San Diego

Cheap Car Rentals in San Diego

San Diego, CA, United States
6 Apr — 13 Apr
Same drop-off
San Diego, CA, United States
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San Diego Car Rentals in 2023

Most popular companyHERTZ
Price of gas per litreC$ 1.35
Average price per dayC$ 47
Cheapest price per dayC$ 25

What is the cheapest time to rent a car in San Diego?

January

C$ 55

February

C$ 72

March

C$ 86

April

C$ 91

May

C$ 81

June

C$ 91

July

C$ 92

August

C$ 84

September

C$ 76

October

C$ 81

November

C$ 76

December

C$ 78

Currently, the cheapest month to rent a car in San Diego is January. The most expensive time to rent a car is July. The cheapest prices for each month are shown above, but prices will vary based on availability, how far out you book your rental car, and of course, car type.

Popular Car Types in San Diego

Small is the cheapest car type you can rent in San Diego this past week from 128 rental locations out of 56 rental agencies. Prices for a San Diego Small rental start from C$ 35/day. Check out available deals for 6 car types currently offered at listed car rental agencies here:

Compare available car types for rental in San Diego

Small Cars

C$ 56 - C$ 76

All Car Types

C$ 75 - C$ 114

To rent a Small car in San Diego, the United States, you would pay an average price of C$ 66/day. January is the cheapest month to rent a Small car in San Diego, the United States (~C$ 56/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is May (~C$ 76/day). In fact, January is about 16% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a Small rental for San Diego. When comparing with other car types available for rental in San Diego, renting a Small car saves you 31% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best San Diego Small rental prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To rent a Medium car in San Diego, the United States, you would pay an average price of C$ 71/day. January is the cheapest month to rent a Medium car in San Diego, the United States (~C$ 50/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is June (~C$ 89/day). In fact, January is about 31% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a Medium rental for San Diego. When comparing with other car types available for rental in San Diego, renting a Medium car saves you 25% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best San Diego Medium rental prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To rent a Large car in San Diego, the United States, you would pay an average price of C$ 92/day. January is the cheapest month to rent a Large car in San Diego, the United States (~C$ 71/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is June (~C$ 113/day). In fact, January is about 24% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a Large rental for San Diego. When comparing with other car types available for rental in San Diego, renting a Large car saves you 3% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best San Diego Large rental prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To rent a SUV car in San Diego, the United States, you would pay an average price of C$ 86/day. February is the cheapest month to rent a SUV car in San Diego, the United States (~C$ 76/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is June (~C$ 94/day). In fact, February is about 12% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a SUV rental for San Diego. When comparing with other car types available for rental in San Diego, renting a SUV car saves you 10% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best San Diego SUV rental prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To rent a Van car in San Diego, the United States, you would pay an average price of C$ 103/day. February is the cheapest month to rent a Van car in San Diego, the United States (~C$ 82/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is June (~C$ 134/day). In fact, February is about 21% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a Van rental for San Diego. When comparing with other car types available for rental in San Diego, renting a Van car is 8% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best San Diego Van rental prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To rent a Luxury car in San Diego, the United States, you would pay an average price of C$ 104/day. January is the cheapest month to rent a Luxury car in San Diego, the United States (~C$ 74/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is May (~C$ 136/day). In fact, January is about 29% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a Luxury rental for San Diego. When comparing with other car types available for rental in San Diego, renting a Luxury car is 9% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity.

To rent a Convertible car in San Diego, the United States, you would pay an average price of C$ 143/day. January is the cheapest month to rent a Convertible car in San Diego, the United States (~C$ 101/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is June (~C$ 186/day). In fact, January is about 30% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a Convertible rental for San Diego. When comparing with other car types available for rental in San Diego, renting a Convertible car is 35% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best San Diego Convertible rental prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Toyota YarisC$ 35/day
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Hyundai VenueC$ 56/day
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Top rental agencies in San Diego

All major car rental suppliers in San Diego

Enterprise

7.9
Good
325 reviews14 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Overall

7.8

Pick-up/drop-off

7.8

Value

7.8

Dollar

7.1
Good
218 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.9

Comfort

7.7

Overall

7.0

Pick-up/drop-off

7.0

Value

7.0

Avis

6.9
Okay
274 reviews11 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.5

Comfort

7.5

Overall

6.8

Pick-up/drop-off

6.9

Value

6.8

Budget

6.8
Okay
154 reviews11 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.3

Comfort

7.3

Overall

6.7

Pick-up/drop-off

6.7

Value

6.7

Hertz

6.3
Okay
649 reviews12 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.0

Comfort

6.8

Overall

6.2

Pick-up/drop-off

6.1

Value

6.3

Ace

4.3
Mediocre
140 reviews3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

4.9

Comfort

4.7

Overall

4.1

Pick-up/drop-off

4.1

Value

4.4

MEXRENTACAR

3.9
Poor
233 reviews4 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

4.6

Comfort

4.5

Overall

3.8

Pick-up/drop-off

3.8

Value

4.1

Economy Rent a Car

6.3
Okay
77 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.0

Comfort

6.6

Overall

6.1

Pick-up/drop-off

6.1

Value

6.6

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Luxury Car Rentals in San Diego

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Van Rentals in San Diego

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