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 4 September 2026.
Most popular company | Thrifty |
|---|---|
Most common car type | Full-size |
Average price per day | RM 239 |
Cheapest price per day | RM 123 |
There are currently 18,114 hire locations operating in California spread across 396 car hire agencies. In the past week, the cheapest car type to hire in California is SUV at RM 123 a day. Below are all the 6 car types available for hiring in the area, along with estimated starting prices:
Economy
RM 123+
Compact
RM 123+
Intermediate
RM 123+
Standard
RM 142+
Full-size
RM 128+
People carrier
RM 183+
Full-size SUV
RM 183+
Premium
RM 188+
Passenger van
RM 259+
Luxury
RM 183+
Premium SUV
RM 247+
Compact SUV
RM 123+
Intermediate SUV
RM 131+
Supplier choice
RM 132+
Standard SUV
RM 157+
Luxury SUV
RM 266+
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January
RM 158
February
RM 204
March
RM 221
April
RM 229
May
RM 211
June
RM 234
July
RM 230
August
RM 226
September
RM 190
October
RM 211
November
RM 179
December
RM 216
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Budget
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Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in California, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 4 September 2026.
In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under RM 246/day when booking a car hire in California. The absolute best deal a user found was for RM 136/day from Ace, booked on Aug. 29.
Thrifty is one of the most popular car hire companies in California, offering car hire for around RM 1,137 per week on average.
Yes, you can rent a car for a month in California check Cheapflights for the latest prices and car type availability.
You can potentially save up to 50% on a month-long rental by booking with Ace. Ace is the cheapest rental company available within the next few months. Renting a car in California can cost you on average RM 4,874 a month or RM 162 a day. For extended stays in a location, this option will usually save you the most.
Browse through car rental deals by fuel type in California. There are currently 3 fuel types to choose from with Electric being the cheapest (RM 32+).
Electric
RM 32+
Hybrid
RM 34+
Petrol/Diesel
RM 50+