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San Diego car rentals in 2026

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 31 July 2026.

Most popular company

FOX

Price of petrol per litre

S$ 1.48

Average price per day

S$ 48

Cheapest price per day

S$ 41
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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 31 July 2026.
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Economy

Economy

S$ 75+

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Compact

Compact

S$ 76+

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Intermediate

Intermediate

S$ 74+

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Full-size

Full-size

S$ 101+

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People carrier

People carrier

S$ 96+

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Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

S$ 72+

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Passenger van

Passenger van

S$ 102+

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Luxury

Luxury

S$ 192+

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Cheapflights insights for San Diego car rentals

Get relevant, data-driven information to help you hire a car in San Diego, including pricing trends, ideal booking times, and more.

How far in advance should I hire a car in San Diego?

For the best savings on car hire in San Diego, make your reservation 7 days before pickup. The average price then is just S$ 50/day – about 5% less than the yearly average.

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What is the cheapest car hire company in San Diego?

In San Diego, the most affordable car hire company right now is Europcar, offering prices from just S$ 41.45/day over the past two weeks. Another budget-friendly choice is Thrifty, with rates starting at S$ 41.92/day.

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 Avis (rated 6.4/10 with 138 reviews). Budget (rated 6.4/10 with 118 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.

Avis
Avis
6.4
Budget
Budget
6.4
Hertz
Hertz
5.6
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U-Save
6.5

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

The cheapest month to hire a car in San Diego is January, when you can expect to pay S$ 45/day on average. The most expensive month to hire a car in San Diego is June (S$ 72/day on average). The average daily car hire price for each month is shown below. Keep in mind that prices will vary based on availability, when you book, and the type of car you hire.

January

S$ 45

February

S$ 57

March

S$ 67

April

S$ 63

May

S$ 62

June

S$ 72

July

S$ 68

August

S$ 64

September

S$ 54

October

S$ 60

November

S$ 55

December

S$ 69

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

Avis has 12 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. All Star Rent a Van has the second-highest number of locations in San Diego at 1.

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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 31 July 2026.

Avis

6.4
Okay
138 reviews•12 locations
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Cleanliness

7.2

Comfort

7.3

Overall

6.4

Pick-up/drop-off

6.6

Value

6.5

Budget

6.4
Okay
118 reviews•11 locations
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Cleanliness

7.3

Comfort

7.3

Overall

6.4

Pick-up/drop-off

6.5

Value

6.5

Hertz

5.6
Fair
237 reviews•12 locations
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Cleanliness

6.6

Comfort

6.4

Overall

5.6

Pick-up/drop-off

5.7

Value

5.8

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6.5
Okay
23 reviews•1 location
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Cleanliness

7.1

Comfort

6.9

Overall

6.5

Pick-up/drop-off

6.2

Value

7.2

All Star Rent a Van

1 location
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National

1 location
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Rhodium

1 location
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Car Rental Cafe

2 locations
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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 31 July 2026.

  • What is the cheapest hire car found in San Diego?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under S$ 48/day when booking a car hire in San Diego. The absolute best deal a user found was for S$ 41/day from Fox, booked on Jul. 25.

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

    Hertz offers hire cars in San Diego for about S$ 380 per week on average.

  • 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 Fox can potentially be 50% below the average car hire price in San Diego. Check prices and availability for Fox and save on this extended car hire. The cost of hiring a vehicle in San Diego is on average S$ 1,629 a month or S$ 54 a day. Search on Cheapflights for the most updated pricing and availability for your San Diego car hire.

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