Car Rental in San Diego (Downtown)
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Kia Rio
or similar Economy
Automatic
5
1
A/C
4
$36.89
per day
Free cancellation
8.0
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
1670 Kettner Blvd - Ste 1
San Diego
CA-92101
Drop-off information
Downtown
1670 Kettner Blvd - Ste 1
San Diego
CA-92101
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Kia Soul
or similar Compact
Automatic
5
2
A/C
4
$37.46
per day
Free cancellation
8.0
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
1670 Kettner Blvd - Ste 1
San Diego
CA-92101
Drop-off information
Downtown
1670 Kettner Blvd - Ste 1
San Diego
CA-92101
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Toyota Corolla
or similar Intermediate
Automatic
5
1
A/C
4
$38.17
per day
Free cancellation
8.0
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
1670 Kettner Blvd - Ste 1
San Diego
CA-92101
Drop-off information
Downtown
1670 Kettner Blvd - Ste 1
San Diego
CA-92101
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Toyota RAV4
or similar Intermediate SUV
Automatic
5
3
A/C
4
$39.60
per day
Free cancellation
8.0
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
1670 Kettner Blvd - Ste 1
San Diego
CA-92101
Drop-off information
Downtown
1670 Kettner Blvd - Ste 1
San Diego
CA-92101
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Toyota Camry
or similar Full-size
Automatic
5
2
A/C
4
$40.32
per day
Free cancellation
8.0
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
1670 Kettner Blvd - Ste 1
San Diego
CA-92101
Drop-off information
Downtown
1670 Kettner Blvd - Ste 1
San Diego
CA-92101
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Volkswagen Jetta
or similar Standard
Automatic
5
2
A/C
4
$40.32
per day
Free cancellation
8.0
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
1670 Kettner Blvd - Ste 1
San Diego
CA-92101
Drop-off information
Downtown
1670 Kettner Blvd - Ste 1
San Diego
CA-92101
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Ford Edge
or similar Standard SUV
Automatic
5
3
A/C
5
$44.47
per day
Free cancellation
8.0
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
1670 Kettner Blvd - Ste 1
San Diego
CA-92101
Drop-off information
Downtown
1670 Kettner Blvd - Ste 1
San Diego
CA-92101
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Jeep Grand Cherokee
or similar Standard Elite SUV
Automatic
7
2
A/C
5
$54.48
per day
Free cancellation
8.0
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
1670 Kettner Blvd - Ste 1
San Diego
CA-92101
Drop-off information
Downtown
1670 Kettner Blvd - Ste 1
San Diego
CA-92101
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Chrysler Pacifica
or similar Mini Van
Automatic
7
4
A/C
4
$62.62
per day
Free cancellation
8.0
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
1670 Kettner Blvd - Ste 1
San Diego
CA-92101
Drop-off information
Downtown
1670 Kettner Blvd - Ste 1
San Diego
CA-92101
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The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 03:11 on 01/05/26. Prices may vary based on the booking dates, length of rental, and car class.
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Table of contents
- Cheapest car rental rates
- Why book with us?
- Travel information
- Top 20 locations near San Diego (Downtown)
- Map of top car rental locations
- When to book in San Diego (Downtown) and for how long?
- Car rental information
- Most popular car models of rental suppliers
- Car rental statistics
- Top 5 suppliers in San Diego (Downtown) in 2026
- Award-winning service
Travel information
Languages
English, Spanish
Currency
USD
Drive on
Right-hand side
Country code
+1
Average car rental price
$58 per day
Average car rental length
3 days
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
$1.34 per liter or $5.07 per gallon
Lowest gas price
$1.15 per liter or $4.35 per gallon
Highest gas price
$1.59 per liter or $6.02 per gallon
Top 20 locations near San Diego (Downtown)
- San Diego India Street0.2 km / 0.12 miles away
- San Diego Portfrom $40.82 per day1.5 km / 0.93 miles away
- San Diego Airportfrom $31.80 per day1.7 km / 1.06 miles away
- San Diego East Villagefrom $52.91 per day2.3 km / 1.43 miles away
- San Diego Old Townfrom $52.91 per day3.9 km / 2.42 miles away
- San Diego Mission Valleyfrom $52.91 per day4.3 km / 2.67 miles away
- San Diego Kearny Mesafrom $52.91 per day11.2 km / 6.96 miles away
- La Jolla Downtownfrom $52.91 per day16.2 km / 10.07 miles away
- San Diego Carmel Valleyfrom $52.91 per day23.6 km / 14.66 miles away
- San Diego Cross Border Xpressfrom $50.58 per day27.4 km / 17.03 miles away
- Escondido (Downtown)from $52.91 per day44.6 km / 27.71 miles away
- Vista Downtownfrom $52.91 per day52.3 km / 32.5 miles away
- Oceanside Downtownfrom $52.91 per day55.3 km / 34.36 miles away
- Temecula Downtownfrom $52.91 per day85 km / 52.82 miles away
- Murrieta Downtownfrom $52.91 per day91.7 km / 56.98 miles away
- Laguna Niguel Downtownfrom $52.91 per day101.3 km / 62.94 miles away
- Mission Viejo Margueritefrom $52.91 per day102.8 km / 63.88 miles away
- Irvine South-east113.7 km / 70.65 miles away
- Hemet Westfrom $52.91 per day114.1 km / 70.9 miles away
- Costa Mesa Downtownfrom $52.91 per day122.9 km / 76.37 miles away
Map of top car rental locations
A
Thrifty
1120 West Laurel Street
B
Avis
1670 Kettner Blvd - Ste 1
San Diego
CA-92101
C
Dollar
1120 W Laurel Street
D
Hertz
1120 W Laurel St, San Diego, CA 92101, United States
E
MEX RENT A CAR
1002 West Juniper Street
When to book in San Diego (Downtown) and for how long?
When are car rental prices the lowest in San Diego (Downtown)?
The cost of renting a car in San Diego (Downtown) varies by season. The table and graph below can help you find the best time of year to save on a rental car.
Saver's insights
| Cheapest monthJanuary | Most expensive month May | |
| A good deal $56 | Cheapest supplier Avis | Cheapest car type Small cars |
Average rental costs per day in San Diego (Downtown)
$126
$63
$0
$30
in January
Jan
Feb
Mar
$74
in April
Apr
$115
in May
May
Jun
$32
in July
Jul
Aug
Sep
$30
in October
Oct
Nov
Dec
The cheapest month of the year to rent a car in San Diego (Downtown) is January — when rental costs average $30.32 per day. This is 58% cheaper than the yearly average and 74% cheaper than renting a car in May (when prices average $114.87 per day).
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 is the most popular time of year to rent a car in San Diego (Downtown)?
Based on how many users search for a car in in San Diego (Downtown), travelers are most likely to rent a car in January, while they are least likely to rent in in January.
Monthly searches in San Diego (Downtown) by pick-up date relative to the average
1.1
0.6
0
Same as average in January
Jan
Feb
Mar
Same as average in April
Apr
Same as average in May
May
Jun
Same as average in July
Jul
Aug
Sep
Same as average in October
Oct
Nov
Dec
For how long do renters keep their vehicles in San Diego (Downtown)?
How long travelers keep their rental cars varies by the time of year: in October the average rental period is 5 days, while in April, the average rental period is only 2 days.
Average number of rental days in San Diego (Downtown)
6
3
0
3 days in January
Jan
Feb
Mar
2 days in April
Apr
2 days in May
May
Jun
4 days in July
Jul
Aug
Sep
5 days in October
Oct
Nov
Dec
Car rental information
| 🔥 Popular suppliers | Avis |
| 🚗 Popular car types | SUVs, large cars |
| 🤑 Lowest price | $53 per day |
| 👛 Cheapest supplier | Avis |
Most popular car models of rental suppliers
| Rental Supplier | Model | Doors | Luggage | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avis | Toyota RAV4 | 4 | 3 | SUV |
| Avis | Toyota Camry | 4 | 2 | Large car |
Car rental statistics
Highest-rated company
Thrifty (rated 8.2 / 10)
Lowest-rated company
MEX RENT A CAR (rated 6.9 / 10)
Total rental companies
5
Average daily price
$58
Lowest daily price
$53
Total cars available
7
Top 5 suppliers in San Diego (Downtown) in 2026
Thrifty
8.2
Very Good
Value for money
7.8
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
7.5
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
8.6
Car condition
8.9
$30
per day
1120 West Laurel Street
6195578499
Show working hours
Mon
08:00-17:00
Tue
08:00-17:00
Wed
08:00-17:00
Thu
08:00-17:00
Fri
08:00-17:00
Sat
09:00-12:00
Dollar
8.0
Very Good
Value for money
7.4
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
7.5
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
8.5
Car condition
8.5
$30
per day
1120 W Laurel Street
6195578499
Show working hours
Mon
08:00-17:00
Tue
08:00-17:00
Wed
08:00-17:00
Thu
08:00-17:00
Fri
08:00-17:00
Sat
09:00-12:00
Avis
8.0
Very Good
Value for money
7.7
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
7.7
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
7.9
Car condition
8.1
$53–$64
per day
1670 Kettner Blvd - Ste 1
San Diego
CA-92101
+16192317137
Show working hours
Mon
08:00-17:00
Tue
08:00-17:00
Wed
08:00-17:00
Thu
08:00-17:00
Fri
08:00-17:00
Sat
08:00-12:00
Sun
08:00-12:00
Hertz
7.9
Good
Value for money
7.4
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
7.1
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
8.1
Car condition
8.4
$53–$64
per day
1120 W Laurel St, San Diego, CA 92101, United States
+16195578499
Show working hours
Mon
08:00-17:00
Tue
08:00-17:00
Wed
08:00-17:00
Thu
08:00-17:00
Fri
08:00-17:00
Sat
09:00-12:00
6.9
Acceptable
6 reviews
Value for money
6.5
Ease of finding
6.5
Agent helpfulness
7.2
Pick-up speed
6.3
Drop-off speed
6.6
Car cleanliness
7.6
Car condition
7.7
$53–$64
per day
1002 West Juniper Street
+16192559094
Show working hours
Mon
08:00-16:00
Tue
08:00-16:00
Wed
08:00-16:00
Thu
08:00-16:00
Fri
08:00-16:00
Sat
08:00-16:00
Sun
08:00-16:00
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