average price then is just R797/day – about 1 354% less than the yearly average.
What is the cheapest car hire company in California?
Yesaway is currently the cheapest car hire company in California with deals as low as R20,33/day found in the past two weeks. Budget is another inexpensive option with rates as low as R28,03/day.
What is the best car rental company in California?
Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car hire company in California is Avis (rated 6.4/10). Budget (rated 6.2/10) is also highly rated by our users.
What is the cheapest month to hire a car in California?
At California, the best time to hire a car is in January, with an average daily rate of just R731. Conversely, June is the priciest month, averaging R1 018 per day. Below youll find the monthly average car hire prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.|1#In California, the best time to hire a car is in January, with an average daily rate of just R731. Conversely, June is the priciest month, averaging R1 018 per day. Below youll find the monthly average car hire prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.
January
R731
February
R837
March
R932
April
R927
May
R924
June
R1 018
July
R1 018
August
R939
September
R873
October
R912
November
R785
December
R944
What car do most people hire in California?
The most popular types of cars to hire in California are the following: Intermediate cars (Toyota Corolla or similar), Compact cars (Kia Soul or similar), and SUV cars (Toyota RAV4 or similar).
Which car hire company has the most locations in California?
Avis has 53 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. NextCar has the second-highest number of locations in California at 3.
What are the car hire prices for popular cities in California?
Discover the price range for hiring a car in popular cities across California, helping you budget and make informed decisions for your upcoming travel. There are 137 pickup locations in California to choose from. Price data has been averaged over the last 12 months and was last updated on 11 October 2026.
Out of all the popular cities in California, Los Angeles is the cheapest city to hire a car (R437/day). Other popular cities in California to get a cheap car hire are: San Diego (R550/day), Long Beach (R829/day), and San Francisco (R865/day).
Top rental agencies in California
Explore the leading car hire agencies in California known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car hire companies in California. Reviews were last updated on 11 October 2026.
Avis
Avis Locations in California
Budget
Budget Locations in California
NextCar
NextCar Locations in California
National
National Locations in California
Rhodium
Rhodium Locations in California
Bandago
Bandago Locations in California
Los Angeles Van Rentals
Los Angeles Van Rentals Locations in California
UFODRIVE
UFODRIVE Locations in California
Car hire FAQs
Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in California, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 11 October 2026.
What is the cheapest hire car found in California?
In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under R897/day when booking a car hire in California. The absolute best deal a user found was for R509/day from Yesaway, booked on Oct. 3.
How much does it cost to hire a car in California for a week from Budget?
From Budget you can hire a car in California from about R7 266 per week on average.
Can I rent a car for a month in California?
Yes, hiring a vehicle in California for a month is certainly possible.
How much does it cost to rent a car in California for a month?
The average cost of a car hire in California for a month is R31 139. Check Cheapflights to compare pricing and options for your rental car.
Car hires by fuel type in California
Browse car hires by fuel type in California. Currently, Petrol/Diesel cars are the cheapest to rent in California. Deals were last updated on 11 October 2026.
Browse through car hire deals by fuel type in California. There are currently 3 fuel types to choose from with Petrol/Diesel being the cheapest (R26+).
Electric
R34+
Hybrid
R48+
Petrol/Diesel
R26+