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Home North America USA California Car Rentals in San Diego, United States

Cheap Car Rentals in San Diego

Most popular company THRIFTY
Price of gas per gallon $2.50
Average price per day $42
Cheapest price per day $15

Cheapest time to rent a car in San Diego

January
$31
February
$37
March
$42
April
$40
May
$34
June
$42
July
$48
August
$41
September
$35
October
$37
November
$39
December
$46
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.

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Car Rental FAQs

What is the absolute cheapest rental car found in San Diego?

In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under $42/day when booking a rental car in San Diego. The absolute best deal a user found was for $15/day from Economy Rent a Car, booked on Jun. 22.

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

According to our data, users have found the cheapest deals when booking a rental car in San Diego from the following companies over the past two weeks: Turo ($15/day), MEXRENTACAR ($17/day), and Hertz ($21/day).

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

Taking our users’ ratings and reviews into consideration, Silvercar (9.5 rating), National (8.9 rating) and Alamo (8.9 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 $2.50/gallon over the past month, costing you anywhere between $30 and $43 to fill up a car’s gas tank.

How much does it cost to rent a car for a week from Thrifty?

Thrifty is a popular option for travelers looking for car rental in this area. You can expect the average cost of rental car to be about $344 per week.

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

Booking early almost always ensures you have more options of car models to choose from, as well as prices reduced by up to 12% to make it a great deal. Try to book at least 11 days prior to when you need the car rental to close on a rate below the average.

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

Yes, you can rent a car for a month in San Diego. Check Cheapflights for the latest prices and car type availability.

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

Typically, a monthly car rental in San Diego can be found for $1471. You can find car rental deals to be on average $50 a day.

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San Diego Car Rental Directory

Find and compare all the car rental locations in San Diego
ace

User Rating: 5.1 (Okay)

View Ace locations in San Diego

1002 West Juniper Street

San Diego 92101

2745 Otay Pacific Drive

San Diego 92154

mexrentacar

User Rating: 5.8 (Okay)

View MEXRENTACAR locations in San Diego

1002 West Juniper Street

3355 Admiral Boland Way

San Diego 92101

Tijuana Cross Border Xpress (CBX)

1stvanrental

View 1st Van Rental locations in San Diego

2745 Otay Pacific Drive

San Diego 92154

3225 North Harbor Dr.

San Diego 92101

8291 Aero Pl

San Diego 92123

ezrav

View EZ Van locations in San Diego

3225 North Harbor Dr

San Diego 92101

3705 Pacific Hwy

San Diego 92110

6904 MIramar Rd#108

San Diego 92121

8291 Aero Place

San Diego 92123

avis

User Rating: 7.8 (Good)

View Avis locations in San Diego

1110 Torrey Pines Road, Suite H

San Diego 92037

1670 Kettner Boulevard - Suite 1

San Diego 92101

2745 Otay Pacific Drive

San Diego 92154

2790 Kurtz Street - Suite 1

San Diego 92110

3355 Admiral Boland Way, Suite R175

San Diego 92101

3890 Valley Centre Drive- Suite 103

San Diego 92130

4550 La Jolla Village Drive

San Diego 92122

500 Hotel Circle North

San Diego 92108

640 Broadway

San Diego 92101

7815 Balboa Avenue

San Diego 92111

8720 Miramar Road

San Diego 92126

budget

User Rating: 7.7 (Good)

View Budget locations in San Diego

1110 Torrey Pines Road Suite H

San Diego 92037

1670 Kettner Boulevard Suite 1

San Diego 92101

2745 Otay Pacific Dr

San Diego 92154

2790 Kurtz Street Suite 1

San Diego 92110

3355 Admiral Boland Way

San Diego 92101

3890 Valley Centre Dr Ste 103

San Diego 92130

4550 La Jolla Village Drive

San Diego 92122

500 Hotel Circle North

San Diego 92108

640 Broadway

San Diego 92101

7815 Balboa Avenue

San Diego 92111

8720 Miramar Road

San Diego 92126

hertz

User Rating: 7.1 (Good)

View Hertz locations in San Diego

1 Market Place

San Diego 92101

10920 Technology Place

San Diego 92127

1120 W Laurel Street

San Diego 92101

1441 Camino Del Rio South

San Diego 92108

2667 Garnet Avenue B

San Diego 92109-3820

2745 Otay Pacific Drive

San Diego 92154

3355 Admiral Boland Way

San Diego 92101

3370-3420 Kettner Blvd

San Diego 92101

4240 La Jolla Village Dr.

San Diego 92037

5910 Mission Gorge Rd Ste 600

San Diego 92120

6609 Mira Mesa Boulevard

San Diego 92121

8039 Balboa Avenue, Suite B

San Diego 92111

enterprise

User Rating: 8.3 (Excellent)

View Enterprise locations in San Diego

1 Park Blvd

San Diego 92101-7897

1333 Camino Del Rio South #101

San Diego 92108-3520

2305 Pacific Hwy

San Diego 92101-1746

2740 Lytton Street

San Diego 92110-4809

2780 Garnet Ave

San Diego 92109-3821

3299 Holiday Court

San Diego 92037-1896

3355 Admiral Boland Way

San Diego 92101

3851 El Cajon Blvd

San Diego 92105-1020

5816 Miramar Rd

San Diego 92121

6620 Mira Mesa Boulevard

San Diego 92121-4300

7993 Balboa Avenue

San Diego 92111-2414

900 F St Ste 167

San Diego 92101-6572

9292 Miramar Rd # 28

San Diego 92126-4419

950 Hotel Circle North

San Diego 92108-2905

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Van Rentals in San Diego

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