Car Rental in San Diego (Downtown)

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Downtown, San Diego, USA - California
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Cheapest car rental rates

Full-size
Toyota Camry or similar
Toyota Camry
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Avis
$62.12 per day
Standard
Volkswagen Jetta or similar
Volkswagen Jetta
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Avis
$62.12 per day
Intermediate SUV
Toyota RAV4 or similar
Toyota RAV4
  • 5
  • 3
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Avis
$63.12 per day
Economy
Kia Rio or similar
Kia Rio
  • 5
  • 1
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Avis
$67.74 per day

Most popular car rental deals

Compact
Kia Soul or similar
Kia Soul
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Avis
$68.73 per day
Intermediate
Toyota Corolla or similar
Toyota Corolla
  • 5
  • 1
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Avis
$68.93 per day
The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 12:53 AM on 7/11/25. Prices may vary based on the booking dates, length of rental, and car class.
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Travel information

Languages
English, Spanish
Currency
USD
Drive on
Right-hand side
Country code
+1
Average car rental price
$65 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
$1.27 per liter or $4.81 per gallon
Lowest gas price
$1.15 per liter or $4.35 per gallon
Highest gas price
$1.49 per liter or $5.64 per gallon

Top 20 locations near Downtown

  1. San Diego Airport from $52.95 per day
    1.7 km / 1.1 miles away
  2. San Diego Cross Border Xpress from $17.89 per day
    27.4 km / 17 miles away
  3. John Wayne Airport from $48.02 per day
    123.5 km / 76.7 miles away
  4. Palm Springs Airport from $48.55 per day
    137.1 km / 85.2 miles away
  5. Long Beach Airport from $60.12 per day
    151.4 km / 94.1 miles away
  6. Ontario Airport from $48.15 per day
    152.8 km / 94.9 miles away
  7. Westchester from $48.01 per day
    176.6 km / 109.7 miles away
  8. Los Angeles Airport from $49.28 per day
    177 km / 110 miles away
  9. Downtown from $60.12 per day
    178 km / 110.6 miles away
  10. Burbank Airport from $48.17 per day
    197.1 km / 122.5 miles away
  11. North Hollywood Lankershim Blvd from $268.71 per day
    197.9 km / 123 miles away
  12. Santa Barbara Airport from $48.56 per day
    311 km / 193.2 miles away
  13. Meadows Field Airport from $60.12 per day
    347.4 km / 215.9 miles away
  14. Fresno Airport from $42.41 per day
    506.5 km / 314.7 miles away
  15. Monterey Airport from $53.85 per day
    605.2 km / 376.1 miles away
  16. San Jose Airport from $42.41 per day
    672.8 km / 418.1 miles away
  17. Oakland Airport from $48.11 per day
    719.7 km / 447.2 miles away
  18. San Francisco Airport from $50.29 per day
    720.3 km / 447.6 miles away
  19. San Francisco Union Square Downtown from $53.81 per day
    736.1 km / 457.4 miles away
  20. Sacramento International Airport from $42.22 per day
    773.8 km / 480.8 miles away

Map of car rental locations

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.
Average rental costs per day in San Diego (Downtown)
January
February
$130.21
March
April
$114.73
May
June
July
August
September
October
November
December
The cheapest month of the year to rent a car in San Diego (Downtown) is May — when rental costs average $114.73 per day. This is 6% cheaper than the yearly average and 12% cheaper than renting a car in March (when prices average $130.21 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.

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)
January
February
7
March
April
2
May
June
July
August
September
October
November
December

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
January
February
100%
March
April
100%
May
June
July
August
September
October
November
December

Car rental information

Popular suppliers Hertz, Avis
Popular car categories Vans, SUVs
Lowest price $62 per day
Cheapest supplier Avis

Most popular car models of rental suppliers

Rental Supplier Model Doors Luggage Type
Hertz Ford Transit 4 3 Vans
Avis Toyota RAV4 4 3 SUVs

Car rental statistics

Highest-rated company
Thrifty
8.2 / 10
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Lowest-rated company
GreenMotion
6.9 / 10
Total rental companies
6
Average daily price
$65.46
Lowest daily price
$62.12
Total cars available
6

Top 6 suppliers in San Diego (Downtown) in 2025

Thrifty
Thrifty
Very good 8.2 / 0 reviews
6195578499
1120 West Laurel Street
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
Hertz
Very good 8 / 0 reviews
+16195578499
1120 W Laurel St, San Diego, CA 92101, United States
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
Dollar
Very good 8 / 0 reviews
6195578499
1120 W Laurel Street
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
Avis
Average 7.9 / 0 reviews
+16192317137
1670 Kettner Blvd - Ste 1 San Diego CA-92101
$62 - $69
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
MEX RENT A CAR
MEX RENT A CAR
Below average 6.9 / 6 reviews
+16192559094
1002 West Juniper Street
$62 - $69
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
GreenMotion
GreenMotion
Below average 6.9 / 0 reviews
+14242950587 / +18665974554
1025 W Laurel St, San Diego, CA 92101
$62 - $69
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

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Jul 11, 2025
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Jul 11, 2025
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Jul 11, 2025
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Jul 11, 2025
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Jul 11, 2025
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Jul 11, 2025
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Jul 11, 2025
Easy booking will wait for the day of…
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Jul 11, 2025
Top experience
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Jul 11, 2025
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Fine to use.
Ross Latta
Jul 11, 2025
Easy steps to hire a perfect car
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Jul 11, 2025
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Jul 11, 2025
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Jul 11, 2025
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Jul 11, 2025
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Jul 11, 2025
Good
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Samir
Jul 11, 2025
Order was easy
Order was easy
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