Car hire in Huntington Beach, United States

The average car hire cost in Huntington Beach is $139 per day or $804 for a seven-day rental. If you're looking for a cheap deal, the lowest price we found is $53 per day for Small hire from Midway Car Rental. Need a specific type of car? Here's how prices compare:
Economy
Average price: $128 per day.
Cheapest price found: $53 per day.
SUV
Average price: $192 per day.
Cheapest price found: $61 per day.
Premium/Luxury
Average price: $255 per day.
Cheapest price found: $81 per day.

The cheapest car to rent in Huntington Beach is Small, economy. The most popular is Large, fullsize.

The cheapest car hire companies in Huntington Beach are currently Turo and U-Save.

Bagging the best car hire deal depends on when you book  – often, it pays to book your wheels as far in advance as possible. But according to our data, the cheapest month to rent a car in Huntington Beach is currently October.

On average, around $804. But the best price we found for car hire for a week in Huntington Beach is $366.

Based on everything we know about daily prices, the average cost to hire a car in Huntington Beach for a whole month is $4,137. 

But sometimes, you'll get a discount for booking a whole month instead of 3 and a half weeks. So play with your dates to find the best deals!

If you're looking for freedom to explore Huntington Beach, choose a car with unlimited mileage, or look for car hire deals with a ’full to full' fuel policy as opposed to a 'half-full to full' one.

We also clearly highlight car and van hire options in Huntington Beach that have free cancellation. 

If you've booked car hire with free cancellation, you can usually cancel or change your booking without paying a fee. The deadline depends on the car hire company, but it's typically around 48 hours before pick-up. If you cancel after that, you may be charged. If your booking doesn't include free cancellation, you'll need to check the car hire company's cancellation policy. Depending on when you cancel, you might have to pay a fee or you won't get a refund.

Yes. Most car hire companies in Huntington Beach offer same-day car hire. If you're looking for last-minute car hire in Huntington Beach, search for today's date on Skyscanner to compare what's available.

The best time to book car hire in Huntington Beach is usually as early as you can. Booking ahead often means cheaper prices and more cars to choose from. You can sometimes find a good last-minute deal, but it's never guaranteed and availability is often more limited.

A good deal for car hire in Huntington Beach is usually around $104 per day or less. That's about 25% cheaper than the average price in Huntington Beach, which is $139 per day. The cheapest price we found in Huntington Beach is $53 per day with Midway Car Rental for Small car hire.

It depends on the car hire company. Some companies in Huntington Beach will let you drive your hire car abroad, often for an extra fee, while others don't allow it. If you're planning to cross a border, check with the car hire company before you travel. Driving your hire car abroad without permission could invalidate your insurance or break the terms of your rental agreement.

It depends on the car hire company. Some accept debit cards, others require a credit card. Either way, you'll need enough money on your card to cover a security deposit which you'll get back when you return the car.

Electric cars aren't currently available to hire in Huntington Beach. More electric cars are becoming available, so that could change in the future. If you're still looking for a lower-emission option, you can compare hybrid cars on Skyscanner.

Yes – you can easily find car hire companies that allow you to pick up your car in one place, and then drop it off in another. Just select ‘Return car to a different location’ when you search with us.

Public transport can only get you so far, and could be tricky to navigate with children or luggage. With your own set of wheels, you can go wherever you want, whenever you want, for as long as you want. And you'll be able to discover more outside of Huntington Beach.

Yes, you can hire a car in Huntington Beach from the age of 21. You'll need a valid driving licence and the usual ID. If you're under 25, you might need to pay a young driver fee, and some car hire companies only let you book certain types of car. When you search on Skyscanner, just enter your age and we'll show you the options available.

The cheapest price we found for an economy car is $53 per day. The average price per day is around $128.

Of course. Most major car hire companies like Sixt, Budget and Avis offer baby and child seats as an add-on when you book.

The best car hire company depends on what's most important to you. If customer ratings are your priority, here are some of the highest-rated car hire companies in Huntington Beach, based on Skyscanner reviews. We've also included their average daily prices to help you compare your options.
Sixt
1.0/5 (from 1 reviews)
Average daily price: $198
Avis
1.0/5 (from 1 reviews)
Average daily price: $152
Budget
1.0/5 (from 1 reviews)
Average daily price: $330

Large car hire — like the Chevrolet Malibu — averages $139 per day in Huntington Beach. According to our data, the lowest price for Large car hire in Huntington Beach right now is $59 per day with Thrifty.

Luxury car hire, like the Chevrolet Express 3500, costs an average of $255 per day in Huntington Beach. The cheapest price we could find is $81 per day with Thrifty.

Medium car hire, which is usually something like the Nissan Versa, averages $168 per day in Huntington Beach. The cheapest price we found for Medium car hire in Huntington Beach is $57 per day with Thrifty.

Yes. Most car hire companies in Huntington Beach let you add an extra driver. You usually need to pay an additional driver fee which costs around $0 per day. The good news is that some companies like Turo include it at no extra cost.

Yes – van hire is available in Huntington Beach.