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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 ฿1,180, which is about 2,431% 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 Enterprise Rent-A-Car (rated 7.4/10 with 103 reviews). Budget (rated 6.5/10 with 117 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 ฿1,180. Conversely, July is the priciest month, averaging ฿1,868 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 ฿1,180. Conversely, July is the priciest month, averaging ฿1,868 per day. Below youll find the monthly average rental prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.

January

฿1,180

February

฿1,245

March

฿1,376

April

฿1,507

May

฿1,409

June

฿1,638

July

฿1,868

August

฿1,704

September

฿1,474

October

฿1,638

November

฿1,573

December

฿1,704

What car do most people hire in San Diego?

SUV cars (Toyota RAV4, for example) are the most popular in San Diego. Standard (Hyundai Santa Fe) and Intermediate (Kia Sportage) cars are also often chosen by our users when visiting San Diego.

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

Enterprise Rent-A-Car has 14 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 21 June 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

7.4
Good
103 reviews14 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.7

Comfort

7.7

Overall

7.4

Pick-up/drop-off

7.4

Value

7.3

Budget

6.5
Okay
117 reviews11 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.3

Comfort

7.3

Overall

6.5

Pick-up/drop-off

6.6

Value

6.6

Avis

6.4
Okay
146 reviews12 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

MEXRENTACAR

3.7
Poor
219 reviews4 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

4.4

Comfort

4.3

Overall

3.7

Pick-up/drop-off

3.6

Value

4.0

Sixt

7.0
Good
74 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

Thrifty

5.8
Fair
64 reviews5 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.9

Comfort

6.5

Overall

5.8

Pick-up/drop-off

5.9

Value

6.0

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 21 June 2025.
  • 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 ฿15,451/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.

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