Renting an exotic car in California: rules, costs and where to go
What California requires for insurance, the main airports and cities, the best drives, and the closest place to rent a supercar with delivery.
You’ll need a valid license, the rental company’s minimum age, and full-coverage insurance (liability plus collision) that extends to rentals. California’s liability minimum is $30,000 per person and $60,000 per accident for injuries, and $15,000 for property damage (30/60/15). Most exotic rental companies in California operate around Los Angeles and San Francisco.
The rules at a glance
- Liability insurance minimum
- $30,000 per person and $60,000 per accident for injuries, and $15,000 for property damage (30/60/15)
- Other required coverage
- None beyond liability
- Main airports
- Los Angeles (LAX), San Francisco (SFO) and San Diego (SAN)
- Biggest cities
- Los Angeles, San Francisco, San Diego
- Best season
- Year-round in Southern California. Spring and fall are best on the coast farther north, when the fog is lighter.
- Tolls
- FasTrak covers California's toll bridges, toll roads and express lanes.
Where to rent an exotic car in California
Most exotic rental companies in California operate around Los Angeles and San Francisco. Options vary a lot from company to company; our checklist covers what to ask.
- Compare the minimum age, deposit and insurance rules before you fall for a car.
- Look for published prices and deposits; companies that hide them until you call often add fees.
- Ask whether delivery is included, and how many miles per day you get.
Insurance in California
California’s minimum liability coverage is $30,000 per person and $60,000 per accident for injuries, and $15,000 for property damage (30/60/15). That’s the legal floor for your policy. For an exotic rental you’ll also need collision coverage, which no state requires, and the rental company will usually ask to see it. Read how rental insurance works.
Insurance minimums: CarInsurance.com state table, updated September 2026. Confirm with your insurer or the California insurance department, as limits change.
Best drives in California
Cliffs, bridges and ocean views. Allow a full day and check for road closures first.
A mountain road above Los Angeles with flowing curves and big valley views.
When to go
Year-round in Southern California. Spring and fall are best on the coast farther north, when the fog is lighter.
Getting there
The main airports are Los Angeles (LAX), San Francisco (SFO) and San Diego (SAN). FasTrak covers California's toll bridges, toll roads and express lanes.
Frequently asked questions
Can you rent an exotic car at 18 in California?
It depends on the company. Most exotic rental companies require drivers to be 25, some allow 21, and a few rent to drivers 18 and up.
What insurance do I need to rent an exotic car in California?
Full coverage, meaning liability plus collision, that extends to rental cars. California’s liability minimum is $30,000 per person and $60,000 per accident for injuries, and $15,000 for property damage (30/60/15).
Where can I rent an exotic car in California?
Start with the biggest cities, like Los Angeles, San Francisco, San Diego, where most exotic rental companies operate. Compare minimum age, deposit and insurance rules before you book.
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Before you book
How old do you have to be to rent an exotic car?
Most exotic car rental companies require drivers to be 25, but some rent at 21 or even 18. Here's how age rules work, which states protect young renters, and where you can rent at 18.
How much does it cost to rent an exotic car?
Real daily rates for renting a Lamborghini, Ferrari, Rolls-Royce, G-Wagon, McLaren or Corvette, plus the deposits and extra costs to plan for.
Do I need my own insurance to rent an exotic car?
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