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San Diego car rentals in 2026

Most popular company

ALAMO

Price of petrol per litre

AED 4.30

Average price per day

AED 271

Cheapest price per day

AED 211
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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 143, which is about 199% 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 6.4/10 with 113 reviews). Avis (rated 6.3/10 with 136 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.

Budget
Budget
6.4
Avis
Avis
6.3
Hertz
Hertz
5.5
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U-Save
6.5

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, 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.

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Top rental agencies in San Diego

Budget

6.4
Okay
113 reviews•11 locations
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Cleanliness

7.3

Comfort

7.3

Overall

6.4

Pick-up/drop-off

6.5

Value

6.5

Avis

6.3
Okay
136 reviews•12 locations
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Cleanliness

7.2

Comfort

7.3

Overall

6.3

Pick-up/drop-off

6.6

Value

6.5

Hertz

5.5
Fair
232 reviews•12 locations
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Cleanliness

6.5

Comfort

6.3

Overall

5.5

Pick-up/drop-off

5.6

Value

5.8

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6.5
Okay
23 reviews•1 location
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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
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National

1 location
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Rhodium

1 location
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Car Rental Cafe

2 locations
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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 271/day when booking a car hire in San Diego. The absolute best deal a user found was for AED 211/day from Sixt, booked on Sep. 5.

  • 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 5,795 a month or AED 193 a day. For extended stays in a location, this option will usually save you the most.

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