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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 15 April 2026.

Most popular company

DOLLAR

Price of petrol per litre

S$ 1.45

Average price per day

S$ 48

Cheapest price per day

S$ 42

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.

What is the cheapest car hire company in San Diego?

In San Diego, the most affordable car hire company right now is Dollar, offering prices from just S$ 34.87/day over the past two weeks. Another budget-friendly choice is Fox, with rates starting at S$ 40.70/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 Budget (rated 6.5/10 with 128 reviews). Avis (rated 6.3/10 with 142 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.

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 July (S$ 70/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$ 56

March

S$ 66

April

S$ 62

May

S$ 53

June

S$ 62

July

S$ 70

August

S$ 65

September

S$ 52

October

S$ 60

November

S$ 56

December

S$ 69

What car do most people rent in San Diego?

The most popular types of cars to hire in San Diego are the following: Compact cars (Nissan Juke or similar), Intermediate cars (Toyota Corolla or similar), and SUV cars (Volkswagen Tiguan or similar).

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

Enterprise Rent-A-Car has 15 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 15 April 2026.

Budget

6.5
Okay
128 reviews11 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.3

Comfort

7.3

Overall

6.5

Pick-up/drop-off

6.6

Value

6.6

Avis

6.3
Okay
142 reviews12 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.2

Comfort

7.2

Overall

6.3

Pick-up/drop-off

6.6

Value

6.4

Hertz

5.7
Fair
261 reviews12 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.6

Comfort

6.4

Overall

5.7

Pick-up/drop-off

5.7

Value

5.9

MEXRENTACAR

3.5
Poor
140 reviews4 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

4.3

Comfort

4.1

Overall

3.5

Pick-up/drop-off

3.4

Value

3.8

Sixt

7.2
Good
53 reviews4 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.8

Comfort

7.8

Overall

7.2

Pick-up/drop-off

7.3

Value

7.0

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

7.1
Good
79 reviews15 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.4

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.1

Pick-up/drop-off

7.1

Value

7.0

Dollar

5.8
Fair
51 reviews8 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.1

Comfort

6.6

Overall

5.8

Pick-up/drop-off

5.9

Value

6.0

Thrifty

5.5
Fair
55 reviews5 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.7

Comfort

6.4

Overall

5.5

Pick-up/drop-off

5.7

Value

5.8

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 15 April 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$ 42/day from Fox, booked on Apr. 11.

  • 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$ 335 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 45% 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$ 1,434 a month or S$ 48 a day. Search on Cheapflights for the most updated pricing and availability for your San Diego car hire.

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