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 27 August 2026.
Most popular company | Hertz |
|---|---|
Most common car type | Full-size |
Average price per day | RM 211 |
Cheapest price per day | RM 113 |
There are currently 18,108 hire locations operating in California spread across 396 car hire agencies. In the past week, the cheapest car type to hire in California is small car at RM 113 a day. Below are all the 6 car types available for hiring in the area, along with estimated starting prices:
Economy
RM 113+
Compact
RM 128+
Intermediate
RM 115+
Standard
RM 135+
Full-size
RM 122+
People carrier
RM 221+
Full-size SUV
RM 181+
Passenger van
RM 258+
Luxury
RM 215+
Premium SUV
RM 236+
Intermediate SUV
RM 134+
Compact SUV
RM 135+
Supplier choice
RM 148+
Standard SUV
RM 158+
Luxury SUV
RM 334+
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January
RM 158
February
RM 203
March
RM 221
April
RM 228
May
RM 210
June
RM 233
July
RM 229
August
RM 225
September
RM 186
October
RM 208
November
RM 179
December
RM 215
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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 27 August 2026.
In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under RM 202/day when booking a car hire in California. The absolute best deal a user found was for RM 121/day from Ace, booked on Aug. 22.
Hertz is one of the most popular car hire companies in California, offering car hire for around RM 1,062 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 48% 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 4,552 a month or RM 152 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 50+