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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 671,853/day on average when booked 7 days ahead, which saves you 1,419,406% off the average price.

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What is the cheapest car hire company in San Diego?

Looking to hire a car in San Diego? NU Car had the lowest prices in the past two weeks, starting at only Rp 15.66/day. Econorent also offers competitive rates, with deals beginning at Rp 18.80/day.

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 6.6/10 with 127 reviews). Avis (rated 6.4/10 with 143 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.

Budget
Budget
6.6
Avis
Avis
6.4
Hertz
Hertz
5.7
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 618,812. Conversely, July is the priciest month, averaging Rp 954,738 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 618,812. Conversely, July is the priciest month, averaging Rp 954,738 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 618,812

February

Rp 777,935

March

Rp 919,378

April

Rp 866,337

May

Rp 830,976

June

Rp 884,017

July

Rp 954,738

August

Rp 901,697

September

Rp 724,894

October

Rp 830,976

November

Rp 777,935

December

Rp 954,738

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), Full-size cars (Chevrolet Malibu or similar), and Passenger van cars (Chrysler Pacifica 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 25 May 2026.

Budget

6.6
Okay
127 reviews•11 locations
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Cleanliness

7.3

Comfort

7.4

Overall

6.6

Pick-up/drop-off

6.6

Value

6.7

Avis

6.4
Okay
143 reviews•12 locations
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Cleanliness

7.2

Comfort

7.2

Overall

6.4

Pick-up/drop-off

6.6

Value

6.5

Hertz

5.7
Fair
257 reviews•12 locations
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Cleanliness

6.6

Comfort

6.4

Overall

5.7

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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Elita Rent A Car

1 location
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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 25 May 2026.

  • 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 5,129,950 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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