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What is the cheapest time to rent a car in Irvine?

Discover the most affordable period to rent a car in Irvine and save money on your trip. The monthly average price data is based on historical data over the last year and was last updated on 17 January 2025.

January

$56

February

$65

March

$78

April

$67

May

$70

June

$72

July

$91

August

$80

September

$69

October

$65

November

$75

December

$86

Currently, the cheapest month to rent a car in Irvine is January. The most expensive time to rent a car is July. The cheapest prices for each month are shown above, but prices will vary based on availability, how far out you book your rental car, and of course, car type.

Compare available car types for hire in Irvine

Compare and contrast the various car types offered for hire in Irvine to find the perfect fit for your trip. Price data is based on averages over the last 12 months and was last updated on 17 January 2025.

Medium cars

$43 - $205

All Car Types

$40 - $172

To hire a medium car in Irvine, the United States, you would pay an average price of $58/day. May is the cheapest month to hire a medium car in Irvine, the United States (~$43/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is June (~$205/day). In fact, May is about 28% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a medium car hire for Irvine. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Irvine, hiring a medium car is 6% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity.

To hire a SUV in Irvine, the United States, you would pay an average price of $52/day. October is the cheapest month to hire a SUV in Irvine, the United States (~$49/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is July (~$188/day). In fact, October is about 6% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a SUV hire for Irvine. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Irvine, hiring a SUV saves you 8% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity.

Top hire agencies in Irvine

Explore the leading car hire agencies in Irvine known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car hire companies in Irvine. Reviews were last updated on 17 January 2025.
Have a look at the top car hire agencies available in Irvine, including GREEN MOTION , Enterprise Rent-A-Car and Hertz. Browse through some of the top car hire agencies in Irvine, including GREEN MOTION , Enterprise Rent-A-Car and Hertz.

GREEN MOTION

10.0
Wonderful
14 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Overall

10.0

Pick-up/drop-off

10.0

Value

10.0

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

2 locations

Hertz

6.1
Okay
4 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

6.5

Comfort

6.1

Overall

6.1

Pick-up/drop-off

6.7

Value

6.1

Dollar

1 location

Thrifty

1 location

Economy Rent a Car

1 location

Allied

1 location

AutoEurope

1 location

Car hire FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Irvine, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 17 January 2025.
  • What are petrol prices like in Irvine?

    The average price of petrol in Irvine is $1.45/litre over the past month, costing you anywhere between $65 and $94 to fill up a car’s fuel tank.

  • How far in advance should I hire a car in Irvine for the best price?

    Booking in advance not only ensures a better chance of getting your vehicle of choice, it can save you up to 80% on your car hire. For a below average price in Irvine, Cheapflights recommends booking your car hire at least 82 days in advance.

  • Can I rent a car for a month in Irvine?

    Typically, how long you can hire a car for depends on the inventory of the supplier. For Irvine however, it is certainly possible to rent a car for an entire month.

  • What car do most people hire in Irvine?

    The most popular car chosen by those travelling to Irvine is Intermediate (Class Intermediate SUV) based on our Cheapflights data.

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