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

Book your car hire in San Diego 7 days before your pickup date to maximise your savings. Car hire prices are around Rp 584,985/day on average when booked 7 days ahead, which saves you 1,260,100% off the average price.

What is the best car rental company in San Diego?

Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car rental company in San Diego is Budget (rated 6.5/10 with 119 reviews). Avis (rated 6.4/10 with 145 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.

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

At San Diego, the best time to rent a car is at January, with an average daily rate of just Rp 584,985. Conversely, July is the priciest month, averaging Rp 909,977 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 Diego, the best time to rent a car is in January, with an average daily rate of just Rp 584,985. Conversely, July is the priciest month, averaging Rp 909,977 per day. Below youll find the monthly average rental prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.

January

Rp 584,985

February

Rp 617,485

March

Rp 682,483

April

Rp 747,481

May

Rp 698,733

June

Rp 796,230

July

Rp 909,977

August

Rp 844,979

September

Rp 731,232

October

Rp 812,480

November

Rp 779,981

December

Rp 844,979

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

Enterprise Rent-A-Car has 14 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Avis has the second-highest number of locations in San Diego at 12.

Top rental agencies in San Diego

Explore the leading car rental agencies in San Diego known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car rental companies in San Diego. Reviews were last updated on 9 July 2025.
Choose from the top rental car agencies available in San Diego, including Budget, Avis and Hertz. Read through reviews, double check the pickup location, and other important information before making your selection.

Budget

6.5
Okay
119 reviews11 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.2

Comfort

7.3

Overall

6.5

Pick-up/drop-off

6.6

Value

6.6

Avis

6.4
Okay
145 reviews12 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.2

Comfort

7.2

Overall

6.4

Pick-up/drop-off

6.7

Value

6.5

Hertz

5.8
Fair
306 reviews12 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.7

Comfort

6.5

Overall

5.7

Pick-up/drop-off

5.8

Value

5.9

MEXRENTACAR

3.6
Poor
212 reviews4 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

4.3

Comfort

4.2

Overall

3.6

Pick-up/drop-off

3.5

Value

3.9

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

7.4
Good
98 reviews14 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.6

Comfort

7.7

Overall

7.4

Pick-up/drop-off

7.4

Value

7.2

Sixt

7.0
Good
72 reviews3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.5

Comfort

7.5

Overall

7.0

Pick-up/drop-off

7.0

Value

6.8

Dollar

6.3
Okay
57 reviews8 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.4

Comfort

7.2

Overall

6.2

Pick-up/drop-off

6.4

Value

6.4

Thrifty

5.8
Fair
63 reviews5 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.9

Comfort

6.5

Overall

5.8

Pick-up/drop-off

5.9

Value

6.0

Car rental FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in San Diego, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 9 July 2025.
  • How much does it cost to hire a car in San Diego for a week from Dollar?

    Dollar offers hire cars in San Diego for about Rp 3,479,526 per week on average.

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

    Typically, how long you can rent a car for depends on the inventory of the supplier. For San Diego however, it is certainly possible to rent a car for an entire month.

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