California Car Rentals
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Most popular cities to rent a car in California
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| Most popular rental car agency in February | Sixt | 14% more popular | 19,100 momondo users preferred to book a rental car from Sixt for their trip to Los Angeles in February |
| Average price to rent a car in February | $52 per day | 19% more expensive | Los Angeles rental cars cost $52 per day on average in February, which is more expensive than the yearly average |
| Most popular type of car to rent in February | Intermediate | 25% more popular | 33,008 users chose to rent Intermediate cars for their travel needs in Los Angeles during February |
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California Rental Car Directory
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California rental car tips
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How much does it cost to rent a car in California?
In the past week, our users have found California car rental prices for as low as about $5/day and as high as $363/day, which is a 98% price difference. Keep in mind that the average price to rent a car in California is $52/day, which can change depending on what type of car you rent and what agency you rent it from.
What is the cheapest rental car company in California?
The cheapest rental car companies in California are Zeeba Rent-A-Van, U-Save, and Economy Rent a Car. In the past 72 hours, momondo users have found rental prices starting as low as $5/day from Zeeba Rent-A-Van, $16/day from U-Save, and $19/day from Economy Rent a Car.
What is the best rental car company in California?
Alamo is considered the best car rental company in California based on our data - 7,816 reviews have given them an average customer satisfaction score of 8.7 out of 10. They also have 5 locations across California, including popular destinations like San Francisco.
What is the most popular type of car to rent in California?
25% of momondo users prefer to rent Intermediate vehicles when visiting California. You can expect daily rental prices for this type of car to be $46 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.
What are the cheapest cities to rent a car in California?
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.
When is the best time to rent a car in California?
The most ideal time of year to rent a car is in January, which is when prices are often the cheapest. Our users have found rental car prices averaging $31 per day when booking in January. In contrast, July is the least ideal time to rent a car. Prices in California during this month tend to be $58 per day on average. Don’t forget to book your California car rental at least 11 days in advance for the best deals.
How long do people rent a car when staying in California?
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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