Car Rentals in California
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Best deals found for California car rentals
Find great deals below on a variety of popular rental cars in California
$32/day
31 May - 6 Jun$30/day
4 Jun - 6 Jun$27/day
30 May - 8 Jun$29/day
31 May - 11 Jun$30/day
5 Jun - 30 Jun$39/day
5 Jun - 20 Jun$26/day
10 Jun - 12 Jun$26/day
30 May - 11 Jun$28/day
31 May - 11 JunCalifornia car rental deals found on momondo
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Small Cars | $51 - $74 | |
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All Car Types | $68 - $117 |
The average price of a Small rental in California is $64. The cheapest time to rent a Small in California is in January. The price is 21% lower than the rest of the year at just $51 per day. A Small rental is typically 32% less expensive than the average car rental in California. The average price of a vehicle rental in California can vary based on a number of factors including supply, popularity of the vehicle, and how far out you book your rental car. Below are the best prices for California Small rentals found on momondo in the past week.
The average price of a Medium rental in California is $74. The cheapest time to rent a Medium in California is in January. The price is 28% lower than the rest of the year at just $54 per day. A Medium rental is typically 21% less expensive than the average car rental in California. The average price of a vehicle rental in California can vary based on a number of factors including supply, popularity of the vehicle, and how far out you book your rental car. Below are the best prices for California Medium rentals found on momondo in the past week.
The average price of a Large rental in California is $94. The cheapest time to rent a Large in California is in November. The price is 25% lower than the rest of the year at just $71 per day. A Large rental is typically 0% more expensive than the average car rental in California. The average price of a vehicle rental in California can vary based on a number of factors including supply, popularity of the vehicle, and how far out you book your rental car. Below are the best prices for California Large rentals found on momondo in the past week.
The average price of a SUV rental in California is $86. The cheapest time to rent a SUV in California is in January. The price is 19% lower than the rest of the year at just $71 per day. A SUV rental is typically 8% less expensive than the average car rental in California. The average price of a vehicle rental in California can vary based on a number of factors including supply, popularity of the vehicle, and how far out you book your rental car. Below are the best prices for California SUV rentals found on momondo in the past week.
The average price of a Van rental in California is $114. The cheapest time to rent a Van in California is in November. The price is 33% lower than the rest of the year at just $77 per day. A Van rental is typically 18% more expensive than the average car rental in California. The average price of a vehicle rental in California can vary based on a number of factors including supply, popularity of the vehicle, and how far out you book your rental car.
The average price of a Luxury rental in California is $110. The cheapest time to rent a Luxury in California is in January. The price is 34% lower than the rest of the year at just $74 per day. A Luxury rental is typically 16% more expensive than the average car rental in California. The average price of a vehicle rental in California can vary based on a number of factors including supply, popularity of the vehicle, and how far out you book your rental car. Below are the best prices for California Luxury rentals found on momondo in the past week.
The average price of a Convertible rental in California is $118. The cheapest time to rent a Convertible in California is in January. The price is 36% lower than the rest of the year at just $76 per day. A Convertible rental is typically 21% more expensive than the average car rental in California. The average price of a vehicle rental in California can vary based on a number of factors including supply, popularity of the vehicle, and how far out you book your rental car.
$19/day
11 Jun - 13 Jun$26/day
30 May - 11 Jun$28/day
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Find popular attractions close to your rental car pick-up
Visit these must-see attractions near popular rental car locations in California
Nearby attractions:
| Venice Beach | 4.6 mi | |
| Los Angeles Convention Center | 10.4 mi | |
| STAPLES Center | 10.7 mi | |
| L.A. Live | 10.8 mi | |
| Hollywood Walk of Fame | 11.7 mi |
Nearby attractions:
| Bill Graham Civic Auditorium | 11.1 mi | |
| Moscone Center | 11.3 mi | |
| Union Square | 11.6 mi | |
| Fisherman's Wharf | 13.0 mi | |
| Oakland Coliseum | 13.2 mi |
Nearby attractions:
| Old Town San Diego State Historic Park | 1.6 mi | |
| Gaslamp Quarter | 2.6 mi | |
| San Diego Zoo | 2.6 mi | |
| San Diego Convention Center | 2.8 mi | |
| SeaWorld San Diego | 2.8 mi |
Is it worthwhile to book a rental car in California?
California is a large state with many sprawling cities, so booking a car rental is a convenient way for exploring the area. If you reserve a cheap car rental, it can also be a nice way to affordably head to your destinations. While most major cities do have their own public transportation systems, driving still tends to be quicker. Some towns that are most easily navigated by car include Los Angeles, Sacramento, and San Diego. If you will be embarking on a road trip or visiting a more rural city, having access to your own vehicle will also be particularly handy.
California car rental information
California is typically known for its sunshine and warm weather. However, the state can occasionally experience rainfall, so it’s important that you are prepared to drive your car rental in these conditions. Always drive slower than normal during rainy conditions and make sure to use both your headlights and windshield wipers. Some parts of the state can be snowy during the winter months, so if you will be driving your rental car in these areas, make sure that you have the proper chains for your vehicle’s tires. There are a few major roads that you may want to look out for, as they connect many important cities in the state. For example, the State Route 1 runs along the majority of the Pacific Coast and passes through towns such as San Diego and San Francisco.
If you’re interested in reserving car rentals in California, it’s important that you are up to date on local driving laws. For example, if you are on a road or highway that has multiple lanes, try to stay in the right-hand lane unless you are passing another vehicle. Keep in mind that you are only allowed to make a left-hand turn from a one-way street onto another one-way street when you are at a red light. Always be careful when you are drinking, as it is illegal to operate a vehicle when you have a blood alcohol content higher than 0.08%. Unless it is clearly prohibited, you can typically make a right-hand turn at a red light once you have come to a complete stop.
All customers that would like to rent a car in California are required to have a valid driver’s license that does not have an expiration date that falls within the current rental period. To book a car rental, even cheap rental cars, most companies will require you to be at least 21 years old. If you do not have a license that was issued from the United States government, you will normally still be able to rent a car by providing either an international license or a license from your home country, along with a passport.
Rent a car near one of these popular hotels in California
Below are the most popular hotels in California
Disney's Grand Californian Hotel And Spa
1600 South Disneyland Drive, Anaheim, CA, United States
0.5 mi from city center
Great Wolf Lodge Anaheim, Ca
12681 Harbor Boulevard, Garden Grove, CA, United States
1.6 mi from city center
Holiday Inn Resort The Lodge At Big Bear Lake, An IHG Hotel
40650 Village Drive, Big Bear Lake, CA, United States
0.3 mi from city center
Big Pines Mountain House
4083 Cedar Avenue, South Lake Tahoe, CA, United States
2.7 mi from city center
Holiday Inn Buena Park And Conference Center, An IHG Hotel
7000 Beach Boulevard, Buena Park, CA, United States
0.7 mi from city center
Crowne Plaza Silicon Valley N - Union City
32083 Alvarado-niles Road, Union City, CA, United States
2.1 mi from city center
E-Central Downtown Los Angeles Hotel
1020 South Figueroa Street, Los Angeles, CA, United States
3.0 mi from city center
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel San Diego - Mission Valley
7450 Hazard Center Drive, San Diego, CA, United States
3.8 mi from city center
Four Points by Sheraton Los Angeles International Airport
9750 Airport Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA, United States
8.4 mi from city center
Doubletree Suites By Hilton Anaheim Rsrt - Conv Cntr
2085 South Harbor Boulevard, Anaheim, CA, United States
1.1 mi from city center
Best Western Big Bear Chateau
42200 Moonridge Road, Big Bear Lake, CA, United States
1.7 mi from city center
Buena Park Grand Hotel & Suites
7762 Beach Boulevard, Buena Park, CA, United States
1.2 mi from city center
Travelodge by Wyndham Monterey Bay
2030 North Fremont Street, Monterey, CA, United States
1.7 mi from city center
Desert Palms Hotel & Suites
631 West Katella Avenue, Anaheim, CA, United States
0.6 mi from city center
Car rental in California
Learn everything there is to know about renting a car in California so you can be properly prepared for your next trip
In the past week, our users have found California car rental prices for as low as about $5/day and as high as $372/day, which is a 98% price difference. Keep in mind that the average price to rent a car in California is $84/day, which can change depending on what type of car you rent and what agency you rent it from.
The cheapest rental car companies in California are Zeeba Rent-A-Van, Midway, and Ace. In the past 72 hours, momondo users have found rental prices starting as low as $5/day from Zeeba Rent-A-Van, $21/day from Midway, and $22/day from Ace.
Alamo is considered the best car rental company in California based on our data - 2,832 reviews have given them an average customer satisfaction score of 8.8 out of 10. They also have 14 locations across California, including popular destinations like San Jose.
19% of momondo users prefer to rent Intermediate vehicles when visiting California. You can expect daily rental prices for this type of car to be $80 on average. Rates might be different depending on what agency you rent your car from and what city you intend to visit. Keep in mind that there are also other types of rental cars available in California if this one doesn’t suit your needs.
Santa Ana and San Jose are the cheapest cities to rent a car in California. We found that Zeeba Rent-A-Van is the cheapest rental car company in Santa Ana costs starting at $6/day. Zeeba Rent-A-Van is the most affordable rental company in San Jose, with prices starting at $6/day.
The most popular number of days to rent a car in California is 7 days, at an average daily price of $45. Only need a rental car for a weekend? Average weekend prices are $109 total. For your week-long California road-trip you can find prices averaging $318 altogether or for a whole month, costs can be in the region of $1,856.
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