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Cheap Car Rentals in Carlsbad, CA from C$ 202

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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$ 202 a day in the previous 7-day period. Here are 4 car types you can rent in Carlsbad:

Compact

Compact

C$ 202+

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Intermediate

Intermediate

C$ 203+

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Minivan

Minivan

C$ 242+

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Standard SUV

Standard SUV

C$ 208+

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Intermediate SUV

Intermediate SUV

C$ 218+

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Best car rental deals found in Carlsbad

Honda FitC$ 202/day
Honda Fit
Found 08/27/26
Chevrolet CobaltC$ 203/day
Chevrolet Cobalt
Found 08/27/26
Nissan RogueC$ 208/day
Nissan Rogue
Found 08/27/26

Cheapflights insights for Carlsbad car rentals

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How far in advance should I rent a car in Carlsbad?

Book your rental car in Carlsbad 62 days before your pickup date to maximize your savings. Car rental prices are around C$ 36/day on average when booked 62 days ahead, which saves you 35% off the usual average price.

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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
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
8.8
Budget
Budget
7.5
Dollar
Dollar
5.3
Thrifty
Thrifty
5.1

What is the cheapest month to rent a car in Carlsbad?

At Carlsbad, the best time to rent a car is in September, with an average daily rate of just C$ 64. Conversely, December is the priciest month, averaging C$ 96 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 September, with an average daily rate of just C$ 64. Conversely, December is the priciest month, averaging C$ 96 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$ 65

February

C$ 69

March

C$ 79

April

C$ 76

May

C$ 69

June

C$ 86

July

C$ 90

August

C$ 78

September

C$ 64

October

C$ 75

November

C$ 79

December

C$ 96

What car do most people rent in Carlsbad?

Intermediate rentals (Toyota Corolla, for example) are the most popular in Carlsbad. SUV (Class Intermediate SUV) and Mini (Chrysler Pacifica) 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.

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Top rental agencies in Carlsbad, CA

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

8.8
Very good
3 reviews•3 locations
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Cleanliness

8.8

Comfort

8.8

Overall

8.8

Pick-up/drop-off

8.4

Value

8.4

Budget

7.5
Good
13 reviews•2 locations
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Cleanliness

7.7

Comfort

7.7

Overall

7.5

Pick-up/drop-off

7.5

Value

7.7

Dollar

1 location
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Thrifty

1 location
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Avis

4.6
Mediocre
8 reviews•2 locations
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Overview

Cleanliness

6.4

Comfort

6.4

Overall

4.6

Pick-up/drop-off

6.2

Value

5.7

EZ Van

2 locations
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Hertz

2 reviews•3 locations
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Zeeba Rent-A-Van

2 locations
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Car rental FAQs

  • 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$ 958 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.

  • How much is a car rental in Carlsbad for a weekend?

    The average price for a weekend car rental in Carlsbad is C$ 0. Renting a Compact is your cheapest option if you’re looking to save money on your weekend car rental in Carlsbad. For the month of September, Cheapflights users have found rental cars in Carlsbad for as low as C$ 0/day.

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