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 843,608/day on average when booked 82 days ahead, which saves you 1,360,558% 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 34 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 892,278/day on average. The most expensive month to hire a car in San Luis Obispo is June (Rp 1,103,180/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 892,278
February
Rp 940,947
March
Rp 973,394
April
Rp 957,171
May
Rp 973,394
June
Rp 1,103,180
July
Rp 1,005,840
August
Rp 1,103,180
September
Rp 1,022,064
October
Rp 957,171
November
Rp 1,086,957
December
Rp 1,054,510
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 Intermediate cars (Toyota RAV4 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 30 June 2025.
Browse through some of the top rental car agencies in San Luis Obispo, including Avis, Budget and Hertz in San Luis Obispo. Be sure to do your research on pricing, reviews, pickup locations, and other important criteria before choosing.
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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 30 June 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.