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Cheap Car Rentals in San Diego from RM 174

This price is the cheapest per day rate found by a Cheapflights user in the last 48 hours by searching for a car hire in San Diego with a pick-up date of 16/2 and drop-off date of 18/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available at all agencies or on all dates of hire. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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What is the cheapest time to rent a car 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 17 January 2025.

January

RM 161

February

RM 197

March

RM 238

April

RM 206

May

RM 215

June

RM 238

July

RM 251

August

RM 233

September

RM 206

October

RM 224

November

RM 215

December

RM 233

Currently, the cheapest month to rent a car in San Diego is January. The most expensive time to rent a car is July. The cheapest prices for each month are shown above, but prices will vary based on availability, how far out you book your rental car, and of course, car type.

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 17 January 2025.

There are, in total, 150 car hire locations in San Diego that are operated by 63 companies. In the past week, small car is the cheapest car type users can hire (cheapest price last found: RM 174/day). Explore 4 car types currently offered from San Diego hire providers:

Economy

Economy

RM 174+

Compact

Compact

RM 178+

Intermediate

Intermediate

RM 183+

Standard

Standard

RM 202+

Full-size

Full-size

RM 216+

People carrier

People carrier

RM 506+

Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

RM 383+

Premium SUV

Premium SUV

RM 513+

Compare available car types for rental 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 17 January 2025.

Small cars

RM 177 - RM 539

All Car Types

RM 174 - RM 433

To rent a small car in San Diego, the United States, you would pay an average price of RM 147/day. November is the cheapest month to rent a small car in San Diego, the United States (~RM 177/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is December (~RM 539/day). In fact, November is about 20% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a small car rental for San Diego. When comparing with other car types available for rental in San Diego, renting a small 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 small car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Proton PersonaRM 174/day
2
M
A/C
Proton Persona
Honda CityRM 178/day
4
M
A/C
Honda City
Perodua MyviRM 199/day
4
M
A/C
Perodua Myvi

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 17 January 2025.
Choose from the top rental car agencies available in San Diego, including Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Budget and Avis. Read through reviews, double check the pickup location, and other important information before making your selection.

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

7.5
Good
110 reviews14 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.7

Comfort

7.8

Overall

7.5

Pick-up/drop-off

7.4

Value

7.3

Budget

6.5
Okay
116 reviews11 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.3

Comfort

7.3

Overall

6.5

Pick-up/drop-off

6.6

Value

6.6

Avis

6.4
Okay
147 reviews11 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.2

Comfort

7.3

Overall

6.4

Pick-up/drop-off

6.7

Value

6.5

Hertz

5.8
Fair
317 reviews12 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.7

Comfort

6.5

Overall

5.8

Pick-up/drop-off

5.8

Value

5.9

Ace

4.1
Mediocre
126 reviews3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

4.9

Comfort

4.7

Overall

4.0

Pick-up/drop-off

3.9

Value

4.4

MEXRENTACAR

3.8
Poor
236 reviews4 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

4.5

Comfort

4.4

Overall

3.8

Pick-up/drop-off

3.7

Value

4.1

Sixt

6.8
Okay
80 reviews3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.3

Comfort

7.3

Overall

6.8

Pick-up/drop-off

6.8

Value

6.6

Dollar

6.5
Okay
51 reviews8 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.7

Comfort

7.4

Overall

6.4

Pick-up/drop-off

6.5

Value

6.7

Best San Diego car rental deals found

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 RM 273. Data was last updated on 17 January 2025.
The best offers we've found on car rentals in the San Diego area. Double check the details of your car rental reservation before booking to ensure no unwanted surprises.
Proton PersonaRM 174/day
2
M
A/C
Proton Persona
Honda CityRM 178/day
4
M
A/C
Honda City
Honda CivicRM 183/day
5
M
A/C
Honda Civic

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 17 January 2025.
  • What car hire company is typically the cheapest in San Diego?

    According to our data, users have found the cheapest deals when booking a rental car in San Diego from the following companies over the past two weeks: Fox (RM 174/day), Sixt (RM 199/day), and Avis (RM 205/day).

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

    Taking our users’ ratings and reviews into consideration, Advantage (10.0 rating), Silvercar (10.0 rating) and National (8.7 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 RM 4.05/litre over the past month, costing you anywhere between RM 182 and RM 263 to fill up a car’s fuel tank.

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

    Fox is one of the top picks in San Diego. They can have you in a hire car for about RM 2,110 per week on average.

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

    Booking in advance not only ensures a better chance of getting your vehicle of choice, it can save you up to 40% on your car hire. For a below average price in San Diego, Cheapflights recommends booking your car hire at least 7 days in advance.

  • 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 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 RM 0. Usually a Economy 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 Economy for February, it will cost approximately RM 0 per day.

  • What car do most people hire in San Diego?

    Nissan Rogue, which is a Standard vehicle, is the most popular to hire at San Diego according to Cheapflights users.

Luxury car rentals in San Diego

Find luxury car rental deals in San Diego from well-known providers in the area and save on gas mileage with the options provided below. luxury car rentals in San Diego cost an average of RM 390 per day. Price data was last updated on 17 January 2025.
Reserve a luxury car rental in San Diego by selecting one of these great deals available. Be sure that the car type, dates, pickup location and other key details suit your needs.
BMW 3 SeriesRM 248/day
5
M
A/C
BMW 3 Series
BMW 3 SeriesRM 336/day
5
M
A/C
BMW 3 Series
BMW 3 SeriesRM 336/day
5
M
A/C
BMW 3 Series

Car rentals by fuel type in San Diego

Browse car rentals by fuel type in San Diego. Currently, Electric cars are the cheapest to rent in San Diego. Deals were last updated on 17 January 2025.

Browse through car rental deals by fuel type in San Diego. There are currently 3 fuel types to choose from with Electric being the cheapest (RM 35+).

Electric

Electric

RM 35+

Hybrid

Hybrid

RM 110+

Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

RM 42+

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