Cheapflights insights for San Luis Obispo car rentals
Get relevant, data-driven information to help you hire a car in San Luis Obispo, including pricing trends, ideal booking times, and more.
How far in advance should I hire a car in San Luis Obispo?
To get the best deal on car hire in San Luis Obispo, book about 87 days before your trip. At that point, average daily prices are around RM 178, which is about 187% cheaper than the typical rate.
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 8.1/10 with 34 reviews). Budget (rated 7.0/10 with 35 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.
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 RM 232/day on average. The most expensive month to hire a car in San Luis Obispo is July (RM 287/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 232
February
RM 245
March
RM 254
April
RM 254
May
RM 254
June
RM 279
July
RM 287
August
RM 275
September
RM 249
October
RM 245
November
RM 275
December
RM 283
What car do most people hire in San Luis Obispo?
The most popular types of cars to hire in San Luis Obispo are the following: Full-size cars (Class Full-size Car or similar), Mini cars (Chrysler Pacifica or similar), and Passenger van cars (Mazda Mazda5 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. Hertz has the second-highest number of locations in San Luis Obispo at 3.
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 5 car rental companies in San Luis Obispo. Reviews were last updated on 15 October 2025.
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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 15 October 2025.
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.