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Best deals found for Southern California car rentals

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Chrysler Town & Country
or similar Minivan
Up to 5 passengers

$10/day

7 Jun - 12 Jul
Chrysler Town & Country
Volkswagen Jetta
or similar Intermediate
Up to 5 passengers

$10/day

11 Jul - 6 Aug
Volkswagen Jetta
Kia Optima
or similar Full-size
Up to 5 passengers

$10/day

11 Jul - 6 Aug
Kia Optima
Nissan Maxima
or similar Premium
Up to 5 passengers

$10/day

11 Jul - 6 Aug
Nissan Maxima
Audi A4
or similar Luxury
Up to 5 passengers
2-door vehicles

$11/day

11 Jul - 6 Aug
Audi A4
Nissan Sentra
or similar Compact
Up to 4 passengers

$11/day

19 Jun - 19 Jun
Nissan Sentra
Kia Picanto
or similar Economy
Up to 2 passengers

$11/day

21 May - 24 May
Kia Picanto
Chevrolet Equinox
or similar Intermediate SUV
Up to 5 passengers

$13/day

20 May - 23 May
Chevrolet Equinox
Kia Sportage
or similar Compact SUV
Up to 4 passengers

$14/day

20 May - 23 May
Kia Sportage

Rental cars insight and trends in Southern California

Useful insights to help you book the perfect rental car in Southern California

What is the best rental car company in Southern California?

The best car rental company in Southern California is Budget, which has a rating of 6.1/10 from 1,279 momondo users. Budget has 44 locations in Southern California, including the city of San Diego.

What is the most popular type of car to rent in Southern California?

36% of momondo users prefer to rent Intermediate vehicles when visiting Southern California. You can expect daily rental prices for this type of car to be $52 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 Southern California if this one doesn’t suit your needs.

Southern California car rental deals found on momondo

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Small cars

$27 - $51

All Car Types

$36 - $67

The average price of a small car rental in Southern California is $40. The cheapest time to rent a small car in Southern California is in January. The price is 33% lower than the rest of the year at just $27 per day. A small car rental is typically 28% less expensive than the average rental car in Southern California. The average price of a vehicle rental in Southern 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 Southern California small car rentals found on momondo in the past week.

The average price of a medium car rental in Southern California is $47. The cheapest time to rent a medium car in Southern California is in January. The price is 32% lower than the rest of the year at just $32 per day. A medium car rental is typically 15% less expensive than the average rental car in Southern California. The average price of a vehicle rental in Southern 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 Southern California medium car rentals found on momondo in the past week.

The average price of a large car rental in Southern California is $61. The cheapest time to rent a large car in Southern California is in January. The price is 41% lower than the rest of the year at just $37 per day. A large car rental is typically 12% more expensive than the average rental car in Southern California. The average price of a vehicle rental in Southern 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 Southern California large car rentals found on momondo in the past week.

The average price of a SUV rental in Southern California is $54. The cheapest time to rent a SUV in Southern California is in January. The price is 30% lower than the rest of the year at just $39 per day. A SUV rental is typically 0% less expensive than the average rental car in Southern California. The average price of a vehicle rental in Southern 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 Southern California SUV rentals found on momondo in the past week.

The average price of a van rental in Southern California is $91. The cheapest time to rent a van in Southern California is in January. The price is 41% lower than the rest of the year at just $55 per day. A van rental is typically 41% more expensive than the average rental car in Southern California. The average price of a vehicle rental in Southern 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 Southern California van rentals found on momondo in the past week.

The average price of a pickup truck rental in Southern California is $77. The cheapest time to rent a pickup truck in Southern California is in September. The price is 33% lower than the rest of the year at just $53 per day. A pickup truck rental is typically 30% more expensive than the average rental car in Southern California. The average price of a vehicle rental in Southern 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 Southern California pickup truck rentals found on momondo in the past week.

The average price of a luxury car rental in Southern California is $81. The cheapest time to rent a luxury car in Southern California is in January. The price is 26% lower than the rest of the year at just $60 per day. A luxury car rental is typically 33% more expensive than the average rental car in Southern California. The average price of a vehicle rental in Southern 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 Southern California luxury car rentals found on momondo in the past week.

The average price of a convertible rental in Southern California is $101. The cheapest time to rent a convertible in Southern California is in January. The price is 25% lower than the rest of the year at just $76 per day. A convertible rental is typically 46% more expensive than the average rental car in Southern California. The average price of a vehicle rental in Southern 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 Southern California convertible rentals found on momondo in the past week.

Nissan Sentra
or similar Compact
Up to 4 passengers

$11/day

19 Jun - 19 Jun
Nissan Sentra
Chevrolet Spark
or similar Economy
Up to 2 passengers

$11/day

21 May - 24 May
Chevrolet Spark
Ford Focus
or similar Compact
Up to 4 passengers

$14/day

28 May - 3 Jun
Ford Focus

Southern California car rental directory

All major car rental suppliers in Southern California

Avis

6.3
Okay
1013 reviews44 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.0

Comfort

7.1

Overall

6.3

Pick-up/drop-off

6.3

Value

6.4

Dollar

6.2
Okay
1090 reviews15 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.2

Comfort

6.9

Overall

6.1

Pick-up/drop-off

6.0

Value

6.4

Budget

6.1
Okay
1528 reviews44 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.9

Comfort

7.0

Overall

6.1

Pick-up/drop-off

6.1

Value

6.3

Hertz

6.0
Okay
2408 reviews65 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.8

Comfort

6.6

Overall

5.9

Pick-up/drop-off

5.9

Value

6.1

Alamo

8.3
Very good
591 reviews9 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.6

Comfort

8.6

Overall

8.2

Pick-up/drop-off

8.3

Value

8.1

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

7.6
Good
994 reviews83 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.6

Pick-up/drop-off

7.5

Value

7.6

Sixt

7.3
Good
472 reviews10 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.7

Comfort

7.7

Overall

7.3

Pick-up/drop-off

7.2

Value

7.0

Midway

6.3
Okay
498 reviews15 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.2

Comfort

6.9

Overall

6.3

Pick-up/drop-off

5.9

Value

6.8

Car rental in Southern California

Learn everything there is to know about renting a car in Southern California so you can be properly prepared for your next trip

When did momondo last update prices for cars in Southern California?

Prices for cars in Southern California were last updated today.

How old do you have to be to hire a car in Southern California?

The minimum age for drivers varies by country, including Southern California. In many EU countries drivers must be 18 years old. As a rule, you’ll need to be 21 to hire a car abroad, and a young driver surcharge may be applied if you are under 25. We recommend reading through the policy of your chosen rental company before booking.

What documentation or ID do you need to rent a car in Southern California?

When renting a car in Southern California, all drivers must present a full valid driving license. An International Driving Permit is required if the driving license is written in a language different to that of the country of rental and may be necessary to avoid the risk of potential fines. If you are renting abroad, you may also need to provide proof of return travel and accommodation information during your stay. We always recommend checking with the individual rental company you are booking with.


Why use momondo?

Why should I use momondo to book a car rental in Southern California?

Using momondo to book a car rental in Southern California could save you time and money. momondo searches thousands of car rental websites and locations to provide you with a wide selection of options and cars to choose from.

How does momondo help me find the best car rental deal in Southern California?

Once you have performed a search for a car rental in Southern California, momondo will show the results and enable you to find the best deal by using our filters; here you can narrow your search down by vehicle type, price, agencies and a multitude of policies that can apply.

Does momondo show car rental deals in Southern California with free cancellation?

Yes momondo does have a filter to only highlight car rental deals which offer free cancellation. This filter is available for all car rental searches on momondo including those for cars in Southern California.

Can I rent a car with a fair fuel policy in Southern California on momondo?

Yes, momondo has a filter for fair fuel policies on car rentals in Southern California.

Can I find a car rental in Southern California which offers enhanced cleaning on momondo?

You certainly can. momondo has a dedicated filter for enhanced cleaning services for all car rental locations including Southern California.

Can I search for rental cars in Southern California with unlimited mileage on momondo?

Yes, unlimited mileage options can be found on rental cars in Southern California on momondo.


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