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

Book your car hire in San Luis Obispo 77 days before your pickup date to maximise your savings. Car hire prices are around Rp 819,088/day on average when booked 77 days ahead, which saves you 1,366,869% off the average price.

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What is the cheapest car hire company in San Luis Obispo?

Looking to hire a car in San Luis Obispo? Avis had the lowest prices in the past two weeks, starting at only Rp 32.51/day. Budget also offers competitive rates, with deals beginning at Rp 35.88/day.

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 8.2/10 with 28 reviews). Budget (rated 7.7/10 with 25 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.

Avis
Avis
8.2
Budget
Budget
7.7
Hertz
Hertz
6.9
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
6.5

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 925,926/day on average. The most expensive month to hire a car in San Luis Obispo is July (Rp 1,210,826/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 925,926

February

Rp 979,345

March

Rp 1,121,795

April

Rp 1,068,376

May

Rp 1,050,570

June

Rp 1,193,020

July

Rp 1,210,826

August

Rp 1,068,376

September

Rp 1,032,764

October

Rp 1,050,570

November

Rp 1,050,570

December

Rp 1,050,570

What car do most people hire in San Luis Obispo?

Intermediate cars (Toyota Corolla or similar) are the most popular option for those visiting San Luis Obispo. SUV cars (Nissan Pathfinder or similar) are also a popular choice, followed by Standard cars (Chevrolet Equinox 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. Avis has the second-highest number of locations in San Luis Obispo at 2.

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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 6 car rental companies in San Luis Obispo. Reviews were last updated on 17 August 2026.

Avis

8.2
Very Good
28 reviews•2 locations
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Cleanliness

8.5

Comfort

8.5

Overall

8.2

Pick-up/drop-off

8.2

Value

7.7

Budget

7.7
Good
25 reviews•2 locations
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Cleanliness

7.9

Comfort

8.1

Overall

7.7

Pick-up/drop-off

7.4

Value

7.8

Hertz

6.9
Okay
2 reviews•3 locations
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Cleanliness

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Overall

6.9

Pick-up/drop-off

7.3

Value

6.9

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

6.5
Okay
7 reviews•4 locations
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Cleanliness

6.7

Comfort

6.5

Overall

6.5

Pick-up/drop-off

6.7

Value

5.9

National

1 location
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Easirent

1 location
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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 17 August 2026.

  • 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.

Car rentals by fuel type in San Luis Obispo

Browse car rentals by fuel type in San Luis Obispo. Deals were last updated on 17 August 2026.
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Hybrid

Hybrid

Rp 117+

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