San Diego

Cheap Car Hire in San Diego from R791

This price is the cheapest per day rate found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a car hire in San Diego with a pick-up date of 26/5 and drop-off date of 28/5. 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.
San Diego, CA, United States
May 4 — May 11
Driver's age: 26-65
San Diego, CA, United States
Sat 4/5
Noon
Sat 11/5
Noon

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 27 April 2024.

January

R642

February

R831

March

R1 001

April

R888

May

R850

June

R982

July

R1 039

August

R964

September

R831

October

R907

November

R850

December

R850

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 hire in San Diego and choose the one that suits your needs. The price data is sourced from various car hire companies and was last updated on 27 April 2024.

There are 61 hire agencies servicing San Diego. These agencies, altogether, have 135 hire locations available. Need an affordable hire? small car is the cheapest car type to hire in San Diego with prices from R791 a day in the previous 7-day period. Here are 4 car types you can hire in San Diego:

Economy

Economy

Compact

Compact

Intermediate

Intermediate

Standard

Standard

R1 037+

Full-size

Full-size

R1 091+

People carrier

People carrier

R1 549+

Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

R1 446+

Luxury

Luxury

R1 397+

Compare available car types for rental in San Diego

Compare and contrast the various car types offered for hire 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 27 April 2024.

Small cars

R841 - R1 672

All Car Types

R737 - R2 884

To hire a small car in San Diego, the United States, you would pay an average price of R642/day. January is the cheapest month to hire a small car in San Diego, the United States (~R841/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is May (~R1 672/day). In fact, January is about 30% 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, renting a small car saves you 36% 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 R792/day. January is the cheapest month to hire a medium car in San Diego, the United States (~R685/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is November (~R3 693/day). In fact, January is about 14% 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, renting a medium car saves you 21% 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 R726/day. January is the cheapest month to hire a SUV in San Diego, the United States (~R685/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is November (~R3 693/day). In fact, January is about 6% 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, renting a SUV saves you 28% 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 SUV hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Volkswagen Polo VivoR791/day
2
M
A/C
Volkswagen Polo Vivo
Toyota Corolla QuestR999/day
4
M
A/C
Toyota Corolla Quest

Top rental agencies in San Diego

Explore the leading car hire agencies in San Diego known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car hire companies in San Diego. Reviews were last updated on 27 April 2024.
Choose from the top car hire agencies available in San Diego, including Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Dollar and Budget. Read through reviews, double check the pickup location, and other important information before making your selection.

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

6,1

Economy Rent a Car

5,8
Fair
123 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6,9

Comfort

6,6

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

Best San Diego car hire deals found

Browse through a selection of recently found affordable car hiredeals in San Diego. Plan your trip with ease and find the perfect rental option for your needs. There are currently 8 hire car agencies in San Diego with an average daily rate of R1 162. Data was last updated on 27 April 2024.
These are the best deals we've found on hire cars in San Diego. Deals are updated frequently so be sure to check back soon for more options.
Volkswagen Polo VivoR791/day
2
M
A/C
Volkswagen Polo Vivo
Toyota Corolla QuestR999/day
4
M
A/C
Toyota Corolla Quest
Suzuki CiazR999/day
4
M
A/C
Suzuki Ciaz

Car hire FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in San Diego, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 27 April 2024.
  • What car hire company is typically the cheapest in San Diego?

    According to our data, users have found the cheapest deals when booking a car hire in San Diego from the following companies over the past two weeks: MEXRENTACAR (R791/day), Thrifty (R1 009/day), and Dollar (R1 037/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 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 R19,47/litre over the past month, costing you anywhere between R876 and R1 265 to fill up a car’s fuel tank.

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

    Alamo is one of the most popular car hire companies in San Diego, offering car hire for around R14 183 per week on average.

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

    Booking early can save you upwards of 38% on your car hire. Booking your vehicle at least 7 days in advance can you get you a great below-average price in San Diego.

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

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

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

    R0 is typically the average cost for a hire car for the weekend in San Diego, though this could vary depending on the time of year. If you’re on a budget when travelling to San Diego, then opt for a Economy hire vehicle - these tend to be the most affordable on weekends. In the month of May, you can expect to find car hire prices on Cheapflights for as low as R0/day.

  • What car do most people hire in San Diego?

    The most popular car chosen by those travelling to San Diego is Mini (Dodge Grand Caravan) based on our Cheapflights data.

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Car hires by fuel type in San Diego

Browse car hires by fuel type in San Diego. Currently, Electric cars are the cheapest to rent in San Diego. Deals were last updated on 27 April 2024.

Browse through car hire deals by fuel type in San Diego. There are currently 3 fuel types to choose from with Electric being the cheapest (R52+).

Electric

Electric

Hybrid

Hybrid

Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

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