San Luis Obispo

Cheap Car Rentals in San Luis Obispo

Driver's age: 26-65
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Cheapflights insights for San Luis Obispo car rentals

Get relevant, data-driven information to help you hire a car in San Luis Obispo, including pricing trends, ideal booking times, and more.

How far in advance should I hire a car in San Luis Obispo?

For the best savings on car hire in San Luis Obispo, make your reservation 82 days before pickup. The average price then is just AED 195/day – about 214% less than the yearly average.

What is the best car rental company in San Luis Obispo?

Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car rental company in San Luis Obispo is Avis (rated 8.1/10 with 35 reviews). Budget (rated 7.1/10 with 36 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.

What is the cheapest month to rent a car in San Luis Obispo?

At San Luis Obispo, the best time to rent a car is at January, with an average daily rate of just AED 206. Conversely, July is the priciest month, averaging AED 246 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 Luis Obispo, the best time to rent a car is in January, with an average daily rate of just AED 206. Conversely, July is the priciest month, averaging AED 246 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 206

February

AED 213

March

AED 220

April

AED 217

May

AED 220

June

AED 242

July

AED 246

August

AED 239

September

AED 220

October

AED 217

November

AED 242

December

AED 242

What car do most people hire in San Luis Obispo?

Intermediate cars (Toyota Corolla, for example) are the most popular in San Luis Obispo. Full-size (Class Full-size Car) and Mini (Chrysler Pacifica) cars are also often chosen by our users when visiting San Luis Obispo.

Which car hire company has the most locations in San Luis Obispo?

Enterprise Rent-A-Car has 4 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Hertz has the second-highest number of locations in San Luis Obispo at 3.

Top rental agencies in San Luis Obispo

Explore the leading car rental agencies in San Luis Obispo known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 5 car rental companies in San Luis Obispo. Reviews were last updated on 30 August 2025.

Avis

8.1
Very Good
35 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.3

Comfort

8.6

Overall

8.1

Pick-up/drop-off

8.2

Value

7.7

Budget

7.1
Good
36 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.5

Comfort

7.6

Overall

7.1

Pick-up/drop-off

6.7

Value

7.3

Hertz

6.9
Okay
8 reviews3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.4

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.0

Pick-up/drop-off

6.9

Value

6.7

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

5.4
Fair
7 reviews4 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

5.9

Comfort

5.4

Overall

5.4

Pick-up/drop-off

5.5

Value

5.1

Easirent

1 location

Car rental FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in San Luis Obispo, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 30 August 2025.
  • Can I rent a car for a month in San Luis Obispo?

    Yes, renting a vehicle in San Luis Obispo for a month is certainly possible.

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