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San Diego car hires in 2026

Most popular company

DOLLAR

Price of petrol per litre

$1.64

Average price per day

$57

Cheapest price per day

$34
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Popular car types in San Diego

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In San Diego, there are 161 active hire locations from 67 car hire companies. small car is the cheapest car type to hire in San Diego in the past week - currently priced from $34/day. View deals for 6 car types available to hire in this destination:

Economy

Economy

$34+

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Compact

Compact

$36+

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Intermediate

Intermediate

$38+

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Standard

Standard

$45+

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Full-size

Full-size

$40+

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People mover

People mover

$65+

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Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

$66+

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Passenger van

Passenger van

$74+

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Best car hire deals found in San Diego

Hyundai i20$34/day
Hyundai i20
Found 09/10/26
Audi A3$36/day
Audi A3
Found 09/10/26
Holden Cruze$38/day
Holden Cruze
Found 09/10/26

Cheapflights insights for San Diego car hires

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

How far in advance should I hire a car in San Diego?

For the best savings on car hire in San Diego, make your reservation 7 days before pickup. The average price then is just $54/day – about 13% less than the yearly average.

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What is the cheapest car hire company in San Diego?

In San Diego, the most affordable car hire company right now is NU Car, offering prices from just $24.11/day over the past two weeks. Another budget-friendly choice is Dollar, with rates starting at $26.96/day.

What is the best car rental company in San Diego?

Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car hire company in San Diego is Budget (rated 6.4/10 with 114 reviews). Avis (rated 6.3/10 with 136 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.

Budget
Budget
6.4
Avis
Avis
6.3
Hertz
Hertz
5.5
U-Save
U-Save
6.5

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

The cheapest month to hire a car in San Diego is January, when you can expect to pay $49/day on average. The most expensive month to hire a car in San Diego is June ($78/day on average). The average daily car hire price for each month is shown below. Keep in mind that prices will vary based on availability, when you book, and the type of car you hire.

January

$49

February

$61

March

$73

April

$68

May

$67

June

$78

July

$77

August

$71

September

$57

October

$64

November

$60

December

$74

What car do most people hire in San Diego?

SUV cars (Nissan Rogue or similar) are the most popular option for those visiting San Diego. Full-size cars (Toyota Camry or similar) are also a popular choice, followed by Economy cars (Chevrolet Spark or similar).

Which car hire company has the most locations in San Diego?

Avis has 12 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. All Star Rent a Van has the second-highest number of locations in San Diego at 1.

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Top hire agencies in San Diego

Budget

6.4
Okay
114 reviews•11 locations
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Cleanliness

7.3

Comfort

7.3

Overall

6.4

Pick-up/drop-off

6.5

Value

6.5

Avis

6.3
Okay
136 reviews•12 locations
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Cleanliness

7.2

Comfort

7.3

Overall

6.3

Pick-up/drop-off

6.6

Value

6.5

Hertz

5.5
Fair
232 reviews•12 locations
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Cleanliness

6.5

Comfort

6.3

Overall

5.5

Pick-up/drop-off

5.6

Value

5.8

U-Save

6.5
Okay
23 reviews•1 location
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Cleanliness

7.1

Comfort

6.9

Overall

6.5

Pick-up/drop-off

6.2

Value

7.2

All Star Rent a Van

1 location
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National

1 location
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Rhodium

1 location
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Car Rental Cafe

2 locations
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Car hire FAQs

  • What is the cheapest hire car found in San Diego?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under $57/day when booking a car hire in San Diego. The absolute best deal a user found was for $40/day from U-Save, booked on Sep. 5.

  • How much does it cost to hire a car in San Diego for a week from Dollar?

    Dollar is one of the top picks in San Diego. They can have you in a hire car for about $328 per week on average.

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

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

  • How much does it cost to rent a car in San Diego for a month?

    The monthly cost of a car hire in San Diego is $1,407 ($47/day) on average.

  • How much is a car hire in San Diego for a weekend?

    The average price for a weekend car hire in San Diego is $0. Hiring a Economy is your cheapest option if you’re looking to save money on your weekend car hire in San Diego. For the month of October, Cheapflights users have found hire cars in San Diego for as low as $0/day.

Car hires by fuel type in San Diego

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Browse through car hire deals by fuel type in San Diego. There are currently 3 fuel types to choose from with Electric being the cheapest ($28+).

Electric

Electric

$28+

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Hybrid

Hybrid

$28+

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Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

$56+

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