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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 ₱2,165, which is about 4,556% cheaper than the typical rate.

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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 128 reviews). Avis (rated 6.3/10 with 141 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.

Budget
Budget
6.5
Avis
Avis
6.3
Hertz
Hertz
5.7
MEXRENTACAR
MEXRENTACAR
3.4

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 ₱2,105. Conversely, July is the priciest month, averaging ₱3,308 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 ₱2,105. Conversely, July is the priciest month, averaging ₱3,308 per day. Below youll find the monthly average rental prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.

January

₱2,105

February

₱2,646

March

₱2,887

April

₱2,827

May

₱2,526

June

₱2,947

July

₱3,308

August

₱3,067

September

₱2,526

October

₱2,827

November

₱2,646

December

₱3,248

What car do most people rent in San Diego?

The most popular types of cars to rent in San Diego are the following: Economy rentals (Chevrolet Spark or similar), Full-size rentals (Toyota 4Runner 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.

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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 March 26, 2026.

Budget

6.5
Okay
128 reviews•11 locations
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Cleanliness

7.3

Comfort

7.3

Overall

6.5

Pick-up/drop-off

6.5

Value

6.6

Avis

6.3
Okay
141 reviews•12 locations
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Cleanliness

7.2

Comfort

7.2

Overall

6.3

Pick-up/drop-off

6.6

Value

6.4

Hertz

5.7
Fair
264 reviews•12 locations
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Cleanliness

6.6

Comfort

6.4

Overall

5.7

Pick-up/drop-off

5.8

Value

5.9

MEXRENTACAR

3.4
Poor
147 reviews•4 locations
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Cleanliness

4.3

Comfort

4.1

Overall

3.4

Pick-up/drop-off

3.4

Value

3.8

Sixt

7.2
Good
56 reviews•4 locations
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Cleanliness

7.8

Comfort

7.8

Overall

7.2

Pick-up/drop-off

7.4

Value

7.0

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

7.1
Good
82 reviews•15 locations
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Cleanliness

7.3

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.1

Pick-up/drop-off

7.1

Value

6.9

Dollar

5.8
Fair
54 reviews•8 locations
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Cleanliness

7.1

Comfort

6.7

Overall

5.8

Pick-up/drop-off

6.0

Value

6.0

Thrifty

5.5
Fair
56 reviews•5 locations
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Cleanliness

6.6

Comfort

6.3

Overall

5.5

Pick-up/drop-off

5.6

Value

5.8

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 March 26, 2026.

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

    Dollar is one of the top picks in San Diego. They can have you in a rental car for about ₱12,230 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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