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San Diego car rentals in 2026

Most popular company

THRIFTY

Price of gas per litre

₱70.91

Average price per day

₱3,143

Cheapest price per day

₱2,550
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Cheapflights insights for San Diego car rentals

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

How far in advance should I rent a car in San Diego?

To get the best deal on a rental car in San Diego, book about 7 days before your trip. At that point, average daily prices are around ₱2,405, which is about 4,926% cheaper than the typical rate.

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What is the cheapest rental car company in San Diego?

In San Diego, the most affordable rental car company right now is NU Car, offering prices from just ₱16.59/day over the past two weeks. Another budget-friendly choice is Avis, with rates starting at ₱23.96/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 6.4/10 with 114 reviews). Avis (rated 6.3/10 with 138 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.

Budget
Budget
6.4
Avis
Avis
6.3
Hertz
Hertz
5.5
U-Save
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 in January, with an average daily rate of just ₱2,158. Conversely, June is the priciest month, averaging ₱3,453 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 ₱2,158. Conversely, June is the priciest month, averaging ₱3,453 per day. Below youll find the monthly average rental prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.

January

₱2,158

February

₱2,713

March

₱3,206

April

₱3,021

May

₱2,960

June

₱3,453

July

₱3,391

August

₱3,083

September

₱2,528

October

₱2,898

November

₱2,651

December

₱3,330

Which car rental 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
114 reviews•11 locations
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Cleanliness

7.2

Comfort

7.3

Overall

6.4

Pick-up/drop-off

6.6

Value

6.5

Avis

6.3
Okay
138 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
233 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

U-Save

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 rental car found in San Diego?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under ₱3,143/day when booking a rental car in San Diego. The best deal a user found was for ₱2,550/day from Hertz, booked on Aug. 15.

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

    Thrifty is one of the top picks in San Diego. They can have you in a rental car for about ₱23,290 per week on average.

  • Can I rent a car for a month in San Diego?

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

  • How much does it cost to rent a car in San Diego for a month?

    Prices can be as low as ₱99,815 if you consider booking with Hertz. That price represents savings of 32% compared to the San Diego average. The monthly cost of a car rental in San Diego is on average ₱99,815 (₱3,327/day).

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