Find Rentals
Popular Cars
Rental Deals
Insights
Agencies
FAQs
San Diego

Cheap Car Rentals in San Diego from ₱2,032

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 4/21 and drop-off date of 4/28. 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.
Driver's age: 25-65
Here’s why our users search for rental cars through Cheapflights

Price trackingHolding out for a great deal? Get notified when prices are reduced.

Customized resultsFilter by rental agency, car type, price range and more.

Unlimited free useSearch as many times as you want with no hidden charges or fees.

San Diego car rentals in 2026

Get helpful information to start your search for the perfect car rental in San Diego. The average price data is based on the last 12 months and was last updated on April 15, 2026.

Most popular company

DOLLAR

Price of gas per litre

₱68.19

Average price per day

₱2,982

Cheapest price per day

₱2,032
Search Deals
Search Deals
Search Deals
Search Deals

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 April 15, 2026.
All deals

small car is the cheapest car type you can rent in San Diego this past week from 150 rental locations out of 64 rental agencies. Prices for a San Diego small car rental start from ₱2,032/day. Check out available deals for 5 car types currently offered at listed car rental agencies here:

Economy

Economy

₱2,032+

View Deal
Compact

Compact

₱2,239+

View Deal
Intermediate

Intermediate

₱2,267+

View Deal
Full-size

Full-size

₱3,269+

View Deal
Minivan

Minivan

₱3,130+

View Deal
Supplier choice

Supplier choice

₱2,375+

View Deal
Standard SUV

Standard SUV

₱3,039+

View Deal
Compact SUV

Compact SUV

₱3,136+

View Deal

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₱2,032/day
2
M
A/C
Toyota Avanza
Found 04/14/26
Honda City₱2,239/day
4
M
A/C
Honda City
Found 04/14/26

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 ₱2,852. Data was last updated on April 15, 2026.
Toyota Avanza₱2,032/day
2
M
A/C
Toyota Avanza
Found 04/14/26
Honda City₱2,239/day
4
M
A/C
Honda City
Found 04/14/26
Nissan Sylphy₱2,267/day
5
M
A/C
Nissan Sylphy
Found 04/14/26

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 ₱2,213, which is about 4,617% cheaper than the typical rate.

Find deals

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 ₱2,475.57/day over the past two weeks. Another budget-friendly choice is Thrifty, with rates starting at ₱2,838.62/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 128 reviews). Avis (rated 6.3/10 with 142 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.

Budget
Budget
6.5
Avis
Avis
6.3
Hertz
Hertz
5.7
MEXRENTACAR
MEXRENTACAR
3.5

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 ₱2,093. Conversely, July is the priciest month, averaging ₱3,290 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 ₱2,093. Conversely, July is the priciest month, averaging ₱3,290 per day. Below youll find the monthly average rental prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.

January

₱2,093

February

₱2,632

March

₱3,110

April

₱2,931

May

₱2,512

June

₱2,931

July

₱3,290

August

₱3,050

September

₱2,452

October

₱2,811

November

₱2,632

December

₱3,230

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.

Find deals

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 April 15, 2026.

Budget

6.5
Okay
128 reviews•11 locations
Check prices
Overview

Cleanliness

7.3

Comfort

7.3

Overall

6.5

Pick-up/drop-off

6.6

Value

6.6

Avis

6.3
Okay
142 reviews•12 locations
Check prices
Overview

Cleanliness

7.2

Comfort

7.2

Overall

6.3

Pick-up/drop-off

6.6

Value

6.4

Hertz

5.7
Fair
261 reviews•12 locations
Check prices
Overview

Cleanliness

6.6

Comfort

6.4

Overall

5.7

Pick-up/drop-off

5.7

Value

5.9

MEXRENTACAR

3.5
Poor
140 reviews•4 locations
Check prices
Overview

Cleanliness

4.3

Comfort

4.1

Overall

3.5

Pick-up/drop-off

3.4

Value

3.8

Sixt

7.2
Good
53 reviews•4 locations
Check prices
Overview

Cleanliness

7.8

Comfort

7.8

Overall

7.2

Pick-up/drop-off

7.3

Value

7.0

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

7.1
Good
79 reviews•15 locations
Check prices
Overview

Cleanliness

7.4

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.1

Pick-up/drop-off

7.1

Value

7.0

Dollar

5.8
Fair
51 reviews•8 locations
Check prices
Overview

Cleanliness

7.1

Comfort

6.6

Overall

5.8

Pick-up/drop-off

5.9

Value

6.0

Thrifty

5.5
Fair
55 reviews•5 locations
Check prices
Overview

Cleanliness

6.7

Comfort

6.4

Overall

5.5

Pick-up/drop-off

5.7

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 April 15, 2026.

  • What is the cheapest rental car found in San Diego?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under ₱2,982/day when booking a rental car in San Diego. The best deal a user found was for ₱2,095/day from Dollar, booked on Apr. 11.

  • 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 ₱19,962 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 ₱85,553 if you consider booking with Dollar. That price represents savings of 36% compared to the San Diego average. The monthly cost of a car rental in San Diego is on average ₱85,553 (₱2,852/day).

  • 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 May to be on average ₱2,553 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 April 15, 2026.
All deals

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 (₱41+).

Gas/Diesel

Gas/Diesel

₱65+

View Deal
Hybrid

Hybrid

₱41+

View Deal

Browse thousands of different options on Cheapflights for your next trip

Toggle through the tabs below to find thousands of options on Cheapflights for your next trip.

Airport car rentals in San Diego

Rent a car at one of these airports in the San Diego area
San Diego Airport car rentals
San Diego Carlsbad-Palomar Airport car rentals

Best Car Rental Deals

We make it easy and fast to find and compare deals from 70,000+ rental locations and hundreds of agencies.

No Surprises

Prices shown to you will be completely in full, without any hidden charges or fees.

Free Cancellation

Plans change — we get it. And that’s why you can search and book rental cars on Cheapflights from agencies that offer free cancellation