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Cheapflights insights for San Luis Obispo car rentals

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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 85 days before pickup. The average price then is just AED 169/day – about 181% less than the yearly average.

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What is the cheapest car hire company in San Luis Obispo?

In San Luis Obispo, the most affordable car hire company right now is Avis, offering prices from just AED 28.45/day over the past two weeks. Another budget-friendly choice is Budget, with rates starting at AED 35.88/day.

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 8.3/10 with 28 reviews). Hertz (rated 7.7/10 with 2 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.

Avis
Avis
8.3
Hertz
Hertz
7.7
Budget
Budget
7.5
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
6.5

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 191. Conversely, June 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 191. Conversely, June 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 191

February

AED 202

March

AED 231

April

AED 220

May

AED 217

June

AED 246

July

AED 242

August

AED 224

September

AED 213

October

AED 217

November

AED 217

December

AED 217

What car do most people hire in San Luis Obispo?

Intermediate cars (Toyota RAV4, for example) are the most popular in San Luis Obispo. SUV (Hyundai Venue) and Standard (Toyota Prius) 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. Avis has the second-highest number of locations in San Luis Obispo at 2.

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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 25 July 2026.

Avis

8.3
Very Good
28 reviews•2 locations
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Cleanliness

8.4

Comfort

8.6

Overall

8.3

Pick-up/drop-off

8.3

Value

7.7

Hertz

7.7
Good
2 reviews•3 locations
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Cleanliness

8.4

Comfort

8.4

Overall

7.7

Pick-up/drop-off

7.9

Value

7.2

Budget

7.5
Good
27 reviews•2 locations
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Cleanliness

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Overall

7.5

Pick-up/drop-off

7.2

Value

7.7

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

6.5
Okay
7 reviews•4 locations
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Cleanliness

6.7

Comfort

6.5

Overall

6.5

Pick-up/drop-off

6.7

Value

5.9

Easirent

1 location
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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 25 July 2026.

  • 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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