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Cheap Car Rentals in California from ₱1,213

This price is the cheapest per day rate found by a Cheapflights user in the last 48 hours by searching for a car rental in California with a pick-up date of 12/18 and drop-off date of 1/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available at all agencies or on all dates of rental. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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California car rentals in 2024

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 November 20, 2024.

Most popular company

Budget

Most common car type

Intermediate

Average price per day

₱2,912

Cheapest price per day

₱1,213

What are the car rental 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 379 pickup locations in California to choose from. Price data has been averaged over the last 12 months and was last updated on November 20, 2024.

Price

₱1,719 - ₱3,165

Out of all the popular cities in California, Los Angeles is the cheapest city to rent a car in at just ₱1,719/day. Renting a car in Los Angeles is 46% cheaper than renting one in San Jose where the per day rate is around ₱3,165. Other fairly inexpensive cities in California to get a rental car in are: San Francisco (₱2,200/day), Santa Ana (₱2,344/day), and Burbank (₱2,394/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 ₱1,719/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 November 20, 2024.

January

₱1,822

February

₱2,292

March

₱2,703

April

₱2,645

May

₱2,586

June

₱2,586

July

₱3,056

August

₱2,880

September

₱2,586

October

₱2,703

November

₱2,351

December

₱2,527

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 November 20, 2024.

There are 328 rental agencies servicing California. These agencies, altogether, have 16,628 rental locations available. Need an affordable rental? small car is the cheapest car type to rent in California with prices from ₱1,213 a day in the previous 7-day period. Here are 5 car types you can rent in California:

Economy

Economy

₱1,545+

Compact

Compact

₱1,545+

Intermediate

Intermediate

₱1,804+

Full-size

Full-size

₱1,713+

Minivan

Minivan

₱2,964+

Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

₱2,793+

Premium

Premium

₱3,600+

Luxury

Luxury

₱2,812+

Convertible

Convertible

₱3,603+

Premium SUV

Premium SUV

₱4,366+

Supplier choice

Supplier choice

₱1,547+

Compact SUV

Compact SUV

₱1,815+

Intermediate SUV

Intermediate SUV

₱1,965+

Standard SUV

Standard SUV

₱2,022+

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 November 20, 2024.

Small cars

₱2,421 - ₱4,204

All Car Types

₱3,114 - ₱4,956

To rent a small car in California, you would pay an average price of ₱3,291/day. August is the cheapest month to rent a small car in California (~₱2,421/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is March (~₱4,204/day). In fact, August is about 27% 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 18% 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 ₱3,412/day. September is the cheapest month to rent a medium car in California (~₱2,667/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is July (~₱4,347/day). In fact, September is about 22% 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 15% 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 ₱4,665/day. October is the cheapest month to rent a large car in California (~₱3,405/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is March (~₱5,412/day). In fact, October is about 28% 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 15% 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 SUV in California, you would pay an average price of ₱3,939/day. January is the cheapest month to rent a SUV in California (~₱2,950/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is December (~₱5,640/day). In fact, January is about 26% 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 1% 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 ₱5,952/day. November is the cheapest month to rent a van in California (~₱3,733/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is September (~₱8,845/day). In fact, November is about 38% 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 34% 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 luxury car in California, you would pay an average price of ₱3,240/day. February is the cheapest month to rent a luxury car in California (~₱2,185/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is January (~₱7,922/day). In fact, February is about 33% 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 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.

To rent a convertible in California, you would pay an average price of ₱4,627/day. November is the cheapest month to rent a convertible in California (~₱2,557/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is February (~₱7,887/day). In fact, November is about 45% 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 15% 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 Yaris Sedan/Vios₱1,213/day
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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 November 20, 2024.
Rent a vehicle with one of these top rental car agencies serving California, including those serving the Los Angeles, San Francisco and Long Beach area. Helpful information on each car rental agency is available, including reviews, pricing, pickup location, and more.

Hertz

6.0
Okay
1297 reviews90 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.8

Comfort

6.7

Overall

5.9

Pick-up/drop-off

5.9

Value

6.1

Alamo

8.5
Very good
216 reviews11 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.9

Comfort

8.8

Overall

8.5

Pick-up/drop-off

8.5

Value

8.2

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

7.5
Good
458 reviews106 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.9

Comfort

7.8

Overall

7.5

Pick-up/drop-off

7.4

Value

7.5

Sixt

7.3
Good
393 reviews16 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.9

Comfort

7.8

Overall

7.3

Pick-up/drop-off

7.2

Value

7.2

Avis

6.4
Okay
597 reviews54 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.1

Comfort

7.2

Overall

6.4

Pick-up/drop-off

6.4

Value

6.5

Budget

6.3
Okay
981 reviews54 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.1

Comfort

7.2

Overall

6.3

Pick-up/drop-off

6.3

Value

6.4

Midway

6.3
Okay
500 reviews15 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.1

Comfort

6.9

Overall

6.3

Pick-up/drop-off

5.9

Value

6.8

Dollar

5.7
Fair
503 reviews33 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 ₱2,534. Data was last updated on November 20, 2024.
Browse some of the deals we've come across on car rentals in the California region, including options close to Los Angeles, San Francisco and Long Beach. If these deals don't match what you're looking for, not to worry -- deals are updated on a regular basis.
Toyota Yaris Sedan/Vios₱1,213/day
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Toyota Yaris Sedan/Vios
Nissan Sentra₱1,410/day
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Nissan Sentra
Toyota Yaris Sedan/Vios₱1,546/day
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Toyota Yaris Sedan/Vios

Car rental FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in California, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on November 20, 2024.
  • What is the cheapest rental car found in California?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under ₱2,806/day when booking a rental car in California. The best deal a user found was for ₱1,824/day from Budget, booked on Nov. 17.

  • 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: Fox (₱1,163/day), Yesaway (₱1,410/day), and Thrifty (₱1,547/day).

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

    Taking our users’ ratings and reviews into consideration, Alamo (8.4 rating), National (8.1 rating) and Carl's (8.0 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 ₱52.91/gallon over the past month, costing you anywhere between ₱2,381 and ₱3,439 to fill up a car’s gas tank.

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

    From Budget you can rent a car in California from about ₱32,142 per week on average.

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

    Booking in advance not only ensures a better chance of getting your vehicle of choice, it can save you up to 31% on your car rental. For a below average price in California, Cheapflights recommends booking your car rental at least 7 days in advance.

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

    Yes, renting a vehicle in California for a month is certainly possible.

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

    Budget currently has the lowest price available for a month-long booking. Users have saved up to 70% compared to the average price of a 30-day rental in California. Typically, a monthly car rental in California can be found for ₱137,752. You can find car rental deals to be on average ₱4,592 a day.

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Van rentals in California

Find van rental deals in California from well-known providers in the area and save on gas mileage with the options provided below. van rentals in California cost an average of ₱3,439 per day. Price data was last updated on November 20, 2024.
Check out some of the deals we've found for van rentals in the California region, including pickup options close to Los Angeles, San Francisco and Long Beach. Be sure to come back soon for more deals if you don't find one that is perfect for you.
Toyota Innova₱2,622/day
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Toyota Innova
Toyota Innova₱2,865/day
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Toyota Innova
Toyota Innova₱3,122/day
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Toyota Innova

Car rentals by fuel type in California

Browse car rentals by fuel type in California. Currently, Hybrid cars are the cheapest to rent in California. Deals were last updated on November 20, 2024.

Browse through car rental deals by fuel type in California. There are currently 2 fuel types to choose from with Hybrid being the cheapest (₱29+).

Electric

Electric

₱32+

Hybrid

Hybrid

₱29+

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