Cheap Car Rentals in San Diego from $136

To hire a small car in San Diego, the United States, you would pay an average price of $87/day. February is the cheapest month to hire a small car in San Diego, the United States (~$65/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is May (~$169/day). In fact, February is about 26% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a small car hire for San Diego. When comparing with other car types available for hire in San Diego, hiring a small car saves you 33% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best San Diego small car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a medium car in San Diego, the United States, you would pay an average price of $110/day. June is the cheapest month to hire a medium car in San Diego, the United States (~$57/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is January (~$162/day). In fact, June is about 49% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a medium car hire for San Diego. When comparing with other car types available for hire in San Diego, hiring a medium car saves you 14% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best San Diego medium car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a large car in San Diego, the United States, you would pay an average price of $143/day. February is the cheapest month to hire a large car in San Diego, the United States (~$68/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is December (~$312/day). In fact, February is about 53% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a large car hire for San Diego. When comparing with other car types available for hire in San Diego, hiring a large car is 11% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best San Diego large car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a SUV in San Diego, the United States, you would pay an average price of $136/day. June is the cheapest month to hire a SUV in San Diego, the United States (~$76/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is April (~$239/day). In fact, June is about 45% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a SUV hire for San Diego. When comparing with other car types available for hire in San Diego, hiring a SUV is 6% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best San Diego SUV hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

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• Which car hire company is considered to be the best in San Diego?

  Taking our users’ ratings and reviews into consideration, Silvercar (10.0 rating), National (8.7 rating) and Alamo (8.6 rating) seem to be the best car hire companies in San Diego.

• What are petrol prices like in San Diego?

  The average price of petrol in San Diego is $1.57/litre over the past month, costing you anywhere between $71 and $102 to fill up a car’s fuel tank.

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

  Dollar is one of the most popular car hire companies in San Diego, offering car hire for around $675 per week on average.

• How far in advance should I hire a car in San Diego for the best price?

  Our data suggests that booking early can save you up to 40% on a hire car in San Diego. Take advantage of below-average prices by booking at least 7 days prior to your desired date.

• Can I rent a car for a month in San Diego?

  Yes, you can rent a car for a month in San Diego check Cheapflights for the latest prices and car type availability.

• How much is a car hire in San Diego for a weekend?

  For a weekend car hire in San Diego, you can expect the average price to be around $96. Usually a Compact hire in San Diego is your cheapest weekend car hire option, though you should always check Cheapflights to see if there are other deals on alternative car hire types. If you do opt for hiring a Compact for April, it will cost approximately $0 per day.

• What car do most people hire in San Diego?

  The most popular car to hire while in San Diego is the Chrysler Pacifica, which is a Mini vehicle.