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Cheap Car Rentals in San Diego from ฿960

This price is the cheapest per day rate found by a Cheapflights user in the last 48 hours by searching for a car hire in San Diego with a pick-up date of 4/5 and drop-off date of 11/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available at all agencies or on all dates of hire. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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San Diego car rentals in 2025

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 29 April 2025.

Most popular company

ALAMO

Price of petrol per litre

฿30.16

Average price per day

฿2,441

Cheapest price per day

฿960

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

Discover the most affordable period to rent a car in San Diego and save money on your trip. The monthly average price data is based on historical data over the last year and was last updated on 29 April 2025.

January

฿1,206

February

฿1,273

March

฿1,407

April

฿1,541

May

฿1,574

June

฿1,776

July

฿1,910

August

฿1,742

September

฿1,541

October

฿1,675

November

฿1,608

December

฿1,742

Currently, the cheapest month to rent a car in San Diego is January. The most expensive time to rent a car is July. The cheapest prices for each month are shown above, but prices will vary based on availability, how far out you book your rental car, and of course, car type.

Popular car types in San Diego

Explore the most popular car models available for rent in San Diego and choose the one that suits your needs. The price data is sourced from various car rental companies and was last updated on 29 April 2025.

large car is the cheapest car type you can hire in San Diego this past week from 148 hire locations out of 63 hire agencies. Prices for a San Diego large car hire start from ฿960/day. Check out available deals for 7 car types currently offered at listed car hire agencies here:

Economy

Economy

฿1,093+

Compact

Compact

฿1,140+

Intermediate

Intermediate

฿1,239+

Standard

Standard

฿1,445+

Full-size

Full-size

฿1,470+

Minivan

Minivan

฿2,121+

Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

฿2,154+

Premium

Premium

฿1,655+

Compare available car types for rental in San Diego

Compare and contrast the various car types offered for rental in San Diego to find the perfect fit for your trip. Price data is based on averages over the last 12 months and was last updated on 29 April 2025.

Small cars

฿1,054 - ฿1,963

All Car Types

฿1,227 - ฿2,441

To hire a small car in San Diego, the United States, you would pay an average price of ฿1,096/day. July is the cheapest month to hire a small car in San Diego, the United States (~฿1,054/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is November (~฿1,963/day). In fact, July is about 4% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a small car hire for San Diego. When comparing with other car types available for hire in San Diego, hiring a small car saves you 27% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best San Diego small car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a medium car in San Diego, the United States, you would pay an average price of ฿1,041/day. November is the cheapest month to hire a medium car in San Diego, the United States (~฿1,187/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is May (~฿2,441/day). In fact, November is about 14% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a medium car hire for San Diego. When comparing with other car types available for hire in San Diego, hiring a medium car saves you 30% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best San Diego medium car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a SUV in San Diego, the United States, you would pay an average price of ฿1,156/day. October is the cheapest month to hire a SUV in San Diego, the United States (~฿1,189/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is May (~฿2,441/day). In fact, October is about 2% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a SUV hire for San Diego. When comparing with other car types available for hire in San Diego, hiring a SUV saves you 23% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best San Diego SUV hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Toyota Yaris฿1,140/day
4
M
A/C
Toyota Yaris

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 29 April 2025.
Book your reservation with one of the top rental car agencies located in San Diego, including Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Budget and Avis. Make sure to read reviews, pricing info, location, and other important details before choosing a rental car agency.

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

7.5
Good
104 reviews14 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.7

Comfort

7.7

Overall

7.5

Pick-up/drop-off

7.4

Value

7.3

Budget

6.5
Okay
116 reviews11 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.2

Comfort

7.3

Overall

6.5

Pick-up/drop-off

6.6

Value

6.6

Avis

6.4
Okay
146 reviews11 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.2

Comfort

7.2

Overall

6.4

Pick-up/drop-off

6.7

Value

6.5

Hertz

5.8
Fair
308 reviews12 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.7

Comfort

6.5

Overall

5.7

Pick-up/drop-off

5.8

Value

5.9

Ace

4.0
Mediocre
101 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

4.9

Comfort

4.6

Overall

3.9

Pick-up/drop-off

3.8

Value

4.3

MEXRENTACAR

3.8
Poor
225 reviews4 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

4.5

Comfort

4.4

Overall

3.7

Pick-up/drop-off

3.7

Value

4.1

Sixt

7.0
Good
75 reviews3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.5

Comfort

7.5

Overall

7.0

Pick-up/drop-off

7.0

Value

6.8

Dollar

6.3
Okay
56 reviews8 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.5

Comfort

7.2

Overall

6.2

Pick-up/drop-off

6.4

Value

6.5

Best San Diego car rental deals found

Browse through a selection of recently found affordable car rental deals in San Diego. Plan your trip with ease and find the perfect rental option for your needs. There are currently 8 rental car agencies in San Diego with an average daily rate of ฿1,411. Data was last updated on 29 April 2025.
Some of the most attractive options when it comes to renting a car in San Diego. Check back soon for more deals if you're not finding the one you're looking for.
Toyota Camry฿960/day
5
M
A/C
Toyota Camry
Honda BR-V฿1,017/day
4
M
A/C
Honda BR-V
Toyota Corolla฿1,072/day
5
M
A/C
Toyota Corolla

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 29 April 2025.
  • What is the cheapest hire car found in San Diego?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under ฿2,441/day when booking a car hire in San Diego. The absolute best deal a user found was for ฿2,268/day from Alamo, booked on Apr. 27.

  • What car hire company is typically the cheapest in San Diego?

    According to our data, users have found the cheapest deals when booking a rental car in San Diego from the following companies over the past two weeks: Thrifty (฿1,017/day), Dollar (฿1,072/day), and Budget (฿1,140/day).

  • Which car hire company is considered to be the best in San Diego?

    Taking our users’ ratings and reviews into consideration, Silvercar (10.0 rating), National (8.7 rating) and Alamo (8.6 rating) seem to be the best car hire companies in San Diego.

  • What are petrol prices like in San Diego?

    The average price of petrol in San Diego is ฿30.16/litre over the past month, costing you anywhere between ฿1,357 and ฿1,960 to fill up a car’s fuel tank.

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

    Hiring a car in San Diego for a week can be a great option for travel. Alamo, the most popular car hire company for this area, offers hire cars for around ฿17,089/week on average.

  • How far in advance should I hire a car in San Diego for the best price?

    Booking early almost always ensures you have more options of car models to choose from, as well as prices reduced by up to 41% to make it a great deal in San Diego. Try to book at least 7 days prior to when you need the car hire to close on a rate below the 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?

    Alamo currently has the lowest price available for a month-long booking. Users have saved up to 7% 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 ฿73,237. You can find car rental deals to be on average ฿2,441 a day.

  • How much is a car hire in San Diego for a weekend?

    Car hire prices in San Diego are typically ฿0 for the weekend. On Cheapflights, you’ll be able to find great car hire deals on any type of vehicle. However, consider hiring a Compact SUV to save money on your trip to ฿0. Our users have found prices for Compact SUV car hire in May to be on average ฿0 per day.

  • What car do most people hire in San Diego?

    The majority of Cheapflights travellers prefer to hire a Standard (Hyundai Santa Fe) in San Diego, making it the most popular option.

Van rentals in San Diego

Find van rental deals in San Diego from well-known providers in the area and save on gas mileage with the options provided below. van rentals in San Diego cost an average of ฿3,927 per day. Price data was last updated on 29 April 2025.
These are some of the best deals we've found on van rentals in the San Diego area at the moment. Deals are updated frequently to provide users with as many suitable options as possible.
Toyota HiAce฿2,121/day
5
M
A/C
Toyota HiAce
Toyota Innova฿2,193/day
5
M
A/C
Toyota Innova
Toyota Innova฿2,210/day
5
M
A/C
Toyota Innova

Car rentals by fuel type in San Diego

Browse car rentals by fuel type in San Diego. Currently, Electric cars are the cheapest to rent in San Diego. Deals were last updated on 29 April 2025.

Browse through car rental deals by fuel type in San Diego. There are currently 2 fuel types to choose from with Electric being the cheapest (฿38+).

Electric

Electric

฿38+

Hybrid

Hybrid

฿53+

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