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 18 September 2026.
Most popular company | Alamo |
|---|---|
Most common car type | Full-size |
Average price per day | RM 301 |
Cheapest price per day | RM 127 |
There are currently 18,109 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 127 a day. Below are all the 5 car types available for hiring in the area, along with estimated starting prices:
Economy
RM 127+
Compact
RM 128+
Intermediate
RM 131+
Standard
RM 129+
Full-size
RM 129+
People carrier
RM 188+
Full-size SUV
RM 155+
Luxury
RM 215+
Premium SUV
RM 266+
Standard SUV
RM 141+
Compact SUV
RM 149+
Intermediate SUV
RM 158+
Supplier choice
RM 377+
Luxury SUV
RM 383+
Get relevant, data-driven information to help you hire a car in California, including pricing trends, ideal booking times, and more.
January
RM 160
February
RM 206
March
RM 224
April
RM 231
May
RM 213
June
RM 237
July
RM 233
August
RM 225
September
RM 218
October
RM 213
November
RM 182
December
RM 218
Avis
Budget
NextCar
National
Rhodium
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 18 September 2026.
In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under RM 317/day when booking a car hire in California. The absolute best deal a user found was for RM 162/day from Ace, booked on Sep. 12.
Alamo is one of the most popular car hire companies in California, offering car hire for around RM 1,481 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 62% 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 6,347 a month or RM 212 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 46+