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San Diego car rentals in 2026

Get helpful information to start your search for the perfect car rental in San Diego. The average price data is based on the last 12 months and was last updated on 9 April 2026.

Most popular company

FOX

Price of petrol per litre

AED 4.19

Average price per day

AED 279

Cheapest price per day

AED 142
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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 136, which is about 189% cheaper than the typical rate.

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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 Budget (rated 6.5/10 with 128 reviews). Avis (rated 6.3/10 with 142 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.

Budget
Budget
6.5
Avis
Avis
6.3
Hertz
Hertz
5.7
MEXRENTACAR
MEXRENTACAR
3.5

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, July is the priciest month, averaging AED 202 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, July is the priciest month, averaging AED 202 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 187

April

AED 173

May

AED 154

June

AED 180

July

AED 202

August

AED 187

September

AED 151

October

AED 173

November

AED 162

December

AED 198

Which car hire company has the most locations in San Diego?

Enterprise Rent-A-Car has 15 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Avis has the second-highest number of locations in San Diego at 12.

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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 9 April 2026.

Budget

6.5
Okay
128 reviews•11 locations
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Cleanliness

7.3

Comfort

7.3

Overall

6.5

Pick-up/drop-off

6.5

Value

6.6

Avis

6.3
Okay
142 reviews•12 locations
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Cleanliness

7.2

Comfort

7.2

Overall

6.3

Pick-up/drop-off

6.6

Value

6.4

Hertz

5.7
Fair
262 reviews•12 locations
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Cleanliness

6.6

Comfort

6.4

Overall

5.7

Pick-up/drop-off

5.8

Value

5.9

MEXRENTACAR

3.5
Poor
140 reviews•4 locations
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Cleanliness

4.3

Comfort

4.2

Overall

3.5

Pick-up/drop-off

3.4

Value

3.8

Sixt

7.3
Good
55 reviews•4 locations
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Cleanliness

7.8

Comfort

7.8

Overall

7.3

Pick-up/drop-off

7.4

Value

7.0

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

7.1
Good
79 reviews•15 locations
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Cleanliness

7.4

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.1

Pick-up/drop-off

7.1

Value

7.0

Dollar

5.8
Fair
51 reviews•8 locations
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Cleanliness

7.1

Comfort

6.6

Overall

5.8

Pick-up/drop-off

5.9

Value

6.0

Thrifty

5.6
Fair
55 reviews•5 locations
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Cleanliness

6.7

Comfort

6.4

Overall

5.6

Pick-up/drop-off

5.7

Value

5.9

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 9 April 2026.

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

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under AED 279/day when booking a car hire in San Diego. The absolute best deal a user found was for AED 142/day from Dollar, booked on Apr. 4.

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

    Fox is one of the most popular car hire companies in San Diego, offering car hire for around AED 3,350 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 77% on a month-long rental by booking with Dollar. Dollar is the cheapest rental company available within the next few months. Renting a car in San Diego can cost you on average AED 14,358 a month or AED 479 a day. For extended stays in a location, this option will usually save you the most.

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