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San Luis Obispo

Cheap Car Rentals in San Luis Obispo from C$ 82

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 San Luis Obispo with a pick-up date of 7/9 and drop-off date of 8/9. 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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San Luis Obispo car rentals in 2026

Get helpful information to start your search for the perfect car rental in San Luis Obispo. The average price data is based on the last 12 months and was last updated on 6 August 2026.

Most popular company

BUDGET

Price of gas per litre

C$ 1.64

Average price per day

C$ 82

Cheapest price per day

C$ 82
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Popular car types in San Luis Obispo

Explore the most popular car models available for rent in San Luis Obispo and choose the one that suits your needs. The price data is sourced from various car rental companies and was last updated on 6 August 2026.
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In San Luis Obispo, there are 13 active rental locations from 6 car rental companies. medium car is the cheapest car type to rent in San Luis Obispo in the past week - currently priced from C$ 82/day. View deals for 6 car types available to rent in this destination:

Economy

Economy

C$ 88+

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Compact

Compact

C$ 88+

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Intermediate

Intermediate

C$ 82+

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Standard

Standard

C$ 100+

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Full-size

Full-size

C$ 100+

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Minivan

Minivan

C$ 159+

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Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

C$ 193+

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Premium

Premium

C$ 100+

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Best car rental deals found in San Luis Obispo

Browse through a selection of recently found affordable car rental deals in San Luis Obispo. Plan your trip with ease and find the perfect rental option for your needs. There are currently 6 rental car agencies in San Luis Obispo with an average daily rate of C$ 127. Data was last updated on 6 August 2026.
Hyundai AvanteC$ 82/day
Hyundai Avante
Found 08/05/26
Kia PicantoC$ 88/day
Kia Picanto
Found 08/05/26
Toyota Corolla MatrixC$ 88/day
Toyota Corolla Matrix
Found 08/05/26

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$ 64, which is about 7% cheaper than the typical rate.

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What is the cheapest rental car company in San Luis Obispo?

Looking to rent a car in San Luis Obispo? Avis had the lowest prices in the past two weeks, starting at only C$ 32.51/day. Budget also offers competitive rates, with deals beginning at C$ 35.88/day.

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 8.3/10 with 27 reviews). Budget (rated 7.7/10 with 25 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.

Avis
Avis
8.3
Budget
Budget
7.7
Hertz
Hertz
7.4
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
6.5

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, June 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, June 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$ 77

March

C$ 88

April

C$ 84

May

C$ 83

June

C$ 94

July

C$ 94

August

C$ 87

September

C$ 81

October

C$ 83

November

C$ 83

December

C$ 83

What car do most people rent in San Luis Obispo?

Intermediate rentals (Class Intermediate Car or similar) are the most popular option for those visiting San Luis Obispo. Standard rentals (Toyota Prius or similar) are also a popular choice, followed by Luxury rentals (Tesla Model 3 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

Explore the leading car rental agencies in San Luis Obispo known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 6 car rental companies in San Luis Obispo. Reviews were last updated on 6 August 2026.

Avis

8.3
Very good
27 reviews•2 locations
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Cleanliness

8.5

Comfort

8.5

Overall

8.3

Pick-up/drop-off

8.3

Value

7.7

Budget

7.7
Good
25 reviews•2 locations
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Cleanliness

7.9

Comfort

8.1

Overall

7.7

Pick-up/drop-off

7.4

Value

7.8

Hertz

7.4
Good
2 reviews•3 locations
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Cleanliness

8.2

Comfort

8.2

Overall

7.4

Pick-up/drop-off

7.6

Value

6.8

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

National

1 location
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Easirent

1 location
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Car rental FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in San Luis Obispo, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 6 August 2026.

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

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under C$ 82/day when booking a rental car in San Luis Obispo. The best deal a user found was for C$ 82/day from Budget, booked on Aug. 1.

  • 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$ 572 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.

Car rentals by fuel type in San Luis Obispo

Browse car rentals by fuel type in San Luis Obispo. Currently, Hybrid cars are the cheapest to rent in San Luis Obispo. Deals were last updated on 6 August 2026.
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Browse through car rental deals by fuel type in San Luis Obispo. There are currently 2 fuel types to choose from with Hybrid being the cheapest (C$ 57+).

Electric

Electric

C$ 57+

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Hybrid

Hybrid

C$ 57+

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