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Car Hire in Southern California

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Best deals found for Southern California car hire

Find great deals below on a variety of popular hire cars in Southern California
Toyota Yaris
or similar Economy
Up to 2 passengers

$18/day

5 May - 12 May
Toyota Yaris
Toyota Yaris
or similar Compact
Up to 4 passengers

$24/day

6 May - 10 May
Toyota Yaris
Subaru Legacy
or similar Full-size
Up to 5 passengers

$24/day

8 May - 15 May
Subaru Legacy
Hyundai Elantra
or similar Intermediate
Up to 5 passengers

$25/day

10 May - 24 May
Hyundai Elantra
Hyundai Accent Hatch
or similar Economy
Up to 2 passengers

$30/day

16 May - 23 May
Hyundai Accent Hatch
Toyota Corolla
or similar Standard
Up to 5 passengers

$34/day

12 May - 16 May
Toyota Corolla
Mazda CX-30
or similar Compact SUV
Up to 4 passengers

$34/day

13 May - 17 May
Mazda CX-30
Subaru Legacy
or similar Full-size
Up to 5 passengers

$36/day

16 May - 23 May
Subaru Legacy
Hyundai Kona
or similar Intermediate SUV
Up to 5 passengers
5-door vehicles

$37/day

10 May - 17 May
Hyundai Kona

Car hire insight and trends in Southern California

Useful insights to help you book the perfect car hire in Southern California

What is the best car hire agency in Southern California?

The best car hire company in Southern California is Hertz. This is based on an average momondo customer rating of 5.8/10 from 1,312 reviews. If you are planning a trip to Southern California, you will be able to find Hertz at 57 locations in the region, such as in the city of San Diego.

Southern California car hire deals found on momondo

Find the car hire in Southern California that's right for you

Small cars

$61 - $87

All Car Types

$80 - $108

The average price of a small car hire in Southern California is $75. The cheapest time to hire a small car in Southern California is in November. The price is 20% lower than the rest of the year at just $61 per day. A small car rental is typically 20% less expensive than the average rental car in Southern California. The average price of a vehicle hire in Southern California can vary based on a number of factors including supply, popularity of the vehicle, and how far out you book your car hire. Below are the best prices for Southern California small car hire found on momondo in the past week.

The average price of a medium car hire in Southern California is $80. The cheapest time to hire a medium car in Southern California is in November. The price is 22% lower than the rest of the year at just $63 per day. A medium car rental is typically 16% less expensive than the average rental car in Southern California. The average price of a vehicle hire in Southern California can vary based on a number of factors including supply, popularity of the vehicle, and how far out you book your car hire. Below are the best prices for Southern California medium car hire found on momondo in the past week.

The average price of a large car hire in Southern California is $109. The cheapest time to hire a large car in Southern California is in May. The price is 19% lower than the rest of the year at just $90 per day. A large car rental is typically 14% more expensive than the average rental car in Southern California. The average price of a vehicle hire in Southern California can vary based on a number of factors including supply, popularity of the vehicle, and how far out you book your car hire. Below are the best prices for Southern California large car hire found on momondo in the past week.

The average price of a SUV hire in Southern California is $86. The cheapest time to hire a SUV in Southern California is in November. The price is 14% lower than the rest of the year at just $74 per day. A SUV rental is typically 10% less expensive than the average rental car in Southern California. The average price of a vehicle hire in Southern California can vary based on a number of factors including supply, popularity of the vehicle, and how far out you book your car hire. Below are the best prices for Southern California SUV hire found on momondo in the past week.

The average price of a van hire in Southern California is $132. The cheapest time to hire a van in Southern California is in November. The price is 22% lower than the rest of the year at just $104 per day. A van rental is typically 29% more expensive than the average rental car in Southern California. The average price of a vehicle hire in Southern California can vary based on a number of factors including supply, popularity of the vehicle, and how far out you book your car hire.

The average price of a pickup truck hire in Southern California is $110. The cheapest time to hire a pickup truck in Southern California is in September. The price is 36% lower than the rest of the year at just $71 per day. A pickup truck rental is typically 14% more expensive than the average rental car in Southern California. The average price of a vehicle hire in Southern California can vary based on a number of factors including supply, popularity of the vehicle, and how far out you book your car hire.

The average price of a luxury car hire in Southern California is $119. The cheapest time to hire a luxury car in Southern California is in September. The price is 16% lower than the rest of the year at just $100 per day. A luxury car rental is typically 21% more expensive than the average rental car in Southern California. The average price of a vehicle hire in Southern California can vary based on a number of factors including supply, popularity of the vehicle, and how far out you book your car hire. Below are the best prices for Southern California luxury car hire found on momondo in the past week.

The average price of a convertible hire in Southern California is $145. The cheapest time to hire a convertible in Southern California is in March. The price is 23% lower than the rest of the year at just $113 per day. A convertible rental is typically 35% more expensive than the average rental car in Southern California. The average price of a vehicle hire in Southern California can vary based on a number of factors including supply, popularity of the vehicle, and how far out you book your car hire. Below are the best prices for Southern California convertible hire found on momondo in the past week.

Toyota Yaris
or similar Economy
Up to 2 passengers

$18/day

5 May - 12 May
Toyota Yaris
Toyota Yaris
or similar Compact
Up to 4 passengers

$24/day

6 May - 10 May
Toyota Yaris
Kia Picanto
or similar Economy
Up to 2 passengers

$30/day

16 May - 23 May
Kia Picanto

Southern California car hire directory

All major car hire suppliers in Southern California

Alamo

8.1
Very Good
116 reviews5 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.5

Comfort

8.4

Overall

8.1

Pick-up/drop-off

8.1

Value

7.9

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

7.4
Good
349 reviews70 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.7

Comfort

7.7

Overall

7.4

Pick-up/drop-off

7.4

Value

7.4

Sixt

7.1
Good
217 reviews10 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.7

Comfort

7.6

Overall

7.1

Pick-up/drop-off

7.0

Value

6.9

Midway

6.2
Okay
492 reviews14 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.0

Comfort

6.8

Overall

6.2

Pick-up/drop-off

5.8

Value

6.7

Avis

6.1
Okay
446 reviews33 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.9

Comfort

7.0

Overall

6.1

Pick-up/drop-off

6.2

Value

6.2

Budget

5.9
Fair
633 reviews34 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.8

Comfort

6.8

Overall

5.9

Pick-up/drop-off

5.9

Value

6.1

Hertz

5.8
Fair
915 reviews57 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.6

Comfort

6.6

Overall

5.8

Pick-up/drop-off

5.8

Value

6.0

Dollar

5.5
Fair
231 reviews31 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.8

Comfort

6.4

Overall

5.5

Pick-up/drop-off

5.5

Value

5.9

Car hire in Southern California

Learn everything there is to know about hiring a car in Southern California so you can be properly prepared for your next trip

When did momondo last update prices for cars in Southern California?

Prices for cars in Southern California refresh daily.

How old do you have to be to hire a car in Southern California?

Age requirements for drivers vary depending on the country, including Southern California. In several EU countries, drivers must be 18 years old. Generally, to hire a car overseas, you must be at least 21 years old, and if you're under 25, you may be charged a young driver surcharge. It's recommended that you review the policy of your preferred hire company before booking.

What documentation or ID do you need to hire a car in Southern California?

To hire a car in Southern California, all drivers must present a valid full driving license. If the license is written in a language other than the language of the country of hire, an International Driving Permit may be required to avoid the risk of potential fines. If you're hiring a car abroad, you may also need to provide evidence of your return travel and accommodation information during your stay. We always recommend that you verify with the specific hire company you're booking with.


Why use momondo?

Why should I use momondo to book a car hire in Southern California?

Booking a car hire in Southern California via momondo could save you time and money. momondo provides you with a wide selection of options and cars as we search thousands of car hire websites and locations to enable you to make the best choice for your trip.

How does momondo help me find the best car hire deal in Southern California?

Filtering is how momondo helps you find a great car hire in Southern California. Narrow your search using price and map features as well as filtering by fuel or mileage policies amongst many other filters available.

Does momondo show car hire deals in Southern California with free cancellation?

Yes momondo does have a filter to only highlight car hire deals which offer free cancellation. This filter is available for all car hire searches on momondo including those for cars in Southern California.

Can I hire a car with a fair fuel policy in Southern California on momondo?

Absolutely! momondo offers this feature when searching for a car hire in Southern California.

Can I find a car hire in Southern California which offers enhanced cleaning on momondo?

You can specifically filter for enhanced cleaning on car hire in Southern California on momondo.

Can I search for car hire in Southern California with unlimited mileage on momondo?

Yes, momondo is capable of showing unlimited mileage car hire options in Southern California.


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