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Cheapflights insights for San Diego car hires

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

Book your car hire in San Diego 7 days before your pickup date to maximise your savings. Car hire prices are around R573/day on average when booked 7 days ahead, which saves you 1 146% off the average price.

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What is the best car rental company in San Diego?

Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car hire company in San Diego is Budget (rated 6.5/10 with 124 reviews). Avis (rated 6.3/10 with 143 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.

Budget
Budget
6.5
Avis
Avis
6.3
Hertz
Hertz
5.7
MEXRENTACAR
MEXRENTACAR
3.4

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

At San Diego, the best time to hire a car is in January, with an average daily rate of just R557. Conversely, July is the priciest month, averaging R875 per day. Below youll find the monthly average car hire prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.|1#In San Diego, the best time to hire a car is in January, with an average daily rate of just R557. Conversely, July is the priciest month, averaging R875 per day. Below youll find the monthly average car hire prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.

January

R557

February

R684

March

R700

April

R732

May

R668

June

R780

July

R875

August

R812

September

R653

October

R748

November

R700

December

R859

What car do most people hire in San Diego?

SUV cars (Chevrolet Equinox or similar) are the most popular option for those visiting San Diego. Standard cars (Chevrolet Equinox or similar) are also a popular choice, followed by Full-size cars (Chevrolet Impala 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.

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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 1 março 2026.

Budget

6,5
Okay
124 reviews•11 locations
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Cleanliness

7,3

Comfort

7,3

Overall

6,5

Pick-up/drop-off

6,6

Value

6,6

Avis

6,3
Okay
143 reviews•12 locations
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Cleanliness

7,1

Comfort

7,2

Overall

6,3

Pick-up/drop-off

6,6

Value

6,4

Hertz

5,7
Fair
267 reviews•12 locations
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Cleanliness

6,6

Comfort

6,4

Overall

5,7

Pick-up/drop-off

5,7

Value

5,9

MEXRENTACAR

3,4
Poor
161 reviews•4 locations
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Cleanliness

4,3

Comfort

4,2

Overall

3,4

Pick-up/drop-off

3,4

Value

3,7

Sixt

7,2
Good
60 reviews•4 locations
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Cleanliness

7,7

Comfort

7,7

Overall

7,2

Pick-up/drop-off

7,3

Value

7,0

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

7,1
Good
81 reviews•15 locations
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Cleanliness

7,4

Comfort

7,4

Overall

7,1

Pick-up/drop-off

7,1

Value

7,0

Dollar

5,9
Fair
53 reviews•8 locations
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Cleanliness

7,3

Comfort

6,9

Overall

5,9

Pick-up/drop-off

6,1

Value

6,2

Thrifty

5,5
Fair
57 reviews•5 locations
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Cleanliness

6,7

Comfort

6,3

Overall

5,5

Pick-up/drop-off

5,7

Value

5,8

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 1 março 2026.

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

    Budget is one of the most popular car hire companies in San Diego, offering car hire for around R8 520 per week on average.

  • 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.

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