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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 150, which is about 218% cheaper than the typical rate.

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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 6.6/10 with 129 reviews). Avis (rated 6.3/10 with 143 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.

Budget
Budget
6.6
Avis
Avis
6.3
Hertz
Hertz
5.7
MEXRENTACAR
MEXRENTACAR
3.4

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 139/day on average. The most expensive month to hire a car in San Diego is July (RM 218/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 139

February

RM 174

March

RM 206

April

RM 194

May

RM 174

June

RM 198

July

RM 218

August

RM 202

September

RM 162

October

RM 186

November

RM 174

December

RM 214

Which car hire company has the most locations in San Diego?

Enterprise Rent-A-Car has 15 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Avis has the second-highest number of locations in San Diego at 12.

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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 5 May 2026.

Budget

6.6
Okay
129 reviews•11 locations
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Cleanliness

7.3

Comfort

7.4

Overall

6.6

Pick-up/drop-off

6.6

Value

6.6

Avis

6.3
Okay
143 reviews•12 locations
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Cleanliness

7.2

Comfort

7.2

Overall

6.3

Pick-up/drop-off

6.6

Value

6.4

Hertz

5.7
Fair
257 reviews•12 locations
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Cleanliness

6.6

Comfort

6.4

Overall

5.7

Pick-up/drop-off

5.7

Value

5.9

MEXRENTACAR

3.4
Poor
135 reviews•4 locations
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Cleanliness

4.2

Comfort

4.1

Overall

3.4

Pick-up/drop-off

3.3

Value

3.8

Sixt

7.3
Good
52 reviews•4 locations
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Cleanliness

7.8

Comfort

7.8

Overall

7.3

Pick-up/drop-off

7.4

Value

7.1

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

7.2
Good
75 reviews•15 locations
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Cleanliness

7.4

Comfort

7.5

Overall

7.2

Pick-up/drop-off

7.2

Value

7.0

Dollar

5.8
Fair
50 reviews•10 locations
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Cleanliness

7.2

Comfort

6.7

Overall

5.8

Pick-up/drop-off

6.0

Value

6.0

Thrifty

5.6
Fair
52 reviews•5 locations
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Cleanliness

6.8

Comfort

6.4

Overall

5.6

Pick-up/drop-off

5.8

Value

5.8

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 5 May 2026.

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

    Hertz is one of the top picks in San Diego. They can have you in a hire car for about RM 1,038 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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