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Cheap Car Hire in California

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California car hires in 2025

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 12 December 2025.

Most common car type

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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 R703/day – about 1 324% less than the yearly average.

What is the cheapest car hire company in California?

Sixt is currently the cheapest car hire company in California with deals as low as R480,05/day found in the past two weeks. Avis is another inexpensive option with rates as low as R568,29/day.

What is the best car rental company in California?

Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car hire company in California is Alamo (rated 8.6/10). Enterprise Rent-A-Car (rated 7.6/10) 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 R686. Conversely, July is the priciest month, averaging R962 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 R686. Conversely, July is the priciest month, averaging R962 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

R686

February

R722

March

R770

April

R808

May

R837

June

R881

July

R962

August

R939

September

R794

October

R887

November

R815

December

R898

What car do most people hire in California?

The most popular types of cars to hire in California are the following: SUV cars (Chevrolet Trax or similar), Standard cars (Volkswagen Jetta or similar), and Convertible cars (Ford Mustang Convertible or similar).

Which car hire company has the most locations in California?

Enterprise Rent-A-Car has 106 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Hertz has the second-highest number of locations in California at 79.

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 12 December 2025.

Alamo

14 locations

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

106 locations

Sixt

19 locations

Midway

17 locations

Avis

57 locations

Budget

56 locations

Hertz

79 locations

Thrifty

42 locations

Car hire FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in California, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 12 December 2025.
  • How much does it cost to hire a car in California for a week from Avis?

    From Avis you can hire a car in California from about R7 999 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.

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