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How far in advance should I hire a car in Carlsbad?

For the best savings on car hire in Carlsbad, make your reservation 67 days before pickup. The average price then is just AED 118/day – about 109% less than the yearly average.

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What is the best car rental company in Carlsbad?

Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car rental company in Carlsbad is Enterprise Rent-A-Car (rated 8.8/10 with 3 reviews). Budget (rated 6.5/10 with 6 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.

Enterprise Rent-A-Car
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
8.8
Budget
Budget
6.5
Hertz
Hertz
5.9
Avis
Avis
5.6

What is the cheapest month to rent a car in Carlsbad?

Planning to hire a car in Carlsbad? February is the cheapest month, costing about AED 173 per day. In contrast, December is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of AED 231. Monthly average car hire prices are listed below. Remember, prices can change based on when you book, the type of car, and availability.

January

AED 184

February

AED 173

March

AED 220

April

AED 176

May

AED 209

June

AED 209

July

AED 206

August

AED 206

September

AED 224

October

AED 206

November

AED 224

December

AED 231

What car do most people hire in Carlsbad?

The most popular types of cars to hire in Carlsbad are the following: SUV cars (Class Full-size SUV or similar), Compact cars (Hyundai Kona or similar), and Intermediate cars (Honda Civic or similar).

Which car hire company has the most locations in Carlsbad?

Hertz has 3 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Enterprise Rent-A-Car has the second-highest number of locations in Carlsbad at 2.

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Top rental agencies in Carlsbad

Explore the leading car rental agencies in Carlsbad known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 6 car rental companies in Carlsbad. Reviews were last updated on 18 August 2025.

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

8.8
Very Good
3 reviews•2 locations
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Cleanliness

9.1

Comfort

9.1

Overall

8.8

Pick-up/drop-off

8.2

Value

8.5

Budget

6.5
Okay
6 reviews•1 location
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Cleanliness

7.0

Comfort

7.0

Overall

6.5

Pick-up/drop-off

6.9

Value

6.8

Hertz

3 locations
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Avis

5.6
Fair
9 reviews•1 location
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Overview

Cleanliness

7.1

Comfort

6.9

Overall

5.6

Pick-up/drop-off

6.8

Value

6.3

Zeeba Rent-A-Van

2 locations
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EZ Van

1 location
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Car rental FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in Carlsbad, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 18 August 2025.

  • Can I rent a car for a month in Carlsbad?

    Yes, renting a vehicle in Carlsbad for a month is certainly possible.

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