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Cheap Car Hire in Carlsbad, California from $78

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There are currently 9 hire locations operating in Carlsbad spread across 6 car hire agencies. In the past week, the cheapest car type to hire in Carlsbad is small car at $78 a day. Below is the current available car type for hire, along with estimated starting prices:

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Economy

$78+

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Compact

Compact

$79+

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Best car hire deals found in Carlsbad

Hyundai Accent Hatch$78/day
Hyundai Accent Hatch
Found 10/02/26
Skoda Rapid$79/day
Skoda Rapid
Found 10/02/26

Cheapflights insights for Carlsbad car hires

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How far in advance should I hire a car in Carlsbad?

Book your car hire in Carlsbad 62 days before your pickup date to maximise your savings. Car hire prices are around $37/day on average when booked 62 days ahead, which saves you 34% off the average price.

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What is the best car rental company in Carlsbad?

Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car hire company in Carlsbad is Enterprise Rent-A-Car (rated 8.8/10 with 3 reviews). Budget (rated 7.5/10 with 13 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.

Enterprise Rent-A-Car
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
8.8
Budget
Budget
7.5
Dollar
Dollar
5.2
Thrifty
Thrifty
5.2

What is the cheapest month to hire a car in Carlsbad?

Planning to hire a car in Carlsbad? January is the cheapest month, costing about $68 per day. In contrast, December is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of $99. Monthly average car hire prices are listed below. Remember, prices can change based on when you book, the type of car, and availability.

January

$68

February

$72

March

$82

April

$79

May

$72

June

$89

July

$93

August

$78

September

$72

October

$78

November

$82

December

$99

What car do most people hire in Carlsbad?

Passenger van cars (Chrysler Pacifica or similar) are the most popular option for those visiting Carlsbad. SUV cars (Jeep Compass or similar) are also a popular choice, followed by Intermediate cars (Kia Forte or similar).

Which car hire company has the most locations in Carlsbad?

Enterprise Rent-A-Car has 3 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Avis has the second-highest number of locations in Carlsbad at 2.

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Top hire agencies in Carlsbad, CA

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

8.8
Very Good
3 reviews•3 locations
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Cleanliness

8.8

Comfort

8.8

Overall

8.8

Pick-up/drop-off

8.4

Value

8.4

Budget

7.5
Good
13 reviews•2 locations
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Overview

Cleanliness

7.7

Comfort

7.7

Overall

7.5

Pick-up/drop-off

7.5

Value

7.7

Dollar

1 location
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Thrifty

1 location
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Avis

4.0
Mediocre
8 reviews•2 locations
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Overview

Cleanliness

6.0

Comfort

6.0

Overall

4.0

Pick-up/drop-off

5.7

Value

5.2

EZ Van

2 locations
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Hertz

2 reviews•3 locations
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Zeeba Rent-A-Van

2 locations
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Car hire FAQs

  • How much does it cost to hire a car in Carlsbad for a week from Turo?

    From Turo you can hire a car in Carlsbad from about $305 per week on average.

  • Can I rent a car for a month in Carlsbad?

    Yes, cars are available to be hired for an entire month in Carlsbad.

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