Title: Car Hire California | Cheap California Car Rental Deals | Expedia.co.uk [California Hotels](https://expedia.co.uk/Destinations-In-California.d206.Hotel-Destinations)[California Flights](https://expedia.co.uk/Destinations-In-California.d206.Flight-Destinations)[Holiday Rentals in California](https://expedia.co.uk/Destinations-In-California.d206.Holiday-Rental-Destinations)[California Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/California.d206.Holidays-City-Breaks) ![](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/8384/96f72679-a573-47d1-add0-6d07fb6ace8b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=300&q=medium) # California Car Hire ## 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 destinations to hire a car in California ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/173000/173318-San-Francisco.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=384&h=216&q=medium) #### San Francisco [](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-San-Francisco.d178305.Car-Hire-Guide) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/475000/475457-Los-Angeles.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=384&h=216&q=medium) #### Los Angeles [](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Los-Angeles.d178280.Car-Hire-Guide) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/480000/480249-San-Diego-City.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=384&h=216&q=medium) #### San Diego [](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-San-Diego.d3073.Car-Hire-Guide) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/193000/193401-San-Jose.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=384&h=216&q=medium) #### San Jose [](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-San-Jose.d602703.Car-Hire-Guide) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/475000/475653-Bay-Area.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=384&h=216&q=medium) #### Oakland [](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Oakland.d601762.Car-Hire-Guide) ![Sacramento featuring an administrative building and heritage architecture](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/26000/26460-Sacramento.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=384&h=216&q=medium) #### Sacramento [](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Sacramento.d180049.Car-Hire-Guide) Renting a car in California will give you the freedom to really get to the heart of this incredible part of the world. 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We offer you competitive prices and up-to-date information, ensuring quality and efficiency for all our visitors, at all times. Rent a car in California today and enjoy your holiday, or get anywhere in time for your business meetings. At Expedia, we understand that travelling can be a hassle if you are not well organized, which is why we provide a variety of car types to compare and choose from for all types of travellers. In just a few clicks you can hire a car in California with Expedia. --- ## Frequently asked questions ### 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 rent a car in California? ### What do you need to rent a car 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? ### 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) | | ------------------------------- | ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | From the airport to your hotel: | [Airport Transportation](https://www.expedia.co.uk/ground-transfers?rfrr=car.table.AirportTransportation) | - 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