San Diego

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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 November 24, 2025.
Full-size

Full-size

₱3,885+

Convertible

Convertible

₱6,528+

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 ₱2,050, which is about 4,430% cheaper than the typical rate.

What is the cheapest rental car company in San Diego?

In San Diego, the most affordable rental car company right now is Dollar, offering prices from just ₱1,823.75/day over the past two weeks. Another budget-friendly choice is Hertz, with rates starting at ₱2,059.26/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 6.5/10 with 123 reviews). Avis (rated 6.3/10 with 143 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 in January, with an average daily rate of just ₱2,050. Conversely, July is the priciest month, averaging ₱3,222 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 ₱2,050. Conversely, July is the priciest month, averaging ₱3,222 per day. Below youll find the monthly average rental prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.

January

₱2,050

February

₱2,226

March

₱2,461

April

₱2,695

May

₱2,461

June

₱2,871

July

₱3,222

August

₱2,988

September

₱2,461

October

₱2,812

November

₱2,519

December

₱3,046

What car do most people rent in San Diego?

The most popular types of cars to rent in San Diego are the following: Full-size rentals (Toyota 4Runner or similar), Passenger van rentals (GMC Savana or similar), and SUV rentals (Toyota 4Runner or similar).

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

Enterprise Rent-A-Car has 15 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 November 24, 2025.

Budget

6.5
Okay
123 reviews11 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.3

Comfort

7.3

Overall

6.5

Pick-up/drop-off

6.6

Value

6.6

Avis

6.3
Okay
143 reviews12 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.1

Comfort

7.2

Overall

6.3

Pick-up/drop-off

6.6

Value

6.4

Hertz

5.7
Fair
275 reviews12 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.6

Comfort

6.4

Overall

5.7

Pick-up/drop-off

5.7

Value

5.9

MEXRENTACAR

3.4
Poor
177 reviews4 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

4.3

Comfort

4.1

Overall

3.4

Pick-up/drop-off

3.4

Value

3.7

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

7.2
Good
86 reviews15 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.5

Comfort

7.5

Overall

7.2

Pick-up/drop-off

7.2

Value

7.1

Sixt

7.1
Good
61 reviews4 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.6

Comfort

7.6

Overall

7.1

Pick-up/drop-off

7.2

Value

6.9

Dollar

6.0
Okay
54 reviews8 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.3

Comfort

6.9

Overall

6.0

Pick-up/drop-off

6.2

Value

6.2

Thrifty

5.8
Fair
60 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 November 24, 2025.
  • How much does it cost to rent a car in San Diego for a week from Alamo?

    Alamo is one of the top picks in San Diego. They can have you in a rental car for about ₱44,282 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.

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