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 11 September 2026.
Most popular company | Ace |
|---|---|
Most common car type | Full-size |
Average price per day | RM 281 |
Cheapest price per day | RM 126 |
There are currently 18,120 hire locations operating in California spread across 397 car hire agencies. In the past week, the cheapest car type to hire in California is small car at RM 126 a day. Below are all the 5 car types available for hiring in the area, along with estimated starting prices:
Economy
RM 126+
Compact
RM 127+
Intermediate
RM 129+
Standard
RM 130+
Full-size
RM 131+
People carrier
RM 216+
Full-size SUV
RM 185+
Luxury
RM 218+
Premium SUV
RM 250+
Compact SUV
RM 130+
Intermediate SUV
RM 136+
Supplier choice
RM 153+
Standard SUV
RM 163+
Luxury SUV
RM 318+
Get relevant, data-driven information to help you hire a car in California, including pricing trends, ideal booking times, and more.
January
RM 159
February
RM 205
March
RM 223
April
RM 230
May
RM 212
June
RM 236
July
RM 232
August
RM 226
September
RM 192
October
RM 212
November
RM 181
December
RM 217
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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 11 September 2026.
In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under RM 269/day when booking a car hire in California. The absolute best deal a user found was for RM 143/day from Ace, booked on Sep. 5.
Hertz is one of the most popular car hire companies in California, offering car hire for around RM 1,283 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 56% 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 5,500 a month or RM 183 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 35+
Petrol/Diesel
RM 49+