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Southern California car rentals
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Car Rental Deals
Cheap car rentals in Southern California
These are the best prices for Nov 16 - 23.
Toyota Yaris
or similar Small2
2
4-5
$5/day
Hyundai i10
or similar Small4
2
4-5
$7/day
Dodge Attitude
or similar Medium5
3
4-5
$6/day
Class Standard Car
or similar Medium5
3
4-5
$10/day
Class Full-size Car
or similar Large5
2
4-5
$10/day
Chrysler Pacifica
or similar Van5
5
4-5
$43/day
Nissan X-Trail
or similar SUV5
2
4-5
$10/day
Chevrolet Impala
or similar Luxury5
5
2/4
$48/day
Ford Transit
or similar Van5
2
4-5
$50/day
Cadillac CT5
or similar Luxury5
5
2/4
$51/day
Ford Mustang Convertible
or similar Convertible5
3
2/4
$68/day
RAM Pickup
or similar Pickup truck5
3
2/4
$39/day
Class Premium SUV
or similar SUV5
5
4-5
$62/day
Class Special Car
or similar Category5
5
2/4
$5/day
Class Intermediate SUV
or similar SUV5
3
4-5
$9/day
Class Compact SUV
or similar SUV4
2
4-5
$15/day
Nissan Kicks
or similar SUV5
3
4-5
$32/day
Cadillac XT6
or similar SUV5
5
4-5
$77/day
Booking Insights
KAYAK’s insights & trends for Southern California car rentals
Check out the latest trends and booking tips to rent a car in Southern California with confidence.
How far in advance should you book a rental car in Southern California?
You should book your rental car in Southern California around 7 days before your trip in order to get a below-average price.
What is the most popular rental car in Southern California?
Rentals in the SUV category (Chevrolet Bolt EUV or similar) are the most popular option in Southern California, costing $65/day on average. Some users have found deals as low as $41/day.
What is the cheapest month to rent a car in Southern California?
The cheapest month to rent a car in Southern California is January at an average cost of $41/day. July is the most expensive month to rent a car in Southern California when prices are $56/day on average, which tends to be 12% above the yearly average rental price for Southern California.
Southern California car rental price comparison by vehicle type
Find the right rental car in Southern California by comparing prices across vehicle types.
Small
Medium
Large
SUV
Van
Pickup truck
Luxury
Convertible
Small cars | $22 - $41 | |
|---|---|---|
All Car Types | $62 - $80 |
How much does it cost to rent a small car in Southern California?
How much does it cost to rent a medium car in Southern California?
How much does it cost to rent a large car in Southern California?
How much does it cost to rent an SUV in Southern California?
How much does it cost to rent a van in Southern California?
How much does it cost to rent a pickup truck in Southern California?
How much does it cost to rent a luxury car in Southern California?
How much does it cost to rent a convertible in Southern California?
Small car rentals in Southern California typically cost around $35 per day. The best time to book is January, when prices average $22 per day which is about 38% less than the yearly average. Small cars are usually 49% cheaper than the average rental in Southern California, making them ideal for budget-conscious travelers.
Medium car rentals in Southern California typically cost around $68 per day. The best time to book is November, when prices average $55 per day which is about 20% less than the yearly average. Medium cars are usually the same price as an average rental in Southern California.
Large car rentals in Southern California typically cost around $59 per day. The best time to book is January, when prices average $49 per day which is about 17% less than the yearly average. Large cars can be 14% cheaper than the average rental in Southern California, offering more comfort for longer trips at a valuable price.
SUV rentals in Southern California typically cost around $61 per day. The best time to book is January, when prices average $54 per day which is about 12% less than the yearly average. SUVs can be 11% cheaper than the average rental in Southern California, providing extra space and capability for groups or road trips at a reasonable price.
Van rentals in Southern California typically cost around $121 per day. The best time to book is June, when prices average $94 per day which is about 23% less than the yearly average. Vans are typically 44% more expensive than the average rental in Southern California, but are the best choice for families or groups needing maximum passenger capacity.
Pickup truck rentals in Southern California typically cost around $60 per day. The best time to book is January, when prices average $52 per day which is about 14% less than the yearly average. Pickup trucks are 12% cheaper than the average rental in Southern California, a practical choice for hauling gear or outdoor adventures.
Luxury car rentals in Southern California typically cost around $83 per day. The best time to book is January, when prices average $73 per day which is about 13% less than the yearly average. Luxury cars are typically 19% more expensive than the average rental in Southern California, but deliver premium comfort and style for special occasions.
Convertible rentals in Southern California typically cost around $83 per day. The best time to book is January, when prices average $65 per day which is about 22% less than the yearly average. Convertibles are typically 19% more expensive than the average rental in Southern California, perfect for scenic drives and warm-weather destinations.
Good to know
Most popular agency | Most popular car type | Average price | Good deal |
|---|---|---|---|
Ace | Medium | $35/day | $26/day |
Top tips for renting a car in Southern California
FAQs about renting a car in Southern California
Car rental directory
Enterprise Rent-A-Car car rental locations in Southern California
75 Locations
Hertz car rental locations in Southern California
52 Locations
Avis car rental locations in Southern California
44 Locations
Budget car rental locations in Southern California
44 Locations
Dollar car rental locations in Southern California
33 Locations
Thrifty car rental locations in Southern California
28 Locations
Sixt car rental locations in Southern California
12 Locations
Sunnycars car rental locations in Southern California
11 Locations
National car rental locations in Southern California
10 Locations
Midway car rental locations in Southern California
9 Locations
Alamo car rental locations in Southern California
8 Locations
EZ Van car rental locations in Southern California
8 Locations