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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 20 July 2026.

Most popular company

HERTZ

Price of petrol per litre

฿36.63

Average price per day

฿1,575

Cheapest price per day

฿1,078

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 ฿1,310, which is about 2,639% cheaper than the typical rate.

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 Avis (rated 6.4/10 with 138 reviews). Budget (rated 6.4/10 with 124 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 ฿1,176. Conversely, June is the priciest month, averaging ฿1,882 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 ฿1,176. Conversely, June is the priciest month, averaging ฿1,882 per day. Below youll find the monthly average rental prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.

January

฿1,176

February

฿1,478

March

฿1,747

April

฿1,646

May

฿1,613

June

฿1,882

July

฿1,781

August

฿1,714

September

฿1,411

October

฿1,579

November

฿1,445

December

฿1,814

What car do most people hire in San Diego?

SUV cars (Ford Expedition, for example) are the most popular in San Diego. Standard (Chevrolet Equinox) and Compact (Ford Focus) cars are also often chosen by our users when visiting San Diego.

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

Avis has 12 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. All Star Rent a Van has the second-highest number of locations in San Diego at 1.

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 20 July 2026.

Avis

6.4
Okay
138 reviews12 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.2

Comfort

7.3

Overall

6.4

Pick-up/drop-off

6.6

Value

6.5

Budget

6.4
Okay
124 reviews11 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.2

Comfort

7.2

Overall

6.4

Pick-up/drop-off

6.5

Value

6.5

Hertz

5.6
Fair
240 reviews12 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.6

Comfort

6.4

Overall

5.6

Pick-up/drop-off

5.7

Value

5.8

U-Save

6.5
Okay
23 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

7.1

Comfort

6.9

Overall

6.5

Pick-up/drop-off

6.2

Value

7.2

All Star Rent a Van

1 location

National

1 location

Rhodium

1 location

Car Rental Cafe

2 locations

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 20 July 2026.

  • What is the cheapest hire car found in San Diego?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under ฿1,575/day when booking a car hire in San Diego. The absolute best deal a user found was for ฿1,078/day from Hertz, booked on Jul. 11.

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

    Hiring a car in San Diego for a week can be a great option for travel. Dollar, the most popular car hire company for this area, offers hire cars for around ฿13,251/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?

    Hertz currently has the lowest price available for a month-long booking. Users have saved up to 43% 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 ฿56,790. You can find car rental deals to be on average ฿1,893 a day.

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