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Cheapflights insights for Carlsbad car rentals
Get relevant, data-driven information to help you hire a car in Carlsbad, including pricing trends, ideal booking times, and more.
How far in advance should I hire a car in Carlsbad?
To get the best deal on car hire in Carlsbad, book about 78 days before your trip. At that point, average daily prices are around Rp 514,011, which is about 950,362% cheaper than the typical rate.
What is the best car rental company in Carlsbad?
Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car rental company in Carlsbad is Enterprise Rent-A-Car (rated 8.8/10 with 5 reviews). Budget (rated 6.5/10 with 15 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
8.8
Budget
6.5
Dollar
5.4
Thrifty
5.4
What is the cheapest month to rent a car in Carlsbad?
Planning to hire a car in Carlsbad? January is the cheapest month, costing about Rp 779,307 per day. In contrast, December is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of Rp 1,044,603. Monthly average car hire prices are listed below. Remember, prices can change based on when you book, the type of car, and availability.
January
Rp 779,307
February
Rp 779,307
March
Rp 1,011,441
April
Rp 795,888
May
Rp 945,117
June
Rp 928,536
July
Rp 911,955
August
Rp 911,955
September
Rp 779,307
October
Rp 895,374
November
Rp 978,279
December
Rp 1,044,603
What car do most people hire in Carlsbad?
SUV cars (Audi Q5 or similar) are the most popular option for those visiting Carlsbad. Intermediate cars (Toyota Corolla or similar) are also a popular choice, followed by Mini cars (Chrysler Pacifica or similar).
Which car hire company has the most locations in Carlsbad?
Both Enterprise Rent-A-Car and Hertz have 3 locations in Carlsbad, more than any other rental company in the area.
Top rental agencies in Carlsbad, CA
Explore the leading car rental agencies in Carlsbad, CA known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car rental companies in Carlsbad, CA. Reviews were last updated on 28 October 2025.
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
5 reviews•3 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
9.1
Comfort
9.1
Overall
8.8
Pick-up/drop-off
8.2
Value
8.5
Budget
15 reviews•2 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
7.0
Comfort
7.0
Overall
6.5
Pick-up/drop-off
6.9
Value
6.8
Dollar
1 location
Thrifty
1 location
Avis
11 reviews•2 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
6.9
Comfort
6.7
Overall
5.2
Pick-up/drop-off
6.5
Value
5.9
EZ Van
2 locations
Hertz
5 reviews•3 locations
Zeeba Rent-A-Van
2 locations
Car rental FAQs
Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in Carlsbad, CA, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 28 October 2025.
Can I rent a car for a month in Carlsbad?
Typically, how long you can rent a car for depends on the inventory of the supplier. For Carlsbad however, it is certainly possible to rent a car for an entire month.