San Luis Obispo

Cheap Car Rentals in San Luis Obispo

Driver's age: 25-65
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Cheapflights insights for San Luis Obispo car rentals

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

How far in advance should I hire a car in San Luis Obispo?

To get the best deal on a rental car in San Luis Obispo, book about 87 days before your trip. At that point, average daily prices are around HK$329, which is about 449% cheaper than the typical rate.

What is the best car rental company in San Luis Obispo?

Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car rental company in San Luis Obispo is Avis (rated 8.1/10 with 32 reviews). Budget (rated 7.4/10 with 34 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.

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

The cheapest month to hire a car in San Luis Obispo is January, when you can expect to pay HK$408/day on average. The most expensive month to hire a car in San Luis Obispo is June (HK$517/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$408

February

HK$431

March

HK$486

April

HK$447

May

HK$470

June

HK$517

July

HK$517

August

HK$502

September

HK$470

October

HK$462

November

HK$462

December

HK$462

What car do most people rent in San Luis Obispo?

SUV cars (Chevrolet Equinox or similar) are the most popular option for those visiting San Luis Obispo. Intermediate cars (Volkswagen Jetta or similar) are also a popular choice, followed by Mini cars (Chrysler Pacifica or similar).

Which car hire company has the most locations in San Luis Obispo?

Enterprise Rent-A-Car has 4 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Hertz has the second-highest number of locations in San Luis Obispo at 3.

Top rental agencies in San Luis Obispo

Explore the leading car rental agencies in San Luis Obispo known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 5 car rental companies in San Luis Obispo. Reviews were last updated on 1 April 2026.

Avis

8.1
Very Good
32 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.3

Comfort

8.5

Overall

8.1

Pick-up/drop-off

8.2

Value

7.7

Budget

7.4
Good
34 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.7

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.4

Pick-up/drop-off

7.0

Value

7.6

Hertz

7.3
Good
6 reviews3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.8

Comfort

7.8

Overall

7.3

Pick-up/drop-off

7.4

Value

6.9

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

5.9
Fair
6 reviews4 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.1

Comfort

5.9

Overall

5.9

Pick-up/drop-off

6.1

Value

5.4

Easirent

1 location

Car rental FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in San Luis Obispo, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 1 April 2026.
  • Can I rent a car for a month in San Luis Obispo?

    Typically, how long you can rent a car for depends on the inventory of the supplier. For San Luis Obispo however, it is certainly possible to rent a car for an entire month.

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