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Cheap Car Rentals in San Diego from AED 121

This price is the cheapest per day rate found by a Cheapflights user in the last 48 hours by searching for a car hire in San Diego with a pick-up date of 21/5 and drop-off date of 25/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available at all agencies or on all dates of hire. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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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 12 May 2026.

Most popular company

BUDGET

Price of petrol per litre

AED 4.30

Average price per day

AED 236

Cheapest price per day

AED 121
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Popular car types in San Diego

Explore the most popular car models available for rent in San Diego and choose the one that suits your needs. The price data is sourced from various car rental companies and was last updated on 12 May 2026.
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small car is the cheapest car type you can hire in San Diego this past week from 157 hire locations out of 65 hire agencies. Prices for a San Diego small car hire start from AED 121/day. Check out available deals for 6 car types currently offered at listed car hire agencies here:

Economy

Economy

AED 108+

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Compact

Compact

AED 152+

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Intermediate

Intermediate

AED 132+

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Standard

Standard

AED 185+

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Full-size

Full-size

AED 160+

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People carrier

People carrier

AED 202+

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Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

AED 271+

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Pick-up truck

Pick-up truck

AED 185+

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Here are the best San Diego small car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Here are the best San Diego medium car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Here are the best San Diego SUV hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Nissan SentraAED 121/day
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A/C
Nissan Sentra
Found 05/10/26
Nissan KicksAED 152/day
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A/C
Nissan Kicks
Found 05/10/26

Best car rental deals found in San Diego

Browse through a selection of recently found affordable car rental deals in San Diego. Plan your trip with ease and find the perfect rental option for your needs. There are currently 8 rental car agencies in San Diego with an average daily rate of AED 188. Data was last updated on 12 May 2026.
Nissan SentraAED 121/day
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A/C
Nissan Sentra
Found 05/10/26
Honda CivicAED 132/day
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A/C
Honda Civic
Found 05/11/26
Kia ForteAED 136/day
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A/C
Kia Forte
Found 05/10/26

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 140, which is about 194% cheaper than the typical rate.

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What is the cheapest car hire company in San Diego?

In San Diego, the most affordable car hire company right now is Economy Rent a Car, offering prices from just AED 72.50/day over the past two weeks. Another budget-friendly choice is Sixt, with rates starting at AED 72.53/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 Budget (rated 6.6/10 with 129 reviews). Avis (rated 6.3/10 with 143 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.

Budget
Budget
6.6
Avis
Avis
6.3
Hertz
Hertz
5.7
MEXRENTACAR
MEXRENTACAR
3.4

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 191

April

AED 180

May

AED 165

June

AED 184

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 12 May 2026.

Budget

6.6
Okay
129 reviews•11 locations
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Cleanliness

7.3

Comfort

7.4

Overall

6.6

Pick-up/drop-off

6.6

Value

6.6

Avis

6.3
Okay
143 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
257 reviews•12 locations
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Cleanliness

6.6

Comfort

6.4

Overall

5.7

Pick-up/drop-off

5.7

Value

5.9

MEXRENTACAR

3.4
Poor
132 reviews•4 locations
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Cleanliness

4.2

Comfort

4.1

Overall

3.4

Pick-up/drop-off

3.4

Value

3.8

Sixt

7.4
Good
50 reviews•4 locations
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Cleanliness

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.4

Pick-up/drop-off

7.5

Value

7.2

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

7.2
Good
75 reviews•15 locations
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Cleanliness

7.4

Comfort

7.5

Overall

7.2

Pick-up/drop-off

7.2

Value

7.0

Dollar

5.8
Fair
50 reviews•10 locations
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Cleanliness

7.2

Comfort

6.7

Overall

5.8

Pick-up/drop-off

6.0

Value

6.0

Thrifty

5.6
Fair
52 reviews•8 locations
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Cleanliness

6.8

Comfort

6.4

Overall

5.6

Pick-up/drop-off

5.8

Value

5.8

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 12 May 2026.

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

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under AED 236/day when booking a car hire in San Diego. The absolute best deal a user found was for AED 122/day from Sixt, booked on May 6.

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

    Sixt is one of the most popular car hire companies in San Diego, offering car hire for around AED 1,193 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 57% 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 5,111 a month or AED 170 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 June, it will cost approximately AED 0 per day.

Car rentals by fuel type in San Diego

Browse car rentals by fuel type in San Diego. Currently, Electric cars are the cheapest to rent in San Diego. Deals were last updated on 12 May 2026.
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Browse through car rental deals by fuel type in San Diego. There are currently 3 fuel types to choose from with Electric being the cheapest (AED 48+).

Electric

Electric

AED 48+

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Hybrid

Hybrid

AED 77+

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Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

AED 76+

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