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Cheap Car Rentals in San Diego from S$ 50

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 3-1 and drop-off date of 5-1. 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 2024

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 3 December 2024.

Most popular company

DOLLAR

Price of petrol per litre

S$ 1.22

Average price per day

S$ 78

Cheapest price per day

S$ 50

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 3 December 2024.

January

S$ 45

February

S$ 59

March

S$ 71

April

S$ 61

May

S$ 63

June

S$ 71

July

S$ 75

August

S$ 69

September

S$ 61

October

S$ 67

November

S$ 63

December

S$ 60

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 3 December 2024.

There are 63 hire agencies servicing San Diego. These agencies, altogether, have 149 hire locations available. Need an affordable hire? small car is the cheapest car type to hire in San Diego with prices from S$ 50 a day in the previous 7-day period. Here are 6 car types you can hire in San Diego:

Economy

Economy

S$ 73+

Compact

Compact

S$ 50+

Intermediate

Intermediate

S$ 61+

Full-size

Full-size

S$ 54+

People carrier

People carrier

S$ 112+

Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

S$ 90+

Premium

Premium

S$ 76+

Luxury

Luxury

S$ 82+

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 3 December 2024.

Small cars

S$ 37 - S$ 245

All Car Types

S$ 59 - S$ 130

To hire a small car in San Diego, the United States, you would pay an average price of S$ 71/day. October is the cheapest month to hire a small car in San Diego, the United States (~S$ 37/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is February (~S$ 245/day). In fact, October is about 49% 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 6% 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 S$ 64/day. November is the cheapest month to hire a medium car in San Diego, the United States (~S$ 48/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is February (~S$ 79/day). In fact, November is about 27% 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 15% 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 large car in San Diego, the United States, you would pay an average price of S$ 71/day. December is the cheapest month to hire a large car in San Diego, the United States (~S$ 52/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is July (~S$ 299/day). In fact, December is about 28% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a large car hire for San Diego. When comparing with other car types available for hire in San Diego, hiring a large car saves you 6% 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 large 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 S$ 77/day. September is the cheapest month to hire a SUV in San Diego, the United States (~S$ 38/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is July (~S$ 166/day). In fact, September is about 52% 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 is 3% more expensive. 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:

Ford FiestaS$ 50/day
4
M
A/C
Ford Fiesta
Honda FitS$ 61/day
4
5
M
A/C
Honda Fit
Audi A1S$ 73/day
2
M
A/C
Audi A1

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 3 December 2024.
Rent a car with one of the top providers serving the San Diego area such as Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Budget and Avis. Browse through some of the top rental car agencies in San Diego, including Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Budget and Avis.

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

7.4
Good
116 reviews14 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.7

Comfort

7.7

Overall

7.4

Pick-up/drop-off

7.3

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
148 reviews11 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.2

Comfort

7.3

Overall

6.4

Pick-up/drop-off

6.7

Value

6.5

Hertz

5.7
Fair
322 reviews12 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.6

Comfort

6.4

Overall

5.7

Pick-up/drop-off

5.8

Value

5.9

Ace

4.2
Mediocre
128 reviews3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

5.0

Comfort

4.8

Overall

4.1

Pick-up/drop-off

4.0

Value

4.4

MEXRENTACAR

3.9
Poor
241 reviews4 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

4.6

Comfort

4.5

Overall

3.9

Pick-up/drop-off

3.8

Value

4.2

Sixt

6.9
Okay
84 reviews3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.3

Comfort

7.3

Overall

6.9

Pick-up/drop-off

6.9

Value

6.6

Dollar

6.6
Okay
49 reviews8 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.7

Comfort

7.5

Overall

6.5

Pick-up/drop-off

6.6

Value

6.8

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 S$ 70. Data was last updated on 3 December 2024.
Some of the most attractive options when it comes to renting a car in San Diego. Be sure to confirm the details of the deal, such as car type, daily rate, and pickup location.
Ford FiestaS$ 50/day
4
M
A/C
Ford Fiesta
Hyundai AvanteS$ 54/day
5
M
A/C
Hyundai Avante
Volkswagen T-CrossS$ 59/day
4
M
A/C
Volkswagen T-Cross

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 3 December 2024.
  • What is the cheapest hire car found in San Diego?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under S$ 78/day when booking a car hire in San Diego. The absolute best deal a user found was for S$ 43/day from Dollar, booked on Dec. 1.

  • 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: Dollar (S$ 59/day), Sixt (S$ 61/day), and Fox (S$ 64/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 (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 S$ 1.22/litre over the past month, costing you anywhere between S$ 54 and S$ 79 to fill up a car’s fuel tank.

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

    Dollar offers hire cars in San Diego for about S$ 549 per week on average.

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

    Our data suggests that booking early can save you up to 40% on a hire car in San Diego. Take advantage of below-average prices by booking at least 7 days prior to your desired date.

  • Can I rent a car for a month in San Diego?

    The length of time you can book a rental for is subject to the inventory of the supplier. When renting a vehicle from San Diego it should be possible to rent a car for a whole month if needed.

  • How much does it cost to rent a car in San Diego for a month?

    Our recent data shows that Dollar can potentially be 45% below the average car hire price in San Diego. Check prices and availability for Dollar and save on this extended car hire. The cost of hiring a vehicle in San Diego is on average S$ 2,355 a month or S$ 78 a day. Search on Cheapflights for the most updated pricing and availability for your San Diego car hire.

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

    The average price for a weekend car hire in San Diego is S$ 0. Hiring a Compact SUV is your cheapest option if you’re looking to save money on your weekend car hire in San Diego. For the month of January, Cheapflights users have found hire cars in San Diego for as low as S$ 55/day.

  • What car do most people hire in San Diego?

    The majority of Cheapflights travellers prefer to hire a Economy (Toyota RAV4) in San Diego, making it the most popular option.

Luxury car rentals in San Diego

Find luxury car rental deals in San Diego from well-known providers in the area and save on gas mileage with the options provided below. luxury car rentals in San Diego cost an average of S$ 138 per day. Price data was last updated on 3 December 2024.
Check out some of the best deals we've found on luxury car rentals in the San Diego area. If these car rental deals don't suit your needs, make sure to check back soon as we're constantly finding new offers for our users.
Audi Q5S$ 82/day
5
4
M
A/C
Audi Q5
BMW 5 SeriesS$ 82/day
5
4
M
A/C
BMW 5 Series
BMW 5 SeriesS$ 90/day
5
4
M
A/C
BMW 5 Series

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 3 December 2024.

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 (S$ 37+).

Electric

Electric

S$ 37+

Hybrid

Hybrid

S$ 76+

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