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San Luis Obispo

Cheap Car Rentals in San Luis Obispo from $159

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 Luis Obispo with a pick-up date of 13/7 and drop-off date of 13/7. 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 Luis Obispo

Explore the most popular car models available for hire in San Luis Obispo and choose the one that suits your needs. The price data is sourced from various car hire companies and was last updated on 2 July 2025.

small car is the cheapest car type you can hire in San Luis Obispo this past week from 12 hire locations out of 5 hire agencies. Prices for a San Luis Obispo small car hire start from $159/day. Check out available deals for 4 car types currently offered at listed car hire agencies here:

Economy

Economy

Compact

Compact

Intermediate

Intermediate

Standard

Standard

Full-size

Full-size

Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

Premium

Premium

Luxury

Luxury

Best car rental deals found in San Luis Obispo

Browse through a selection of recently found affordable car hire deals in San Luis Obispo. Plan your trip with ease and find the perfect hire option for your needs. There are currently 5 hire car agencies in San Luis Obispo with an average daily rate of $225. Data was last updated on 2 July 2025.
Some of the most attractive options when it comes to renting a car in San Luis Obispo. Deals are updated frequently so be sure to check back soon for more options.
Kia Picanto$159/day
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A/C
Kia Picanto
Toyota Land Cruiser Prado$168/day
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A/C
Toyota Land Cruiser Prado
Volkswagen Passat$221/day
5
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A/C
Volkswagen Passat

Cheapflights insights for San Luis Obispo car rentals

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

How far in advance should I hire a car in San Luis Obispo?

To get the best deal on a rental car in San Luis Obispo, book about 82 days before your trip. At that point, average daily prices are around $85, which is about 37% cheaper than the typical rate.

What is the best car rental company in San Luis Obispo?

Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car rental company in San Luis Obispo is Avis (rated 8.1/10 with 35 reviews). Budget (rated 7.1/10 with 34 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.

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

At San Luis Obispo, the best time to rent a car is at January, with an average daily rate of just $90. Conversely, June is the priciest month, averaging $112 per day. Below youll find the monthly average rental prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.|1#In San Luis Obispo, the best time to rent a car is in January, with an average daily rate of just $90. Conversely, June is the priciest month, averaging $112 per day. Below youll find the monthly average rental prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.

January

$90

February

$95

March

$98

April

$97

May

$98

June

$112

July

$102

August

$112

September

$103

October

$97

November

$110

December

$107

What car do most people hire in San Luis Obispo?

SUV cars (BMW X3 or similar) are the most popular option for those visiting San Luis Obispo. Economy cars (Chevrolet Spark or similar) are also a popular choice, followed by Intermediate cars (Toyota RAV4 or similar).

Which car hire company has the most locations in San Luis Obispo?

Enterprise Rent-A-Car has 4 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Hertz has the second-highest number of locations in San Luis Obispo at 3.

Top rental agencies in San Luis Obispo

Explore the leading car hire agencies in San Luis Obispo known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 5 car hire companies in San Luis Obispo. Reviews were last updated on 2 July 2025.
Rent a car with one of the top providers serving the San Luis Obispo area such as Avis, Budget and Hertz. Read through reviews, double check the pickup location, and other important information before making your selection.

Avis

8.1
Very Good
35 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.3

Comfort

8.6

Overall

8.1

Pick-up/drop-off

8.2

Value

7.7

Budget

7.1
Good
34 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.5

Comfort

7.6

Overall

7.1

Pick-up/drop-off

6.7

Value

7.3

Hertz

7.1
Good
8 reviews3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.6

Comfort

7.6

Overall

7.2

Pick-up/drop-off

7.1

Value

6.9

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

5.7
Fair
7 reviews4 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.2

Comfort

5.7

Overall

5.7

Pick-up/drop-off

5.8

Value

5.4

Easirent

1 location

Car rental FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in San Luis Obispo, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 2 July 2025.
  • Can I rent a car for a month in San Luis Obispo?

    The length of time you can book a rental for is subject to the inventory of the supplier. When renting a vehicle from San Luis Obispo it should be possible to rent a car for a whole month if needed.

Car rentals by fuel type in San Luis Obispo

Browse car rentals by fuel type in San Luis Obispo. Deals were last updated on 2 July 2025.

Browse through car rental deals by fuel type in San Luis Obispo. There is currently 1 fuel type to choose from.

Electric

Electric

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