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San Diego car rentals in 2026

Get helpful information to start your search for the perfect car rental in San Diego. The average price data is based on the last 12 months and was last updated on 8 July 2026.

Most popular company

DOLLAR

Price of petrol per litre

Rp 19,921.04

Average price per day

Rp 894,472

Cheapest price per day

Rp 743,898
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Cheapflights insights for San Diego car rentals

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?

Book your car hire in San Diego 7 days before your pickup date to maximise your savings. Car hire prices are around Rp 699,928/day on average when booked 7 days ahead, which saves you 1,458,083% off the average price.

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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 124 reviews). Avis (rated 6.4/10 with 139 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.

Budget
Budget
6.5
Avis
Avis
6.4
Hertz
Hertz
5.6
U-Save
U-Save
6.5

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 628,141. Conversely, June is the priciest month, averaging Rp 1,005,025 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 628,141. Conversely, June is the priciest month, averaging Rp 1,005,025 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 628,141

February

Rp 789,663

March

Rp 933,238

April

Rp 879,397

May

Rp 861,450

June

Rp 1,005,025

July

Rp 987,078

August

Rp 915,291

September

Rp 753,769

October

Rp 843,503

November

Rp 771,716

December

Rp 969,131

What car do most people hire in San Diego?

The most popular types of cars to hire in San Diego are the following: SUV cars (Ford Expedition or similar), Standard cars (Chevrolet Equinox or similar), and Full-size cars (Chevrolet Equinox 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 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 8 July 2026.

Budget

6.5
Okay
124 reviews•11 locations
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Cleanliness

7.2

Comfort

7.2

Overall

6.5

Pick-up/drop-off

6.6

Value

6.6

Avis

6.4
Okay
139 reviews•12 locations
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Cleanliness

7.2

Comfort

7.3

Overall

6.4

Pick-up/drop-off

6.6

Value

6.5

Hertz

5.6
Fair
244 reviews•12 locations
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Cleanliness

6.6

Comfort

6.4

Overall

5.6

Pick-up/drop-off

5.7

Value

5.9

U-Save

6.5
Okay
23 reviews•1 location
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Cleanliness

7.0

Comfort

6.8

Overall

6.5

Pick-up/drop-off

6.1

Value

7.1

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 rental FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in San Diego, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 8 July 2026.

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

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under Rp 894,472/day when booking a car hire in San Diego. The absolute best deal a user found was for Rp 743,898/day from Dollar, booked on Jul. 4.

  • 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 6,261,306 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.

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

    Typically, a monthly car rental in San Diego can be found for Rp 26,834,170. You can find car rental deals for Rp 894,472 a day on average.

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