Question 1

How much does it cost to rent a car in California?

Accepted Answer

On average a rental car in California costs $132 per day.

Question 2

What is the most popular rental car in California?

Accepted Answer

Compact (Hyundai Accent or similar) is the most frequently booked rental car type in California.

Question 3

What is the cheapest car rental company in California?

Accepted Answer

In the past 72 hours, the cheapest rental cars were found at MEXRENTACAR ($27/day), Hertz ($28/day) and NU Car ($40/day).

Question 4

What is the best rental car company in California?

Accepted Answer

Based on ratings and reviews from real users on KAYAK, the best car rental companies in California are Alamo (8.8, 3183 reviews), National (8.5, 190 reviews), and Midway (8.4, 490 reviews).

Question 5

How can I find car rentals near me in California?

Accepted Answer

Take a look at our extensive car rental location map to find the best rental cars near you.

Question 6

Where should I rent a car in California?

Accepted Answer

Based on car searches on KAYAK. The most popular cities to rent a car in California are San Francisco (55% of total searches of users looking to rent a car in California). Los Angeles (41%) and Palm Springs (1%).

Question 7

How much does it cost to hire a car for a week in California?

Accepted Answer

On average a rental car in California costs $423 per week ($60 per day).

Question 8

How much does it cost to hire a car long term for a month in California?

Accepted Answer

On average a rental car in California costs $1,813 per month ($60 per day).

$126/day	Economy
$128/day	Compact
$129/day	Intermediate
$98/day	Standard
$98/day	Full-size
$147/day	SUV
$203/day	People mover
$187/day	Full-size SUV
$147/day	Premium
$174/day	Luxury
$271/day	Convertible
$149/day	Pick-up truck
$297/day	Premium SUV
$128/day	Compact SUV
$137/day	Intermediate SUV
$141/day	Supplier choice
$146/day	Standard SUV
$169/day	Standard estate car
$331/day	Supplier choice saloon
$360/day	Luxury SUV

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