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How far in advance should I hire a car in San Luis Obispo?

For the best savings on car hire in San Luis Obispo, make your reservation 68 days before pickup. The average price then is just R766/day – about 1 159% less than the yearly average.

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What is the best car rental company in San Luis Obispo?

Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car hire company in San Luis Obispo is Avis (rated 8.4/10 with 23 reviews). Budget (rated 7.7/10 with 25 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.

Avis
Avis
8.4
Budget
Budget
7.7
Hertz
Hertz
7.3
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
7.0

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

Planning to hire a car in San Luis Obispo? January is the cheapest month, costing about R883 per day. In contrast, July is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of R1 133. Monthly average car hire prices are listed below. Remember, prices can change based on when you book, the type of car, and availability.

January

R883

February

R916

March

R1 050

April

R1 000

May

R1 000

June

R1 116

July

R1 133

August

R966

September

R1 000

October

R1 116

November

R1 000

December

R983

What car do most people hire in San Luis Obispo?

Intermediate cars (Volkswagen Jetta or similar) are the most popular option for those visiting San Luis Obispo. SUV cars (GMC Yukon or similar) are also a popular choice, followed by Economy cars (Chevrolet Spark or similar).

Which car hire company has the most locations in San Luis Obispo?

Enterprise Rent-A-Car has 4 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Avis has the second-highest number of locations in San Luis Obispo at 2.

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Top rental agencies in San Luis Obispo

Avis

8,4
Very Good
23 reviews•2 locations
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Cleanliness

8,6

Comfort

8,5

Overall

8,4

Pick-up/drop-off

8,4

Value

7,9

Budget

7,7
Good
25 reviews•2 locations
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Cleanliness

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Overall

7,7

Pick-up/drop-off

7,5

Value

7,7

Hertz

7,3
Good
1 review•3 locations
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Cleanliness

7,3

Comfort

7,3

Overall

7,3

Pick-up/drop-off

8,0

Value

6,0

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

7,0
Good
6 reviews•4 locations
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Overview

Cleanliness

7,2

Comfort

7,0

Overall

7,0

Pick-up/drop-off

7,2

Value

6,4

National

1 location
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Easirent

1 location
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Car hire FAQs

  • Can I rent a car for a month in San Luis Obispo?

    Typically, how long you can hire a car for depends on the inventory of the supplier. For San Luis Obispo however, it is certainly possible to rent a car for an entire month.

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