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What is the cheapest time to rent a car in San Diego?

Discover the most affordable period to rent a car in San Diego and save money on your trip. The monthly average price data is based on historical data over the last year and was last updated on 21 December 2024.

January

HK$264

February

HK$341

March

HK$411

April

HK$357

May

HK$365

June

HK$411

July

HK$435

August

HK$404

September

HK$357

October

HK$388

November

HK$373

December

HK$373

Currently, the cheapest month to rent a car in San Diego is January. The most expensive time to rent a car is July. The cheapest prices for each month are shown above, but prices will vary based on availability, how far out you book your rental car, and of course, car type.

Compare available car types for rental in San Diego

Compare and contrast the various car types offered for rental in San Diego to find the perfect fit for your trip. Price data is based on averages over the last 12 months and was last updated on 21 December 2024.

Small cars

HK$199 - HK$726

All Car Types

HK$239 - HK$685

To hire a small car in San Diego, the United States, you would pay an average price of HK$238/day. April is the cheapest month to hire a small car in San Diego, the United States (~HK$199/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is August (~HK$726/day). In fact, April is about 17% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a small car hire for San Diego. When comparing with other car types available for hire in San Diego, hiring a small car saves you 30% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity.

To hire a medium car in San Diego, the United States, you would pay an average price of HK$236/day. February is the cheapest month to hire a medium car in San Diego, the United States (~HK$173/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is August (~HK$493/day). In fact, February is about 28% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a medium car hire for San Diego. When comparing with other car types available for hire in San Diego, hiring a medium car saves you 31% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity.

To hire a SUV in San Diego, the United States, you would pay an average price of HK$232/day. February is the cheapest month to hire a SUV in San Diego, the United States (~HK$253/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is December (~HK$555/day). In fact, February is about 8% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a SUV hire for San Diego. When comparing with other car types available for hire in San Diego, hiring a SUV saves you 32% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity.

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 21 December 2024.
Have a look at the top rental car agencies available in San Diego, including Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Avis and Budget. Browse through some of the top rental car agencies in San Diego, including Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Avis and Budget.

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

7.4
Good
115 reviews14 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.7

Comfort

7.7

Overall

7.4

Pick-up/drop-off

7.4

Value

7.3

Avis

6.5
Okay
148 reviews11 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.2

Comfort

7.3

Overall

6.5

Pick-up/drop-off

6.7

Value

6.5

Budget

6.5
Okay
115 reviews11 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.3

Comfort

7.3

Overall

6.5

Pick-up/drop-off

6.5

Value

6.6

Hertz

5.7
Fair
322 reviews12 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.6

Comfort

6.4

Overall

5.7

Pick-up/drop-off

5.8

Value

5.9

Ace

4.2
Mediocre
128 reviews3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

4.9

Comfort

4.7

Overall

4.0

Pick-up/drop-off

3.9

Value

4.4

MEXRENTACAR

3.9
Poor
238 reviews4 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

4.5

Comfort

4.5

Overall

3.8

Pick-up/drop-off

3.7

Value

4.1

Sixt

6.9
Okay
84 reviews3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.3

Comfort

7.3

Overall

6.9

Pick-up/drop-off

6.9

Value

6.6

Dollar

6.5
Okay
50 reviews8 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.7

Comfort

7.4

Overall

6.4

Pick-up/drop-off

6.5

Value

6.7

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 21 December 2024.
  • Which car hire company is considered to be the best in San Diego?

    Taking our users’ ratings and reviews into consideration, Advantage (10.0 rating), Silvercar (10.0 rating) and National (8.7 rating) seem to be the best car hire companies in San Diego.

  • What are petrol prices like in San Diego?

    The average price of petrol in San Diego is HK$7.00/litre over the past month, costing you anywhere between HK$315 and HK$455 to fill up a car’s fuel tank.

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

    Hiring a car in San Diego for a week can be a great option for travel. Dollar, the most popular car hire company for this area, offers hire cars for around HK$2,798/week on average.

  • How far in advance should I hire a car in San Diego for the best price?

    Hiring your favourite car model can become more difficult the closer you are to your desired travel date. It’s ideal to book early to have that peace of mind. An early booking can save you up to 40% in San Diego - we recommend booking at least 7days in advance.

  • 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.

  • What car do most people hire in San Diego?

    The most popular car to hire while in San Diego is the Mazda Mazda5, which is a Intermediate vehicle.

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