San Diego

Cheap Car Hire in San Diego

San Diego, CA, United States
Mar 26 — Apr 2
Driver's age: 26-65
San Diego, CA, United States
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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 19 March 2024.

January

R641

February

R829

March

R999

April

R924

May

R848

June

R961

July

R1 037

August

R961

September

R829

October

R905

November

R829

December

R848

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.

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 19 March 2024.

Small cars

R839 - R2 031

All Car Types

R735 - R2 878

To hire a small car in San Diego, the United States, you would pay an average price of R637/day. January is the cheapest month to hire a small car in San Diego, the United States (~R839/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is April (~R2 031/day). In fact, January is about 31% 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 46% 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 medium car in San Diego, the United States, you would pay an average price of R959/day. January is the cheapest month to hire a medium car in San Diego, the United States (~R683/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is November (~R3 685/day). In fact, January is about 29% 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 18% 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 R793/day. January is the cheapest month to hire a SUV in San Diego, the United States (~R683/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is November (~R3 685/day). In fact, January is about 14% 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 32% 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.

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 19 March 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

8,1

Comfort

8,1

Overall

7,7

Pick-up/drop-off

7,6

Value

7,7

Dollar

6,8
Okay
223 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
178 reviews11 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7,3

Comfort

7,3

Overall

6,6

Pick-up/drop-off

6,6

Value

6,6

Avis

6,5
Okay
299 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
725 reviews13 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6,7

Comfort

6,6

Overall

5,8

Pick-up/drop-off

5,8

Value

6,0

Economy Rent a Car

5,8
Fair
118 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6,8

Comfort

6,5

Overall

5,6

Pick-up/drop-off

5,4

Value

6,0

Ace

4,4
Mediocre
154 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
233 reviews4 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

4,6

Comfort

4,5

Overall

3,8

Pick-up/drop-off

3,7

Value

4,1

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 19 March 2024.
  • 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 R18,11/litre over the past month, costing you anywhere between R815 and R1 177 to fill up a car’s fuel tank.

  • How much does it cost to hire a car in San Diego for a week from Enterprise Rent-A-Car?

    Enterprise Rent-A-Car is one of the most popular car hire companies in San Diego, offering car hire for around R9 131 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.

  • 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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