San Diego

Cheap Car Rentals in San Diego from AED 155

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San Diego car rentals in 2026

Most popular company

BUDGET

Price of petrol per litre

AED 4.30

Average price per day

AED 247

Cheapest price per day

AED 155

Popular car types in San Diego

SUV is the cheapest car type you can hire in San Diego this past week from 160 hire locations out of 67 hire agencies. Prices for a San Diego SUV hire start from AED 155/day. Check out available deals for 2 car types currently offered at listed car hire agencies here:

People carrier

People carrier

AED 191+

Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

AED 220+

Compact SUV

Compact SUV

AED 155+

Intermediate SUV

Intermediate SUV

AED 164+

Standard SUV

Standard SUV

AED 164+

Best car rental deals found in San Diego

Chevrolet TraxAED 155/day
Chevrolet Trax
Toyota RushAED 164/day
Toyota Rush
BMW X2AED 164/day
BMW X2

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 143, which is about 199% cheaper than the typical rate.

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 6.4/10 with 113 reviews). Avis (rated 6.3/10 with 136 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 151

October

AED 169

November

AED 158

December

AED 195

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

Budget

6.4
Okay
113 reviews11 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.3

Comfort

7.3

Overall

6.4

Pick-up/drop-off

6.5

Value

6.5

Avis

6.3
Okay
136 reviews12 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.2

Comfort

7.3

Overall

6.3

Pick-up/drop-off

6.6

Value

6.5

Hertz

5.5
Fair
232 reviews12 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.5

Comfort

6.3

Overall

5.5

Pick-up/drop-off

5.6

Value

5.8

U-Save

6.5
Okay
23 reviews1 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

National

1 location

Rhodium

1 location

Car Rental Cafe

2 locations

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 247/day when booking a car hire in San Diego. The absolute best deal a user found was for AED 181/day from Sixt, booked on Aug. 29.

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

    Budget is one of the most popular car hire companies in San Diego, offering car hire for around AED 1,486 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 66% 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 6,368 a month or AED 212 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 Compact SUV 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 Compact SUV for October, 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 is currently 1 fuel type to choose from.

Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

AED 194+

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