Cheap Car Hire in San Diego

Cheapest time to rent a car in San Diego

January

$44

February

$53

March

$60

April

$57

May

$48

June

$60

July

$68

August

$58

September

$50

October

$53

November

$55

December

$66

Currently, the cheapest month to rent a car in San Diego is January. The most expensive time to rent a car is July. The cheapest prices for each month are shown above, but prices will vary based on availability, how far out you book your rental car, and of course, car type.

Car Rental FAQs

Which car rental company is considered to be the best in San Diego?

Taking our users’ ratings and reviews into consideration, Silvercar (9.6 rating), Alamo (8.8 rating) and National (8.7 rating) seem to be the best rental car companies in San Diego.

What are gas prices like in San Diego?

The average price of petrol in San Diego is $1.34/litre over the past month, costing you anywhere between $60 and $87 to fill up a car’s fuel tank.

How much does it cost to rent a car for a week from Budget?

Budget is a popular option for travelers looking for car rental in this area. You can expect the average cost of a rental car to be about $392 per week.

How far in advance should I rent a car in San Diego for the best price?

Booking early can save you upwards of 12% on your rental. Booking your vehicle at least 11 days in advance can get you a great below-average price for your desired location.

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

Yes, renting a vehicle in San Diego for a month is certainly possible.

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San Diego Car Rental Directory

8.2

Excellent

283 reviews•14 locations

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Enterprise Locations in

1 Park Blvd

+1 619 696 5000

1333 Camino Del Rio South #101

+1 619 260 1505

2305 Pacific Hwy

+1 619 294 7774

2740 Lytton Street

+1 619 225 0848

2780 Garnet Ave

+1 858 490 1510

3299 Holiday Court

+1 858 404 0700

3355 Admiral Boland Way

+1 833 763 1739

3851 El Cajon Blvd

+1 619 229 2300

6330 Marindustry Dr

+1 858 455 0075

6620 Mira Mesa Boulevard

+1 858 404 0700

7993 Balboa Avenue

+1 858 560 9050

900 F St Ste 167

+1 619 696 5000

9292 Miramar Rd # 28

+1 858 689 8523

950 Hotel Circle North

+1 619 260 1505

7.6

Good

182 reviews•11 locations

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Avis Locations in

1110 Torrey Pines Road - Suite H

+1 858 454 4621

1670 Kettner Boulevard - Suite 1

+1 619 231 7137

2745 Otay Pacific Drive

+1 619 588 1309

2790 Kurtz Street - Suite 1

+1 619 220 4920

3355 Admiral Boland Way, Suite R175

+1 619 688 5000

3890 Valley Centre Drive - Suite 103

+1 858 755 0400

4550 La Jolla Village Drive

+1 858 450 6553

500 Hotel Circle North

+1 619 574 5377

640 Broadway

+1 619 544 0438

7815 Balboa Avenue

+1 858 974 8630

8720 Miramar Road

+1 858 271 0018

7.6

Good

88 reviews•11 locations

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Budget Locations in

1110 Torrey Pines Road Suite H

+1 858 456 2124

1670 Kettner Boulevard Suite 1

+1 619 231 7162

2745 Otay Pacific Dr

+1 619 644 1362

2790 Kurtz Street Suite 1

+1 619 574 6975

3355 Admiral Boland Way

+1 619 688 5000

3890 Valley Centre Dr Ste 103

+1 858 755 7457

4550 La Jolla Village Drive

+1 858 320 9017

500 Hotel Circle North

+1 619 220 0294

640 Broadway

+1 619 544 0510

7815 Balboa Avenue

+1 858 974 8632

8720 Miramar Road

+1 858 271 0035

7.0

Good

432 reviews•12 locations

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Hertz Locations in

1 Market Place

+1 619 702 4524

10920 Technology Place

No phone number provided

1120 W Laurel Street

+1 619 557 8499

1441 Camino Del Rio South

+1 619 294 4023

2667 Garnet Avenue B

+1 858 483 1015

2745 Otay Pacific Drive

+1 844 705 8085

3355 Admiral Boland Way

+1 619 767 5700

3370-3420 Kettner Blvd

+1 619 696 9815

4240 La Jolla Village Dr.

+1 858 458 0638

5910 Mission Gorge Rd Ste 600

+1 619 285 9905

6609 Mira Mesa Boulevard

+1 858 320 9051

8039 Balboa Avenue, Suite B

+1 858 503 7755

4.3

Okay

113 reviews•2 locations

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4.1

Okay

132 reviews•4 locations

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Recent reviews

8.0

Excellent|1 Jan 2021

Quick check in/out process, friendly staff

When calling to order shuttle from airport the line rang busy and never answered, made to purchase additional insurance that doubled the final price (was originally showing as $66 for 4 days)

4.0

Okay|27 Dec 2020

The staff was not very helpful, they were constantly trying to sell me even after repeatedly denying any additional coverage.

I ultimately returned the vertigo and went with another vendor. I've rented many vehicles and this reminded me of renting a vehicle in a third world country.

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