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San Diego car rentals in 2026

Get helpful information to start your search for the perfect car rental in San Diego. The average price data is based on the last 12 months and was last updated on 12 April 2026.

Most popular company

SIXT

Price of petrol per litre

฿36.46

Average price per day

฿1,418

Cheapest price per day

฿1,026

Cheapflights insights for San Diego car rentals

Get relevant, data-driven information to help you hire a car in San Diego, including pricing trends, ideal booking times, and more.

How far in advance should I hire a car in San Diego?

To get the best deal on car hire in San Diego, book about 7 days before your trip. At that point, average daily prices are around ฿1,183, which is about 2,435% cheaper than the typical rate.

What is the cheapest car hire company in San Diego?

Looking to hire a car in San Diego? Hertz had the lowest prices in the past two weeks, starting at only ฿1,025.79/day. Thrifty also offers competitive rates, with deals beginning at ฿1,371.78/day.

What is the best car rental company in San Diego?

Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car rental company in San Diego is Budget (rated 6.5/10 with 128 reviews). Avis (rated 6.3/10 with 142 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.

What is the cheapest month to rent a car in San Diego?

At San Diego, the best time to rent a car is at January, with an average daily rate of just ฿1,119. Conversely, July is the priciest month, averaging ฿1,759 per day. Below youll find the monthly average rental prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.|1#In San Diego, the best time to rent a car is in January, with an average daily rate of just ฿1,119. Conversely, July is the priciest month, averaging ฿1,759 per day. Below youll find the monthly average rental prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.

January

฿1,119

February

฿1,407

March

฿1,631

April

฿1,503

May

฿1,343

June

฿1,567

July

฿1,759

August

฿1,631

September

฿1,311

October

฿1,503

November

฿1,407

December

฿1,727

Which car hire company has the most locations in San Diego?

Enterprise Rent-A-Car has 15 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Avis has the second-highest number of locations in San Diego at 12.

Top rental agencies in San Diego

Explore the leading car rental agencies in San Diego known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car rental companies in San Diego. Reviews were last updated on 12 April 2026.

Budget

6.5
Okay
128 reviews11 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.3

Comfort

7.3

Overall

6.5

Pick-up/drop-off

6.5

Value

6.6

Avis

6.3
Okay
142 reviews12 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.2

Comfort

7.2

Overall

6.3

Pick-up/drop-off

6.6

Value

6.4

Hertz

5.7
Fair
262 reviews12 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.6

Comfort

6.4

Overall

5.7

Pick-up/drop-off

5.8

Value

5.9

MEXRENTACAR

3.5
Poor
140 reviews4 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

4.3

Comfort

4.1

Overall

3.5

Pick-up/drop-off

3.4

Value

3.8

Sixt

7.2
Good
54 reviews4 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.8

Comfort

7.8

Overall

7.2

Pick-up/drop-off

7.4

Value

7.0

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

7.1
Good
79 reviews15 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.4

Comfort

7.5

Overall

7.1

Pick-up/drop-off

7.1

Value

7.0

Dollar

5.8
Fair
51 reviews8 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.1

Comfort

6.6

Overall

5.8

Pick-up/drop-off

5.9

Value

6.0

Thrifty

5.6
Fair
55 reviews5 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.7

Comfort

6.4

Overall

5.6

Pick-up/drop-off

5.7

Value

5.9

Car rental FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in San Diego, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 12 April 2026.
  • What is the cheapest hire car found in San Diego?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under ฿1,418/day when booking a car hire in San Diego. The absolute best deal a user found was for ฿1,026/day from Thrifty, booked on Apr. 11.

  • How much does it cost to hire a car in San Diego for a week from Sixt?

    Hiring a car in San Diego for a week can be a great option for travel. Sixt, the most popular car hire company for this area, offers hire cars for around ฿11,187/week on average.

  • Can I rent a car for a month in San Diego?

    Yes, renting a vehicle in San Diego for a month is certainly possible.

  • How much does it cost to rent a car in San Diego for a month?

    Thrifty currently has the lowest price available for a month-long booking. Users have saved up to 48% compared to the average price of a 30-day rental in San Diego. Typically, a monthly car rental in San Diego can be found for ฿47,945. You can find car rental deals to be on average ฿1,598 a day.

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