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Cheap Car Rentals in San Diego from ₹ 1,965

This price is the cheapest per day rate found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a car hire in San Diego with a pick-up date of 27/5 and drop-off date of 31/5. 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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San Diego car rentals 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 18 May 2024.

Most popular company

ALAMO

Price of petrol per litre

₹ 87

Average price per day

₹ 6,850

Cheapest price per day

₹ 1,965

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 18 May 2024.

January

₹ 2,834

February

₹ 3,668

March

₹ 4,418

April

₹ 3,834

May

₹ 3,751

June

₹ 4,251

July

₹ 4,668

August

₹ 4,251

September

₹ 3,668

October

₹ 4,001

November

₹ 3,751

December

₹ 3,751

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 18 May 2024.

There are 60 hire agencies servicing San Diego. These agencies, altogether, have 132 hire locations available. Need an affordable hire? small car is the cheapest car type to hire in San Diego with prices from ₹ 1,965 a day in the previous 7-day period. Here are 5 car types you can hire in San Diego:

Economy

Economy

₹ 2,045+

Compact

Compact

₹ 1,965+

Intermediate

Intermediate

₹ 2,067+

Standard

Standard

₹ 3,281+

Full-size

Full-size

₹ 2,192+

Minivan

Minivan

₹ 5,630+

Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

₹ 5,555+

Premium

Premium

₹ 3,766+

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 18 May 2024.

Small cars

₹ 3,620 - ₹ 6,595

All Car Types

₹ 4,299 - ₹ 9,172

To hire a small car in San Diego, the United States, you would pay an average price of ₹ 5,084/day. November is the cheapest month to hire a small car in San Diego, the United States (~₹ 3,620/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is August (~₹ 6,595/day). In fact, November is about 29% 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 23% 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 ₹ 6,193/day. November is the cheapest month to hire a medium car in San Diego, the United States (~₹ 4,621/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is March (~₹ 8,991/day). In fact, November is about 26% 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 7% 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 ₹ 7,289/day. February is the cheapest month to hire a large car in San Diego, the United States (~₹ 3,323/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is October (~₹ 12,202/day). In fact, February is about 55% 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 10% 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 ₹ 7,352/day. July is the cheapest month to hire a SUV in San Diego, the United States (~₹ 3,638/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is March (~₹ 12,660/day). In fact, July is about 51% 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 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 SUV hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a van in San Diego, the United States, you would pay an average price of ₹ 7,748/day. December is the cheapest month to hire a van in San Diego, the United States (~₹ 5,139/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is May (~₹ 13,177/day). In fact, December is about 34% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a van hire for San Diego. When comparing with other car types available for hire in San Diego, hiring a van is 15% 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.

To hire a luxury car in San Diego, the United States, you would pay an average price of ₹ 4,145/day. September is the cheapest month to hire a luxury car in San Diego, the United States (~₹ 6,320/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is June (~₹ 11,715/day). In fact, September is about 52% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a luxury car hire for San Diego. When comparing with other car types available for hire in San Diego, hiring a luxury car saves you 38% 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 luxury car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a convertible in San Diego, the United States, you would pay an average price of ₹ 5,848/day. June is the cheapest month to hire a convertible in San Diego, the United States (~₹ 3,947/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is January (~₹ 11,330/day). In fact, June is about 33% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a convertible hire for San Diego. When comparing with other car types available for hire in San Diego, hiring a convertible saves you 12% 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.

Hyundai i20₹ 1,965/day
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Hyundai i20
Ford Ikon₹ 2,045/day
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Ford Ikon

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 18 May 2024.
Book your reservation with one of the top rental car agencies located in San Diego, including Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Dollar and Budget. Make sure to read reviews, pricing info, location, and other important details before choosing a rental car agency.

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

7.7
Good
335 reviews14 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Overall

7.7

Pick-up/drop-off

7.6

Value

7.6

Dollar

6.7
Okay
224 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.8

Comfort

7.6

Overall

6.6

Pick-up/drop-off

6.7

Value

6.7

Budget

6.6
Okay
182 reviews11 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.3

Comfort

7.3

Overall

6.6

Pick-up/drop-off

6.6

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
584 reviews11 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.8

Comfort

6.6

Overall

5.9

Pick-up/drop-off

5.9

Value

6.0

Economy Rent a Car

5.6
Fair
125 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.9

Comfort

6.6

Overall

5.5

Pick-up/drop-off

5.3

Value

6.0

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

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 ₹ 2,946. Data was last updated on 18 May 2024.
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.
Hyundai i20₹ 1,965/day
4
M
A/C
Hyundai i20
Ford Ikon₹ 2,045/day
2
M
A/C
Ford Ikon
Honda Amaze₹ 2,067/day
5
M
A/C
Honda Amaze

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 18 May 2024.
  • What is the cheapest hire car found in San Diego?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under ₹ 6,850/day when booking a car hire in San Diego. The absolute best deal a user found was for ₹ 3,830/day from Hertz, booked on May 12.

  • 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: NU Car (₹ 1,965/day), Thrifty (₹ 3,075/day), and Fox (₹ 3,539/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 Alamo (8.8 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 ₹ 87/litre over the past month, costing you anywhere between ₹ 3,902 and ₹ 5,636 to fill up a car’s fuel tank.

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

    From Alamo you can hire a car in San Diego from about ₹ 59,612 per week on average.

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

    Booking your car hire early can save you up to 39%. Aim to book your car hire at least 7 days in advance to take advantage of a below average price in San Diego.

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

    The monthly cost of a car rental in San Diego is ₹ 255,481 (₹ 8,516/day) on average.

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

    ₹ 4,479 is typically the average cost for a hire car for the weekend in San Diego, though this could vary depending on the time of year. If you’re on a budget when travelling to San Diego, then opt for a Compact hire vehicle - these tend to be the most affordable on weekends. In the month of June, you can expect to find car hire prices on Cheapflights for as low as ₹ 4,436/day.

  • What car do most people hire in San Diego?

    The most popular car chosen by those travelling to San Diego is Standard (Hyundai Santa Fe) based on our Cheapflights data.

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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 18 May 2024.

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 (₹ 38+).

Electric

Electric

₹ 38+

Hybrid

Hybrid

₹ 99+

Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

₹ 78+

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