San Diego

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San Diego car rentals in 2025

Get helpful information to start your search for the perfect car hire in San Diego. The average price data is based on the last 12 months and was last updated on 2 September 2025.

Most popular company

THRIFTY

Price of petrol per litre

$1.58

Average price per day

$88

Cheapest price per day

$87

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 $61/day – about 30% less than the yearly average.

What is the cheapest car hire company in San Diego?

Looking to hire a car in San Diego? Hertz had the lowest prices in the past two weeks, starting at only $72.74/day. Sixt also offers competitive rates, with deals beginning at $80.75/day.

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 120 reviews). Avis (rated 6.4/10 with 146 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.

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 $61 per day. In contrast, July is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of $93. Monthly average car hire prices are listed below. Remember, prices can change based on when you book, the type of car, and availability.

January

$61

February

$64

March

$71

April

$78

May

$73

June

$83

July

$93

August

$86

September

$73

October

$85

November

$80

December

$88

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.

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 2 September 2025.

Budget

6.5
Okay
120 reviews11 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.3

Comfort

7.3

Overall

6.5

Pick-up/drop-off

6.6

Value

6.6

Avis

6.4
Okay
146 reviews12 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.1

Comfort

7.2

Overall

6.4

Pick-up/drop-off

6.7

Value

6.5

Hertz

5.7
Fair
298 reviews12 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.6

Comfort

6.4

Overall

5.7

Pick-up/drop-off

5.8

Value

5.9

MEXRENTACAR

3.5
Poor
203 reviews4 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

4.3

Comfort

4.1

Overall

3.5

Pick-up/drop-off

3.4

Value

3.7

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

7.1
Good
89 reviews15 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.4

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.1

Pick-up/drop-off

7.1

Value

7.0

Sixt

7.1
Good
66 reviews3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.6

Comfort

7.5

Overall

7.1

Pick-up/drop-off

7.2

Value

6.8

Dollar

6.3
Okay
59 reviews8 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.4

Comfort

7.2

Overall

6.2

Pick-up/drop-off

6.4

Value

6.5

Thrifty

5.8
Fair
60 reviews5 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.9

Comfort

6.6

Overall

5.8

Pick-up/drop-off

5.9

Value

6.1

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 2 September 2025.
  • What is the cheapest hire car found in San Diego?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under $88/day when booking a car hire in San Diego. The absolute best deal a user found was for $87/day from Provider's pick, booked on Aug. 24.

  • How much does it cost to hire a car in San Diego for a week from Thrifty?

    Thrifty is one of the most popular car hire companies in San Diego, offering car hire for around $634 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 does it cost to rent a car in San Diego for a month?

    Generally, a month-long car rental in San Diego can be found for about $2,717, with the average price for a rental being around $91 a day. Book with Provider's pick, to take advantage of their cheap prices and pay 6% less compared to the average price of car rentals in San Diego.

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