Cheapflights insights for Carlsbad car rentals
Get relevant, data-driven information to help you hire a car in Carlsbad, including pricing trends, ideal booking times, and more.
How far in advance should I hire a car in Carlsbad?
For the best savings on car hire in Carlsbad, make your reservation 71 days before pickup. The average price then is just ฿943/day – about 1,528% less than the yearly average.
What is the best car rental company in Carlsbad?
Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car rental company in Carlsbad is Enterprise Rent-A-Car (rated 8.7/10 with 3 reviews). Budget (rated 6.5/10 with 6 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.
What is the cheapest month to rent a car in Carlsbad?
The cheapest month to hire a car in Carlsbad is February, when you can expect to pay ฿1,529/day on average. The most expensive month to hire a car in Carlsbad is August (฿2,212/day on average). The average daily car hire price for each month is shown below. Keep in mind that prices will vary based on availability, when you book, and the type of car you hire.
January
฿1,626
February
฿1,529
March
฿1,952
April
฿1,561
May
฿1,854
June
฿1,887
July
฿2,049
August
฿2,212
September
฿2,017
October
฿1,822
November
฿2,017
December
฿2,082
What car do most people hire in Carlsbad?
SUV cars (Class Full-size SUV, for example) are the most popular in Carlsbad. Intermediate (Toyota Corolla) and Full-size (Chevrolet Malibu) cars are also often chosen by our users when visiting Carlsbad.
Which car hire company has the most locations in Carlsbad?
Hertz has 3 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Enterprise Rent-A-Car has the second-highest number of locations in Carlsbad at 2.
Top rental agencies in Carlsbad, CA
Explore the leading car rental agencies in Carlsbad, CA known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 6 car rental companies in Carlsbad, CA. Reviews were last updated on 9 July 2025.
Choose from the top rental car agencies available in Carlsbad, including Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Budget and Hertz. Skim reviews, rental company locations, prices, and more before making your decision.
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Car rental FAQs
Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in Carlsbad, CA, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 9 July 2025.
Can I rent a car for a month in Carlsbad?
Yes, renting a vehicle in Carlsbad for a month is certainly possible.