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Given how vast the state is, it's fair to say that California car hire is essential if you intend to explore all that this amazing destination has to offer. Los Angeles, San Francisco and San Diego can all be found in California, home to glitz and glam as well as stunning national parks.
Language: English | Currency: US Dollar ($) | Avg. Flight time: 11 hrs 16 mins
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A fair fuel policy (also known as full-to-full or same-to-same) means you’ll only pay for the fuel you use. All car rental deals compared on TravelSupermarket come with a fair fuel policy, so you can book your hire car safe in the knowledge there will be no nasty surprises at drop-off. More information on TravelSupermarket’s commitment to fair fuel policies can be found here.
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All rental deals compared on TravelSupermarket include mandatory fees (for example, one-way and young driver surcharges) in your rental quote at the time of booking, meaning you’ll know the full price of your car hire upfront.
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