San Diego

Cheap Car Rentals in San Diego from HK$252

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San Diego car rentals in 2026

Most popular company

EUROPCAR

Price of petrol per litre

HK$9.57

Average price per day

HK$395

Cheapest price per day

HK$252

Popular car types in San Diego

small car is the cheapest car type you can hire in San Diego this past week from 162 hire locations out of 68 hire agencies. Prices for a San Diego small car hire start from HK$252/day. Check out available deals for 5 car types currently offered at listed car hire agencies here:

Economy

Economy

HK$252+

Compact

Compact

HK$257+

Intermediate

Intermediate

HK$252+

Full-size

Full-size

HK$276+

People carrier

People carrier

HK$345+

Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

HK$421+

Passenger van

Passenger van

HK$465+

Premium SUV

Premium SUV

HK$542+

Best car rental deals found in San Diego

Mazda Mazda2HK$252/day
Mazda Mazda2
Hyundai i20HK$257/day
Hyundai i20
Toyota CamryHK$260/day
Toyota Camry

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$314/day on average when booked 7 days ahead, which saves you 542% off the average price.

What is the cheapest car hire company in San Diego?

Looking to hire a car in San Diego? Dollar had the lowest prices in the past two weeks, starting at only HK$32.76/day. Thrifty also offers competitive rates, with deals beginning at HK$32.76/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 Avis (rated 6.4/10 with 121 reviews). Budget (rated 6.4/10 with 111 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$353

October

HK$400

November

HK$353

December

HK$423

What car do most people rent in San Diego?

SUV cars (Jeep Compass, for example) are the most popular in San Diego. Passenger van (Ford Transit) and Intermediate (Kia K4) 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

Avis

6.4
Okay
121 reviews•12 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.2

Comfort

7.2

Overall

6.4

Pick-up/drop-off

6.6

Value

6.6

Budget

6.4
Okay
111 reviews•11 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.2

Comfort

7.2

Overall

6.4

Pick-up/drop-off

6.5

Value

6.5

Hertz

5.4
Fair
213 reviews•12 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.5

Comfort

6.3

Overall

5.4

Pick-up/drop-off

5.5

Value

5.7

U-Save

6.5
Okay
24 reviews•1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

7.1

Comfort

6.9

Overall

6.5

Pick-up/drop-off

6.2

Value

7.2

All Star Rent a Van

1 location

NextCar

1 location

National

1 location

Rhodium

1 location

Car rental FAQs

  • What is the cheapest hire car found in San Diego?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under HK$395/day when booking a car hire in San Diego. The absolute best deal a user found was for HK$363/day from Hertz, booked on Oct. 31.

  • How much does it cost to hire a car in San Diego for a week from Europcar?

    Hiring a car in San Diego for a week can be a great option for travel. Europcar, the most popular car hire company for this area, offers hire cars for around HK$2,645/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 does it cost to rent a car in San Diego for a month?

    Generally, a month-long car rental in San Diego can be found for about HK$11,337, with the average price for a rental being around HK$378 a day. Book with Hertz, to take advantage of their cheap prices and pay 11% less compared to the average price of car rentals in San Diego.

Car rentals by fuel type in San Diego

Browse through car rental deals by fuel type in San Diego. There are currently 3 fuel types to choose from with Hybrid being the cheapest (HK$35+).

Electric

Electric

HK$57+

Hybrid

Hybrid

HK$35+

Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

HK$70+

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