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Cheap Car Hire in San Diego from R1 279

This price is the cheapest per day rate found by a Cheapflights user in the last 48 hours by searching for a car hire in San Diego with a pick-up date of 20/12 and drop-off date of 22/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available at all agencies or on all dates of hire. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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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 21 November 2024.

January

R615

February

R796

March

R958

April

R832

May

R850

June

R958

July

R1 013

August

R940

September

R832

October

R904

November

R832

December

R814

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 hire in San Diego and choose the one that suits your needs. The price data is sourced from various car hire companies and was last updated on 21 November 2024.

There are 63 hire agencies servicing San Diego. These agencies, altogether, have 142 hire locations available. Need an affordable hire? SUV is the cheapest car type to hire in San Diego with prices from R1 279 a day in the previous 7-day period. Here are 3 car types you can hire in San Diego:

Economy

Economy

R1 481+

Compact

Compact

R1 688+

Intermediate

Intermediate

R1 591+

Full-size

Full-size

R2 146+

People carrier

People carrier

R2 007+

Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

R2 232+

Luxury

Luxury

R1 759+

Convertible

Convertible

R2 316+

Compare available car types for rental in San Diego

Compare and contrast the various car types offered for hire 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 21 November 2024.

Small cars

R704 - R1 560

All Car Types

R705 - R1 512

To hire a small car in San Diego, the United States, you would pay an average price of R646/day. June is the cheapest month to hire a small car in San Diego, the United States (~R704/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is August (~R1 560/day). In fact, June is about 8% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a small car hire for San Diego. When comparing with other car types available for hire in San Diego, renting a small car saves you 16% 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 hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a medium car in San Diego, the United States, you would pay an average price of R608/day. January is the cheapest month to hire a medium car in San Diego, the United States (~R655/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is October (~R1 903/day). In fact, January is about 7% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a medium car hire for San Diego. When comparing with other car types available for hire in San Diego, renting a medium car saves you 21% 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 hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a SUV in San Diego, the United States, you would pay an average price of R444/day. January is the cheapest month to hire a SUV in San Diego, the United States (~R655/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is May (~R1 305/day). In fact, January is about 47% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a SUV hire for San Diego. When comparing with other car types available for hire in San Diego, renting a SUV saves you 42% 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 hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Suzuki BalenoR1 481/day
2
M
A/C
Suzuki Baleno
Toyota Corolla QuestR1 688/day
4
M
A/C
Toyota Corolla Quest

Top rental agencies in San Diego

Explore the leading car hire agencies in San Diego known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car hire companies in San Diego. Reviews were last updated on 21 November 2024.
Choose from the top car hire agencies available in San Diego, including Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Budget and Avis. Read through reviews, double check the pickup location, and other important information before making your selection.

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

7,5
Good
115 reviews14 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7,7

Comfort

7,7

Overall

7,4

Pick-up/drop-off

7,4

Value

7,4

Budget

6,5
Okay
116 reviews11 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7,3

Comfort

7,3

Overall

6,5

Pick-up/drop-off

6,5

Value

6,6

Avis

6,4
Okay
148 reviews11 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7,2

Comfort

7,2

Overall

6,4

Pick-up/drop-off

6,6

Value

6,5

Hertz

5,7
Fair
322 reviews12 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6,6

Comfort

6,4

Overall

5,7

Pick-up/drop-off

5,8

Value

5,9

Ace

4,2
Mediocre
128 reviews3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

5,0

Comfort

4,8

Overall

4,1

Pick-up/drop-off

4,0

Value

4,4

MEXRENTACAR

3,9
Poor
241 reviews4 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

4,6

Comfort

4,5

Overall

3,9

Pick-up/drop-off

3,8

Value

4,2

Sixt

6,9
Okay
83 reviews3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7,3

Comfort

7,3

Overall

6,9

Pick-up/drop-off

6,9

Value

6,6

Dollar

6,5
Okay
51 reviews4 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7,7

Comfort

7,4

Overall

6,4

Pick-up/drop-off

6,5

Value

6,7

Best San Diego car hire deals found

Browse through a selection of recently found affordable car hiredeals in San Diego. Plan your trip with ease and find the perfect rental option for your needs. There are currently 8 hire car agencies in San Diego with an average daily rate of R1 558. Data was last updated on 21 November 2024.
These are the best deals we've found on hire cars in San Diego. Deals are updated frequently so be sure to check back soon for more options.
Nissan X-TrailR1 279/day
5
M
A/C
Nissan X-Trail
Toyota RAV4R1 279/day
5
M
A/C
Toyota RAV4
Ford EcoSportR1 279/day
4
M
A/C
Ford EcoSport

Car hire FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in San Diego, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 21 November 2024.
  • What car hire 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: Fox (R1 279/day), Dollar (R1 688/day), and U-Save (R2 007/day).

  • Which car hire 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 National (8,7 rating) seem to be the best car hire companies in San Diego.

  • What are petrol prices like in San Diego?

    The average price of petrol in San Diego is R16,29/litre over the past month, costing you anywhere between R733 and R1 058 to fill up a car’s fuel tank.

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

    Booking early can save you upwards of 40% on your car hire. Booking your vehicle at least 7 days in advance can you get you a great below-average price in San Diego.

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

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

  • What car do most people hire in San Diego?

    The most popular car chosen by those travelling to San Diego is Standard (Toyota RAV4) based on our Cheapflights data.

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Car hires by fuel type in San Diego

Browse car hires by fuel type in San Diego. Currently, Electric cars are the cheapest to rent in San Diego. Deals were last updated on 21 November 2024.

Browse through car hire deals by fuel type in San Diego. There are currently 2 fuel types to choose from with Electric being the cheapest (R85+).

Electric

Electric

Hybrid

Hybrid

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