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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 17 June 2026.

Most popular company

DOLLAR

Price of petrol per litre

RM 4.80

Average price per day

RM 157

Cheapest price per day

RM 113

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 154, which is about 223% cheaper than the typical rate.

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 13.85/day found in the past two weeks. Econorent is another inexpensive option with rates as low as RM 16.67/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 6.5/10 with 127 reviews). Avis (rated 6.4/10 with 143 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.

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 July (RM 219/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 215

July

RM 219

August

RM 207

September

RM 171

October

RM 191

November

RM 179

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.

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 17 June 2026.

Budget

6.5
Okay
127 reviews11 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.3

Comfort

7.3

Overall

6.5

Pick-up/drop-off

6.6

Value

6.6

Avis

6.4
Okay
143 reviews12 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.2

Comfort

7.2

Overall

6.4

Pick-up/drop-off

6.6

Value

6.5

Hertz

5.6
Fair
252 reviews12 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.6

Comfort

6.4

Overall

5.6

Pick-up/drop-off

5.7

Value

5.9

U-Save

6.5
Okay
23 reviews1 location
Overview

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

National

1 location

Rhodium

1 location

Car Rental Cafe

2 locations

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 17 June 2026.
  • What is the cheapest hire car found in San Diego?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under RM 157/day when booking a car hire in San Diego. The absolute best deal a user found was for RM 113/day from Dollar, booked on Jun. 13.

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

    Dollar is one of the top picks in San Diego. They can have you in a hire car for about RM 1,102 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.

  • How much does it cost to rent a car in San Diego for a month?

    You can potentially save up to 29% on a month-long rental by booking with Dollar. Dollar is the cheapest rental company available within the next few months. Renting a car in San Diego can cost you on average RM 4,724 a month or RM 157 a day. For extended stays in a location, this option will usually save you the most.

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