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 17 September 2026.
Most popular company | ECONOMY |
|---|---|
Price of petrol per litre | $2.08 |
Average price per day | $157 |
Cheapest price per day | $44 |
Get relevant, data-driven information to help you hire a car in San Diego, including pricing trends, ideal booking times, and more.
January
$61
February
$77
March
$91
April
$85
May
$84
June
$97
July
$96
August
$89
September
$73
October
$80
November
$75
December
$92
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Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in San Diego, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 17 September 2026.
In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under $157/day when booking a car hire in San Diego. The absolute best deal a user found was for $44/day from Economy Rent a Car, booked on Sep. 12.
Economy Rent a Car is one of the most popular car hire companies in San Diego, offering car hire for around $1,101 per week on average.
Yes, you can rent a car for a month in San Diego check Cheapflights for the latest prices and car type availability.
Generally, a month-long car rental in San Diego can be found for about $4,721, with the average price for a rental being around $157 a day. Book with Economy Rent a Car, to take advantage of their cheap prices and pay 73% less compared to the average price of car rentals in San Diego.
