Car Hire in San Diego
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Cheapest Car Hire Rates
San Diego Cross Border Xpress
Compact
Chevrolet Onix
or comparable
£ 15.93
/ per day
San Diego Airport
Intermediate SUV
Kia Sportage
or comparable
£ 37.10
/ per day
San Diego Airport
Economy
Toyota Yaris
or comparable
£ 37.29
/ per day
San Diego Airport
Standard
Volkswagen Jetta
or comparable
£ 40.96
/ per day
Most Popular Car Hire Deals
San Diego Airport
Full-size
Chevrolet Malibu
or comparable
£ 44.16
/ per day
San Diego Airport
Premium
Volkswagen Passat
or comparable
£ 66.07
/ per day
San Diego Airport
Luxury
Luxury (BMW 3 Series)
or comparable
£ 70.51
/ per day
San Diego Airport
Standard Elite SUV
Audi Q3
or comparable
£ 81.82
/ per day
These prices are approximate and depend on the dates of the booking, hire length and type of car. This information was last updated at 01:14 on 2024-04-18.
Travel Information
Languages
English, Spanish
Currency
USD
Drive on
Right-hand side
Dialing code
+1
Average car hire price
£ 49 per day
Average car hire length
5 days
Speed limit within city centre
40 - 48 km/h or 25 - 30 mph
Speed limit out of city centre
88 - 104 km/h or 55 - 65 mph
Acceptable limit of BAC
0.08%
Average gasoline price
£ 1.11 per litre or £ 4.20 / 1 gallon
Lowest gasoline price
£ 0.96 per litre or £ 3.62 / 1 gallon
Highest gasoline price
£ 1.36 per litre or £ 5.14 / 1 gallon
One-way Car Hire in San Diego
The most popular one-way car hire options for pick up in San Diego and drop off in another city include:
- From San Diego to Los Angeles - 54 offers from £ 36.13 per day
- From San Diego to Las Vegas - 49 offers from £ 36.13 per day
- From San Diego to San Francisco - 54 offers from £ 36.13 per day
- From San Diego to Santa Ana - 27 offers from £ 41.92 per day
- From San Diego to Orlando - 48 offers from £ 69.04 per day
Top 6 Cities near San Diego
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338 km / 210 miles
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470.9 km / 292.6 miles
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532.8 km / 331.1 miles
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747 km / 464.2 miles
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747.6 km / 464.5 miles
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800.5 km / 497.4 miles
Top 4 Locations near San Diego
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532.8 km / 331.1 miles
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747 km / 464.2 miles
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747.6 km / 464.5 miles
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800.5 km / 497.4 miles
Map of Car Hire Destinations
In which month is car hire in San Diego the most affordable?
According to our data, prices for hiring a car in San Diego fluctuate depending on the time of year. This graph displays the average hire prices in each month in order to help you find the best bargain.
Average price for hiring a car per day in San Diego
The best month to hire a car in San Diego is January (when the average price is £ 28.41 per day). This is 34% less than the yearly average and 47% less than hiring in August (when the average price is £ 53.30).
This information can help you determine the low season. But note that these prices are only averages. The cost of your hire is determined by the type of car you select, the length of time you hire it for and how much in advance you book. Simply type in your dates in the form at the top of the page in order to find out the exact prices.
This information can help you determine the low season. But note that these prices are only averages. The cost of your hire is determined by the type of car you select, the length of time you hire it for and how much in advance you book. Simply type in your dates in the form at the top of the page in order to find out the exact prices.
What is the usual period for which people keep their hire cars, on average, in San Diego?
How long travelers keep their rental cars for varies from month to month: in January, the average renter keeps their car for 8 days, and in March, they keep their car for 5 days.
Average number of hire days in San Diego
What is the most favoured month for hiring a car in San Diego?
Given the number of searches made by our customers, the most popular month for car hire in San Diego is July, and the least popular is May.
Popularity of Car Hire in San Diego by Monthly Searches
Car Hire Information
| Car hire locations | 5 |
| Airport locations | 1 |
| Popular suppliers | MEX RENT A CAR, FOX, Dollar, Thrifty, Payless |
| Popular car categories | SUVs, Large cars, Medium cars, People Carriers |
| Lowest price | £ 16 per day |
| Cheapest supplier | MEX RENT A CAR |
Most Popular Car Hire Models
| Hire Agency | Model | Doors | Luggage | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MEX RENT A CAR | Kia Forte | 4 | 3 | Large cars |
| MEX RENT A CAR | Chevrolet Onix | 4 | 2 | Medium cars |
| MEX RENT A CAR | Kia Sedona | 4 | 4 | People Carriers |
| MEX RENT A CAR | Nissan X-Trail | 5 | 3 | SUVs |
| MEX RENT A CAR | MG 5 | 5 | 2 | Large cars |
| FOX | Kia Sportage | 5 | 2 | SUVs |
| MEX RENT A CAR | Nissan Kicks | 5 | 2 | SUVs |
| MEX RENT A CAR | Nissan Sentra | 4 | 2 | Large cars |
| MEX RENT A CAR | Kia Rio | 4 | 1 | Small cars |
| MEX RENT A CAR | Kia Soul | 4 | 4 | SUVs |
Car Hire Statistics
Highest rated company
Alamo
9.1 / 10
Lowest rated company
Ace Rent a car
4.9 / 10
Total number of reviews
22
Total rental companies
19
Average daily price
£ 49.23
Lowest daily price
£ 15.93
Total cars available
668
Top 19 Suppliers in San Diego in 2024
Alamo
1 location
£ 72 - £ 153
SIXT
1 location
£ 59 - £ 122
Enterprise
1 location
£ 76 - £ 172
National
1 location
£ 77 - £ 161
Payless
1 location
Carwiz
1 location
Hertz
2 locations
Advantage
1 location
Budget
3 locations
£ 61 - £ 148
Dollar
1 location
£ 42 - £ 92
Thrifty
1 location
£ 41 - £ 166
FOX
1 location
£ 37 - £ 83
Avis
3 locations
NUCarrentals
1 location
Europcar
1 location
£ 37 - £ 72
MEX RENT A CAR
2 locations
£ 16 - £ 189
Economy rent a car
1 location
£ 58 - £ 149
GreenMotion
1 location
Ace Rent a car
1 location
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