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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 85 days before your trip. At that point, average daily prices are around RM 188, which is about 212% cheaper than the typical rate.

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What is the cheapest car hire company in San Luis Obispo?

Looking to hire a car in San Luis Obispo? Avis had the lowest prices in the past two weeks, starting at only RM 32.51/day. Budget also offers competitive rates, with deals beginning at RM 35.88/day.

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 8.3/10 with 27 reviews). Budget (rated 7.5/10 with 27 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.

Avis
Avis
8.3
Budget
Budget
7.5
Hertz
Hertz
7.4
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
6.5

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 212/day on average. The most expensive month to hire a car in San Luis Obispo is June (RM 274/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 212

February

RM 225

March

RM 257

April

RM 245

May

RM 241

June

RM 274

July

RM 274

August

RM 249

September

RM 237

October

RM 241

November

RM 241

December

RM 241

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: Intermediate cars (Toyota RAV4 or similar), SUV cars (Hyundai Venue or similar), and Standard cars (Toyota Prius 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. Avis has the second-highest number of locations in San Luis Obispo at 2.

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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 28 July 2026.

Avis

8.3
Very Good
27 reviews•2 locations
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Cleanliness

8.5

Comfort

8.5

Overall

8.3

Pick-up/drop-off

8.3

Value

7.7

Budget

7.5
Good
27 reviews•2 locations
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Cleanliness

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Overall

7.5

Pick-up/drop-off

7.2

Value

7.7

Hertz

7.4
Good
2 reviews•3 locations
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Cleanliness

8.2

Comfort

8.2

Overall

7.4

Pick-up/drop-off

7.6

Value

6.8

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

6.5
Okay
7 reviews•4 locations
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Cleanliness

6.7

Comfort

6.5

Overall

6.5

Pick-up/drop-off

6.7

Value

5.9

Easirent

1 location
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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 28 July 2026.

  • 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.

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