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San Diego car rentals in 2026

Most popular company

THRIFTY

Price of petrol per litre

₹ 114

Average price per day

₹ 5,030

Cheapest price per day

₹ 2,871
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Popular car types in San Diego

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There are 67 hire agencies servicing San Diego. These agencies, altogether, have 161 hire locations available. Need an affordable hire? small car is the cheapest car type to hire in San Diego with prices from ₹ 2,871 a day in the previous 7-day period. Here are 5 car types you can hire in San Diego:

Economy

Economy

₹ 2,871+

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Compact

Compact

₹ 2,871+

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Intermediate

Intermediate

₹ 2,871+

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Standard

Standard

₹ 2,973+

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Full-size

Full-size

₹ 3,403+

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Minivan

Minivan

₹ 4,716+

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Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

₹ 4,703+

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Passenger van

Passenger van

₹ 4,983+

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Best car rental deals found in San Diego

Ford Ikon₹ 2,871/day
Ford Ikon
Found 09/16/26
Honda City₹ 2,871/day
Honda City
Found 09/16/26
Renault Duster₹ 2,871/day
Renault Duster
Found 09/16/26

Cheapflights insights for San Diego car rentals

Get relevant, data-driven information to help you hire a car in San Diego, including pricing trends, ideal booking times, and more.

How far in advance should I hire a car in San Diego?

For the best savings on car hire in San Diego, make your reservation 7 days before pickup. The average price then is just ₹ 3,731/day – about 7,698% less than the yearly average.

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What is the cheapest car hire company in San Diego?

In San Diego, the most affordable car hire company right now is Dollar, offering prices from just ₹ 31/day over the past two weeks. Another budget-friendly choice is Thrifty, with rates starting at ₹ 32/day.

What is the best car rental company in San Diego?

Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car rental company in San Diego is Budget (rated 6.4/10 with 114 reviews). Avis (rated 6.3/10 with 136 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.

Budget
Budget
6.4
Avis
Avis
6.3
Hertz
Hertz
5.5
U-Save
U-Save
6.5

What is the cheapest month to rent a car in San Diego?

At San Diego, the best time to rent a car is at January, with an average daily rate of just ₹ 3,348. Conversely, June is the priciest month, averaging ₹ 5,357 per day. Below youll find the monthly average rental prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.|1#In San Diego, the best time to rent a car is in January, with an average daily rate of just ₹ 3,348. Conversely, June is the priciest month, averaging ₹ 5,357 per day. Below youll find the monthly average rental prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.

January

₹ 3,348

February

₹ 4,209

March

₹ 4,975

April

₹ 4,688

May

₹ 4,592

June

₹ 5,357

July

₹ 5,262

August

₹ 4,879

September

₹ 4,018

October

₹ 4,401

November

₹ 4,114

December

₹ 5,070

Which car hire company has the most locations in San Diego?

Avis has 12 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. All Star Rent a Van has the second-highest number of locations in San Diego at 1.

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Top rental agencies in San Diego

Budget

6.4
Okay
114 reviews•11 locations
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Cleanliness

7.3

Comfort

7.3

Overall

6.4

Pick-up/drop-off

6.5

Value

6.5

Avis

6.3
Okay
136 reviews•12 locations
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Cleanliness

7.2

Comfort

7.3

Overall

6.3

Pick-up/drop-off

6.6

Value

6.5

Hertz

5.5
Fair
231 reviews•12 locations
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Cleanliness

6.5

Comfort

6.3

Overall

5.5

Pick-up/drop-off

5.6

Value

5.8

U-Save

6.5
Okay
23 reviews•1 location
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Cleanliness

7.1

Comfort

6.9

Overall

6.5

Pick-up/drop-off

6.2

Value

7.2

All Star Rent a Van

1 location
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National

1 location
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Rhodium

1 location
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Car Rental Cafe

2 locations
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Car rental FAQs

  • What is the cheapest hire car found in San Diego?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under ₹ 5,030/day when booking a car hire in San Diego. The absolute best deal a user found was for ₹ 3,362/day from Thrifty, booked on Sep. 12.

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

    From Thrifty you can hire a car in San Diego from about ₹ 26,029 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 ₹ 111,555 (₹ 3,718/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 Economy hire vehicle - these tend to be the most affordable on weekends. In the month of October, you can expect to find car hire prices on Cheapflights for as low as ₹ 2,649/day.

Car rentals by fuel type in San Diego

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Browse through car rental deals by fuel type in San Diego. There are currently 3 fuel types to choose from with Hybrid being the cheapest (₹ 34+).

Electric

Electric

₹ 36+

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Hybrid

Hybrid

₹ 34+

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Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

₹ 37+

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