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San Luis Obispo car rentals in 2026

Most popular company

BUDGET

Price of gas per litre

C$ 1.62

Average price per day

C$ 83

Cheapest price per day

C$ 55
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Cheapflights insights for San Luis Obispo car rentals

Get relevant, data-driven information to help you rent a car in San Luis Obispo, including pricing trends, ideal booking times, and more.

How far in advance should I rent a car in San Luis Obispo?

To get the best deal on a rental car in San Luis Obispo, book about 85 days before your trip. At that point, average daily prices are around C$ 65, which is about 7% cheaper than the typical rate.

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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 8.1/10 with 26 reviews). Budget (rated 7.6/10 with 25 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.

Avis
Avis
8.1
Budget
Budget
7.6
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
6.5
Hertz
Hertz
6.3

What is the cheapest month to rent a car in San Luis Obispo?

At San Luis Obispo, the best time to rent a car is in January, with an average daily rate of just C$ 73. Conversely, July is the priciest month, averaging C$ 94 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 San Luis Obispo, the best time to rent a car is in January, with an average daily rate of just C$ 73. Conversely, July is the priciest month, averaging C$ 94 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$ 73

February

C$ 76

March

C$ 87

April

C$ 83

May

C$ 83

June

C$ 93

July

C$ 94

August

C$ 82

September

C$ 80

October

C$ 82

November

C$ 83

December

C$ 82

What car do most people rent in San Luis Obispo?

Intermediate rentals (Toyota Corolla or similar) are the most popular option for those visiting San Luis Obispo. SUV rentals (Ford Edge or similar) are also a popular choice, followed by Pick-up truck rentals (Ford F-150 or similar).

Which car rental 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

Avis

8.1
Very good
26 reviews•2 locations
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Cleanliness

8.4

Comfort

8.4

Overall

8.1

Pick-up/drop-off

8.1

Value

7.7

Budget

7.6
Good
25 reviews•2 locations
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Cleanliness

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Overall

7.6

Pick-up/drop-off

7.3

Value

7.7

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

Hertz

6.3
Okay
2 reviews•3 locations
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Cleanliness

7.5

Comfort

7.5

Overall

6.3

Pick-up/drop-off

6.7

Value

6.3

National

1 location
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Easirent

1 location
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Car rental FAQs

  • What is the cheapest rental car found in San Luis Obispo?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under C$ 83/day when booking a rental car in San Luis Obispo. The best deal a user found was for C$ 55/day from Budget, booked on Sep. 5.

  • How much does it cost to rent a car in San Luis Obispo for a week from Budget?

    Budget is one of the top picks in San Luis Obispo. They can have you in a rental car for about C$ 584 per week on average.

  • Can I rent a car for a month in San Luis Obispo?

    Yes, renting a vehicle in San Luis Obispo for a month is certainly possible.

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

    Budget currently has the lowest price available for a month-long booking. Users have saved up to 35% compared to the average price of a 30-day rental in San Luis Obispo. Typically, a monthly car rental in San Luis Obispo can be found for C$ 2,502. You can find car rental deals to be on average C$ 83 a day.

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