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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 82 days before your trip. At that point, average daily prices are around HK$408, which is about 558% 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 35 reviews). Budget (rated 7.1/10 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$432/day on average. The most expensive month to hire a car in San Luis Obispo is June (HK$534/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$432

February

HK$455

March

HK$471

April

HK$463

May

HK$471

June

HK$534

July

HK$487

August

HK$534

September

HK$494

October

HK$463

November

HK$526

December

HK$510

What car do most people rent in San Luis Obispo?

SUV cars (BMW X3 or similar) are the most popular option for those visiting San Luis Obispo. Intermediate cars (Toyota RAV4 or similar) are also a popular choice, followed by Economy cars (Chevrolet Spark 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 7 July 2025.
Book your reservation with one of the top rental car agencies located in San Luis Obispo, including Avis, Budget and Hertz. Make sure to read reviews, pricing info, location, and other important details before choosing a rental car agency.

Avis

8.1
Very Good
35 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.3

Comfort

8.6

Overall

8.1

Pick-up/drop-off

8.2

Value

7.7

Budget

7.1
Good
34 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.5

Comfort

7.6

Overall

7.1

Pick-up/drop-off

6.7

Value

7.3

Hertz

7.1
Good
8 reviews3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.6

Comfort

7.6

Overall

7.2

Pick-up/drop-off

7.1

Value

6.9

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

5.7
Fair
7 reviews4 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.2

Comfort

5.7

Overall

5.7

Pick-up/drop-off

5.8

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 7 July 2025.
  • 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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