San Diego

Cheap Car Rentals in San Diego from AED 252

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San Diego car rentals in 2026

Most popular company

ALAMO

Price of petrol per litre

AED 4.48

Average price per day

AED 253

Cheapest price per day

AED 252

Popular car types in San Diego

small car is the cheapest car type you can hire in San Diego this past week from 162 hire locations out of 68 hire agencies. Prices for a San Diego small car hire start from AED 252/day. Check out available deals for 6 car types currently offered at listed car hire agencies here:

Economy

Economy

AED 252+

Compact

Compact

AED 256+

Intermediate

Intermediate

AED 258+

Full-size

Full-size

AED 277+

People carrier

People carrier

AED 647+

Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

AED 451+

Passenger van

Passenger van

AED 642+

Luxury

Luxury

AED 350+

Best car rental deals found in San Diego

Hyundai i10AED 252/day
Hyundai i10
Seat LeonAED 256/day
Seat Leon
Volkswagen T-ROCAED 258/day
Volkswagen T-ROC

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?

To get the best deal on car hire in San Diego, book about 7 days before your trip. At that point, average daily prices are around AED 147, which is about 199% cheaper than the typical rate.

What is the cheapest car hire company in San Diego?

In San Diego, the most affordable car hire company right now is Fox, offering prices from just AED 68.65/day over the past two weeks. Another budget-friendly choice is Sixt, with rates starting at AED 70.29/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 121 reviews). Budget (rated 6.4/10 with 111 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.

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

At San Diego, the best time to rent a car is at January, with an average daily rate of just AED 129. Conversely, June is the priciest month, averaging AED 206 per day. Below youll find the monthly average rental prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.|1#In San Diego, the best time to rent a car is in January, with an average daily rate of just AED 129. Conversely, June is the priciest month, averaging AED 206 per day. Below youll find the monthly average rental prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.

January

AED 129

February

AED 162

March

AED 191

April

AED 180

May

AED 176

June

AED 206

July

AED 202

August

AED 187

September

AED 165

October

AED 187

November

AED 165

December

AED 198

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.

Top rental agencies in San Diego

Avis

6.4
Okay
121 reviews•12 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.2

Comfort

7.2

Overall

6.4

Pick-up/drop-off

6.6

Value

6.6

Budget

6.4
Okay
111 reviews•11 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.2

Comfort

7.2

Overall

6.4

Pick-up/drop-off

6.5

Value

6.5

Hertz

5.4
Fair
214 reviews•12 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.5

Comfort

6.3

Overall

5.4

Pick-up/drop-off

5.6

Value

5.8

U-Save

6.5
Okay
24 reviews•1 location
Overview

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

NextCar

1 location

National

1 location

Rhodium

1 location

Car rental FAQs

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

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under AED 253/day when booking a car hire in San Diego. The absolute best deal a user found was for AED 118/day from Sixt, booked on Oct. 31.

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

    Alamo is one of the most popular car hire companies in San Diego, offering car hire for around AED 1,352 per week on average.

  • Can I rent a car for a month in San Diego?

    Yes, you can rent a car for a month in San Diego check Cheapflights for the latest prices and car type availability.

  • How much does it cost to rent a car in San Diego for a month?

    You can potentially save up to 63% on a month-long rental by booking with Sixt. Sixt is the cheapest rental company available within the next few months. Renting a car in San Diego can cost you on average AED 5,794 a month or AED 193 a day. For extended stays in a location, this option will usually save you the most.

  • How much is a car hire in San Diego for a weekend?

    For a weekend car hire in San Diego, you can expect the average price to be around AED 0. Usually a Economy hire in San Diego is your cheapest weekend car hire option, though you should always check Cheapflights to see if there are other deals on alternative car hire types. If you do opt for hiring a Economy for December, it will cost approximately AED 0 per day.

Car rentals by fuel type in San Diego

Browse through car rental deals by fuel type in San Diego. There are currently 3 fuel types to choose from with Petrol/Diesel being the cheapest (AED 81+).

Electric

Electric

AED 82+

Hybrid

Hybrid

AED 91+

Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

AED 81+

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