Kensington

Cheap Car Rentals in Kensington, San Diego

Driver's age: 25-65
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Kensington, San Diego car rentals in 2026

Get helpful information to start your search for the perfect car hire in Kensington. The average price data is based on the last 12 months and was last updated on 29 January 2026.

Most popular company

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

Most common car type

SUV

Average price per day

$123

Cheapest price per day

$65

Cheapflights insights for Kensington car rentals

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

How far in advance should I hire a car in Kensington?

For the best savings on car rentals in Kensington, make your reservation 34 days before pickup. The average price then is just $73/day – about 18% less than the yearly average.

What is the best car rental company in Kensington?

Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car rental company in Kensington is Enterprise Rent-A-Car (rated 7.1/10 with 8 reviews). Avis (rated 6.3/10 with 4 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.

What is the cheapest month to hire a car in Kensington?

Planning to hire a car in Kensington? February is the cheapest month, costing about $70 per day. In contrast, July is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of $136. Monthly average car hire prices are listed below. Remember, prices can change based on when you book, the type of car, and availability.

January

$80

February

$70

March

$121

April

$103

May

$103

June

$111

July

$136

August

$98

September

$88

October

$99

November

$91

December

$113

Which car hire company has the most locations in Kensington?

Hertz has 3 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Enterprise Rent-A-Car has the second-highest number of locations in Kensington at 2.

Top rental agencies in Kensington, San Diego

Explore the most popular car rental suppliers in Kensington, including their locations and customer reviews, to make the best choice for your next trip.

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

7.1
Good
8 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.4

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.1

Pick-up/drop-off

7.1

Value

7.0

Avis

6.3
Okay
4 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

7.1

Comfort

7.2

Overall

6.3

Pick-up/drop-off

6.6

Value

6.4

Dollar

1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

7.3

Comfort

6.9

Overall

6.0

Pick-up/drop-off

6.2

Value

6.2

Hertz

5.7
Fair
15 reviews3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.6

Comfort

6.4

Overall

5.7

Pick-up/drop-off

5.7

Value

5.9

Thrifty

1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

6.7

Comfort

6.4

Overall

5.6

Pick-up/drop-off

5.7

Value

5.8

1st Van Rental

1 location

CarWiz

1 location

Kensington Car rental FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Kensington, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 29 January 2026.
  • Can I rent a car for a month at Kensington?

    Yes, cars are available to be rented out for an entire month at Kensington.

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