San Diego

Cheap Car Rentals in San Diego from $9

This price is the cheapest per day rate found by a Priceline user in the last 72 hours by searching for a car rental in San Diego with a pick-up date of 5/7 and drop-off date of 5/7. 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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Car rentals in San Diego in 2024

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 27, 2024.

Most Popular Agency

FOX

Current Gas Price (Gallon)

$3.90

Average Rental Cost (per day)

$54

Best Rental Deal (per day)

$9

When is the best time to find cheap rental cars in San Diego?

Discover the most affordable period to rent a car in San Diego and save money on your trip. The monthly average price data is based on historical data over the last year and was last updated on April 27, 2024.

January

$34

February

$44

March

$53

April

$47

May

$45

June

$52

July

$55

August

$51

September

$44

October

$48

November

$45

December

$45

January is the cheapest time of year for San Diego car rental. July typically sees higher prices and fewer deals. This table shows average rental prices in San Diego but individual deals vary based on your dates, availability and type of vehicle.

Price trends for different rental car types in San Diego

Compare and contrast the various car types offered for rental in San Diego to find the perfect fit for your trip. Price data is based on averages over the last 12 months and was last updated on April 27, 2024.

Small cars

$32 - $62

All Car Types

$45 - $81

Booking a small car rental in San Diego, the United States, is about $47/day on average. The cheapest month to rent a small car in San Diego, the United States is January, which would cost around $32 a day. On the other hand, avoid renting in July, the most expensive month for small car rentals as prices can start from $62 a day. Historically, the month of January is roughly 32% lower to book small car rentals in San Diego. If you’re considering this car type, here’s a useful insight: small car rentals can be up to 25% cheaper than other car types throughout the year. Note: Prices may fluctuate depending on popularity, availability, and even how early the booking is made. Check out the best small car rental deals in San Diego found on Priceline in the past week down below:

Booking a medium car rental in San Diego, the United States, is about $50/day on average. The cheapest month to rent a medium car in San Diego, the United States is January, which would cost around $38 a day. On the other hand, avoid renting in July, the most expensive month for medium car rentals as prices can start from $64 a day. Historically, the month of January is roughly 24% lower to book medium car rentals in San Diego. If you’re considering this car type, here’s a useful insight: medium car rentals can be up to 20% cheaper than other car types throughout the year. Note: Prices may fluctuate depending on popularity, availability, and even how early the booking is made. Check out the best medium car rental deals in San Diego found on Priceline in the past week down below:

Booking a large car rental in San Diego, the United States, is about $77/day on average. The cheapest month to rent a large car in San Diego, the United States is January, which would cost around $53 a day. On the other hand, avoid renting in June, the most expensive month for large car rentals as prices can start from $119 a day. Historically, the month of January is roughly 33% lower to book large car rentals in San Diego. If you’re considering this car type, here’s a useful insight: large car rentals can be up to 21% more expensive than other car types throughout the year. Note: Prices may fluctuate depending on popularity, availability, and even how early the booking is made. Check out the best large car rental deals in San Diego found on Priceline in the past week down below:

Booking a SUV rental in San Diego, the United States, is about $58/day on average. The cheapest month to rent a SUV in San Diego, the United States is January, which would cost around $47 a day. On the other hand, avoid renting in March, the most expensive month for SUV rentals as prices can start from $69 a day. Historically, the month of January is roughly 19% lower to book SUV rentals in San Diego. If you’re considering this car type, here’s a useful insight: SUV rentals can be up to 7% cheaper than other car types throughout the year. Note: Prices may fluctuate depending on popularity, availability, and even how early the booking is made. Check out the best SUV rental deals in San Diego found on Priceline in the past week down below:

Booking a van rental in San Diego, the United States, is about $112/day on average. The cheapest month to rent a van in San Diego, the United States is January, which would cost around $87 a day. On the other hand, avoid renting in June, the most expensive month for van rentals as prices can start from $154 a day. Historically, the month of January is roughly 24% lower to book van rentals in San Diego. If you’re considering this car type, here’s a useful insight: van rentals can be up to 46% more expensive than other car types throughout the year. Note: Prices may fluctuate depending on popularity, availability, and even how early the booking is made. Check out the best van rental deals in San Diego found on Priceline in the past week down below:

Booking a pickup truck rental in San Diego, the United States, is about $102/day on average. The cheapest month to rent a pickup truck in San Diego, the United States is November, which would cost around $48 a day. On the other hand, avoid renting in May, the most expensive month for pickup truck rentals as prices can start from $286 a day. Historically, the month of November is roughly 53% lower to book pickup truck rentals in San Diego. If you’re considering this car type, here’s a useful insight: pickup truck rentals can be up to 40% more expensive than other car types throughout the year. Note: Prices may fluctuate depending on popularity, availability, and even how early the booking is made.

Booking a luxury car rental in San Diego, the United States, is about $98/day on average. The cheapest month to rent a luxury car in San Diego, the United States is January, which would cost around $72 a day. On the other hand, avoid renting in August, the most expensive month for luxury car rentals as prices can start from $135 a day. Historically, the month of January is roughly 27% lower to book luxury car rentals in San Diego. If you’re considering this car type, here’s a useful insight: luxury car rentals can be up to 37% more expensive than other car types throughout the year. Note: Prices may fluctuate depending on popularity, availability, and even how early the booking is made.

Booking a convertible rental in San Diego, the United States, is about $94/day on average. The cheapest month to rent a convertible in San Diego, the United States is January, which would cost around $68 a day. On the other hand, avoid renting in July, the most expensive month for convertible rentals as prices can start from $116 a day. Historically, the month of January is roughly 29% lower to book convertible rentals in San Diego. If you’re considering this car type, here’s a useful insight: convertible rentals can be up to 35% more expensive than other car types throughout the year. Note: Prices may fluctuate depending on popularity, availability, and even how early the booking is made. Check out the best convertible rental deals in San Diego found on Priceline in the past week down below:

Toyota Yaris$16/day
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Toyota Yaris$21/day
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San Diego car rental agencies

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 27, 2024.
Rent a car with one of the top providers serving the San Diego area such as Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Dollar and Budget. Skim reviews, rental company locations, prices, and more before making your decision.

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

7.8
Good
335 reviews14 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Overall

7.7

Pick-up/drop-off

7.6

Value

7.7

Dollar

6.7
Okay
224 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.8

Comfort

7.6

Overall

6.6

Pick-up/drop-off

6.7

Value

6.8

Budget

6.6
Okay
181 reviews11 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.3

Comfort

7.3

Overall

6.6

Pick-up/drop-off

6.5

Value

6.6

Avis

6.5
Okay
300 reviews11 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.2

Comfort

7.3

Overall

6.4

Pick-up/drop-off

6.6

Value

6.5

Hertz

5.9
Fair
729 reviews13 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.8

Comfort

6.6

Overall

5.9

Pick-up/drop-off

5.9

Value

6.1

Economy Rent a Car

5.8
Fair
123 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.9

Comfort

6.6

Overall

5.7

Pick-up/drop-off

5.5

Value

6.1

Ace

4.4
Mediocre
156 reviews3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

5.1

Comfort

5.0

Overall

4.3

Pick-up/drop-off

4.2

Value

4.6

MEXRENTACAR

3.9
Poor
243 reviews4 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

4.6

Comfort

4.5

Overall

3.9

Pick-up/drop-off

3.8

Value

4.2

Our best San Diego rental car prices

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 $21. Data was last updated on April 27, 2024.
The best offers we've found on car rentals in the San Diego area. Check back soon for more deals if you're not finding the one you're looking for.
Toyota Corolla$9/day
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Toyota Corolla
Jeep Compass$10/day
5
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Jeep Compass
Ford Fusion$10/day
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Ford Fusion

FAQs about renting a car in San Diego

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in San Diego, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on April 27, 2024.
  • What is the cheapest rental car deal in San Diego?

    The best price found on Priceline for a rental car in San Diego in the past 14 days was $22 per day. The deal was from Getaround and was booked by the user on Apr. 21. The average price is closer to $54 per day for San Diego cars.

  • Which rental car agency in San Diego has the best deals?

    Recent searches show the best rental car deals in San Diego being with Getaround (from $9/day), with NU Car (from $16/day), or with Fox (from $20/day).

  • What’s the best rated rental car agency in San Diego?

    These are the rental agencies in San Diego that are rated the highest by our users:Advantage - 10.0/10Silvercar - 10.0/10Alamo - 8.8/10

  • What is the price of gas in San Diego?

    The current price of gas in San Diego is $3.90/gallon, on average. Filling an empty tank would cost around $46 (based on a 12 gallons).

  • What’s the average cost of a week-long rental in San Diego from Fox?

    Renting a car for a week in San Diego from Fox costs, on average, $343.

  • How soon should I book a rental car in San Diego before pick up?

    You can often book last-minute at Priceline and other rental companies in San Diego, but the cost will be around 38% less if you can book at least 7 days before you need to pick-up your rental car.

  • Can I get a long-term car rental in San Diego?

    Yes, it’s possible to book long-term car rentals in San Diego for a month or more with Priceline.

  • How much does it cost to rent a car in San Diego for a month?

    Priceline car rental search data says prices start at $1,472 for a long-term car rental in San Diego (30 days or more). Prices for short-term car rentals start at $49 (daily). Priceline search data also shows that San Diego long-term car rental prices have been 84% cheaper with Getaround.

  • What is the average price of a weekend car rental in San Diego?

    On average youll pay about $63 for a weekend car rental in San Diego. For a great deal aim to book a Intermediate as prices are generally lower for those types of vehicles. Priceline offers great prices for car rentals in May with prices averaging around $61 per day.|1#On average youll pay about $63 for a weekend car rental in San Diego. For a great deal aim to book a Intermediate as prices are generally lower for those types of vehicles. Priceline offers great prices for car rentals in May with prices averaging around $61 per day.

  • What is the most popular car in San Diego?

    Intermediate (Nissan Rogue) is the vehicle most often selected in San Diego by users.

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Compact cars to rent in San Diego

Find small car rental deals in San Diego from well-known providers in the area and save on gas mileage with the options provided below. small car rentals in San Diego cost an average of $24 per day. Price data was last updated on April 27, 2024.
Hyundai i10$22/day
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Hyundai i10
Hyundai i10$22/day
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Hyundai i10
Hyundai i10$22/day
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Hyundai i10

Car rentals by fuel type in San Diego

Browse car rentals by fuel type in San Diego. Currently, Gas/Diesel cars are the cheapest to rent in San Diego. Deals were last updated on April 27, 2024.

Browse through car rental deals by fuel type in San Diego. There are currently 3 fuel types to choose from with Gas/Diesel being the cheapest ($23+).

Electric

Electric

Gas/Diesel

Gas/Diesel

Hybrid

Hybrid

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