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Car hire in Costa Mesa, United States

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The most popular car rental companies in Costa Mesa

Hiring a car in Costa Mesa: Fast facts

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Most popular car hire companyTuro
Most popular carIntermediate/Standard, 4-5 doors
Average daily priceR 693
Best time to book4 weeks before

How to book the best car rental deals in Costa Mesa

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Book now, cancel later

We clearly highlight car and van hire options in Costa Mesa that have free cancellation. So you can bag the best deal with total flexibility to change your plans if you need to.

Rent a car in Costa Mesa for a whole month

Want to hire a car for almost a month? Often, car rental companies in Costa Mesa avoid costly admin in between pick-ups by hiring out cars for longer periods. So see if monthly car hire is cheaper than the three weeks you need it for by selecting 30 days.

Compare fuel policies

To save money on topping up the tank as you take off in Costa Mesa, look out for deals with a 'full to full' fuel policy, as opposed to a 'half-full to full' one.

Skip the queues

We call out keyless pick-up when you search for cars with us. No keys to pick up, means no queues. Just turn up at your preferred Costa Mesa car hire location, hop in and hit the road.

Frequently asked questions

On average, hiring a car in Costa Mesa will set you back around R 693 per day or R 3,997 per week. 
The cheapest car to rent in Costa Mesa is an intermediate SUV. The most popular is Intermediate/Standard, 4-5 doors.
On average, around R 3,997. But the best price we found for car hire for a week in Costa Mesa is R 3,575.
If you're looking for freedom to explore Costa Mesa, 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 Costa Mesa that have free cancellation. 
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 Costa Mesa.
Most places – Costa Mesa included – allow under 25s to rent a car as long as they provide a valid driver's license and the correct documentation. It may cost slightly more due to a higher insurance excess for young drivers. 
The cheapest price we found for an economy car is R 672 per day. The average price per day is around R 672.
Of course. Most major car hire companies like Turo, Thrifty and Sixt offer baby and child seats as an add-on when you book.
We search the internet for all kinds of vehicle hire deals, including vans. But at the moment, we can't find any van hire in Costa Mesa.

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