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San Diego car rentals in 2026

Get helpful information to start your search for the perfect car rental in San Diego. The average price data is based on the last 12 months and was last updated on 13 August 2026.

Most popular company

EUROPCAR

Price of petrol per litre

HK$9.19

Average price per day

HK$378

Cheapest price per day

HK$350
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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$306/day on average when booked 7 days ahead, which saves you 540% off the average price.

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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$15.83/day. Fox also offers competitive rates, with deals beginning at HK$24.11/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 137 reviews). Budget (rated 6.4/10 with 116 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.

Avis
Avis
6.4
Budget
Budget
6.4
Hertz
Hertz
5.5
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U-Save
6.5

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$275/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$275

February

HK$345

March

HK$408

April

HK$385

May

HK$377

June

HK$439

July

HK$432

August

HK$392

September

HK$322

October

HK$369

November

HK$337

December

HK$424

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.

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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 13 August 2026.

Avis

6.4
Okay
137 reviews•12 locations
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Cleanliness

7.2

Comfort

7.3

Overall

6.4

Pick-up/drop-off

6.6

Value

6.5

Budget

6.4
Okay
116 reviews•11 locations
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Cleanliness

7.3

Comfort

7.3

Overall

6.4

Pick-up/drop-off

6.6

Value

6.5

Hertz

5.5
Fair
234 reviews•12 locations
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Cleanliness

6.5

Comfort

6.3

Overall

5.5

Pick-up/drop-off

5.6

Value

5.8

U-Save

6.5
Okay
23 reviews•1 location
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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
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National

1 location
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Rhodium

1 location
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Car Rental Cafe

2 locations
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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 13 August 2026.

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

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under HK$378/day when booking a car hire in San Diego. The absolute best deal a user found was for HK$350/day from Europcar, booked on Aug. 8.

  • 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$2,648/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$11,349, with the average price for a rental being around HK$378 a day. Book with Europcar, to take advantage of their cheap prices and pay 7% less compared to the average price of car rentals in San Diego.

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