San Luis Obispo

Cheap Car Hire in San Luis Obispo

Driver's age: 26-65
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Cheapflights insights for San Luis Obispo car hires

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

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 82 days before pickup. The average price then is just R928/day – about 1 395% less than the yearly average.

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 8.1/10 with 35 reviews). Budget (rated 7.1/10 with 35 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.

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 R982 per day. In contrast, August is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of R1 232. Monthly average car hire prices are listed below. Remember, prices can change based on when you book, the type of car, and availability.

January

R982

February

R1 036

March

R1 071

April

R1 053

May

R1 071

June

R1 178

July

R1 161

August

R1 232

September

R1 125

October

R1 036

November

R1 196

December

R1 161

What car do most people hire in San Luis Obispo?

SUV cars (BMW X3 or similar) are the most popular option for those visiting San Luis Obispo. Economy cars (Chevrolet Spark or similar) are also a popular choice, followed by Intermediate cars (Toyota RAV4 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. Hertz has the second-highest number of locations in San Luis Obispo at 3.

Top rental agencies in San Luis Obispo

Explore the leading car hire agencies in San Luis Obispo known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 5 car hire companies in San Luis Obispo. Reviews were last updated on 18 July 2025.
Have a look at the top car hire agencies available in San Luis Obispo, including Avis, Budget and Hertz. Skim reviews, hire company locations, prices, and more before making your decision.

Avis

8,1
Very Good
35 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8,3

Comfort

8,6

Overall

8,1

Pick-up/drop-off

8,2

Value

7,7

Budget

7,1
Good
35 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7,5

Comfort

7,6

Overall

7,1

Pick-up/drop-off

6,7

Value

7,3

Hertz

7,1
Good
8 reviews3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7,6

Comfort

7,6

Overall

7,2

Pick-up/drop-off

7,1

Value

6,9

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

5,7
Fair
7 reviews4 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6,2

Comfort

5,7

Overall

5,7

Pick-up/drop-off

5,8

Value

5,4

Easirent

1 location

Car hire FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in San Luis Obispo, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 18 July 2025.
  • 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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