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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 85 days before your trip. At that point, average daily prices are around $78, which is about 30% cheaper than the typical rate.

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What is the cheapest car hire company in San Luis Obispo?

In San Luis Obispo, the most affordable car hire company right now is Avis, offering prices from just $32.51/day over the past two weeks. Another budget-friendly choice is Budget, with rates starting at $35.88/day.

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 8.3/10 with 27 reviews). Budget (rated 7.6/10 with 26 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.

Avis
Avis
8.3
Budget
Budget
7.6
Hertz
Hertz
7.4
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
6.5

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 $89. Conversely, June is the priciest month, averaging $114 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 $89. Conversely, June is the priciest month, averaging $114 per day. Below youll find the monthly average rental prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.

January

$89

February

$94

March

$107

April

$102

May

$100

June

$114

July

$114

August

$106

September

$99

October

$100

November

$100

December

$100

What car do most people hire in San Luis Obispo?

Intermediate cars (Class Intermediate Car or similar) are the most popular option for those visiting San Luis Obispo. Standard cars (Toyota Prius or similar) are also a popular choice, followed by Luxury cars (Tesla Model 3 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

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 4 August 2026.

Avis

8.3
Very Good
27 reviews•2 locations
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Cleanliness

8.5

Comfort

8.5

Overall

8.3

Pick-up/drop-off

8.3

Value

7.7

Budget

7.6
Good
26 reviews•2 locations
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Cleanliness

8.0

Comfort

8.1

Overall

7.6

Pick-up/drop-off

7.3

Value

7.8

Hertz

7.4
Good
2 reviews•3 locations
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Cleanliness

8.2

Comfort

8.2

Overall

7.4

Pick-up/drop-off

7.6

Value

6.8

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

6.5
Okay
7 reviews•4 locations
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Cleanliness

6.7

Comfort

6.5

Overall

6.5

Pick-up/drop-off

6.7

Value

5.9

Easirent

1 location
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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 4 August 2026.

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

    Budget offers hire cars in San Luis Obispo for about $916 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.

Car rentals by fuel type in San Luis Obispo

Browse car rentals by fuel type in San Luis Obispo. Currently, Electric cars are the cheapest to rent in San Luis Obispo. Deals were last updated on 4 August 2026.
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Browse through car rental deals by fuel type in San Luis Obispo. There are currently 2 fuel types to choose from with Electric being the cheapest ($36+).

Electric

Electric

$36+

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Hybrid

Hybrid

$45+

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