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Cheap Car Rentals in San Diego from ₹ 2,340

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 3/7 and drop-off date of 11/7. 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 2025

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 22 May 2025.

Most popular company

DOLLAR

Price of petrol per litre

₹ 78

Average price per day

₹ 4,139

Cheapest price per day

₹ 2,340

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 22 May 2025.

January

₹ 3,091

February

₹ 3,263

March

₹ 3,606

April

₹ 3,950

May

₹ 3,864

June

₹ 4,551

July

₹ 4,894

August

₹ 4,465

September

₹ 3,864

October

₹ 4,293

November

₹ 4,121

December

₹ 4,465

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 22 May 2025.

There are 63 hire agencies servicing San Diego. These agencies, altogether, have 149 hire locations available. Need an affordable hire? small car is the cheapest car type to hire in San Diego with prices from ₹ 2,340 a day in the previous 7-day period. Here are 5 car types you can hire in San Diego:

Economy

Economy

₹ 2,777+

Compact

Compact

₹ 2,340+

Intermediate

Intermediate

₹ 2,632+

Standard

Standard

₹ 2,981+

Full-size

Full-size

₹ 2,675+

Minivan

Minivan

₹ 4,354+

Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

₹ 6,226+

Premium

Premium

₹ 3,022+

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 22 May 2025.

Small cars

₹ 3,208 - ₹ 7,690

All Car Types

₹ 4,419 - ₹ 9,922

To hire a small car in San Diego, the United States, you would pay an average price of ₹ 4,726/day. February is the cheapest month to hire a small car in San Diego, the United States (~₹ 3,208/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is August (~₹ 7,690/day). In fact, February is about 33% 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 25% 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 ₹ 5,729/day. January is the cheapest month to hire a medium car in San Diego, the United States (~₹ 3,554/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is August (~₹ 8,179/day). In fact, January is about 38% 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 9% 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 ₹ 7,743/day. April is the cheapest month to hire a large car in San Diego, the United States (~₹ 4,326/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is December (~₹ 15,131/day). In fact, April is about 45% 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 19% 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 ₹ 5,750/day. January is the cheapest month to hire a SUV in San Diego, the United States (~₹ 3,664/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is December (~₹ 8,442/day). In fact, January is about 37% 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 saves you 9% 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 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 ₹ 5,306/day. April is the cheapest month to hire a van in San Diego, the United States (~₹ 7,421/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is July (~₹ 11,927/day). In fact, April is about 39% 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 saves you 16% 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.

To hire a luxury car in San Diego, the United States, you would pay an average price of ₹ 5,678/day. April is the cheapest month to hire a luxury car in San Diego, the United States (~₹ 4,515/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is September (~₹ 21,141/day). In fact, April is about 21% 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 10% 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.

To hire a convertible in San Diego, the United States, you would pay an average price of ₹ 9,996/day. November is the cheapest month to hire a convertible in San Diego, the United States (~₹ 6,470/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is September (~₹ 20,234/day). In fact, November is about 36% 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 is 38% 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 convertible hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Volkswagen Polo₹ 2,340/day
4
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A/C
Volkswagen Polo
Suzuki Swift₹ 2,777/day
2
M
A/C
Suzuki Swift

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 22 May 2025.
Book your reservation with one of the top rental car agencies located in San Diego, including Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Budget and Avis. Make sure to read reviews, pricing info, location, and other important details before choosing a rental car agency.

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

7.5
Good
105 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

7.2

Comfort

7.3

Overall

6.5

Pick-up/drop-off

6.6

Value

6.6

Avis

6.4
Okay
146 reviews12 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.2

Comfort

7.2

Overall

6.4

Pick-up/drop-off

6.7

Value

6.5

Hertz

5.8
Fair
309 reviews12 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.6

Comfort

6.5

Overall

5.7

Pick-up/drop-off

5.8

Value

5.9

MEXRENTACAR

3.8
Poor
222 reviews4 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

4.5

Comfort

4.3

Overall

3.7

Pick-up/drop-off

3.6

Value

4.0

Sixt

7.0
Good
75 reviews3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.5

Comfort

7.5

Overall

7.0

Pick-up/drop-off

7.0

Value

6.8

Dollar

6.3
Okay
56 reviews8 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.5

Comfort

7.2

Overall

6.2

Pick-up/drop-off

6.4

Value

6.5

Thrifty

5.7
Fair
64 reviews5 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.8

Comfort

6.5

Overall

5.7

Pick-up/drop-off

5.8

Value

5.9

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 ₹ 3,689. Data was last updated on 22 May 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.
Volkswagen Polo₹ 2,340/day
4
M
A/C
Volkswagen Polo
Renault Duster₹ 2,524/day
4
M
A/C
Renault Duster
Toyota Etios₹ 2,632/day
5
M
A/C
Toyota Etios

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 22 May 2025.
  • What is the cheapest hire car found in San Diego?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under ₹ 4,139/day when booking a car hire in San Diego. The absolute best deal a user found was for ₹ 2,459/day from Dollar, booked on May 18.

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

    From Dollar you can hire a car in San Diego from about ₹ 29,760 per week on average.

  • 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 ₹ 127,543 (₹ 4,251/day) on average.

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

    ₹ 0 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 ₹ 2,757/day.

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 22 May 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 (₹ 32+).

Electric

Electric

₹ 32+

Hybrid

Hybrid

₹ 37+

Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

₹ 40+

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