Car Rental in Carlsbad
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Volkswagen Jetta
or similar
Automatic
5
2
A/C
4
€56.77
per day
8.0
Very good
No ratings yet
Toyota Camry
or similar
Automatic
5
2
A/C
4
€59.86
per day
7.9
Average
No ratings yet
Kia Rio
or similar
Automatic
5
1
A/C
4
€57.97
per day
8.0
Very good
No ratings yet
Kia Soul
or similar
Automatic
5
2
A/C
4
€58.49
per day
8.0
Very good
No ratings yet
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Toyota Corolla
or similar
Automatic
5
1
A/C
4
€59.00
per day
8.0
Very good
No ratings yet
Toyota RAV4
or similar
Automatic
5
3
A/C
4
€59.86
per day
8.0
Very good
No ratings yet
The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 6:30 PM on 9/19/25. Prices may vary based on the booking dates, length of rental, and car class.
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Table of contents
Travel information
Languages
English, Spanish
Currency
USD
Drive on
Right-hand side
Country code
+1
Average car rental price
€59 per day
Speed limit within town
40 - 48 km/h
or
25 - 30 mph
Speed limit out of town
88 - 104 km/h
or
55 - 65 mph
Acceptable limit of BAC
0.08%
Average gas price
€1.06 per liter or €4.01 per gallon
Lowest gas price
€0.95 per liter or €3.60 per gallon
Highest gas price
€1.34 per liter or €5.07 per gallon
Top 20 cities near Carlsbad
- San Diegofrom €15.73 per day44.4 km / 27.59 miles away
- Santa Anafrom €48.34 per day80.3 km / 49.9 miles away
- Anaheimfrom €32.62 per day93.3 km / 57.97 miles away
- Ontariofrom €48.45 per day107.5 km / 66.8 miles away
- Palm Springsfrom €50.22 per day109.3 km / 67.92 miles away
- Long Beachfrom €36.09 per day109.6 km / 68.1 miles away
- Los Angelesfrom €39.01 per day136.3 km / 84.69 miles away
- Beverly Hillsfrom €54.82 per day144.7 km / 89.91 miles away
- Santa Monicafrom €54.37 per day147.5 km / 91.65 miles away
- Burbankfrom €48.20 per day154.1 km / 95.75 miles away
- Hollywoodfrom €58.49 per day155.1 km / 96.37 miles away
- Santa Barbarafrom €49.18 per day274.8 km / 170.75 miles away
- Bakersfieldfrom €56.43 per day303.2 km / 188.4 miles away
- Fresnofrom €41.13 per day461.8 km / 286.95 miles away
- Mammoth Lakesfrom €46.89 per day520.1 km / 323.18 miles away
- Montereyfrom €45.25 per day564.8 km / 350.95 miles away
- San Josefrom €41.15 per day630.7 km / 391.9 miles away
- Oaklandfrom €43.13 per day677.5 km / 420.98 miles away
- San Franciscofrom €42.06 per day678.5 km / 421.6 miles away
- Sacramentofrom €34.65 per day729.6 km / 453.35 miles away
Top 20 locations near Carlsbad
- San Diego Airportfrom €52.57 per day44.4 km / 27.59 miles away
- San Diego Cross Border Xpressfrom €15.73 per day71.1 km / 44.18 miles away
- John Wayne Airportfrom €48.34 per day80.3 km / 49.9 miles away
- Ontario Airportfrom €48.45 per day107.5 km / 66.8 miles away
- Palm Springs Airportfrom €50.22 per day109.3 km / 67.92 miles away
- Long Beach Airportfrom €56.43 per day109.6 km / 68.1 miles away
- Los Angeles (Downtown)from €39.01 per day135.3 km / 84.07 miles away
- Westchesterfrom €40.97 per day135.5 km / 84.2 miles away
- Los Angeles Airportfrom €48.23 per day136.3 km / 84.69 miles away
- Burbank Airportfrom €48.20 per day154.1 km / 95.75 miles away
- North Hollywood Lankershim Blvdfrom €306.11 per day155.1 km / 96.37 miles away
- Santa Barbara Airportfrom €49.18 per day274.8 km / 170.75 miles away
- Meadows Field Airportfrom €56.43 per day303.2 km / 188.4 miles away
- Fresno Airportfrom €41.13 per day461.8 km / 286.95 miles away
- Monterey Regional Airportfrom €45.25 per day564.8 km / 350.95 miles away
- San Jose Airportfrom €41.15 per day630.7 km / 391.9 miles away
- Oakland Airportfrom €43.13 per day677.5 km / 420.98 miles away
- San Francisco Airportfrom €42.06 per day678.5 km / 421.6 miles away
- San Francisco Union Square Downtownfrom €45.25 per day694.1 km / 431.29 miles away
- Sacramento International Airportfrom €42.00 per day729.6 km / 453.35 miles away
When to book in Carlsbad and for how long?
What is the cheapest month to rent a car in Carlsbad?
Car rental prices in Carlsbad vary by time of year. This graph shows the average prices per month to help you find the best time of year to rent.
Saver's insights
| Cheapest month | Most expensive month | |
| A good deal €58 | Cheapest supplier Budget | Cheapest car type Large cars |
Average rental costs per day in Carlsbad
€44
€22
€0
Jan
Feb
Mar
€40
in April
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
The cheapest month to rent a car in Carlsbad is April (when prices average €40.14 per day). This is < 1% cheaper than the yearly average and < 1% cheaper than renting in April (when prices average €40.14).
This information can help you identify the low season. But these are only average numbers. How much your car rental will cost will depend on the type of vehicle you rent, how long you’ll rent it for, and how far ahead you book. Simply enter your dates in the form at the top of the page to see the exact prices.
What's the most popular month to rent a car in Carlsbad?
Based on the number of searches by our customers, the most popular month for renting a car in Carlsbad is April, and the least popular is April.
Monthly searches in Carlsbad by pick-up date relative to the average
1.1
0.6
0
Jan
Feb
Mar
Same as average in April
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
What’s the usual rental length in Carlsbad?
How long travelers keep their rental cars for varies from month to month: in April, the average renter keeps their car for 7 days, and in April, they keep their car for 7 days.
Average number of rental days in Carlsbad
8
4
0
Jan
Feb
Mar
7 days in April
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Car rental information
| 📍 Car rental locations | 1 |
| ✈️ Airport locations | 1 |
| 🤑 Lowest price | €57 per day |
| 👛 Cheapest supplier | Budget |
Car rental statistics
Highest-rated company
Budget (rated 8 / 10)
Lowest-rated company
Avis (rated 7.9 / 10)
Total rental companies
2
Average daily price
€59
Lowest daily price
€57
Total cars available
12
Top 2 suppliers in Carlsbad in 2025
Budget
1 location
8.0
Very good
Value for money
7.7
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
7.7
Pick-up speed
8
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
8
Car condition
8
€57 - €60
per day
Most popular location
Mcclellan Palomar Airport, 2198 Palomar Airport Rd, Carlsbad, CA, 92008, United States
Avis
1 location
7.9
Average
Value for money
7.6
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
7.5
Pick-up speed
8
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
7.8
Car condition
7.9
€60 - €62
per day
Most popular location
Mcclellan Palomar Airport, 2198 Palomar Airport Rd, Carlsbad, CA, 92008, United States
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