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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 July 9, 2025.
Intermediate

Intermediate

₱2,204+

Full-size

Full-size

₱2,674+

Premium

Premium

₱2,674+

Luxury

Luxury

₱4,351+

Convertible

Convertible

₱6,014+

Compact SUV

Compact SUV

₱2,066+

Supplier choice

Supplier choice

₱2,542+

Intermediate SUV

Intermediate SUV

₱3,184+

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 ₱2,035, which is about 4,282% cheaper than the typical rate.

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 119 reviews). Avis (rated 6.4/10 with 145 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 ₱2,035. Conversely, July is the priciest month, averaging ₱3,165 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 ₱2,035. Conversely, July is the priciest month, averaging ₱3,165 per day. Below youll find the monthly average rental prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.

January

₱2,035

February

₱2,148

March

₱2,374

April

₱2,600

May

₱2,431

June

₱2,770

July

₱3,165

August

₱2,939

September

₱2,544

October

₱2,826

November

₱2,713

December

₱2,939

What car do most people rent in San Diego?

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

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

Enterprise Rent-A-Car has 14 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 July 9, 2025.
Choose from the top rental car agencies available in San Diego, including Budget, Avis and Hertz. Reviews, pricing info, pickup locations, and other important details are available to aid your decision.

Budget

6.5
Okay
119 reviews11 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.2

Comfort

7.3

Overall

6.5

Pick-up/drop-off

6.6

Value

6.6

Avis

6.4
Okay
145 reviews12 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.2

Comfort

7.2

Overall

6.4

Pick-up/drop-off

6.7

Value

6.5

Hertz

5.8
Fair
306 reviews12 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.7

Comfort

6.5

Overall

5.7

Pick-up/drop-off

5.8

Value

5.9

MEXRENTACAR

3.6
Poor
212 reviews4 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

4.3

Comfort

4.2

Overall

3.6

Pick-up/drop-off

3.5

Value

3.9

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

7.4
Good
98 reviews14 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.6

Comfort

7.7

Overall

7.4

Pick-up/drop-off

7.4

Value

7.2

Sixt

7.0
Good
72 reviews3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.5

Comfort

7.5

Overall

7.0

Pick-up/drop-off

7.0

Value

6.8

Dollar

6.3
Okay
57 reviews8 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.4

Comfort

7.2

Overall

6.2

Pick-up/drop-off

6.4

Value

6.4

Thrifty

5.8
Fair
63 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 July 9, 2025.
  • 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 ₱18,866 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.

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 July 9, 2025.

Browse through car rental deals by fuel type in San Diego. There are currently 2 fuel types to choose from with Hybrid being the cheapest (₱66+).

Electric

Electric

₱74+

Hybrid

Hybrid

₱66+

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