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San Diego car hires in 2026

Most popular company

BUDGET

Price of petrol per litre

R20,03

Average price per day

R1 245

Cheapest price per day

R964
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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 R635/day on average when booked 7 days ahead, which saves you 1 219% 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 Avis (rated 6.4/10 with 129 reviews). Budget (rated 6.4/10 with 113 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.

Avis
Avis
6.4
Budget
Budget
6.4
Hertz
Hertz
5.5
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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 R570. Conversely, June is the priciest month, averaging R912 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 R570. Conversely, June is the priciest month, averaging R912 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

R570

February

R716

March

R847

April

R798

May

R781

June

R912

July

R895

August

R830

September

R700

October

R765

November

R716

December

R863

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. Passenger van cars (Chrysler Pacifica or similar) are also a popular choice, followed by Compact cars (Hyundai Accent 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

Avis

6,4
Okay
129 reviews•12 locations
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Cleanliness

7,2

Comfort

7,3

Overall

6,4

Pick-up/drop-off

6,6

Value

6,6

Budget

6,4
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113 reviews•11 locations
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Cleanliness

7,3

Comfort

7,3

Overall

6,4

Pick-up/drop-off

6,6

Value

6,5

Hertz

5,5
Fair
228 reviews•12 locations
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Cleanliness

6,5

Comfort

6,3

Overall

5,5

Pick-up/drop-off

5,6

Value

5,8

U-Save

6,5
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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

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

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under R1 245/day when booking a car hire in San Diego. The absolute best deal a user found was for R964/day from Budget, booked on Sep. 19.

  • 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 715 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 23% 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 R37 350 a month or R1 245 a day. For extended stays in a location, this option will usually save you the most.

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