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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 17 February 2025.

January

฿1,213

February

฿1,415

March

฿1,785

April

฿1,550

May

฿1,617

June

฿1,785

July

฿1,886

August

฿1,752

September

฿1,550

October

฿1,684

November

฿1,617

December

฿1,752

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.

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 17 February 2025.

Small cars

฿1,060 - ฿1,974

All Car Types

฿1,471 - ฿3,432

To hire a small car in San Diego, the United States, you would pay an average price of ฿1,102/day. July is the cheapest month to hire a small car in San Diego, the United States (~฿1,060/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is November (~฿1,974/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 32% 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.

To hire a SUV in San Diego, the United States, you would pay an average price of ฿1,002/day. October is the cheapest month to hire a SUV in San Diego, the United States (~฿1,195/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is February (~฿3,591/day). In fact, October is about 19% 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 38% 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.

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 17 February 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
107 reviews14 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.7

Comfort

7.8

Overall

7.5

Pick-up/drop-off

7.4

Value

7.3

Budget

6.5
Okay
116 reviews11 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.3

Comfort

7.3

Overall

6.5

Pick-up/drop-off

6.5

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
313 reviews12 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.7

Comfort

6.5

Overall

5.8

Pick-up/drop-off

5.8

Value

6.0

Ace

4.1
Mediocre
122 reviews3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

4.9

Comfort

4.6

Overall

4.0

Pick-up/drop-off

3.8

Value

4.3

MEXRENTACAR

3.8
Poor
230 reviews4 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

4.4

Comfort

4.3

Overall

3.7

Pick-up/drop-off

3.6

Value

4.0

Sixt

6.7
Okay
80 reviews3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.2

Comfort

7.2

Overall

6.7

Pick-up/drop-off

6.7

Value

6.5

Dollar

6.4
Okay
51 reviews8 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.6

Comfort

7.4

Overall

6.3

Pick-up/drop-off

6.5

Value

6.6

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 17 February 2025.
  • Which car hire company is considered to be the best in San Diego?

    Taking our users’ ratings and reviews into consideration, Advantage (10.0 rating), Silvercar (10.0 rating) and National (8.7 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 ฿30.33/litre over the past month, costing you anywhere between ฿1,365 and ฿1,971 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 ฿11,713/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 40% 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.

  • What car do most people hire in San Diego?

    The majority of Cheapflights travellers prefer to hire a Intermediate (Chevrolet Bolt EUV) in San Diego, making it the most popular option.

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