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Cheap Car Rentals in San Diego from AED 155

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 13/9 and drop-off date of 19/9. 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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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 11 July 2025.

SUV is the cheapest car type you can hire in San Diego this past week from 149 hire locations out of 63 hire agencies. Prices for a San Diego SUV hire start from AED 155/day. Check out available deals for 6 car types currently offered at listed car hire agencies here:

Economy

Economy

AED 182+

Compact

Compact

AED 180+

Intermediate

Intermediate

AED 134+

Full-size

Full-size

AED 166+

People carrier

People carrier

AED 414+

Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

AED 196+

Luxury

Luxury

AED 222+

Convertible

Convertible

AED 370+

Compare car rental deals in San Diego by type

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:

Ford KaAED 186/day
2
M
A/C
Ford Ka

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 255. Data was last updated on 11 July 2025.
The best prices on car rentals in San Diego we've found at this time. If these deals don't completely appeal to you, check back soon for alternative offers.
Nissan KicksAED 155/day
4
M
A/C
Nissan Kicks
Toyota Corolla CrossAED 163/day
5
M
A/C
Toyota Corolla Cross
Honda CivicAED 185/day
5
M
A/C
Honda Civic

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 132, which is about 184% 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 6.5/10 with 119 reviews). Avis (rated 6.4/10 with 146 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 132. Conversely, July 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 132. Conversely, July 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 132

February

AED 140

March

AED 154

April

AED 169

May

AED 158

June

AED 180

July

AED 206

August

AED 191

September

AED 165

October

AED 184

November

AED 176

December

AED 191

What car do most people hire in San Diego?

Intermediate cars (Honda Civic, for example) are the most popular in San Diego. SUV (Nissan Pathfinder) and Full-size (Chrysler Pacifica) cars are also often chosen by our users when visiting San Diego.

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

Enterprise Rent-A-Car has 14 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Avis has the second-highest number of locations in San Diego at 12.

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 11 July 2025.
Choose from the top rental car agencies available in San Diego, including Budget, Avis and Hertz. Be sure to do your research on pricing, reviews, pickup locations, and other important criteria before choosing.

Budget

6.5
Okay
119 reviews11 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.2

Comfort

7.3

Overall

6.5

Pick-up/drop-off

6.6

Value

6.6

Avis

6.4
Okay
146 reviews12 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.2

Comfort

7.2

Overall

6.4

Pick-up/drop-off

6.7

Value

6.5

Hertz

5.8
Fair
306 reviews12 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.7

Comfort

6.5

Overall

5.7

Pick-up/drop-off

5.8

Value

5.9

MEXRENTACAR

3.6
Poor
212 reviews4 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

4.3

Comfort

4.2

Overall

3.6

Pick-up/drop-off

3.5

Value

3.9

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

7.4
Good
99 reviews14 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.6

Comfort

7.7

Overall

7.4

Pick-up/drop-off

7.3

Value

7.2

Sixt

7.0
Good
72 reviews3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.5

Comfort

7.5

Overall

7.0

Pick-up/drop-off

7.0

Value

6.8

Dollar

6.3
Okay
57 reviews8 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.5

Comfort

7.2

Overall

6.2

Pick-up/drop-off

6.4

Value

6.5

Thrifty

5.8
Fair
63 reviews5 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.9

Comfort

6.5

Overall

5.8

Pick-up/drop-off

5.9

Value

6.0

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 11 July 2025.
  • 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 1,183 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 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 August, 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, Hybrid cars are the cheapest to rent in San Diego. Deals were last updated on 11 July 2025.

Browse through car rental deals by fuel type in San Diego. There are currently 3 fuel types to choose from with Hybrid being the cheapest (AED 40+).

Electric

Electric

AED 79+

Hybrid

Hybrid

AED 40+

Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

AED 64+

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