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San Diego car hires in 2026

Get helpful information to start your search for the perfect car hire in San Diego. The average price data is based on the last 12 months and was last updated on 8 August 2026.

Most popular company

BUDGET

Price of petrol per litre

R19,00

Average price per day

R1 173

Cheapest price per day

R961
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Cheapflights insights for San Diego car hires

Get relevant, data-driven information to help you hire a car in San Diego, including pricing trends, ideal booking times, and more.

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 R633/day on average when booked 7 days ahead, which saves you 1 228% off the average price.

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What is the cheapest car hire company in San Diego?

Looking to hire a car in San Diego? NU Car had the lowest prices in the past two weeks, starting at only R15,83/day. Econorent also offers competitive rates, with deals beginning at R23,50/day.

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 Avis (rated 6.4/10 with 137 reviews). Budget (rated 6.4/10 with 117 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.

Avis
Avis
6.4
Budget
Budget
6.4
Hertz
Hertz
5.6
U-Save
U-Save
6.5

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 R568. Conversely, June is the priciest month, averaging R909 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 R568. Conversely, June is the priciest month, averaging R909 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

R568

February

R714

March

R844

April

R795

May

R779

June

R909

July

R877

August

R812

September

R666

October

R763

November

R698

December

R860

What car do most people hire in San Diego?

SUV cars (Ford Expedition 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 Equinox or similar).

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

Avis has 12 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. All Star Rent a Van has the second-highest number of locations in San Diego at 1.

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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 8 August 2026.

Avis

6,4
Okay
137 reviews•12 locations
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Cleanliness

7,2

Comfort

7,3

Overall

6,4

Pick-up/drop-off

6,7

Value

6,6

Budget

6,4
Okay
117 reviews•11 locations
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Cleanliness

7,2

Comfort

7,2

Overall

6,4

Pick-up/drop-off

6,5

Value

6,5

Hertz

5,6
Fair
235 reviews•12 locations
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Cleanliness

6,6

Comfort

6,4

Overall

5,6

Pick-up/drop-off

5,6

Value

5,8

U-Save

6,5
Okay
23 reviews•1 location
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Cleanliness

7,1

Comfort

6,9

Overall

6,5

Pick-up/drop-off

6,2

Value

7,2

All Star Rent a Van

1 location
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National

1 location
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Rhodium

1 location
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Car Rental Cafe

2 locations
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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 8 August 2026.

  • What is the cheapest hire car found in San Diego?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under R1 173/day when booking a car hire in San Diego. The absolute best deal a user found was for R961/day from Budget, booked on Aug. 1.

  • 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 208 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.

  • How much does it cost to rent a car in San Diego for a month?

    You can potentially save up to 19% on a month-long rental by booking with Budget. Budget is the cheapest rental company available within the next few months. Renting a car in San Diego can cost you on average R35 178 a month or R1 173 a day. For extended stays in a location, this option will usually save you the most.

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