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Cheap Car Rentals in San Diego from HK$510

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 17-8 and drop-off date of 20-8. 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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Popular car types in San Diego

Explore the most popular car models available for rent in San Diego and choose the one that suits your needs. The price data is sourced from various car rental companies and was last updated on 15 July 2025.

SUV is the cheapest car type you can hire in San Diego this past week from 149 hire locations out of 63 hire agencies. Prices for a San Diego SUV hire start from HK$510/day. Check out available deals for 4 car types currently offered at listed car hire agencies here:

Economy

Economy

HK$461+

Intermediate

Intermediate

HK$284+

Standard

Standard

HK$529+

Full-size

Full-size

HK$562+

Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

HK$510+

Luxury

Luxury

HK$561+

Convertible

Convertible

HK$857+

Intermediate SUV

Intermediate SUV

HK$435+

Compare car rental deals in San Diego by type

Here are the best San Diego SUV hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Audi Q5HK$510/day
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Best car rental deals found in San Diego

Browse through a selection of recently found affordable car rental deals in San Diego. Plan your trip with ease and find the perfect rental option for your needs. There are currently 8 rental car agencies in San Diego with an average daily rate of HK$623. Data was last updated on 15 July 2025.
Check out some of the very best car rental deals we've found in San Diego. Double check the details of your car rental reservation before booking to ensure no unwanted surprises.
Audi Q5HK$510/day
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Audi Q5
Audi A6HK$561/day
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Honda AccordHK$562/day
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Cheapflights insights for San Diego car rentals

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$283/day on average when booked 7 days ahead, which saves you 509% off the average price.

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 118 reviews). Avis (rated 6.4/10 with 147 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$283/day on average. The most expensive month to hire a car in San Diego is July (HK$432/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$283

February

HK$298

March

HK$330

April

HK$361

May

HK$338

June

HK$385

July

HK$432

August

HK$408

September

HK$353

October

HK$392

November

HK$377

December

HK$408

What car do most people rent in San Diego?

SUV cars (Chevrolet Trailblazer, for example) are the most popular in San Diego. Intermediate (Chevrolet Bolt EUV) and Compact (Chevrolet Trailblazer) cars are also often chosen by our users when visiting San Diego.

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

Enterprise Rent-A-Car has 14 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Avis has the second-highest number of locations in San Diego at 12.

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 15 July 2025.
Have a look at the top rental car agencies available in San Diego, including Budget, Avis and Hertz. Browse through some of the top rental car agencies in San Diego, including Budget, Avis and Hertz.

Budget

6.5
Okay
118 reviews11 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.2

Comfort

7.3

Overall

6.5

Pick-up/drop-off

6.6

Value

6.6

Avis

6.4
Okay
147 reviews12 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.2

Comfort

7.2

Overall

6.4

Pick-up/drop-off

6.7

Value

6.5

Hertz

5.8
Fair
304 reviews12 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.7

Comfort

6.5

Overall

5.8

Pick-up/drop-off

5.8

Value

6.0

MEXRENTACAR

3.6
Poor
212 reviews4 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

4.3

Comfort

4.2

Overall

3.5

Pick-up/drop-off

3.5

Value

3.8

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

7.3
Good
99 reviews14 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.6

Comfort

7.6

Overall

7.3

Pick-up/drop-off

7.3

Value

7.2

Sixt

7.0
Good
72 reviews3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.5

Comfort

7.5

Overall

7.0

Pick-up/drop-off

7.0

Value

6.8

Dollar

6.3
Okay
57 reviews8 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.5

Comfort

7.2

Overall

6.2

Pick-up/drop-off

6.4

Value

6.5

Thrifty

5.8
Fair
62 reviews5 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.9

Comfort

6.6

Overall

5.9

Pick-up/drop-off

6.0

Value

6.1

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 15 July 2025.
  • How much does it cost to hire a car in San Diego for a week from Sixt?

    Hiring a car in San Diego for a week can be a great option for travel. Sixt, the most popular car hire company for this area, offers hire cars for around HK$2,821/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.

  • How much is a car hire in San Diego for a weekend?

    It costs HK$0 for a weekend car hire in San Diego, on average. The cheapest type of car hire you can book on any given weekend is the Intermediate as prices are generally lower for these hire types due to demand and availability. If you’re planning to book a hire car in San Diego in August, prices are HK$904 per day on average.

Car rentals by fuel type in San Diego

Browse car rentals by fuel type in San Diego. Deals were last updated on 15 July 2025.

Browse through car rental deals by fuel type in San Diego. There is currently 1 fuel type to choose from.

Electric

Electric

HK$202+

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