Cheap Car Rentals in Carlsbad, CA from C$ 63
This price is the cheapest per day rate found by a Cheapflights user in the last 48 hours by searching for a car rental in Carlsbad with a pick-up date of 19/10 and drop-off date of 26/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available at all agencies or on all dates of rental. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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Popular car types in Carlsbad, CA
Explore the most popular car models available for rent in Carlsbad, CA and choose the one that suits your needs. The price data is sourced from various car rental companies and was last updated on 7 October 2026.
There are 6 rental agencies servicing Carlsbad. These agencies, altogether, have 9 rental locations available. Need an affordable rental? small car is the cheapest car type to rent in Carlsbad with prices from C$ 63 a day in the previous 7-day period. Here are 5 car types you can rent in Carlsbad:
Economy
C$ 63+
Compact
C$ 63+
Intermediate
C$ 63+
Standard
C$ 65+
Full-size
C$ 69+
Minivan
C$ 76+
Full-size SUV
C$ 135+
Passenger Van
C$ 118+
Best car rental deals found in Carlsbad
Browse through a selection of recently found affordable car rental deals in Carlsbad, CA. Plan your trip with ease and find the perfect rental option for your needs. There are currently 8 rental car agencies in Carlsbad, CA with an average daily rate of C$ 95. Data was last updated on 7 October 2026.
Mitsubishi MirageC$ 63/day
Mazda Mazda3C$ 63/day
Toyota PriusC$ 63/day
Cheapflights insights for Carlsbad car rentals
Get relevant, data-driven information to help you rent a car in Carlsbad, including pricing trends, ideal booking times, and more.
How far in advance should I rent a car in Carlsbad?
Book your rental car in Carlsbad 39 days before your pickup date to maximize your savings. Car rental prices are around C$ 50/day on average when booked 39 days ahead, which saves you 13% off the usual average price.
What is the best car rental company in Carlsbad?
Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car rental company in Carlsbad is Enterprise Rent-A-Car (rated 8.8/10 with 3 reviews). Budget (rated 7.5/10 with 13 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
8.8
Budget
7.5
Thrifty
5.3
Dollar
5.2
What is the cheapest month to rent a car in Carlsbad?
At Carlsbad, the best time to rent a car is in January, with an average daily rate of just C$ 68. Conversely, December is the priciest month, averaging C$ 98 per day. Below youll find the monthly average rental prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.|1#In Carlsbad, the best time to rent a car is in January, with an average daily rate of just C$ 68. Conversely, December is the priciest month, averaging C$ 98 per day. Below youll find the monthly average rental prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.
January
C$ 68
February
C$ 71
March
C$ 81
April
C$ 78
May
C$ 71
June
C$ 88
July
C$ 93
August
C$ 77
September
C$ 74
October
C$ 78
November
C$ 83
December
C$ 98
What car do most people rent in Carlsbad?
Passenger Van rentals (Chrysler Pacifica, for example) are the most popular in Carlsbad. SUV (Jeep Compass) and Intermediate (Kia Forte) rentals are also often chosen by our users when visiting Carlsbad.
Which car rental company has the most locations in Carlsbad?
Enterprise Rent-A-Car has 3 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Avis has the second-highest number of locations in Carlsbad at 2.
Top rental agencies in Carlsbad, CA
Explore the leading car rental agencies in Carlsbad, CA known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car rental companies in Carlsbad, CA. Reviews were last updated on 7 October 2026.
Overview
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Enterprise Rent-A-Car
3 reviews•3 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
8.8
Comfort
8.8
Overall
8.8
Pick-up/drop-off
8.4
Value
8.4
Enterprise Rent-A-Car Locations in Carlsbad
Overview
Locations
Budget
13 reviews•2 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
7.7
Comfort
7.7
Overall
7.5
Pick-up/drop-off
7.5
Value
7.7
Budget Locations in Carlsbad
Overview
Locations
Thrifty
1 location
Thrifty Locations in Carlsbad
Overview
Locations
Dollar
1 location
Dollar Locations in Carlsbad
Overview
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Locations
Avis
8 reviews•2 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
6.0
Comfort
6.0
Overall
4.0
Pick-up/drop-off
5.7
Value
5.2
Recent reviews
2.0
|Apr 2023Avis gave me a reservation for 36 days of renting a car at a specific price. Some days after the car was returned, I realized they had split the 36 days into two separate rentals, with a total price increase of $69, about 7.5%, The rental office at McCellan Palomar airport in Carlsbad, CA, has not been helpful. Partly they do not recognize that their charges should simply be equal to their reservation. Partly they do not recognize that a limitation in their billing system (no rentals longer than 31 days) does not entitle Avis to increase its price. Lastly they claim that only Corpoate can adjust the second rental to make the total price equal to the reservation. So now I must chase at another place.
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Avis Locations in Carlsbad
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EZ Van
2 locations
EZ Van Locations in Carlsbad
Overview
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Hertz
2 reviews•3 locations
Hertz Locations in Carlsbad
Overview
Locations
Zeeba Rent-A-Van
2 locations
Zeeba Rent-A-Van Locations in Carlsbad
Car rental FAQs
Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in Carlsbad, CA, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 7 October 2026.
How much does it cost to rent a car in Carlsbad for a week from Enterprise Rent-A-Car?
From Enterprise Rent-A-Car you can rent a car in Carlsbad from about C$ 616 per week on average.
Can I rent a car for a month in Carlsbad?
Yes, cars are available to be rented out for an entire month in Carlsbad.
Car rentals by fuel type in Carlsbad, CA
Browse car rentals by fuel type in Carlsbad, CA. Currently, Hybrid cars are the cheapest to rent in Carlsbad, CA. Deals were last updated on 7 October 2026.
Browse through car rental deals by fuel type in Carlsbad, CA. There are currently 2 fuel types to choose from with Hybrid being the cheapest (C$ 43+).
Electric
C$ 98+
Hybrid
C$ 43+
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