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Cheap car hire in West Coast

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Mitsubishi Mirage car
Mitsubishi Mirage
or similar Small
2
2
4-5
M
$49/day
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Nissan Versa car
Nissan Versa
or similar Small
4
2
4-5
M
$50/day
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Toyota Corolla car
Toyota Corolla
or similar Medium
5
3
2/4
M
$51/day
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Chevrolet Cruze car
Chevrolet Cruze
or similar Medium
5
3
4-5
M
$53/day
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Chevrolet Malibu car
Chevrolet Malibu
or similar Large
5
2
4-5
M
$56/day
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Chrysler Pacifica car
Chrysler Pacifica
or similar Van
5
5
4-5
M
$95/day
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Jeep Grand Cherokee L car
Jeep Grand Cherokee L
or similar 4WD
5
2
4-5
M
$103/day
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BMW 2 Series Coupé car
BMW 2 Series Coupé
or similar Luxury
5
5
4-5
M
$60/day
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Ford Transit car
Ford Transit
or similar Van
5
2
4-5
M
$535/day
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Audi A4 car
Audi A4
or similar Luxury
5
5
4-5
M
$73/day
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Ford Mustang Convertible car
Ford Mustang Convertible
or similar Convertible
5
3
2/4
M
$111/day
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Nissan Frontier car
Nissan Frontier
or similar Pickup truck
5
3
2/4
M
$62/day
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BMW X3 car
BMW X3
or similar 4WD
5
5
4-5
M
$128/day
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Class Special Car car
Class Special Car
or similar Category
5
5
2/4
M
$50/day
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Chevrolet Trax car
Chevrolet Trax
or similar 4WD
4
2
4-5
M
$52/day
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Toyota RAV4 car
Toyota RAV4
or similar 4WD
5
3
4-5
M
$56/day
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Chevrolet Equinox car
Chevrolet Equinox
or similar 4WD
5
3
4-5
M
$66/day
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Audi Q5 car
Audi Q5
or similar 4WD
5
5
4-5
M
$150/day
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Best prices found by KAYAK users in the past 48 hours.
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Most popular agency

Most popular car type

Average price

Good deal

Dollar
Medium
$77/day
$59/day

KAYAK’s insights & trends for West Coast car hire

Check out the latest trends and booking tips to hire a car in West Coast with confidence.

How far in advance should you book a rental car in West Coast?

You should book your rental car in West Coast around 7 days before your trip in order to get a below-average price.

What is the most popular rental car in West Coast?

Hires in the Medium category (Toyota Corolla or similar) are the most popular option in West Coast, costing $85/day on average. Some users have found deals as low as $63/day.

What is the cheapest month to hire a car in West Coast?

The cheapest month to hire a car in West Coast is January at an average cost of $74/day. July is the most expensive month to hire a car in West Coast when prices are $111/day on average, which tends to be 113% above the yearly average hire price for West Coast.

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Top tips for hiring a car in West Coast

  • Drink-driving is an extremely serious offence in the U.S. If police have reason to consider that you might be over the legal limit, they will pull you over and perform a breathalyser test on you. If your alcohol blood limit is more than 0.08%, you will be fined, banned, and possibly even imprisoned. You should avoid consuming any alcohol in the build-up to driving a vehicle.
  • The child seat laws in the West Coast vary depending on the state you’re in. In Oregon, children under 18 kg must be in a booster seat, whilst those younger than two must be in a rear-facing child seat. In California, children younger than eight need to be in a suitable child seat. Whilst in Washington, children smaller than 149 cm need to be in a child seat, with those younger than two being put in a rear-facing child seat.
  • It’s normally fine to drive your hire car across state and country borders, but you will need to request written permission from your agency to do so. If you do not get this, your insurance will become void. You must also check that your vehicle isn't capped by the amount of mileage you can do, as this could affect the distance you're able to drive.
  • All the car hire companies in the West Coast accept credit cards as a form of payment. Some also accept debit cards from leading providers. It’s worth checking with your agency to see what payment methods they accept prior to arrival. Some agencies, such as Budget, will accept cash payment at the end of the hire period, but you’ll still need a credit card so they can take a deposit.
  • 25% of our users found rental cars in West Coast for $59 or less
  • Luxury rental cars in West Coast are around 23% cheaper than other car types, on average

FAQs about hiring a car in West Coast

  • How can I find car hires near me in West Coast?

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

  • Where should I hire a car in West Coast?

    Based on car searches on KAYAK, the most popular cities to hire a car in West Coast are San Francisco (57% of total searches of users looking to hire a car in West Coast), Seattle (24%) and Portland (11%).

  • Should I hire a car in the West Coast?

    With a hire a car in the West Coast, you’ll have more flexibility to explore at your own pace, which isn’t always the case with public transport. You are also able to reach remote and scenic locations, which buses and trains don’t always travel to. The West Coast of the U.S. has a diverse landscape, from the raw coastline to the vast mountain ranges, making a hire car even more advantageous to have. With a hire car you’ll be able to visit destinations such as Angeles National Forest, San Francisco, and Seattle. It’s also the ideal way to visit the lesser known towns and villages in the West Coast, which aren’t well-connected using public transport.

  • What is driving like in the West Coast?

    Driving in the West Coast of the U.S. is a great idea. The road quality is good and there are vast amounts of stunning scenery to explore. In the countryside, the roads are relaxing to drive on, with traffic being relatively quiet. In the cities, however, you will notice that drivers become more impatient and erratic. So ensure you drive with confidence in urban areas. Most of the roads in the West Coast are wide and spacious, giving you lots of room to manoeuvre your vehicle. You’ll also find that signage is good, so you will be able to get to your location with ease. In the West Coast you need to drive on the right-hand side of the road, which is different to the U.K. where you drive on the left.

  • How old do you have to be to hire a car in the West Coast?

    The minimum age requirements for hiring a car in the West Coast vary depending on which state you’re in. In Oregon, you must normally be at least 18 years of age. Whereas in Washington and California, the minimum age is 21. Some individual agencies will also require you to be 25 to hire a vehicle in these states. If you are under 25 it’s also likely there will be a young person’s surcharge, with it also being common for age restrictions to be in place for certain vehicle types. 

Car rental directory

  • enterprise

    Enterprise Rent-A-Car car hire locations in West Coast

    113 Locations

  • hertz

    Hertz car hire locations in West Coast

    79 Locations

  • avis

    Avis car hire locations in West Coast

    63 Locations

  • budget

    Budget car hire locations in West Coast

    60 Locations

  • thrifty

    Thrifty car hire locations in West Coast

    38 Locations

  • dollar

    Dollar car hire locations in West Coast

    37 Locations

  • sixtrentacar

    Sixt car hire locations in West Coast

    22 Locations

  • national

    National car hire locations in West Coast

    21 Locations

  • sunnycars

    Sunnycars car hire locations in West Coast

    18 Locations

  • alamo

    Alamo car hire locations in West Coast

    16 Locations

  • eaglerac

    Eagle Rent A Car car hire locations in West Coast

    15 Locations

  • easirent

    Easirent car hire locations in West Coast

    13 Locations

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