Car Hire in California

The average price of a hire car is around €20 per day, although it always depends on the destination and seasonality.

Yes. You simply need to choose today’s date and the time you’d like to collect the car. Please note that if you need a car at very short notice we may need to check the availability with the car hire company first.

Yes, if you are planning on driving long distances, you can use the filters to the left of the car list page to see prices for rentals with unlimited mileage.

You can check if taking your car to another state is allowed in the terms and conditions of each offer and in your booking voucher.

The main driver needs these four documents to be able to collect the car (all must be original documents and in the drivers' name): a credit card with embossed numbers and sufficient credit to cover the deposit amount and any extras, passport or ID card, full driving license and the rental voucher.

Each car hire company has its own age requirements, but most will rent to people aged between 21 and 69, although it can vary depending on the car hire company. If you're under 26, you are likely to have to pay a young driver fee.

You will find all the fuel policy information in California in the terms and conditions of each offer and in your voucher. With the full/full option you will collect the car with a full tank and you will have to return it full. Therefore, you will only pay for the fuel you use.

Yes. For most offers on our website you will be required to leave a security deposit when you collect the car. The deposit amount will be temporarily blocked on / taken from the main driver’s credit card and held for the duration of the rental. As long as you bring the car back undamaged at the end of the rental, the money will be unblocked / returned.

All rentals must have Collision Damage Waiver and Theft Protection which are included with the car when you book it and are often subject to an excess.

You can find all the information about what is included and the options for taking out additional insurance in the conditions of each offer and on your rental voucher.