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Cheap Car Rentals in California from S$ 32

This price is the cheapest per day rate found by a Cheapflights user in the last 48 hours by searching for a car hire in California with a pick-up date of 20-6 and drop-off date of 4-7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available at all agencies or on all dates of hire. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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California car rentals in 2025

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 9 June 2025.

Most popular company

Dollar

Most common car type

Economy

Average price per day

S$ 51

Cheapest price per day

S$ 32

What are the car hire 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 347 pickup locations in California to choose from. Price data has been averaged over the last 12 months and was last updated on 9 June 2025.

Price

S$ 39 - S$ 107

Out of all the popular cities in California, San Diego is the cheapest city to rent a car in at just S$ 39/day. Renting a car in San Diego is 64% cheaper than renting one in Ontario where the per day rate is around S$ 107. Other fairly inexpensive cities in California to get a rental car in are: Oakland (S$ 41/day), Los Angeles (S$ 41/day), and Napa (S$ 47/day). While these cities typically have cheaper prices than the rest of the country, travelers looking to rent a car in San Francisco should expect to spend around S$ 50/day on their transportation. The most popular city to rent a car in California is San Francisco.

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 9 June 2025.

January

S$ 46

February

S$ 46

March

S$ 50

April

S$ 60

May

S$ 55

June

S$ 56

July

S$ 65

August

S$ 63

September

S$ 55

October

S$ 57

November

S$ 52

December

S$ 65

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 9 June 2025.

There are 352 hire agencies servicing California. These agencies, altogether, have 17,489 hire locations available. Need an affordable hire? small car is the cheapest car type to hire in California with prices from S$ 32 a day in the previous 7-day period. Here are 5 car types you can hire in California:

Economy

Economy

S$ 35+

Compact

Compact

S$ 32+

Intermediate

Intermediate

S$ 32+

Standard

Standard

S$ 34+

Full-size

Full-size

S$ 36+

People carrier

People carrier

S$ 77+

Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

S$ 72+

Premium

Premium

S$ 37+

Luxury

Luxury

S$ 58+

Pick-up truck

Pick-up truck

S$ 64+

Premium SUV

Premium SUV

S$ 73+

Supplier choice

Supplier choice

S$ 32+

Compact SUV

Compact SUV

S$ 32+

Intermediate SUV

Intermediate SUV

S$ 39+

Standard SUV

Standard SUV

S$ 39+

Luxury SUV

Luxury SUV

S$ 84+

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 9 June 2025.

Small cars

S$ 46 - S$ 126

All Car Types

S$ 56 - S$ 94

To hire a small car in California, you would pay an average price of S$ 67/day. February is the cheapest month to hire a small car in California (~S$ 46/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is July (~S$ 126/day). In fact, February is about 33% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a small car hire for California. When comparing with other car types available for hire in California, hiring a small car saves you 13% 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 hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a medium car in California, you would pay an average price of S$ 64/day. January is the cheapest month to hire a medium car in California (~S$ 48/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is May (~S$ 87/day). In fact, January is about 27% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a medium car hire for California. When comparing with other car types available for hire in California, hiring a medium car saves you 17% 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 hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a large car in California, you would pay an average price of S$ 90/day. February is the cheapest month to hire a large car in California (~S$ 48/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is December (~S$ 111/day). In fact, February is about 47% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a large car hire for California. When comparing with other car types available for hire in California, hiring a large car is 14% 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 large car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a SUV in California, you would pay an average price of S$ 74/day. November is the cheapest month to hire a SUV in California (~S$ 60/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is December (~S$ 94/day). In fact, November is about 20% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a SUV hire for California. When comparing with other car types available for hire in California, hiring a SUV saves you 4% 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 hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a van in California, you would pay an average price of S$ 97/day. November is the cheapest month to hire a van in California (~S$ 85/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is August (~S$ 169/day). In fact, November is about 14% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a van hire for California. When comparing with other car types available for hire in California, hiring a van is 21% 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 hire a luxury car in California, you would pay an average price of S$ 90/day. February is the cheapest month to hire a luxury car in California (~S$ 63/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is August (~S$ 145/day). In fact, February is about 30% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a luxury car hire for California. When comparing with other car types available for hire in California, hiring a luxury car is 14% 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 luxury car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a convertible in California, you would pay an average price of S$ 112/day. April is the cheapest month to hire a convertible in California (~S$ 59/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is October (~S$ 160/day). In fact, April is about 48% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a convertible hire for California. When comparing with other car types available for hire in California, hiring a convertible is 31% 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.

Ford FiestaS$ 32/day
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Ford Fiesta
Toyota CorollaS$ 33/day
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Toyota Corolla
Toyota Yaris Sedan/ViosS$ 35/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 9 June 2025.
Browse through some of the top rental car agencies in California, including pickup locations serving Sunnyvale, San Francisco and Los Angeles. Make sure to read through user feedback, confirm pickup locations, and check the fine print before choosing.

Alamo

8.4
Very Good
155 reviews10 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.7

Comfort

8.6

Overall

8.4

Pick-up/drop-off

8.5

Value

8.0

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

7.7
Good
340 reviews93 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.7

Pick-up/drop-off

7.7

Value

7.7

Sixt

7.3
Good
364 reviews17 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.3

Pick-up/drop-off

7.2

Value

7.2

Midway

6.3
Okay
501 reviews16 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.1

Comfort

6.9

Overall

6.3

Pick-up/drop-off

5.9

Value

6.7

Avis

6.2
Okay
425 reviews47 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.1

Comfort

7.0

Overall

6.2

Pick-up/drop-off

6.3

Value

6.3

Budget

6.2
Okay
729 reviews46 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.0

Comfort

7.0

Overall

6.2

Pick-up/drop-off

6.3

Value

6.2

Hertz

5.8
Fair
990 reviews75 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.7

Comfort

6.6

Overall

5.8

Pick-up/drop-off

5.7

Value

6.0

Dollar

5.5
Fair
379 reviews43 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.8

Comfort

6.5

Overall

5.4

Pick-up/drop-off

5.4

Value

5.8

Best car rental deals found in California

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 S$ 48. Data was last updated on 9 June 2025.
Have a look at some of the deals we've found on rental cars in California including options serving Sunnyvale, San Francisco and Los Angeles. If these deals don't appeal to you, check back very soon as they are being updated frequently.
Ford FiestaS$ 32/day
4
M
A/C
Ford Fiesta
Peugeot 3008S$ 32/day
4
M
A/C
Peugeot 3008
Peugeot 508S$ 32/day
5
M
A/C
Peugeot 508

Car rental FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in California, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 9 June 2025.
  • What is the cheapest hire car found in California?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under S$ 61/day when booking a car hire in California. The absolute best deal a user found was for S$ 37/day from Fox, booked on Jun. 8.

  • How much does it cost to hire a car in California for a week from Alamo?

    Alamo is one of the top picks in California. They can have you in a hire car for about S$ 600 per week on average.

  • 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?

    You can potentially save up to 63% on a month-long rental by booking with Fox. Fox is the cheapest rental company available within the next few months. Renting a car in California can cost you on average S$ 2,570 a month or S$ 86 a day. For extended stays in a location, this option will usually save you the most.

Car rentals by fuel type in California

Browse car rentals by fuel type in California. Currently, Electric cars are the cheapest to rent in California. Deals were last updated on 9 June 2025.

Browse through car rental deals by fuel type in California. There are currently 3 fuel types to choose from with Electric being the cheapest (S$ 28+).

Electric

Electric

S$ 28+

Hybrid

Hybrid

S$ 28+

Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

S$ 36+

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