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Car rental offers in California

Whether you're looking for a small rental car or a station wagon for the entire family, we will always have a suitable vehicle for the lowest price. Below are some examples from our selection in California.

Car type
Mini
Economy
Compact
Intermediate
Standard
Full-size
Luxury
Passenger van
Convertible
SUV
Electric
Mini Cooper
Or similar
For example: Mini Cooper
Our best deals
  1. Sixt
    From £ 29 /day
Mini Cooper
Or similar
For example: Mini Cooper
Our best deals
  1. Sixt
    From £ 34 /day
Toyota Sienna
Or similar
For example: Toyota Sienna
Our best deals
  1. Dollar Rent a Car
    From £ 37 /day
  2. Thrifty
    From £ 37 /day
Toyota Sienna
Or similar
For example: Toyota Sienna
Our best deals
  1. Thrifty
    From £ 41 /day
  2. Dollar Rent a Car
    From £ 41 /day
Ford Transit
Or similar
For example: Ford Transit
Our best deals
  1. Thrifty
    From £ 44 /day
  2. Dollar Rent a Car
    From £ 44 /day
  3. Avis
    From £ 58 /day
Chrysler Pacifica
Or similar
For example: Chrysler Pacifica
Our best deals
  1. Enterprise
    From £ 38 /day
  2. National Car Rental
    From £ 38 /day
  3. Avis
    From £ 45 /day
Dodge Grand Caravan
Or similar
For example: Dodge Grand Caravan
Our best deals
  1. Fox Rent A Car
    From £ 53 /day
Ford Transit
Or similar
For example: Ford Transit
Our best deals
  1. Thrifty
    From £ 44 /day
  2. Dollar Rent a Car
    From £ 54 /day
  3. Avis
    From £ 57 /day
Chrysler Pacifica
Or similar
For example: Chrysler Pacifica
Our best deals
  1. Budget
    From £ 56 /day
  2. Sixt
    From £ 70 /day
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Mitsubishi Mirage
Or similar
For example: Mitsubishi Mirage
Our best deals
  1. Fox Rent A Car
    From £ 8 /day
  2. Europcar
    From £ 12 /day
  3. Enterprise
    From £ 24 /day
Kia Rio
Or similar
For example: Kia Rio
Our best deals
  1. Avis
    From £ 13 /day
  2. Budget
    From £ 28 /day
Chevrolet Spark
Or similar
For example: Chevrolet Spark
Our best deals
  1. Hertz
    From £ 16 /day
  2. Thrifty
    From £ 24 /day
  3. Sixt
    From £ 27 /day
Kia Rio
Or similar
For example: Kia Rio
Our best deals
  1. ACE Rent A Car
    From £ 17 /day
  2. Budget
    From £ 27 /day
  3. Avis
    From £ 29 /day
Chevrolet Spark
Or similar
For example: Chevrolet Spark
Our best deals
  1. National Car Rental
    From £ 17 /day
  2. Hertz
    From £ 17 /day
  3. Sixt
    From £ 18 /day
Ford Fiesta
Or similar
For example: Ford Fiesta
Our best deals
  1. Budget
    From £ 19 /day
  2. Dollar Rent a Car
    From £ 27 /day
  3. Thrifty
    From £ 27 /day
Hyundai Veloster
Or similar
For example: Hyundai Veloster
Our best deals
  1. Thrifty
    From £ 21 /day
  2. Hertz
    From £ 31 /day
Ford Fiesta
Or similar
For example: Ford Fiesta
Our best deals
  1. Budget
    From £ 23 /day
  2. Zezgo
    From £ 24 /day
  3. Dollar Rent a Car
    From £ 24 /day
Hyundai Veloster
Or similar
For example: Hyundai Veloster
Our best deals
  1. Thrifty
    From £ 28 /day
  2. Hertz
    From £ 32 /day
More rental cars? This is only a small selection of the rental options. Want to see more?
Ford EcoSport
Or similar
For example: Ford EcoSport
Our best deals
  1. Fox Rent A Car
    From £ 9 /day
  2. Europcar
    From £ 20 /day
Nissan Sentra
Or similar
For example: Nissan Sentra
Our best deals
  1. Fox Rent A Car
    From £ 9 /day
  2. Europcar
    From £ 20 /day
Ford Focus
Or similar
For example: Ford Focus
Our best deals
  1. Budget
    From £ 14 /day
  2. Thrifty
    From £ 14 /day
  3. Avis
    From £ 32 /day
Hyundai Kona
Or similar
For example: Hyundai Kona
Our best deals
  1. Enterprise
    From £ 16 /day
  2. Thrifty
    From £ 19 /day
  3. National Car Rental
    From £ 25 /day
Buick Encore
Or similar
For example: Buick Encore
Our best deals
  1. Hertz
    From £ 17 /day
  2. Dollar Rent a Car
    From £ 32 /day
  3. Thrifty
    From £ 32 /day
Nissan Versa
Or similar
For example: Nissan Versa
Our best deals
  1. Dollar Rent a Car
    From £ 17 /day
  2. Zezgo
    From £ 24 /day
  3. Sixt
    From £ 24 /day
Nissan Versa
Or similar
For example: Nissan Versa
Our best deals
  1. Sixt
    From £ 18 /day
  2. Enterprise
    From £ 20 /day
  3. Alamo
    From £ 22 /day
Kia Soul
Or similar
For example: Kia Soul
Our best deals
  1. Avis
    From £ 18 /day
  2. Budget
    From £ 28 /day
Hyundai Accent
Or similar
For example: Hyundai Accent
Our best deals
  1. ACE Rent A Car
    From £ 19 /day
  2. Dollar Rent a Car
    From £ 25 /day
  3. Thrifty
    From £ 33 /day
More rental cars? This is only a small selection of the rental options. Want to see more?
Toyota Corolla
Or similar
For example: Toyota Corolla
Our best deals
  1. Fox Rent A Car
    From £ 8 /day
  2. Hertz
    From £ 19 /day
  3. ACE Rent A Car
    From £ 19 /day
Hyundai Elantra
Or similar
For example: Hyundai Elantra
Our best deals
  1. Budget
    From £ 17 /day
  2. Thrifty
    From £ 17 /day
  3. Alamo
    From £ 24 /day
Ford Escape
Or similar
For example: Ford Escape
Our best deals
  1. Budget
    From £ 18 /day
  2. Hertz
    From £ 19 /day
  3. Thrifty
    From £ 29 /day
Toyota Corolla
Or similar
For example: Toyota Corolla
Our best deals
  1. Avis
    From £ 18 /day
  2. Enterprise
    From £ 19 /day
  3. Alamo
    From £ 22 /day
Kia Sportage
Or similar
For example: Kia Sportage
Our best deals
  1. Europcar
    From £ 20 /day
  2. Fox Rent A Car
    From £ 24 /day
Toyota RAV 4
Or similar
For example: Toyota RAV 4
Our best deals
  1. Avis
    From £ 19 /day
  2. Sixt
    From £ 28 /day
Hyundai Santa Fe
Or similar
For example: Hyundai Santa Fe
Our best deals
  1. ACE Rent A Car
    From £ 21 /day
Honda Civic
Or similar
For example: Honda Civic
Our best deals
  1. Dollar Rent a Car
    From £ 20 /day
Hyundai Elantra
Or similar
For example: Hyundai Elantra
Our best deals
  1. Budget
    From £ 22 /day
  2. Enterprise
    From £ 25 /day
  3. Thrifty
    From £ 27 /day
More rental cars? This is only a small selection of the rental options. Want to see more?
Nissan Altima
Or similar
For example: Nissan Altima
Our best deals
  1. Europcar
    From £ 20 /day
  2. Fox Rent A Car
    From £ 24 /day
  3. Hertz
    From £ 38 /day
Volkswagen Jetta
Or similar
For example: Volkswagen Jetta
Our best deals
  1. Thrifty
    From £ 19 /day
  2. Alamo
    From £ 24 /day
  3. Sixt
    From £ 24 /day
Hyundai Elantra
Or similar
For example: Hyundai Elantra
Our best deals
  1. ACE Rent A Car
    From £ 21 /day
Ford Mustang
Or similar
For example: Ford Mustang
Our best deals
  1. Thrifty
    From £ 20 /day
  2. Hertz
    From £ 22 /day
  3. Budget
    From £ 26 /day
Toyota Corolla
Or similar
For example: Toyota Corolla
Our best deals
  1. Sixt
    From £ 24 /day
  2. Economy Rent a Car
    From £ 55 /day
Mazda CX 5
Or similar
For example: Mazda CX 5
Our best deals
  1. Dollar Rent a Car
    From £ 22 /day
Hyundai Santa Fe
Or similar
For example: Hyundai Santa Fe
Our best deals
  1. Fox Rent A Car
    From £ 25 /day
  2. Europcar
    From £ 26 /day
  3. Enterprise
    From £ 31 /day
Chevrolet Equinox
Or similar
For example: Chevrolet Equinox
Our best deals
  1. Thrifty
    From £ 24 /day
  2. Alamo
    From £ 27 /day
Volkswagen Jetta
Or similar
For example: Volkswagen Jetta
Our best deals
  1. Dollar Rent a Car
    From £ 25 /day
  2. Enterprise
    From £ 26 /day
  3. Sixt
    From £ 27 /day
More rental cars? This is only a small selection of the rental options. Want to see more?
Toyota 4 Runner
Or similar
For example: Toyota 4 Runner
Our best deals
  1. Europcar
    From £ 11 /day
  2. Fox Rent A Car
    From £ 26 /day
Toyota Camry
Or similar
For example: Toyota Camry
Our best deals
  1. Fox Rent A Car
    From £ 13 /day
  2. Europcar
    From £ 24 /day
  3. Zezgo
    From £ 26 /day
Nissan Altima
Or similar
For example: Nissan Altima
Our best deals
  1. Hertz
    From £ 24 /day
  2. Dollar Rent a Car
    From £ 30 /day
  3. Enterprise
    From £ 31 /day
Chrysler Pacifica
Or similar
For example: Chrysler Pacifica
Our best deals
  1. Europcar
    From £ 14 /day
  2. Sixt
    From £ 30 /day
  3. Fox Rent A Car
    From £ 34 /day
Toyota Camry
Or similar
For example: Toyota Camry
Our best deals
  1. Alamo
    From £ 27 /day
  2. Sixt
    From £ 27 /day
  3. Avis
    From £ 30 /day
Nissan Altima
Or similar
For example: Nissan Altima
Our best deals
  1. Hertz
    From £ 26 /day
  2. Dollar Rent a Car
    From £ 31 /day
  3. Thrifty
    From £ 36 /day
Chevrolet Malibu
Or similar
For example: Chevrolet Malibu
Our best deals
  1. Alamo
    From £ 27 /day
  2. Dollar Rent a Car
    From £ 28 /day
  3. Thrifty
    From £ 29 /day
Ford Fusion
Or similar
For example: Ford Fusion
Our best deals
  1. Alamo
    From £ 27 /day
  2. Thrifty
    From £ 30 /day
  3. Avis
    From £ 33 /day
Chevrolet Malibu
Or similar
For example: Chevrolet Malibu
Our best deals
  1. Dollar Rent a Car
    From £ 28 /day
  2. Thrifty
    From £ 29 /day
  3. Alamo
    From £ 30 /day
More rental cars? This is only a small selection of the rental options. Want to see more?
Mystery Car Or Ev
Or similar
For example: Mystery Car Or Ev
Our best deals
  1. Thrifty
    From £ 24 /day
  2. Dollar Rent a Car
    From £ 32 /day
VW Passat
Or similar
For example: VW Passat
Our best deals
  1. Avis
    From £ 25 /day
Chrysler 300
Or similar
For example: Chrysler 300
Our best deals
  1. Avis
    From £ 26 /day
  2. Hertz
    From £ 30 /day
  3. Thrifty
    From £ 35 /day
Mystery Car Compact Or Larger
Or similar
For example: Mystery Car Compact Or Larger
Our best deals
  1. Zezgo
    From £ 26 /day
  2. ACE Rent A Car
    From £ 39 /day
Dodge Charger
Or similar
For example: Dodge Charger
Our best deals
  1. ACE Rent A Car
    From £ 26 /day
  2. Fox Rent A Car
    From £ 31 /day
  3. Europcar
    From £ 42 /day
Polestar 2
Or similar
For example: Polestar 2
Our best deals
  1. Hertz
    From £ 26 /day
Chrysler 300
Or similar
For example: Chrysler 300
Our best deals
  1. Fox Rent A Car
    From £ 27 /day
  2. Dollar Rent a Car
    From £ 35 /day
  3. Thrifty
    From £ 35 /day
Mystery Car Or Ev
Or similar
For example: Mystery Car Or Ev
Our best deals
  1. Thrifty
    From £ 27 /day
  2. Hertz
    From £ 31 /day
  3. Dollar Rent a Car
    From £ 32 /day
Mystery Compact Or Larger
Or similar
For example: Mystery Compact Or Larger
Our best deals
  1. Thrifty
    From £ 28 /day
  2. Dollar Rent a Car
    From £ 32 /day
  3. Hertz
    From £ 45 /day
More rental cars? This is only a small selection of the rental options. Want to see more?
Ford Transit
Or similar
For example: Ford Transit
Our best deals
  1. Thrifty
    From £ 44 /day
  2. Dollar Rent a Car
    From £ 44 /day
  3. Budget
    From £ 56 /day
Ford Transit
Or similar
For example: Ford Transit
Our best deals
  1. Enterprise
    From £ 26 /day
  2. Thrifty
    From £ 44 /day
  3. Alamo
    From £ 47 /day
More rental cars? This is only a small selection of the rental options. Want to see more?
Mini Cooper
Or similar
For example: Mini Cooper
Our best deals
  1. Sixt
    From £ 19 /day
Mini Cooper
Or similar
For example: Mini Cooper
Our best deals
  1. Sixt
    From £ 29 /day
Ford Mustang
Or similar
For example: Ford Mustang
Our best deals
  1. Sixt
    From £ 29 /day
  2. Enterprise
    From £ 33 /day
  3. Dollar Rent a Car
    From £ 34 /day
Ford Mustang
Or similar
For example: Ford Mustang
Our best deals
  1. Thrifty
    From £ 20 /day
  2. Hertz
    From £ 22 /day
  3. Budget
    From £ 26 /day
BMW 4-Series
Or similar
For example: BMW 4-Series
Our best deals
  1. Sixt
    From £ 35 /day
Chevrolet Camaro
Or similar
For example: Chevrolet Camaro
Our best deals
  1. Thrifty
    From £ 36 /day
Chevrolet Camaro
Or similar
For example: Chevrolet Camaro
Our best deals
  1. Thrifty
    From £ 36 /day
  2. Dollar Rent a Car
    From £ 95 /day
BMW 4-Series
Or similar
For example: BMW 4-Series
Our best deals
  1. Sixt
    From £ 38 /day
BMW Z4
Or similar
For example: BMW Z4
Our best deals
  1. Sixt
    From £ 53 /day
More rental cars? This is only a small selection of the rental options. Want to see more?
Ford EcoSport
Or similar
For example: Ford EcoSport
Our best deals
  1. Fox Rent A Car
    From £ 9 /day
  2. Europcar
    From £ 20 /day
Toyota 4 Runner
Or similar
For example: Toyota 4 Runner
Our best deals
  1. Europcar
    From £ 11 /day
  2. Fox Rent A Car
    From £ 26 /day
Hyundai Kona
Or similar
For example: Hyundai Kona
Our best deals
  1. Enterprise
    From £ 16 /day
  2. Thrifty
    From £ 19 /day
  3. National Car Rental
    From £ 25 /day
Buick Encore
Or similar
For example: Buick Encore
Our best deals
  1. Hertz
    From £ 17 /day
  2. Dollar Rent a Car
    From £ 32 /day
  3. Thrifty
    From £ 32 /day
Ford Escape
Or similar
For example: Ford Escape
Our best deals
  1. Budget
    From £ 18 /day
  2. Hertz
    From £ 19 /day
  3. Thrifty
    From £ 29 /day
Toyota RAV 4
Or similar
For example: Toyota RAV 4
Our best deals
  1. Avis
    From £ 19 /day
  2. Sixt
    From £ 28 /day
  3. Yesaway
    From £ 46 /day
Jeep Renegade
Or similar
For example: Jeep Renegade
Our best deals
  1. Dollar Rent a Car
    From £ 20 /day
  2. Alamo
    From £ 23 /day
  3. National Car Rental
    From £ 24 /day
Kia Sportage
Or similar
For example: Kia Sportage
Our best deals
  1. Europcar
    From £ 20 /day
  2. ACE Rent A Car
    From £ 24 /day
  3. Fox Rent A Car
    From £ 24 /day
Hyundai Santa Fe
Or similar
For example: Hyundai Santa Fe
Our best deals
  1. ACE Rent A Car
    From £ 21 /day
  2. Fox Rent A Car
    From £ 25 /day
  3. Europcar
    From £ 26 /day
More rental cars? This is only a small selection of the rental options. Want to see more?
Chevrolet Bolt
Or similar
For example: Chevrolet Bolt
Our best deals
  1. Dollar Rent a Car
    From £ 24 /day
  2. Thrifty
    From £ 24 /day
  3. Hertz
    From £ 32 /day
Chevrolet Bolt
Or similar
For example: Chevrolet Bolt
Our best deals
  1. Dollar Rent a Car
    From £ 26 /day
  2. Thrifty
    From £ 26 /day
  3. Hertz
    From £ 31 /day
Polestar 2
Or similar
For example: Polestar 2
Our best deals
  1. Hertz
    From £ 25 /day
Mystery Compact Or Larger
Or similar
For example: Mystery Compact Or Larger
Our best deals
  1. Thrifty
    From £ 28 /day
  2. Dollar Rent a Car
    From £ 32 /day
  3. Hertz
    From £ 45 /day
Kia e-Niro
Or similar
For example: Kia e-Niro
Our best deals
  1. Thrifty
    From £ 27 /day
  2. Dollar Rent a Car
    From £ 27 /day
  3. Hertz
    From £ 29 /day
Polestar 2
Or similar
For example: Polestar 2
Our best deals
  1. Hertz
    From £ 28 /day
Tesla Model 3
Or similar
For example: Tesla Model 3
Our best deals
  1. Hertz
    From £ 28 /day
Kia e-Niro
Or similar
For example: Kia e-Niro
Our best deals
  1. Thrifty
    From £ 29 /day
  2. Dollar Rent a Car
    From £ 29 /day
  3. Hertz
    From £ 33 /day
Tesla Model 3
Or similar
For example: Tesla Model 3
Our best deals
  1. Hertz
    From £ 32 /day
More rental cars? This is only a small selection of the rental options. Want to see more?
Customer experience
Good and reliable company for renting a car abroad
Easy website, easy phone contact when I had questions. Everything well-organized. Friendly staff. Have rented a car through this company several times and have always been very satisfied.

When to book a rental car in California

Car rental locations in California

CarhireSaving compares rental car rates at the following locations

Chatsworth San Diego San Francisco San Jose, CA

Location information for California

With endless days of flawless sunshine, it should come as no surprise that California is the top tourist state in the USA. Combining stunning natural beauty with vibrant cities, this is a great place to spend a week or two. Cheap car hire in California is easy to arrange and by far the best way to get around.

Most visitors use Los Angeles as a base to explore California, drawn by the city's bright lights and opportunity to see the stars in Hollywood. There are also plenty of places to soak up the sun on the beach and try water sports such as snorkelling and scuba diving.

Families who visit California will probably head straight to Disneyland or Universal Studios. Others like to spend time in the colourful city of San Francisco, home to the Golden Gate Bridge and Fisherman's Wharf. Having a cheap California hire car means you can get to these destinations quickly and simply.

There is plenty of nightlife to choose from in California. Both Los Angeles and San Francisco are full of bars and nightclubs to dance to night away in, while San Francisco is also well known for live music. Both cities also have plenty of theatres showing regular plays.

California has a number of interesting national parks to explore, such as the Joshua Tree National Park, which is located at the edge of the Mojave Desert to the east of Los Angeles. Yosemite National Park is always popular with tourists and it is possible to drive your rental car around part of the park.

Practical information

  • Currency
    United States Dollar
  • Driving direction
    Right
  • City speed limit
    25 - 70 km/h
  • Freeway speed limit
    90 - 130 km/h
  • Language
    English
  • Popular car category
    SUV

What most people want to know

The following questions and answers are a selection of the most popular questions. If you do not find the answer to your question, have a look at the Frequently Asked Questions page or contact us.

Is CarhireSaving the cheapest?

Yes, we offer a guarantee of the lowest price - because we compare various retailers, we can always offer you the best price in town.

 What do I need to do when picking up a car?

To pick up your car, you will need your voucher, passport, driver's license and a credit card. It is very important that your driver's license and credit card are in the same name as the main driver. Keep in mind that the local rental company will reserve a certain amount on your credit card as a deposit. This requires the PIN code for your credit card. If your driver's license is foreign (for example, in Chinese), you must bring a translation with you. Only your original passport and driver's license will be accepted - a copy is not sufficient.

 Are there any additional costs?

In general, our rates are all-inclusive. Should there be any additional costs, our booking department will get in touch with you before issuing the invoice. Should you object, you can always cancel your reservation with no obligations attached (at least 48 hours in advance).

What kind of insurance is applicable to my car rental?

In general, Liability Insurance, Fire Insurance, All-Risks Insurance and Theft Insurance are included in the cost of your rental car.

 What is a worry-free label?

Only rental companies with a high level of customer satisfaction are eligible to be included in our Worry-Free selection. This rate includes excess cover and unlimited kilometres. Your vehicle will be provided and must be returned with a full tank of fuel. With a vehicle from our Worry-Free selection, you can travel with peace of mind and no hidden costs.

 How can I change or cancel my reservation?

You can cancel your reservation through "My Account". We recommend contacting us by phone if your changes to your booking or cancellation takes place at short notice (48 hours or less).

 When will I get a confirmation of my booking?

Most reservations will receive confirmation within minutes after payment takes place. We recommend contacting our Booking Department for last minute reservations (pick-up within 48 hours).

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