San Diego

Cheap Car Rentals in San Diego from C$ 22

San Diego, CA, United States
26 Mar — 2 Apr
Driver's age: 26-65
San Diego, CA, United States
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San Diego car rentals in 2024

Get helpful information to start your search for the perfect car rental in San Diego. The average price data is based on the last 12 months and was last updated on 19 March 2024.

Most popular company

FOX

Price of gas per litre

C$ 1.30

Average price per day

C$ 59

Cheapest price per day

C$ 22

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

Discover the most affordable period to rent a car in San Diego and save money on your trip. The monthly average price data is based on historical data over the last year and was last updated on 19 March 2024.

January

C$ 46

February

C$ 59

March

C$ 71

April

C$ 66

May

C$ 60

June

C$ 69

July

C$ 74

August

C$ 69

September

C$ 59

October

C$ 64

November

C$ 59

December

C$ 60

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

Explore the most popular car models available for rent in San Diego and choose the one that suits your needs. The price data is sourced from various car rental companies and was last updated on 19 March 2024.

small car is the cheapest car type you can rent in San Diego this past week from 134 rental locations out of 60 rental agencies. Prices for a San Diego small car rental start from C$ 22/day. Check out available deals for 5 car types currently offered at listed car rental agencies here:

Economy

Economy

C$ 22+

Compact

Compact

C$ 22+

Intermediate

Intermediate

C$ 22+

Standard

Standard

C$ 25+

Full-size

Full-size

C$ 44+

Minivan

Minivan

C$ 58+

Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

C$ 54+

Premium

Premium

C$ 55+

Compare available car types for rental in San Diego

Compare and contrast the various car types offered for rental in San Diego to find the perfect fit for your trip. Price data is based on averages over the last 12 months and was last updated on 19 March 2024.

Small cars

C$ 52 - C$ 88

All Car Types

C$ 72 - C$ 92

To rent a small car in San Diego, the United States, you would pay an average price of C$ 65/day. January is the cheapest month to rent a small car in San Diego, the United States (~C$ 52/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is July (~C$ 88/day). In fact, January is about 22% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a small car rental for San Diego. When comparing with other car types available for rental in San Diego, renting a small car saves you 18% 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 car 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$ 64/day. January is the cheapest month to rent a medium car in San Diego, the United States (~C$ 54/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is June (~C$ 78/day). In fact, January is about 16% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a medium car rental for San Diego. When comparing with other car types available for rental in San Diego, renting a medium car saves you 20% 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 car 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$ 91/day. April is the cheapest month to rent a large car in San Diego, the United States (~C$ 82/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is December (~C$ 102/day). In fact, April is about 10% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a large car rental for San Diego. When comparing with other car types available for rental in San Diego, renting a large car is 13% 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 large car rental prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To rent a SUV in San Diego, the United States, you would pay an average price of C$ 79/day. September is the cheapest month to rent a SUV in San Diego, the United States (~C$ 61/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is October (~C$ 96/day). In fact, September is about 23% 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 saves you 2% 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 in San Diego, the United States, you would pay an average price of C$ 113/day. February is the cheapest month to rent a van in San Diego, the United States (~C$ 77/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is August (~C$ 147/day). In fact, February is about 33% 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 is 30% 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$ 106/day. November is the cheapest month to rent a luxury car in San Diego, the United States (~C$ 75/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is April (~C$ 134/day). In fact, November is about 30% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a luxury car rental for San Diego. When comparing with other car types available for rental in San Diego, renting a luxury car is 26% 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 in San Diego, the United States, you would pay an average price of C$ 143/day. November is the cheapest month to rent a convertible in San Diego, the United States (~C$ 110/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is October (~C$ 182/day). In fact, November is about 24% 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 is 45% 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.

Nissan SentraC$ 22/day
4
M
A/C
Nissan Sentra
Honda FitC$ 22/day
2
5
M
A/C
Honda Fit

Top rental agencies in San Diego

Explore the leading car rental agencies in San Diego known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car rental companies in San Diego. Reviews were last updated on 19 March 2024.
Book your reservation with one of the top rental car agencies located in San Diego, including Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Dollar and Budget. Read through reviews, double check the pickup location, and other important information before making your selection.

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

7.8
Good
335 reviews14 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Overall

7.7

Pick-up/drop-off

7.6

Value

7.7

Dollar

6.8
Okay
223 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.8

Comfort

7.6

Overall

6.6

Pick-up/drop-off

6.7

Value

6.8

Budget

6.6
Okay
178 reviews11 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.3

Comfort

7.3

Overall

6.6

Pick-up/drop-off

6.6

Value

6.6

Avis

6.5
Okay
299 reviews11 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.2

Comfort

7.3

Overall

6.4

Pick-up/drop-off

6.6

Value

6.5

Hertz

5.9
Fair
725 reviews13 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.7

Comfort

6.6

Overall

5.8

Pick-up/drop-off

5.8

Value

6.0

Economy Rent a Car

5.8
Fair
118 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.8

Comfort

6.5

Overall

5.6

Pick-up/drop-off

5.4

Value

6.0

Ace

4.4
Mediocre
154 reviews3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

5.1

Comfort

4.9

Overall

4.3

Pick-up/drop-off

4.2

Value

4.6

MEXRENTACAR

3.9
Poor
233 reviews4 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

4.6

Comfort

4.5

Overall

3.8

Pick-up/drop-off

3.7

Value

4.1

Best San Diego car rental deals found

Browse through a selection of recently found affordable car rental deals in San Diego. Plan your trip with ease and find the perfect rental option for your needs. There are currently 8 rental car agencies in San Diego with an average daily rate of C$ 37. Data was last updated on 19 March 2024.
The best offers we've found on car rentals in the San Diego area. Deals are updated frequently so be sure to check back soon for more options.
Nissan SylphyC$ 22/day
5
M
A/C
Nissan Sylphy
Nissan SylphyC$ 22/day
4
M
A/C
Nissan Sylphy
Honda FitC$ 22/day
2
5
M
A/C
Honda Fit

Car rental FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in San Diego, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 19 March 2024.
  • What is the cheapest rental car found in San Diego?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under C$ 59/day when booking a rental car in San Diego. The best deal a user found was for C$ 33/day from Pacific Rent A Car, booked on Jul. 28.

  • What car rental company is typically the cheapest in San Diego?

    According to our data, users have found the cheapest deals when booking a car hire in San Diego from the following companies over the past two weeks: Hertz (C$ 22/day), Turo (C$ 44/day), and Fox (C$ 46/day).

  • Which car rental company is considered to be the best in San Diego?

    Taking our users’ ratings and reviews into consideration, Advantage (10.0 rating), Silvercar (10.0 rating) and Alamo (8.8 rating) seem to be the best rental car companies in San Diego.

  • What are gas prices like in San Diego?

    The average gas price in San Diego is C$ 1.30/litre over the past month, costing you anywhere between C$ 58 and C$ 84 to fill up a car’s gas tank.

  • How much does it cost to rent a car in San Diego for a week from Fox?

    Fox offers rental cars in San Diego for about C$ 394 per week on average.

  • How far in advance should I rent a car in San Diego for the best price?

    Booking in advance not only ensures a better chance of getting your vehicle of choice, it can save you up to 38% on your car rental. For a below average price in San Diego, Cheapflights recommends booking your car rental at least 7 days in advance.

  • Can I rent a car for a month in San Diego?

    The length of time you can book a rental for is subject to the inventory of the supplier. When renting a vehicle from San Diego it should be possible to rent a car for a whole month if needed.

  • How much does it cost to rent a car in San Diego for a month?

    Our recent data shows that Pacific Rent A Car can potentially be 65% below the average car rental price in San Diego. Check prices and availability for Pacific Rent A Car and save on this extended rental. The cost of renting a vehicle in San Diego is on average C$ 1,690 a month or C$ 56 a day. Search on Cheapflights for the most updated pricing and availability for your San Diego car rental.

  • How much is a car rental in San Diego for a weekend?

    For a weekend car rental in San Diego, you can expect the average price to be around C$ 57. Usually a Intermediate rental in San Diego is your cheapest weekend car rental option, though you should always check Cheapflights to see if there are other deals on alternative car rental types. If you do opt for renting a Intermediate for April, it will cost approximately C$ 62 per day.

  • What car do most people rent in San Diego?

    Nissan Rogue, which is a Intermediate vehicle, is the most popular to rent at San Diego according to Cheapflights users.

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Luxury car rentals in San Diego

Find luxury car rental deals in San Diego from well-known providers in the area and save on gas mileage with the options provided below. luxury car rentals in San Diego cost an average of C$ 66 per day. Price data was last updated on 19 March 2024.
Some of the most suitable options we've found on luxury car rentals within San Diego. Double check the dates, pricing, and other key information of your reservation to make sure they're correct before proceeding.
Chrysler 300C$ 58/day
5
M
A/C
Chrysler 300
Audi A4C$ 59/day
5
2
M
A/C
Audi A4
Mercedes-Benz C-ClassC$ 59/day
5
M
A/C
Mercedes-Benz C-Class

Van rentals in San Diego

Find van rental deals in San Diego from well-known providers in the area and save on gas mileage with the options provided below. van rentals in San Diego cost an average of C$ 66 per day. Price data was last updated on 19 March 2024.
If you're in need of a larger vehicle, check out some of the deals we've found on van rentals in San Diego. Deals are updated frequently to provide users with as many suitable options as possible.
Toyota SiennaC$ 58/day
5
5
M
A/C
Toyota Sienna
Dodge Grand CaravanC$ 60/day
5
M
A/C
Dodge Grand Caravan
Dodge Grand CaravanC$ 63/day
5
M
A/C
Dodge Grand Caravan

Car rentals by fuel type in San Diego

Browse car rentals by fuel type in San Diego. Currently, Electric cars are the cheapest to rent in San Diego. Deals were last updated on 19 March 2024.

Browse through car rental deals by fuel type in San Diego. There are currently 3 fuel types to choose from with Electric being the cheapest (C$ 28+).

Electric

Electric

C$ 28+

Gas/Diesel

Gas/Diesel

C$ 38+

Hybrid

Hybrid

C$ 34+

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