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 31 October 2026.
Most popular company | Hertz |
|---|---|
Most common car type | Full-size |
Average price per day | RM 213 |
Cheapest price per day | RM 114 |
There are currently 18,114 hire locations operating in California spread across 395 car hire agencies. In the past week, the cheapest car type to hire in California is small car at RM 114 a day. Below are all the 5 car types available for hiring in the area, along with estimated starting prices:
Economy
RM 114+
Compact
RM 114+
Intermediate
RM 114+
Standard
RM 131+
Full-size
RM 131+
People carrier
RM 200+
Full-size SUV
RM 175+
Premium
RM 315+
Luxury
RM 258+
Premium SUV
RM 289+
Compact SUV
RM 123+
Intermediate SUV
RM 140+
Supplier choice
RM 150+
Standard SUV
RM 159+
Get relevant, data-driven information to help you hire a car in California, including pricing trends, ideal booking times, and more.
January
RM 158
February
RM 201
March
RM 223
April
RM 229
May
RM 212
June
RM 235
July
RM 231
August
RM 224
September
RM 220
October
RM 211
November
RM 181
December
RM 216
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Budget
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National
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Bandago
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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 31 October 2026.
In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under RM 223/day when booking a car hire in California. The absolute best deal a user found was for RM 136/day from Ace, booked on Oct. 24.
Hertz is one of the most popular car hire companies in California, offering car hire for around RM 1,101 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 49% 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 4,719 a month or RM 157 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 33+).
Electric
RM 33+
Hybrid
RM 37+
Petrol/Diesel
RM 44+