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 21 August 2026.
Most popular company | Ace |
|---|---|
Most common car type | Full-size |
Average price per day | RM 272 |
Cheapest price per day | RM 123 |
There are currently 18,098 hire locations operating in California spread across 396 car hire agencies. In the past week, the cheapest car type to hire in California is medium car 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 126+
Compact
RM 123+
Intermediate
RM 123+
Standard
RM 123+
Full-size
RM 143+
People carrier
RM 220+
Full-size SUV
RM 184+
Passenger van
RM 268+
Luxury
RM 201+
Premium SUV
RM 240+
Compact SUV
RM 128+
Intermediate SUV
RM 139+
Supplier choice
RM 149+
Standard SUV
RM 166+
Luxury SUV
RM 271+
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 204
March
RM 221
April
RM 229
May
RM 211
June
RM 234
July
RM 230
August
RM 230
September
RM 188
October
RM 207
November
RM 180
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 21 August 2026.
In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under RM 275/day when booking a car hire in California. The absolute best deal a user found was for RM 149/day from Ace, booked on Aug. 15.
Hertz is one of the most popular car hire companies in California, offering car hire for around RM 1,311 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 57% 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 5,620 a month or RM 187 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 34+).
Electric
RM 34+
Hybrid
RM 35+
Petrol/Diesel
RM 51+