San Diego

Cheap Car Rentals in San Diego from ₱2,152

This price is the cheapest per day rate found by a Cheapflights user in the last 48 hours by searching for a car rental in San Diego with a pick-up date of 2/19 and drop-off date of 2/23. Fares are subject to change and may not be available at all agencies or on all dates of rental. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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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 December 3, 2025.

small car is the cheapest car type you can rent in San Diego this past week from 151 rental locations out of 64 rental agencies. Prices for a San Diego small car rental start from ₱2,152/day. Check out available deals for 5 car types currently offered at listed car rental agencies here:

Economy

Economy

₱2,152+

Compact

Compact

₱2,757+

Intermediate

Intermediate

₱2,153+

Full-size

Full-size

₱2,387+

Minivan

Minivan

₱5,583+

Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

₱3,440+

Premium

Premium

₱3,179+

Luxury

Luxury

₱4,117+

Compare car rental deals in San Diego by type

Here are the best San Diego small car rental prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Here are the best San Diego medium car rental prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Here are the best San Diego large car rental prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Here are the best San Diego SUV rental prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Toyota Avanza₱2,152/day
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Toyota Avanza
Honda City₱2,757/day
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Honda City

Best car rental deals found in San Diego

Browse through a selection of recently found affordable car rental deals in San Diego. Plan your trip with ease and find the perfect rental option for your needs. There are currently 8 rental car agencies in San Diego with an average daily rate of ₱2,908. Data was last updated on December 3, 2025.
Toyota Avanza₱2,152/day
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Toyota Avanza
Ford EcoSport₱2,153/day
4
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Ford EcoSport
Kia Rio₱2,153/day
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Kia Rio

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 ₱2,049, which is about 4,434% 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 ₱1,509.72/day over the past two weeks. Another budget-friendly choice is Thrifty, with rates starting at ₱1,882.03/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 ₱2,049. Conversely, July is the priciest month, averaging ₱3,220 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 ₱2,049. Conversely, July is the priciest month, averaging ₱3,220 per day. Below youll find the monthly average rental prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.

January

₱2,049

February

₱2,166

March

₱2,459

April

₱2,693

May

₱2,459

June

₱2,868

July

₱3,220

August

₱2,985

September

₱2,459

October

₱2,810

November

₱2,517

December

₱3,044

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 December 3, 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
274 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
174 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

6.1
Okay
53 reviews8 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.3

Comfort

7.0

Overall

6.1

Pick-up/drop-off

6.2

Value

6.3

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 December 3, 2025.
  • How much does it cost to rent a car in San Diego for a week from Fox?

    Fox is one of the top picks in San Diego. They can have you in a rental car for about ₱25,283 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 is a car rental in San Diego for a weekend?

    Car rental prices in San Diego are typically ₱0 for the weekend. On Cheapflights, you’ll be able to find great car rental deals on any type of vehicle. However, consider renting a Economy to save money on your trip to ₱0. Our users have found prices for Economy car rentals in January to be on average ₱3,860 per day.

Car rentals by fuel type in San Diego

Browse car rentals by fuel type in San Diego. Currently, Hybrid cars are the cheapest to rent in San Diego. Deals were last updated on December 3, 2025.

Browse through car rental deals by fuel type in San Diego. There are currently 3 fuel types to choose from with Hybrid being the cheapest (₱63+).

Electric

Electric

₱83+

Gas/Diesel

Gas/Diesel

₱153+

Hybrid

Hybrid

₱63+

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