Title: Cheap Car Hire in California, USA - Expedia.co.uk [California Travel Guide](https://expedia.co.uk/California.dx553248634983591591)[Hotels in California](https://expedia.co.uk/California-Hotels.d553248634983591591.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Flights to California](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-California.d553248634983591591.Travel-Guide-Flights)[California Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/California.d553248634983591591.Holidays-City-Breaks) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/fallback-images-brand/bex_car.jpeg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=300&q=medium) # Car Rentals in California, USA ## Search and Compare from Car Companies in California ## Featured car rental suppliers Compare from agencies ![car supplier logos](https://forever.travel-assets.com/flex/flexmanager/images/2022/05/16/BEXUK-car-suppliers-logo-desktop.jpg) - ![protection illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__protection.svg) ### Change your mind Penalty-free cancellation on many/select car hire - ![trophy illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__trophy.svg) ### Treat yourself One Key members save 10% or more on over 1 million car hire [Learn about One Key](https://www.expedia.co.uk/welcome-one-key) - ![package illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__package.svg) ### Shop smart Compare car suppliers and package your flight, hotel, and car to save ## Top Rental Car Deals in California \* Price found within the past 6 days. Click for updated prices. ### Economy Chevrolet Spark or similar - 4 people California, Kentucky, USA ![Chevrolet Spark](//images.trvl-media.com/media/content/shared/images/car/Common_90X50/US_EC.png) [](https://expedia.co.uk/carsearch?paandi=true&fdrp=1&styp=2&dagv=1&subm=1&locn=California,%20Kentucky,%20United%20States%20of%20America&dpln=553248634983591591&date1=18/02/2026&date2=20/02/2026&crfrr=defaultFlex&SearchType=Place&selCC=[%22economy%22]) ### Compact Ford Focus or similar - 4 people California, Kentucky, USA ![Ford Focus](//images.trvl-media.com/media/content/shared/images/car/Common_90X50/US_CC.png) [](https://expedia.co.uk/carsearch?paandi=true&fdrp=1&styp=2&dagv=1&subm=1&locn=California,%20Kentucky,%20United%20States%20of%20America&dpln=553248634983591591&date1=18/02/2026&date2=20/02/2026&crfrr=defaultFlex&SearchType=Place&selCC=[%22compact%22]) ### Midsize Toyota Corolla or similar - 5 people California, Kentucky, USA ![Toyota Corolla](//images.trvl-media.com/media/content/shared/images/car/Common_90X50/US_IC.png) [](https://expedia.co.uk/carsearch?paandi=true&fdrp=1&styp=2&dagv=1&subm=1&locn=California,%20Kentucky,%20United%20States%20of%20America&dpln=553248634983591591&date1=18/02/2026&date2=20/02/2026&crfrr=defaultFlex&SearchType=Place&selCC=[%22midsize%22]) ### SUV Jeep Compass or similar - 5 people California, Kentucky, USA ![Jeep Compass](//images.trvl-media.com/media/content/shared/images/car/Common_90X50/US_SF.png) [](https://expedia.co.uk/carsearch?paandi=true&fdrp=1&styp=2&dagv=1&subm=1&locn=California,%20Kentucky,%20United%20States%20of%20America&dpln=553248634983591591&date1=18/02/2026&date2=20/02/2026&crfrr=defaultFlex&SearchType=Place&selCC=[%22suv%22]) ### Don't see what you're looking for? See all car hire in California [View all cars](https://expedia.co.uk/carsearch?paandi=true&fdrp=1&styp=2&dagv=1&subm=1&locn=California,%20Kentucky,%20United%20States%20of%20America&dpln=553248634983591591&date1=18/02/2026&date2=20/02/2026&crfrr=defaultFlex&SearchType=Place) ## Frequently asked questions ### How much is a rental car per day in California? ### Can I hire a car from Cincinnati - Northern Kentucky Intl. Airport (CVG)? ### What happens if I need to cancel my California car reservation? ### What types of cars can I rent in California? ### How do I find the best car hire deals in California with Expedia? ### How old do you have to be to hire a car in California? ### What do you need to hire a car in California? ### What is the cheapest car rental in California? ### Can I hire a car for a month or longer in California? ### Where can I find a California hire car if I am younger than 25? ### Can I drive in California with my current driver's license? > - Age restrictions: You must be at least 25 in most states to be able to hire a car, although in some places the minimum age is 21\. We recommend checking local regulations, and with the car hire company before you go to understand additional terms and conditions. > - Driving limitations: Be sure to read the fine print before you get behind the wheel so you can avoid any unnecessary fees. When hiring a car in the U.S, it's usually prohibited to cross country borders into Mexico or Canada, use car ferries or traverse certain types of rugged terrain with your hire vehicle. We recommend reading all the rules and regulations before you book! ### Why should I rent a California car with Expedia? ## Car Hire Information | Popular car types: | [SUV](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/car-rental/suv?rfrr=car.table.SUV), [Full Size](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/car-rental/fullsize?rfrr=car.table.FullSize), [Economy](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/car-rental/economy?rfrr=car.table.Economy) | | -------------------------------- | ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | Car suppliers available: | | | Our best deal of the day: | | | Our second best deal of the day: | | | Our third best deal of the day: | | | From the airport to your hotel: | [Airport Transportation](https://www.expedia.co.uk/ground-transfers?rfrr=car.table.AirportTransportation) | ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save on select hotels when you book in the app. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go. 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