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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 153, which is about 227% cheaper than the typical rate.

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 119 reviews). Avis (rated 6.4/10 with 146 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 153/day on average. The most expensive month to hire a car in San Diego is July (RM 238/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 153

February

RM 161

March

RM 178

April

RM 195

May

RM 183

June

RM 208

July

RM 238

August

RM 221

September

RM 191

October

RM 212

November

RM 204

December

RM 221

What car do most people hire in San Diego?

Compact cars (Ford Focus or similar) are the most popular option for those visiting San Diego. Intermediate cars (Honda Accord or similar) are also a popular choice, followed by Luxury cars (Chrysler 300 or similar).

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

Enterprise Rent-A-Car has 14 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Avis has the second-highest number of locations in San Diego at 12.

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 11 July 2025.
Choose from the top rental car agencies available in San Diego, including Budget, Avis and Hertz. Read through reviews, double check the pickup location, and other important information before making your selection.

Budget

6.5
Okay
119 reviews11 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.2

Comfort

7.3

Overall

6.5

Pick-up/drop-off

6.6

Value

6.6

Avis

6.4
Okay
146 reviews12 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.2

Comfort

7.2

Overall

6.4

Pick-up/drop-off

6.7

Value

6.5

Hertz

5.8
Fair
306 reviews12 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.7

Comfort

6.5

Overall

5.7

Pick-up/drop-off

5.8

Value

5.9

MEXRENTACAR

3.6
Poor
212 reviews4 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

4.3

Comfort

4.2

Overall

3.6

Pick-up/drop-off

3.5

Value

3.9

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

7.4
Good
99 reviews14 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.6

Comfort

7.7

Overall

7.4

Pick-up/drop-off

7.3

Value

7.2

Sixt

7.0
Good
72 reviews3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.5

Comfort

7.5

Overall

7.0

Pick-up/drop-off

7.0

Value

6.8

Dollar

6.3
Okay
57 reviews8 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.5

Comfort

7.2

Overall

6.2

Pick-up/drop-off

6.4

Value

6.5

Thrifty

5.8
Fair
63 reviews5 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.9

Comfort

6.5

Overall

5.8

Pick-up/drop-off

5.9

Value

6.0

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 11 July 2025.
  • 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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