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Cheap Car Rentals in San Diego from $56

This price is the cheapest per day rate found by a Cheapflights user in the last 48 hours by searching for a car hire in San Diego with a pick-up date of 4/3 and drop-off date of 7/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available at all agencies or on all dates of hire. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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Popular car types in San Diego

Explore the most popular car models available for hire in San Diego and choose the one that suits your needs. The price data is sourced from various car hire companies and was last updated on 19 februarie 2026.
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There are 64 hire agencies servicing San Diego. These agencies, altogether, have 151 hire locations available. Need an affordable hire? SUV is the cheapest car type to hire in San Diego with prices from $56 a day in the previous 7-day period. Here are 6 car types you can hire in San Diego:

Economy

Economy

$98+

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Compact

Compact

$98+

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Intermediate

Intermediate

$66+

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Standard

Standard

$93+

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Full-size

Full-size

$91+

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People mover

People mover

$149+

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Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

$117+

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Premium

Premium

$83+

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Compare car rental deals in San Diego by type

Here are the best San Diego small car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Here are the best San Diego medium car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Here are the best San Diego large car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Here are the best San Diego SUV hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Toyota Prius c$98/day
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Nissan Leaf$98/day
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Best car rental deals found in San Diego

Browse through a selection of recently found affordable car hire deals in San Diego. Plan your trip with ease and find the perfect hire option for your needs. There are currently 8 hire car agencies in San Diego with an average daily rate of $107. Data was last updated on 19 februarie 2026.
Ford EcoSport$56/day
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Toyota Camry$66/day
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Mercedes-Benz C-Class$83/day
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Cheapflights insights for San Diego car rentals

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?

For the best savings on car rentals in San Diego, make your reservation 7 days before pickup. The average price then is just $60/day – about 32% less than the yearly average.

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What is the best car rental company in San Diego?

Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car rental company in San Diego is Budget (rated 6.5/10 with 123 reviews). Avis (rated 6.3/10 with 144 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.

Budget
Budget
6.5
Avis
Avis
6.3
Hertz
Hertz
5.7
MEXRENTACAR
MEXRENTACAR
3.4

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

Planning to hire a car in San Diego? January is the cheapest month, costing about $59 per day. In contrast, July is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of $92. Monthly average car hire prices are listed below. Remember, prices can change based on when you book, the type of car, and availability.

January

$59

February

$67

March

$72

April

$77

May

$70

June

$82

July

$92

August

$85

September

$69

October

$79

November

$74

December

$90

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

Enterprise Rent-A-Car has 15 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Avis has the second-highest number of locations in San Diego at 12.

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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 19 februarie 2026.

Budget

6.5
Okay
123 reviews•11 locations
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Cleanliness

7.3

Comfort

7.3

Overall

6.5

Pick-up/drop-off

6.6

Value

6.6

Avis

6.3
Okay
144 reviews•12 locations
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Cleanliness

7.1

Comfort

7.2

Overall

6.3

Pick-up/drop-off

6.6

Value

6.4

Hertz

5.7
Fair
268 reviews•12 locations
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Cleanliness

6.6

Comfort

6.4

Overall

5.7

Pick-up/drop-off

5.7

Value

5.9

MEXRENTACAR

3.4
Poor
162 reviews•4 locations
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Cleanliness

4.3

Comfort

4.1

Overall

3.4

Pick-up/drop-off

3.4

Value

3.7

Sixt

7.2
Good
60 reviews•4 locations
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Cleanliness

7.7

Comfort

7.7

Overall

7.2

Pick-up/drop-off

7.3

Value

7.0

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

7.1
Good
82 reviews•15 locations
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Cleanliness

7.4

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.1

Pick-up/drop-off

7.1

Value

7.0

Dollar

5.9
Fair
53 reviews•8 locations
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Cleanliness

7.3

Comfort

6.9

Overall

5.9

Pick-up/drop-off

6.1

Value

6.2

Thrifty

5.6
Fair
59 reviews•5 locations
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Cleanliness

6.7

Comfort

6.4

Overall

5.6

Pick-up/drop-off

5.7

Value

5.8

Car rental FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in San Diego, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 19 februarie 2026.

  • 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 $335 per week on average.

  • Can I rent a car for a month in San Diego?

    Yes, you can rent a car for a month in San Diego check Cheapflights for the latest prices and car type availability.

  • How much is a car hire in San Diego for a weekend?

    For a weekend car hire in San Diego, you can expect the average price to be around $0. Usually a Compact SUV hire in San Diego is your cheapest weekend car hire option, though you should always check Cheapflights to see if there are other deals on alternative car hire types. If you do opt for hiring a Compact SUV for March, it will cost approximately $0 per day.

Car rentals by fuel type in San Diego

Browse car rentals by fuel type in San Diego. Currently, Electric cars are the cheapest to rent in San Diego. Deals were last updated on 19 februarie 2026.
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Browse through car rental deals by fuel type in San Diego. There are currently 3 fuel types to choose from with Electric being the cheapest ($95+).

Electric

Electric

$95+

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Hybrid

Hybrid

$99+

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Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

$116+

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