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Cheap Car Hire in San Diego from $30

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 17/6 and drop-off date of 24/6. 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 hires in 2025

Get helpful information to start your search for the perfect car hire in San Diego. The average price data is based on the last 12 months and was last updated on 11 June 2025.

Most popular company

DOLLAR

Price of petrol per litre

$1.42

Average price per day

$45

Cheapest price per day

$30

Cheapest time to hire 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 11 June 2025.

January

$55

February

$58

March

$64

April

$70

May

$65

June

$79

July

$87

August

$79

September

$69

October

$76

November

$73

December

$79

Popular car types in San Diego

Explore the most popular car models available for hire in San Diego and choose the one that suits your needs. The price data is sourced from various car hire companies and was last updated on 11 June 2025.

In San Diego, there are 149 active hire locations from 63 car hire companies. small car is the cheapest car type to hire in San Diego in the past week - currently priced from $30/day. View deals for 6 car types available to hire in this destination:

Economy

Economy

Compact

Compact

Intermediate

Intermediate

Standard

Standard

Full-size

Full-size

People mover

People mover

Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

Premium

Premium

Compare available car types for hire in San Diego

Compare and contrast the various car types offered for hire 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 11 June 2025.

Small cars

$55 - $113

All Car Types

$73 - $120

To hire a small car in San Diego, the United States, you would pay an average price of $81/day. November is the cheapest month to hire a small car in San Diego, the United States (~$55/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is January (~$113/day). In fact, November 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 18% 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 $87/day. September is the cheapest month to hire a medium car in San Diego, the United States (~$60/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is August (~$128/day). In fact, September is about 32% 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 13% 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 $122/day. June is the cheapest month to hire a large car in San Diego, the United States (~$95/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is May (~$163/day). In fact, June is about 23% 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 20% 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 $100/day. September is the cheapest month to hire a SUV in San Diego, the United States (~$75/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is July (~$124/day). In fact, September is about 26% 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 is 2% 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 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 $120/day. June is the cheapest month to hire a van in San Diego, the United States (~$70/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is November (~$239/day). In fact, June is about 42% 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 is 18% 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 van hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a luxury car in San Diego, the United States, you would pay an average price of $75/day. September is the cheapest month to hire a luxury car in San Diego, the United States (~$77/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is December (~$225/day). In fact, September is about 2% 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 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 luxury car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a convertible in San Diego, the United States, you would pay an average price of $106/day. December is the cheapest month to hire a convertible in San Diego, the United States (~$91/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is August (~$225/day). In fact, December is about 15% 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 7% 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.

MG 3$30/day
2
M
A/C
MG 3
BYD ATTO 3$33/day
4
M
A/C
BYD ATTO 3

Top hire agencies in San Diego

Explore the leading car hire agencies in San Diego known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car hire companies in San Diego. Reviews were last updated on 11 June 2025.
Have a look at the top car hire agencies available in San Diego, including Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Budget and Avis. Browse through some of the top car hire agencies in San Diego, including Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Budget and Avis.

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

7.5
Good
104 reviews14 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.7

Comfort

7.7

Overall

7.5

Pick-up/drop-off

7.4

Value

7.3

Budget

6.5
Okay
117 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
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

3.7
Poor
220 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

5.8
Fair
65 reviews5 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.8

Comfort

6.5

Overall

5.8

Pick-up/drop-off

5.9

Value

6.0

Best car hire deals found in San Diego

Browse through a selection of recently found affordable car hire deals in San Diego. Plan your trip with ease and find the perfect hire option for your needs. There are currently 8 hire car agencies in San Diego with an average daily rate of $49. Data was last updated on 11 June 2025.
Some of the most attractive options when it comes to hiring a car in San Diego. Deals are updated frequently so be sure to check back soon for more options.
MG 3$30/day
2
M
A/C
MG 3
Kia Carnival$32/day
5
4
4
M
A/C
Kia Carnival
BYD ATTO 3$33/day
4
M
A/C
BYD ATTO 3

Car hire FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in San Diego, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 11 June 2025.
  • What is the cheapest hire car found in San Diego?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under $45/day when booking a car hire in San Diego. The absolute best deal a user found was for $39/day from Dollar, booked on Jun. 8.

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

    Dollar is one of the top picks in San Diego. They can have you in a hire car for about $312 per week on average.

  • Can I rent a car for a month in San Diego?

    Yes, hiring a vehicle in San Diego for a month is certainly possible.

  • How much does it cost to rent a car in San Diego for a month?

    The monthly cost of a car hire in San Diego is $1,335 ($45/day) on average.

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

    The average price for a weekend car hire in San Diego is $0. Hiring a Supplier choice is your cheapest option if you’re looking to save money on your weekend car hire in San Diego. For the month of July, Cheapflights users have found hire cars in San Diego for as low as $63/day.

Car hires by fuel type in San Diego

Browse car hires by fuel type in San Diego. Currently, Electric cars are the cheapest to rent in San Diego. Deals were last updated on 11 June 2025.

Browse through car hire deals by fuel type in San Diego. There are currently 3 fuel types to choose from with Electric being the cheapest ($28+).

Electric

Electric

Hybrid

Hybrid

Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

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