West Coast car hire

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Cheap car hire in West Coast

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Mitsubishi Mirage car
Mitsubishi Mirage
or similar SMALL
2
2
4-5
M
R454/day
Nissan Versa Note car
Nissan Versa Note
or similar SMALL
4
2
4-5
M
R469/day
Toyota Corolla car
Toyota Corolla
or similar MEDIUM
5
3
4-5
M
R483/day
Volkswagen Jetta car
Volkswagen Jetta
or similar MEDIUM
5
3
4-5
M
R1 030/day
Nissan Altima car
Nissan Altima
or similar LARGE
5
2
4-5
M
R634/day
Chrysler Pacifica car
Chrysler Pacifica
or similar VAN
5
5
4-5
M
R1 242/day
Nissan Pathfinder car
Nissan Pathfinder
or similar SUV
5
2
4-5
M
R1 346/day
Dodge Charger car
Dodge Charger
or similar LARGE
5
5
4-5
M
R1 024/day
Mercedes-Benz C-Class car
Mercedes-Benz C-Class
or similar LUXURY
5
5
4-5
M
R1 039/day
BMW X3 car
BMW X3
or similar SUV
5
5
4-5
M
R1 337/day
Ford EcoSport car
Ford EcoSport
or similar SUV
4
2
4-5
M
R512/day
Toyota 4Runner car
Toyota 4Runner
or similar SUV
5
3
4-5
M
R600/day
Kia Sportage car
Kia Sportage
or similar SUV
5
3
4-5
M
R700/day
Class Special Car car
Class Special Car
or similar Category
5
5
2/4
M
R986/day
Audi Q5 car
Audi Q5
or similar SUV
5
5
4-5
M
R1 209/day
Best prices found by KAYAK users in the past 48 hours.

Top tips for hiring a car in West Coast

  • Drink-driving is an extremely serious offence in the U.S. If police have reason to consider that you might be over the legal limit, they will pull you over and perform a breathalyser test on you. If your alcohol blood limit is more than 0.08%, you will be fined, banned, and possibly even imprisoned. You should avoid consuming any alcohol in the build-up to driving a vehicle.
  • The child seat laws in the West Coast vary depending on the state you’re in. In Oregon, children under 18 kg must be in a booster seat, whilst those younger than two must be in a rear-facing child seat. In California, children younger than eight need to be in a suitable child seat. Whilst in Washington, children smaller than 149 cm need to be in a child seat, with those younger than two being put in a rear-facing child seat.
  • It’s normally fine to drive your hire car across state and country borders, but you will need to request written permission from your agency to do so. If you do not get this, your insurance will become void. You must also check that your vehicle isn't capped by the amount of mileage you can do, as this could affect the distance you're able to drive.
  • All the car hire companies in the West Coast accept credit cards as a form of payment. Some also accept debit cards from leading providers. It’s worth checking with your agency to see what payment methods they accept prior to arrival. Some agencies, such as Budget, will accept cash payment at the end of the hire period, but you’ll still need a credit card so they can take a deposit.
  • 25% of our users found a car hire in West Coast for R931 or less
  • Book your car hire in West Coast at least 1 day before your trip in order to get a below-average price
  • Standard hire cars in West Coast are around 4% more expensive than other car types, on average

FAQs about hiring a car in West Coast

  • How much does it cost to hire a car in West Coast?

    On average a car hire in West Coast costs R1 098 per day.

  • What is the most popular car hire in West Coast?

    Standard (Ford Edge or similar) is the most frequently booked car hire type in West Coast.

  • What is the cheapest car hire company in West Coast?

    In the past 72 hours, the cheapest car hires were found at Fox (R454/day), Sixt (R919/day) and Dollar (R936/day).

  • What is the best car hire company in West Coast?

    Based on ratings and reviews from real users on KAYAK, the best car hire companies in West Coast are Alamo (8,5, 700 reviews), National (8,3, 77 reviews), and Enterprise Rent-A-Car (7,8, 1156 reviews).

  • How can I find car hires near me in West Coast?

    Take a look at our extensive car hire location map to find the best car hire deals near you.

  • Where should I hire a car in West Coast?

    Based on car searches on KAYAK, the most popular cities to hire a car in West Coast are San Francisco (53% of total searches of users looking to hire a car in West Coast), Seattle (35%) and San Diego (12%).

  • How much does it cost to hire a car for a week in West Coast?

    On average a car hire in West Coast costs R9 177 per week (R1 311 per day).

  • How much does it cost to hire a car long term for a month in West Coast?

    On average a car hire in West Coast costs R39 330 per month (R1 311 per day).

  • Should I hire a car in the West Coast?

    With a hire a car in the West Coast, you’ll have more flexibility to explore at your own pace, which isn’t always the case with public transport. You are also able to reach remote and scenic locations, which buses and trains don’t always travel to. The West Coast of the U.S. has a diverse landscape, from the raw coastline to the vast mountain ranges, making a hire car even more advantageous to have. With a hire car you’ll be able to visit destinations such as Angeles National Forest, San Francisco, and Seattle. It’s also the ideal way to visit the lesser known towns and villages in the West Coast, which aren’t well-connected using public transport.

  • What is driving like in the West Coast?

    Driving in the West Coast of the U.S. is a great idea. The road quality is good and there are vast amounts of stunning scenery to explore. In the countryside, the roads are relaxing to drive on, with traffic being relatively quiet. In the cities, however, you will notice that drivers become more impatient and erratic. So ensure you drive with confidence in urban areas. Most of the roads in the West Coast are wide and spacious, giving you lots of room to manoeuvre your vehicle. You’ll also find that signage is good, so you will be able to get to your location with ease. In the West Coast you need to drive on the right-hand side of the road, which is different to the U.K. where you drive on the left.

  • How old do you have to be to hire a car in the West Coast?

    The minimum age requirements for hiring a car in the West Coast vary depending on which state you’re in. In Oregon, you must normally be at least 18 years of age. Whereas in Washington and California, the minimum age is 21. Some individual agencies will also require you to be 25 to hire a vehicle in these states. If you are under 25 it’s also likely there will be a young person’s surcharge, with it also being common for age restrictions to be in place for certain vehicle types. 

Car hire locations in West Coast

Car hire directory

  • enterprise

    Enterprise Rent-A-Car car hire locations in West Coast

    109 Locations

  • hertz

    Hertz car hire locations in West Coast

    79 Locations

  • avis

    Avis car hire locations in West Coast

    57 Locations

  • budget

    Budget car hire locations in West Coast

    57 Locations

  • dollar

    Dollar car hire locations in West Coast

    36 Locations

  • thrifty

    Thrifty car hire locations in West Coast

    35 Locations

  • sixtrentacar

    Sixt car hire locations in West Coast

    19 Locations

  • national

    National car hire locations in West Coast

    17 Locations

  • sunnycars

    Sunnycars car hire locations in West Coast

    16 Locations

  • eaglerac

    Eagle Rent A Car car hire locations in West Coast

    15 Locations

  • alamo

    Alamo car hire locations in West Coast

    13 Locations

  • easirent

    Easirent car hire locations in West Coast

    13 Locations

Good to know

Most popular agency

Sixt

Most popular car type

Standard

Average price

R1 071/day

Good deal

R931/day

When to book a rental car in West Coast

Average daily price per month
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Everything you need to know for your car hire in West Coast

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