Cheap car hire in San Diego, United States

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The most popular car rental companies in San Diego

Hiring a car in San Diego: Fast facts

Here's everything you need to know to hit the road happy.
Most popular car hire companyBudget
Most popular carEconomy, 4-5 doors
Average daily price93 €
Best time to book4 weeks before

Frequently asked questions

On average, hiring a car in San Diego will set you back around 93 € per day or 425 € per week. 
The cheapest car to rent in San Diego is an intermediate van or truck. The most popular is Economy, 4-5 doors.
Bagging the best car hire deal depends on when you book  – often, it pays to book your wheels as far in advance as possible. But according to our data, the cheapest month to rent a car in San Diego is currently May.
On average, around 425 €. But the best price we found for car hire for a week in San Diego is 148 €.
Based on everything we know about daily prices, the average cost to hire a car in San Diego for a whole month is 1.545 €. 

But sometimes, you'll get a discount for booking a whole month instead of 3 and a half weeks. So play with your dates to find the best deals!
If you're looking for freedom to explore San Diego, choose a car with unlimited mileage, or look for car hire deals with a ’full to full' fuel policy as opposed to a 'half-full to full' one.

We also clearly highlight car and van hire options in San Diego that have free cancellation
Yes – you can easily find car hire companies that allow you to pick up your car in one place, and then drop it off in another. Just select ‘Return car to a different location’ when you search with us.
Public transport can only get you so far, and could be tricky to navigate with children or luggage. With your own set of wheels, you can go wherever you want, whenever you want, for as long as you want. And you'll be able to discover more outside of San Diego.
Most places – San Diego included – allow under 25s to rent a car as long as they provide a valid driver's license and the correct documentation. It may cost slightly more due to a higher insurance excess for young drivers. 
The cheapest price we found for an economy car is 31 € per day. The average price per day is around 93 €.
Of course. Most major car hire companies like Budget, Hertz and Enterprise offer baby and child seats as an add-on when you book.
Other travellers rated Payless as the best overall in terms of experience.
Yes – van hire is available in San Diego.