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Cheapflights insights for San Luis Obispo car rentals

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How far in advance should I hire a car in San Luis Obispo?

Book your car hire in San Luis Obispo 85 days before your pickup date to maximise your savings. Car hire prices are around ₹ 4,358/day on average when booked 85 days ahead, which saves you 7,171% off the average price.

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What is the cheapest car hire company in San Luis Obispo?

In San Luis Obispo, the most affordable car hire company right now is Avis, offering prices from just ₹ 31/day over the past two weeks. Another budget-friendly choice is Budget, with rates starting at ₹ 43/day.

What is the best car rental company in San Luis Obispo?

Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car rental company in San Luis Obispo is Avis (rated 8.3/10 with 29 reviews). Budget (rated 7.4/10 with 28 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.

Avis
Avis
8.3
Budget
Budget
7.4
Hertz
Hertz
7.0
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
6.1

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

Planning to hire a car in San Luis Obispo? January is the cheapest month, costing about ₹ 4,926 per day. In contrast, July is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of ₹ 6,347. Monthly average car hire prices are listed below. Remember, prices can change based on when you book, the type of car, and availability.

January

₹ 4,926

February

₹ 5,210

March

₹ 5,968

April

₹ 5,684

May

₹ 5,589

June

₹ 6,063

July

₹ 6,347

August

₹ 5,968

September

₹ 5,589

October

₹ 5,589

November

₹ 5,589

December

₹ 5,589

What car do most people rent in San Luis Obispo?

SUV cars (Ford Edge, for example) are the most popular in San Luis Obispo. Intermediate (Toyota RAV4) and Standard (Toyota Prius) cars are also often chosen by our users when visiting San Luis Obispo.

Which car hire company has the most locations in San Luis Obispo?

Enterprise Rent-A-Car has 4 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Avis has the second-highest number of locations in San Luis Obispo at 2.

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Top rental agencies in San Luis Obispo

Explore the leading car rental agencies in San Luis Obispo known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 5 car rental companies in San Luis Obispo. Reviews were last updated on 24 June 2026.

Avis

8.3
Very Good
29 reviews•2 locations
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Cleanliness

8.5

Comfort

8.6

Overall

8.3

Pick-up/drop-off

8.4

Value

7.8

Budget

7.4
Good
28 reviews•2 locations
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Cleanliness

7.8

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.4

Pick-up/drop-off

7.1

Value

7.6

Hertz

7.0
Good
3 reviews•3 locations
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Cleanliness

7.7

Comfort

7.7

Overall

7.0

Pick-up/drop-off

7.3

Value

6.6

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

6.1
Okay
6 reviews•4 locations
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Cleanliness

6.3

Comfort

6.1

Overall

6.1

Pick-up/drop-off

6.3

Value

5.7

Easirent

1 location
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Car rental FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in San Luis Obispo, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 24 June 2026.

  • How much does it cost to hire a car in San Luis Obispo for a week from Budget?

    Budget offers hire cars in San Luis Obispo for about ₹ 53,158 per week on average.

  • Can I rent a car for a month in San Luis Obispo?

    Yes, cars are available to be rented out for an entire month in San Luis Obispo.

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