San Diego

Cheap Car Rentals in San Diego

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

How far in advance should I hire a car in San Diego?

Book your rental car in San Diego 7 days before your pickup date to maximise your savings. Car rental prices are around HK$306/day on average when booked 7 days ahead, which saves you 534% off the average price.

What is the cheapest car hire company in San Diego?

Looking to hire a car in San Diego? NU Car had the lowest prices in the past two weeks, starting at only HK$13.85/day. Econorent also offers competitive rates, with deals beginning at HK$16.67/day.

What is the best car rental company in San Diego?

Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car rental company in San Diego is Budget (rated 6.5/10 with 125 reviews). Avis (rated 6.3/10 with 141 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.

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

The cheapest month to hire a car in San Diego is January, when you can expect to pay HK$274/day on average. The most expensive month to hire a car in San Diego is June (HK$439/day on average). The average daily car hire price for each month is shown below. Keep in mind that prices will vary based on availability, when you book, and the type of car you hire.

January

HK$274

February

HK$345

March

HK$408

April

HK$384

May

HK$376

June

HK$439

July

HK$431

August

HK$400

September

HK$329

October

HK$369

November

HK$345

December

HK$423

What car do most people rent in San Diego?

SUV cars (Ford Expedition, for example) are the most popular in San Diego. Standard (Chevrolet Equinox) and Full-size (Chevrolet Malibu) cars are also often chosen by our users when visiting San Diego.

Which car hire company has the most locations in San Diego?

Avis has 12 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. All Star Rent a Van has the second-highest number of locations in San Diego at 1.

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 27 June 2026.

Budget

6.5
Okay
125 reviews11 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.2

Comfort

7.3

Overall

6.5

Pick-up/drop-off

6.6

Value

6.6

Avis

6.3
Okay
141 reviews12 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.2

Comfort

7.2

Overall

6.3

Pick-up/drop-off

6.6

Value

6.5

Hertz

5.6
Fair
248 reviews12 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.6

Comfort

6.4

Overall

5.6

Pick-up/drop-off

5.7

Value

5.9

U-Save

6.5
Okay
23 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

7.0

Comfort

6.8

Overall

6.5

Pick-up/drop-off

6.1

Value

7.1

All Star Rent a Van

1 location

National

1 location

Rhodium

1 location

Car Rental Cafe

2 locations

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 27 June 2026.
  • How much does it cost to hire a car in San Diego for a week from NU Car?

    Hiring a car in San Diego for a week can be a great option for travel. NU Car, the most popular car hire company for this area, offers hire cars for around HK$1,837/week on average.

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

    Yes, cars are available to be rented out for an entire month in San Diego.

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