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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 35 days before your trip. At that point, average daily prices are around $80, which is about 34% cheaper than the typical rate.

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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 8.4/10 with 24 reviews). Budget (rated 7.8/10 with 24 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.

Avis
Avis
8.4
Budget
Budget
7.8
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
7.0
Hertz
Hertz
6.3

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 $91. Conversely, July is the priciest month, averaging $119 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 $91. Conversely, July is the priciest month, averaging $119 per day. Below youll find the monthly average rental prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.

January

$91

February

$96

March

$110

April

$105

May

$105

June

$117

July

$119

August

$101

September

$103

October

$103

November

$103

December

$103

What car do most people hire in San Luis Obispo?

Intermediate cars (Volkswagen Jetta or similar) are the most popular option for those visiting San Luis Obispo. SUV cars (Class Full-size SUV or similar) are also a popular choice, followed by Compact cars (Nissan Versa 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. Avis has the second-highest number of locations in San Luis Obispo at 2.

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Top rental agencies in San Luis Obispo

Avis

8.4
Very Good
24 reviews•2 locations
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Cleanliness

8.5

Comfort

8.5

Overall

8.4

Pick-up/drop-off

8.4

Value

7.9

Budget

7.8
Good
24 reviews•2 locations
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Cleanliness

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Overall

7.8

Pick-up/drop-off

7.5

Value

7.8

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

7.0
Good
6 reviews•4 locations
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Cleanliness

7.2

Comfort

7.0

Overall

7.0

Pick-up/drop-off

7.2

Value

6.4

Hertz

6.3
Okay
2 reviews•3 locations
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Overview

Cleanliness

7.5

Comfort

7.5

Overall

6.3

Pick-up/drop-off

6.7

Value

6.3

National

1 location
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Easirent

1 location
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Car rental FAQs

  • How much does it cost to hire a car in San Luis Obispo for a week from Avis?

    Avis offers hire cars in San Luis Obispo for about $668 per week on average.

  • 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.

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