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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 18 August 2026.

Most popular company

SIXT

Price of petrol per litre

RM 4.68

Average price per day

RM 351

Cheapest price per day

RM 351
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Popular car types in San Diego

Explore the most popular car models available for rent in San Diego and choose the one that suits your needs. The price data is sourced from various car rental companies and was last updated on 18 August 2026.
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Economy

Economy

RM 161+

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Compact

Compact

RM 164+

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Intermediate

Intermediate

RM 168+

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Full-size

Full-size

RM 182+

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People carrier

People carrier

RM 303+

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Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

RM 335+

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Passenger van

Passenger van

RM 319+

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Premium SUV

Premium SUV

RM 380+

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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?

To get the best deal on car hire in San Diego, book about 7 days before your trip. At that point, average daily prices are around RM 158, which is about 230% cheaper than the typical rate.

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What is the cheapest car hire company in San Diego?

NU Car is currently the cheapest car hire company in San Diego with deals as low as RM 16.59/day found in the past two weeks. Avis is another inexpensive option with rates as low as RM 23.96/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 6.4/10 with 115 reviews). Avis (rated 6.3/10 with 138 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.

Budget
Budget
6.4
Avis
Avis
6.3
Hertz
Hertz
5.5
U-Save
U-Save
6.5

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

The cheapest month to hire a car in San Diego is January, when you can expect to pay RM 142/day on average. The most expensive month to hire a car in San Diego is June (RM 228/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

RM 142

February

RM 179

March

RM 211

April

RM 199

May

RM 195

June

RM 228

July

RM 224

August

RM 203

September

RM 167

October

RM 191

November

RM 175

December

RM 219

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 18 August 2026.

Budget

6.4
Okay
115 reviews•11 locations
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Cleanliness

7.3

Comfort

7.3

Overall

6.4

Pick-up/drop-off

6.5

Value

6.5

Avis

6.3
Okay
138 reviews•12 locations
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Cleanliness

7.2

Comfort

7.3

Overall

6.3

Pick-up/drop-off

6.6

Value

6.5

Hertz

5.5
Fair
233 reviews•12 locations
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Cleanliness

6.5

Comfort

6.3

Overall

5.5

Pick-up/drop-off

5.6

Value

5.8

U-Save

6.5
Okay
23 reviews•1 location
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Cleanliness

7.1

Comfort

6.9

Overall

6.5

Pick-up/drop-off

6.2

Value

7.2

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 18 August 2026.

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

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under RM 351/day when booking a car hire in San Diego. The absolute best deal a user found was for RM 351/day from Sixt, booked on Aug. 15.

  • How much does it cost to hire a car in San Diego for a week from Sixt?

    Sixt is one of the top picks in San Diego. They can have you in a hire car for about RM 2,460 per week on average.

  • Can I rent a car for a month in San Diego?

    Yes, renting a vehicle in San Diego for a month is certainly possible.

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