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Cheap Car Hire in San Diego from ฿968

San Diego, CA, United States
12 Dec — 19 Dec
Driver's age: 26-65
San Diego, CA, United States
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San Diego car rentals in 2023

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 5 December 2023.

Most popular company

AVIS

Price of petrol per litre

฿33.28

Average price per day

฿2,659

Cheapest price per day

฿2,394

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 5 December 2023.

January

฿1,401

February

฿1,681

March

฿1,856

April

฿1,716

May

฿1,541

June

฿1,786

July

฿1,926

August

฿1,786

September

฿1,541

October

฿1,681

November

฿1,576

December

฿1,856

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 5 December 2023.

small car is the cheapest car type you can hire in San Diego this past week from 134 hire locations out of 60 hire agencies. Prices for a San Diego small car hire start from ฿968/day. Check out available deals for 5 car types currently offered at listed car hire agencies here:

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 5 December 2023.

Small cars

฿1,037 - ฿2,138

All Car Types

฿1,568 - ฿3,718

To hire a small car in San Diego, the United States, you would pay an average price of ฿922/day. April is the cheapest month to hire a small car in San Diego, the United States (~฿1,037/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is July (~฿2,138/day). In fact, April is about 12% 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 56% 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 ฿1,894/day. November is the cheapest month to hire a medium car in San Diego, the United States (~฿1,277/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is May (~฿4,751/day). In fact, November is about 33% 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 9% 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 ฿1,612/day. October is the cheapest month to hire a SUV in San Diego, the United States (~฿1,570/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is May (~฿4,751/day). In fact, October is about 3% 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 22% 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:

Honda City฿968/day
2
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A/C
Honda City
Nissan Kicks฿1,062/day
4
M
A/C
Nissan Kicks
Nissan Almera฿1,091/day
2
M
A/C
Nissan Almera

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 5 December 2023.
Book your reservation with one of the top rental car agencies located in San Diego, including Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Dollar and Avis. Make sure to read reviews, pricing info, location, and other important details before choosing a rental car agency.

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

7.9
Good
333 reviews14 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.1

Comfort

8.2

Overall

7.8

Pick-up/drop-off

7.7

Value

7.8

Dollar

6.8
Okay
222 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.8

Comfort

7.6

Overall

6.7

Pick-up/drop-off

6.7

Value

6.8

Avis

6.6
Okay
293 reviews11 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.2

Comfort

7.3

Overall

6.5

Pick-up/drop-off

6.7

Value

6.6

Budget

6.6
Okay
175 reviews11 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.2

Comfort

7.3

Overall

6.6

Pick-up/drop-off

6.6

Value

6.6

Economy Rent a Car

6.0
Okay
104 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.8

Comfort

6.6

Overall

5.8

Pick-up/drop-off

5.7

Value

6.2

Hertz

5.9
Fair
721 reviews13 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.7

Comfort

6.5

Overall

5.8

Pick-up/drop-off

5.8

Value

6.0

Ace

4.4
Mediocre
150 reviews3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

5.1

Comfort

4.9

Overall

4.2

Pick-up/drop-off

4.2

Value

4.5

MEXRENTACAR

3.9
Poor
233 reviews4 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

4.6

Comfort

4.5

Overall

3.8

Pick-up/drop-off

3.7

Value

4.1

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 ฿1,188. Data was last updated on 5 December 2023.
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.

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 5 December 2023.

What is the cheapest hire car found in San Diego?

In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under ฿2,659/day when booking a car hire in San Diego. The absolute best deal a user found was for ฿2,394/day from Hertz, booked on Jul. 30.

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: Fox (฿968/day), Thrifty (฿1,091/day), and Hertz (฿1,246/day).

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 (9.9 rating) and Alamo (8.9 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 ฿33.28/litre over the past month, costing you anywhere between ฿1,497 and ฿2,163 to fill up a car’s fuel tank.

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

Hiring a car in San Diego for a week can be a great option for travel. Avis, the most popular car hire company for this area, offers hire cars for around ฿20,999/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 37% 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?

Hertz currently has the lowest price available for a month-long booking. Users have saved up to 35% 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 ฿89,998. You can find car rental deals to be on average ฿3,000 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 Economy to save money on your trip to ฿0. Our users have found prices for Economy car hire in January 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 Mini (Chrysler Pacifica) 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 ฿2,393 per day. Price data was last updated on 5 December 2023.
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.
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