Car Rental in San Diego (Downtown)
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Toyota Corolla
or similar
Automatic
5
1
A/C
4
$49.73
per day
8.0
Very Good
No ratings yet
Toyota Camry
or similar
Automatic
5
2
A/C
4
$95.90
per day
8.0
Very Good
No ratings yet
Volkswagen Jetta
or similar
Automatic
5
2
A/C
4
$95.90
per day
8.0
Very Good
No ratings yet
Kia Soul
or similar
Automatic
5
2
A/C
4
$95.90
per day
8.0
Very Good
No ratings yet
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Kia Rio
or similar
Automatic
5
1
A/C
4
$95.90
per day
8.0
Very Good
No ratings yet
Toyota RAV4
or similar
Automatic
5
3
A/C
4
$101.23
per day
8.0
Very Good
No ratings yet
The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 17:16 on 15/11/25. 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
- Most popular car rental deals
- 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 6 suppliers in San Diego (Downtown) in 2025
- Award-winning service
Travel information
Languages
English, Spanish
Currency
USD
Drive on
Right-hand side
Country code
+1
Average car rental price
$89 per day
Average car rental length
5 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 Airportfrom $41.13 per day1.7 km / 1.06 miles away
- San Diego Cross Border Xpressfrom $53.21 per day27.4 km / 17.03 miles away
- John Wayne Airportfrom $42.08 per day123.5 km / 76.74 miles away
- Palm Springs Airportfrom $41.75 per day137.1 km / 85.19 miles away
- Long Beach Airportfrom $49.73 per day151.4 km / 94.08 miles away
- Ontario Airportfrom $42.57 per day152.8 km / 94.95 miles away
- Westchester176.6 km / 109.73 miles away
- Los Angeles Airportfrom $46.60 per day177 km / 109.98 miles away
- Los Angeles (Downtown)from $24.73 per day178 km / 110.6 miles away
- Burbank Airportfrom $42.31 per day197.1 km / 122.47 miles away
- Santa Barbara Airportfrom $43.14 per day311 km / 193.25 miles away
- Meadows Field Airportfrom $49.73 per day347.4 km / 215.86 miles away
- Fresno Airportfrom $47.49 per day506.5 km / 314.72 miles away
- Monterey Regional Airportfrom $59.99 per day605.2 km / 376.05 miles away
- San Jose Airportfrom $46.36 per day672.8 km / 418.06 miles away
- Oakland Airportfrom $52.66 per day719.7 km / 447.2 miles away
- San Francisco Airportfrom $52.90 per day720.3 km / 447.57 miles away
- San Francisco Union Square Downtownfrom $58.51 per day736.1 km / 457.39 miles away
- Sacramento International Airportfrom $47.60 per day773.8 km / 480.82 miles away
- Charles M. Schulz–Sonoma County Airportfrom $59.71 per day819.8 km / 509.4 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
GreenMotion
1025 W Laurel St, San Diego, CA 92101
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 monthOctober | Most expensive month March | |
| A good deal $84 | Cheapest supplier Avis | Cheapest car type Large cars |
Average rental costs per day in San Diego (Downtown)
$142
$71
$0
Jan
Feb
$129
in March
Mar
Apr
$113
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 October — when rental costs average $30.02 per day. This is 62% cheaper than the yearly average and 77% cheaper than renting a car in March (when prices average $128.70 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 March, while they are least likely to rent in in March.
Monthly searches in San Diego (Downtown) by pick-up date relative to the average
1.1
0.6
0
Jan
Feb
Same as average in March
Mar
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 March the average rental period is 7 days, while in May, the average rental period is only 2 days.
Average number of rental days in San Diego (Downtown)
8
4
0
Jan
Feb
7 days in March
Mar
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 | Hertz, Avis |
| 🚗 Popular car types | Vans, SUVs |
| 🤑 Lowest price | $50 per day |
| 👛 Cheapest supplier | Avis |
Most popular car models of rental suppliers
| Rental Supplier | Model | Doors | Luggage | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hertz | Ford Transit | 4 | 3 | Van |
| Avis | Toyota RAV4 | 4 | 3 | SUV |
Car rental statistics
Highest-rated company
Thrifty (rated 8.1 / 10)
Lowest-rated company
MEX RENT A CAR (rated 6.9 / 10)
Total rental companies
6
Average daily price
$89
Lowest daily price
$50
Total cars available
6
Top 6 suppliers in San Diego (Downtown) in 2025
Thrifty
8.1
Very Good
Value for money
7.7
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
7.4
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
Hertz
8.0
Very Good
Value for money
7.4
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
7.2
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
8.4
Car condition
8.6
$30
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
Dollar
8.0
Very Good
Value for money
7.4
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
7.2
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
8.6
Car condition
8.6
$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
7.9
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
7.8
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
7.9
Car condition
8.0
$50 - $101
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
GreenMotion
7.0
Average
Value for money
5.2
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
4.9
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
7.1
Car condition
7.3
$50 - $101
per day
1025 W Laurel St, San Diego, CA 92101
+14242950587 / +18665974554
Show working hours
Mon
08:00-18:00
Tue
08:00-18:00
Wed
08:00-18:00
Thu
08:00-18:00
Fri
08:00-18:00
Sat
08:00-18:00
Sun
08:00-18:00
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
$50 - $101
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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