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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?

Book your rental car in San Diego 7 days before your pickup date to maximise your savings. Car rental prices are around HK$283/day on average when booked 7 days ahead, which saves you 505% off the average price.

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 Enterprise Rent-A-Car (rated 7.4/10 with 103 reviews). Budget (rated 6.5/10 with 117 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.

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

The cheapest month to hire a car in San Diego is January, when you can expect to pay HK$283/day on average. The most expensive month to hire a car in San Diego is July (HK$447/day on average). The average daily car hire price for each month is shown below. Keep in mind that prices will vary based on availability, when you book, and the type of car you hire.

January

HK$283

February

HK$298

March

HK$330

April

HK$361

May

HK$338

June

HK$392

July

HK$447

August

HK$408

September

HK$353

October

HK$392

November

HK$377

December

HK$408

What car do most people rent in San Diego?

SUV cars (Chevrolet Trailblazer, for example) are the most popular in San Diego. Intermediate (Chevrolet Bolt EUV) and Compact (Chevrolet Trailblazer) cars are also often chosen by our users when visiting San Diego.

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

Enterprise Rent-A-Car has 14 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Avis has the second-highest number of locations in San Diego at 12.

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 17 June 2025.
Have a look at the top rental car agencies available in San Diego, including Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Budget and Avis. Browse through some of the top rental car agencies in San Diego, including Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Budget and Avis.

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

7.4
Good
103 reviews14 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.7

Comfort

7.7

Overall

7.4

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
308 reviews12 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.7

Comfort

6.5

Overall

5.7

Pick-up/drop-off

5.8

Value

5.9

MEXRENTACAR

3.8
Poor
219 reviews4 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

4.5

Comfort

4.4

Overall

3.7

Pick-up/drop-off

3.6

Value

4.0

Sixt

7.0
Good
74 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
64 reviews5 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.9

Comfort

6.5

Overall

5.8

Pick-up/drop-off

5.9

Value

6.0

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 17 June 2025.
  • How much does it cost to hire a car in San Diego for a week from Dollar?

    Hiring a car in San Diego for a week can be a great option for travel. Dollar, the most popular car hire company for this area, offers hire cars for around HK$1,524/week on average.

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

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

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