San Luis Obispo

Cheap Car Rentals in San Luis Obispo

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Cheapflights insights for San Luis Obispo car rentals

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

How far in advance should I hire a car in San Luis Obispo?

Book your car hire in San Luis Obispo 82 days before your pickup date to maximise your savings. Car hire prices are around Rp 862,350/day on average when booked 82 days ahead, which saves you 1,386,982% off the average price.

What is the best car rental company in San Luis Obispo?

Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car rental company in San Luis Obispo is Avis (rated 8.1/10 with 35 reviews). Budget (rated 7.1/10 with 36 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.

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

The cheapest month to hire a car in San Luis Obispo is January, when you can expect to pay Rp 911,162/day on average. The most expensive month to hire a car in San Luis Obispo is July (Rp 1,106,411/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

Rp 911,162

February

Rp 943,703

March

Rp 976,245

April

Rp 959,974

May

Rp 976,245

June

Rp 1,073,869

July

Rp 1,106,411

August

Rp 1,090,140

September

Rp 992,515

October

Rp 959,974

November

Rp 1,073,869

December

Rp 1,073,869

What car do most people hire in San Luis Obispo?

SUV cars (BMW X3 or similar) are the most popular option for those visiting San Luis Obispo. Economy cars (Chevrolet Spark or similar) are also a popular choice, followed by Passenger van cars (Dodge Grand Caravan or similar).

Which car hire company has the most locations in San Luis Obispo?

Enterprise Rent-A-Car has 4 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Hertz has the second-highest number of locations in San Luis Obispo at 3.

Top rental agencies in San Luis Obispo

Explore the leading car rental agencies in San Luis Obispo known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 5 car rental companies in San Luis Obispo. Reviews were last updated on 13 August 2025.

Avis

8.1
Very Good
35 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.3

Comfort

8.6

Overall

8.1

Pick-up/drop-off

8.2

Value

7.7

Budget

7.1
Good
36 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.5

Comfort

7.6

Overall

7.1

Pick-up/drop-off

6.7

Value

7.3

Hertz

6.9
Okay
8 reviews3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.4

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.0

Pick-up/drop-off

6.9

Value

6.7

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

5.4
Fair
7 reviews4 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

5.9

Comfort

5.4

Overall

5.4

Pick-up/drop-off

5.5

Value

5.1

Easirent

1 location

Car rental FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in San Luis Obispo, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 13 August 2025.
  • Can I rent a car for a month in San Luis Obispo?

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

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