San Diego

Cheap Car Hire in San Diego from S$ 42

San Diego, CA, United States
6 Oct — 13 Oct
Same drop-off
Driver's age: 26-65
San Diego, CA, United States
Fri 6-10
Noon
Fri 13-10
Noon

San Diego car rentals in 2023

Most popular company

THRIFTY

Price of petrol per litre

S$ 1.51

Average price per day

S$ 41

Cheapest price per day

S$ 38

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

January

S$ 54

February

S$ 67

March

S$ 72

April

S$ 67

May

S$ 60

June

S$ 68

July

S$ 75

August

S$ 69

September

S$ 60

October

S$ 69

November

S$ 69

December

S$ 76

Currently, the cheapest month to rent a car in San Diego is January. The most expensive time to rent a car is December. 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

There are 58 hire agencies servicing San Diego. These agencies, altogether, have 132 hire locations available. Need an affordable hire? Small is the cheapest car type to hire in San Diego with prices from S$ 42 a day in the previous 7-day period. Here are 4 car types you can hire in San Diego:

Compare available car types for rental in San Diego

Small

S$ 57 - S$ 138

All Car Types

S$ 65 - S$ 126

To hire a Small car in San Diego, the United States, you would pay an average price of S$ 80/day. January is the cheapest month to hire a Small car in San Diego, the United States (~S$ 57/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is August (~S$ 138/day). In fact, January is about 30% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a Small hire for San Diego. When comparing with other car types available for hire in San Diego, hiring a Small 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 Small 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$ 85/day. January is the cheapest month to hire a Medium car in San Diego, the United States (~S$ 58/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is February (~S$ 117/day). In fact, January is about 32% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a Medium hire for San Diego. When comparing with other car types available for hire in San Diego, hiring a Medium car saves you 11% 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 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$ 92/day. September is the cheapest month to hire a Large car in San Diego, the United States (~S$ 43/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is August (~S$ 171/day). In fact, September is about 54% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a Large hire for San Diego. When comparing with other car types available for hire in San Diego, hiring a Large car saves you 3% 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 hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a SUV car in San Diego, the United States, you would pay an average price of S$ 98/day. October is the cheapest month to hire a SUV car in San Diego, the United States (~S$ 66/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is December (~S$ 168/day). In fact, October is about 34% 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 car is 5% 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:

To hire a Van car in San Diego, the United States, you would pay an average price of S$ 70/day. October is the cheapest month to hire a Van car in San Diego, the United States (~S$ 92/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is August (~S$ 203/day). In fact, October is about 29% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a Van hire for San Diego. When comparing with other car types available for hire in San Diego, hiring a Van car saves you 26% 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.

Audi A1S$ 42/day
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Hyundai AvanteS$ 44/day
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Top rental agencies in San Diego

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

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

8.0
Very Good
331 reviews14 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.2

Comfort

8.2

Overall

7.9

Pick-up/drop-off

7.8

Value

7.9

Dollar

6.8
Okay
222 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.8

Comfort

7.5

Overall

6.7

Pick-up/drop-off

6.7

Value

6.8

Avis

6.6
Okay
290 reviews11 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.2

Comfort

7.3

Overall

6.5

Pick-up/drop-off

6.6

Value

6.6

Budget

6.6
Okay
173 reviews11 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.2

Comfort

7.2

Overall

6.5

Pick-up/drop-off

6.5

Value

6.6

Hertz

5.9
Fair
716 reviews13 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.7

Comfort

6.6

Overall

5.9

Pick-up/drop-off

5.8

Value

6.0

Ace

4.3
Mediocre
147 reviews3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

5.0

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

3.8

Value

4.1

Economy Rent a Car

6.1
Okay
96 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.9

Comfort

6.6

Overall

6.0

Pick-up/drop-off

5.8

Value

6.4

Best San Diego car rental deals found

Check out some of the best deals for car rentals in San Diego recently found.
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.

Car rental FAQs

What are petrol prices like in San Diego

The average price of petrol in San Diego is S$ 1.51/litre over the past month, costing you anywhere between S$ 68 and S$ 98 to fill up a car’s fuel tank.

What is the cheapest hire car found in San Diego?

In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under S$ 57/day when booking a car hire in San Diego. The absolute best deal a user found was for S$ 52/day from Thrifty, booked on Sep. 24.

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: Hertz (S$ 42/day), Dollar (S$ 53/day), and Europcar (S$ 84/day).

Which car hire company is considered to be the best in San Diego?

Taking our users’ ratings and reviews into consideration, Silvercar (9.9 rating), Advantage (9.0 rating) and Alamo (8.9 rating) seem to be the best car hire companies in San Diego.

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

Thrifty offers hire cars in San Diego for about S$ 398 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 37% 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 Thrifty can potentially be 8% below the average car hire price in San Diego. Check prices and availability for Thrifty and save on this extended car hire. The cost of hiring a vehicle in San Diego is on average S$ 1,704 a month or S$ 57 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 Economy is your cheapest option if you’re looking to save money on your weekend car hire in San Diego. For the month of October, Cheapflights users have found hire cars in San Diego for as low as S$ 0/day.

What car do most people hire in San Diego?

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

Small car rentals in San Diego

Search more San Diego car rental deals like the ones below from popular area providers and save on petrol.

Luxury car rentals in San Diego

Arrive in style when you rent a luxury car in San Diego from the best rental car providers in the country.
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.

Van rentals in San Diego

Some people need a little more room to get around comfortably on holiday. Find deals like the ones below for San Diego van rentals.
Check out some of the best options we've found on van rentals in San Diego. If you're not finding the right deal for your van rental, check back soon as deals are constantly being refreshed.
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