San Diego

Cheap Car Rentals in San Diego from ₹ 3,074

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 23/6 and drop-off date of 23/7. 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 2026

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 15 June 2026.

Most popular company

DOLLAR

Price of petrol per litre

₹ 112

Average price per day

₹ 4,333

Cheapest price per day

₹ 3,074

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 15 June 2026.

There are 66 hire agencies servicing San Diego. These agencies, altogether, have 159 hire locations available. Need an affordable hire? medium car is the cheapest car type to hire in San Diego with prices from ₹ 3,074 a day in the previous 7-day period. Here are 4 car types you can hire in San Diego:

Economy

Economy

₹ 3,207+

Compact

Compact

₹ 3,111+

Intermediate

Intermediate

₹ 3,074+

Standard

Standard

₹ 3,796+

Full-size

Full-size

₹ 4,283+

Minivan

Minivan

₹ 6,149+

Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

₹ 6,309+

Premium

Premium

₹ 4,736+

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 ₹ 3,955. Data was last updated on 15 June 2026.
Honda City₹ 3,074/day
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A/C
Honda City
Nissan Sunny₹ 3,111/day
4
M
A/C
Nissan Sunny
Ford Ikon₹ 3,207/day
2
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A/C
Ford Ikon

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 ₹ 3,607/day – about 7,494% less than the yearly average.

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 ₹ 23/day over the past two weeks. Another budget-friendly choice is NU Car, with rates starting at ₹ 31/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 6.5/10 with 127 reviews). Avis (rated 6.4/10 with 143 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.

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 ₹ 3,322. Conversely, July is the priciest month, averaging ₹ 5,126 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 ₹ 3,322. Conversely, July is the priciest month, averaging ₹ 5,126 per day. Below youll find the monthly average rental prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.

January

₹ 3,322

February

₹ 4,177

March

₹ 4,936

April

₹ 4,651

May

₹ 4,556

June

₹ 4,841

July

₹ 5,126

August

₹ 4,841

September

₹ 3,892

October

₹ 4,461

November

₹ 4,177

December

₹ 5,126

What car do most people rent in San Diego?

The most popular types of cars to hire in San Diego are the following: Compact cars (Volkswagen Tiguan or similar), Intermediate cars (Kia Niro or similar), and SUV cars (Volkswagen Tiguan or similar).

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.

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 15 June 2026.

Budget

6.5
Okay
127 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
143 reviews12 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.2

Comfort

7.2

Overall

6.4

Pick-up/drop-off

6.6

Value

6.5

Hertz

5.6
Fair
253 reviews12 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.6

Comfort

6.4

Overall

5.6

Pick-up/drop-off

5.7

Value

5.9

U-Save

6.5
Okay
23 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

7.0

Comfort

6.8

Overall

6.5

Pick-up/drop-off

6.1

Value

7.1

All Star Rent a Van

1 location

National

1 location

Rhodium

1 location

Car Rental Cafe

2 locations

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 15 June 2026.
  • What is the cheapest hire car found in San Diego?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under ₹ 4,333/day when booking a car hire in San Diego. The absolute best deal a user found was for ₹ 2,407/day from Budget, booked on Jun. 13.

  • 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 ₹ 22,658 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 ₹ 97,107 (₹ 3,237/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 July, you can expect to find car hire prices on Cheapflights for as low as ₹ 4,085/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 15 June 2026.

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 (₹ 42+).

Electric

Electric

₹ 42+

Hybrid

Hybrid

₹ 53+

Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

₹ 122+

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