San Diego

Cheap Car Rentals in San Diego

San Diego, CA, United States
30 Apr — 7 May
Driver's age: 26-65
San Diego, CA, United States
Tue 30-4
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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 23 April 2024.

Most popular company

THRIFTY

Price of petrol per litre

S$ 1.41

Average price per day

S$ 55

Cheapest price per day

S$ 55

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 23 April 2024.

January

S$ 46

February

S$ 59

March

S$ 72

April

S$ 64

May

S$ 61

June

S$ 70

July

S$ 74

August

S$ 69

September

S$ 59

October

S$ 65

November

S$ 61

December

S$ 61

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.

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 23 April 2024.

Small cars

S$ 44 - S$ 248

All Car Types

S$ 60 - S$ 135

To hire a small car in San Diego, the United States, you would pay an average price of S$ 83/day. November is the cheapest month to hire a small car in San Diego, the United States (~S$ 44/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is February (~S$ 248/day). In fact, November is about 47% 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.

To hire a medium car in San Diego, the United States, you would pay an average price of S$ 68/day. November is the cheapest month to hire a medium car in San Diego, the United States (~S$ 55/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is June (~S$ 103/day). In fact, November is about 21% 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 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.

To hire a large car in San Diego, the United States, you would pay an average price of S$ 70/day. April is the cheapest month to hire a large car in San Diego, the United States (~S$ 53/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is July (~S$ 196/day). In fact, April is about 26% 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 20% 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 S$ 99/day. March is the cheapest month to hire a SUV in San Diego, the United States (~S$ 50/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is July (~S$ 183/day). In fact, March is about 50% 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 12% 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.

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

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

7.8
Good
335 reviews14 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Overall

7.7

Pick-up/drop-off

7.6

Value

7.7

Dollar

6.7
Okay
224 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.8

Comfort

7.6

Overall

6.6

Pick-up/drop-off

6.7

Value

6.8

Budget

6.6
Okay
181 reviews11 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.3

Comfort

7.3

Overall

6.6

Pick-up/drop-off

6.5

Value

6.6

Avis

6.5
Okay
300 reviews11 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.2

Comfort

7.3

Overall

6.4

Pick-up/drop-off

6.6

Value

6.5

Hertz

5.9
Fair
729 reviews13 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.8

Comfort

6.6

Overall

5.9

Pick-up/drop-off

5.9

Value

6.0

Economy Rent a Car

5.8
Fair
122 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.9

Comfort

6.7

Overall

5.7

Pick-up/drop-off

5.5

Value

6.1

Ace

4.4
Mediocre
156 reviews3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

5.1

Comfort

5.0

Overall

4.3

Pick-up/drop-off

4.2

Value

4.6

MEXRENTACAR

3.9
Poor
243 reviews4 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

4.6

Comfort

4.5

Overall

3.9

Pick-up/drop-off

3.8

Value

4.2

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 23 April 2024.
  • What is the cheapest hire car found in San Diego?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under S$ 55/day when booking a car hire in San Diego. The absolute best deal a user found was for S$ 55/day from Thrifty, booked on Apr. 21.

  • 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 Alamo (8.8 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$ 1.41/litre over the past month, costing you anywhere between S$ 63 and S$ 91 to fill up a car’s fuel tank.

  • 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$ 386 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 38% 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.

  • What car do most people hire in San Diego?

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

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