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Mitsubishi Mirage
or similar Economy
Automatic
4
A/C
4
$37.08
per day
Free cancellation
8.0
Very Good
In terminal
Pick-up information
San Luis Obispo Airport
San Luis Obispo County Airport, 975 Airport Dr - Ste 8,
San Luis Obispo, CA, 93401, United States
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San Luis Obispo Airport
San Luis Obispo County Airport, 975 Airport Dr - Ste 8,
San Luis Obispo, CA, 93401, United States
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Kia Soul
or similar Compact
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$37.08
per day
Free cancellation
8.0
Very Good
In terminal
Pick-up information
San Luis Obispo Airport
San Luis Obispo County Airport, 975 Airport Dr - Ste 8,
San Luis Obispo, CA, 93401, United States
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Drop-off information
San Luis Obispo Airport
San Luis Obispo County Airport, 975 Airport Dr - Ste 8,
San Luis Obispo, CA, 93401, United States
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Toyota Corolla
or similar Intermediate
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$36.51
per day
Free cancellation
8.0
Very Good
In terminal
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San Luis Obispo Airport
San Luis Obispo County Airport, 975 Airport Dr - Ste 8,
San Luis Obispo, CA, 93401, United States
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Drop-off information
San Luis Obispo Airport
San Luis Obispo County Airport, 975 Airport Dr - Ste 8,
San Luis Obispo, CA, 93401, United States
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Toyota RAV4
or similar Intermediate SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$37.94
per day
Free cancellation
8.0
Very Good
In terminal
Pick-up information
San Luis Obispo Airport
San Luis Obispo County Airport, 975 Airport Dr - Ste 8,
San Luis Obispo, CA, 93401, United States
Please follow the signs to the car rental area
Drop-off information
San Luis Obispo Airport
San Luis Obispo County Airport, 975 Airport Dr - Ste 8,
San Luis Obispo, CA, 93401, United States
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Toyota Camry
or similar Full-size
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$37.08
per day
Free cancellation
8.0
Very Good
In terminal
Pick-up information
San Luis Obispo Airport
San Luis Obispo County Airport, 975 Airport Dr - Ste 8,
San Luis Obispo, CA, 93401, United States
Please follow the signs to the car rental area
Drop-off information
San Luis Obispo Airport
San Luis Obispo County Airport, 975 Airport Dr - Ste 8,
San Luis Obispo, CA, 93401, United States
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Volkswagen Jetta
or similar Standard
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$37.08
per day
Free cancellation
8.0
Very Good
In terminal
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San Luis Obispo Airport
San Luis Obispo County Airport, 975 Airport Dr - Ste 8,
San Luis Obispo, CA, 93401, United States
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Drop-off information
San Luis Obispo Airport
San Luis Obispo County Airport, 975 Airport Dr - Ste 8,
San Luis Obispo, CA, 93401, United States
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Chevrolet Equinox
or similar Standard SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
5
$44.36
per day
Free cancellation
8.0
Very Good
In terminal
Pick-up information
San Luis Obispo Airport
San Luis Obispo County Airport, 975 Airport Dr - Ste 8,
San Luis Obispo, CA, 93401, United States
Please follow the signs to the car rental area
Drop-off information
San Luis Obispo Airport
San Luis Obispo County Airport, 975 Airport Dr - Ste 8,
San Luis Obispo, CA, 93401, United States
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
Low deposit
Instant confirmation!
Unlimited mileage
Pay now
Zero deductible
Kia Soul
or similar Compact
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$48.59
per day
Free cancellation
7.9
Good
In terminal
Pick-up information
San Luis Obispo Airport
San Luis Obispo Airport, 975 Airport Dr,
Ste 5, San Luis Obispo, CA, 93401, United States
Please follow the signs to the car rental area
Drop-off information
San Luis Obispo Airport
San Luis Obispo Airport, 975 Airport Dr,
Ste 5, San Luis Obispo, CA, 93401, United States
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Instant confirmation!
Unlimited mileage
Pay now
Zero deductible
Toyota Corolla
or similar Intermediate
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$48.59
per day
Free cancellation
7.9
Good
In terminal
Pick-up information
San Luis Obispo Airport
San Luis Obispo Airport, 975 Airport Dr,
Ste 5, San Luis Obispo, CA, 93401, United States
Please follow the signs to the car rental area
Drop-off information
San Luis Obispo Airport
San Luis Obispo Airport, 975 Airport Dr,
Ste 5, San Luis Obispo, CA, 93401, United States
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Instant confirmation!
Unlimited mileage
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Zero deductible
Kia Rio
or similar Economy
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$53.82
per day
Free cancellation
7.9
Good
In terminal
Pick-up information
San Luis Obispo Airport
San Luis Obispo Airport, 975 Airport Dr,
Ste 5, San Luis Obispo, CA, 93401, United States
Please follow the signs to the car rental area
Drop-off information
San Luis Obispo Airport
San Luis Obispo Airport, 975 Airport Dr,
Ste 5, San Luis Obispo, CA, 93401, United States
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Zero deductible
Volkswagen Jetta
or similar Standard
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$53.87
per day
Free cancellation
7.9
Good
In terminal
Pick-up information
San Luis Obispo Airport
San Luis Obispo Airport, 975 Airport Dr,
Ste 5, San Luis Obispo, CA, 93401, United States
Please follow the signs to the car rental area
Drop-off information
San Luis Obispo Airport
San Luis Obispo Airport, 975 Airport Dr,
Ste 5, San Luis Obispo, CA, 93401, United States
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Zero deductible
Jeep Grand Cherokee
or similar Standard Elite SUV
Automatic
7
A/C
5
$54.34
per day
Free cancellation
8.0
Very Good
In terminal
Pick-up information
San Luis Obispo Airport
San Luis Obispo County Airport, 975 Airport Dr - Ste 8,
San Luis Obispo, CA, 93401, United States
Please follow the signs to the car rental area
Drop-off information
San Luis Obispo Airport
San Luis Obispo County Airport, 975 Airport Dr - Ste 8,
San Luis Obispo, CA, 93401, United States
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Toyota Camry
or similar Full-size
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$55.70
per day
Free cancellation
7.9
Good
In terminal
Pick-up information
San Luis Obispo Airport
San Luis Obispo Airport, 975 Airport Dr,
Ste 5, San Luis Obispo, CA, 93401, United States
Please follow the signs to the car rental area
Drop-off information
San Luis Obispo Airport
San Luis Obispo Airport, 975 Airport Dr,
Ste 5, San Luis Obispo, CA, 93401, United States
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
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Chrysler Pacifica
or similar Mini Van
Automatic
7
A/C
4
$65.32
per day
Free cancellation
8.0
Very Good
In terminal
Pick-up information
San Luis Obispo Airport
San Luis Obispo County Airport, 975 Airport Dr - Ste 8,
San Luis Obispo, CA, 93401, United States
Please follow the signs to the car rental area
Drop-off information
San Luis Obispo Airport
San Luis Obispo County Airport, 975 Airport Dr - Ste 8,
San Luis Obispo, CA, 93401, United States
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
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Ford Edge
or similar Standard SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$65.58
per day
Free cancellation
7.9
Good
In terminal
Pick-up information
San Luis Obispo Airport
San Luis Obispo Airport, 975 Airport Dr,
Ste 5, San Luis Obispo, CA, 93401, United States
Please follow the signs to the car rental area
Drop-off information
San Luis Obispo Airport
San Luis Obispo Airport, 975 Airport Dr,
Ste 5, San Luis Obispo, CA, 93401, United States
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
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Unlimited mileage
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Zero deductible
Toyota RAV4
or similar Intermediate SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$72.31
per day
Free cancellation
7.9
Good
In terminal
Pick-up information
San Luis Obispo Airport
San Luis Obispo Airport, 975 Airport Dr,
Ste 5, San Luis Obispo, CA, 93401, United States
Please follow the signs to the car rental area
Drop-off information
San Luis Obispo Airport
San Luis Obispo Airport, 975 Airport Dr,
Ste 5, San Luis Obispo, CA, 93401, United States
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
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Zero deductible
Ford Mustang Cabrio
or similar Standard Convertible
Automatic
4
A/C
2
$72.54
per day
Free cancellation
7.9
Good
In terminal
Pick-up information
San Luis Obispo Airport
San Luis Obispo Airport, 975 Airport Dr,
Ste 5, San Luis Obispo, CA, 93401, United States
Please follow the signs to the car rental area
Drop-off information
San Luis Obispo Airport
San Luis Obispo Airport, 975 Airport Dr,
Ste 5, San Luis Obispo, CA, 93401, United States
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
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Genesis G70
or similar Luxury
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$87.71
per day
Free cancellation
8.0
Very Good
In terminal
Pick-up information
San Luis Obispo Airport
San Luis Obispo County Airport, 975 Airport Dr - Ste 8,
San Luis Obispo, CA, 93401, United States
Please follow the signs to the car rental area
Drop-off information
San Luis Obispo Airport
San Luis Obispo County Airport, 975 Airport Dr - Ste 8,
San Luis Obispo, CA, 93401, United States
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
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Zero deductible
Jeep Grand Cherokee
or similar Standard Elite SUV
Automatic
7
A/C
5
$90.49
per day
Free cancellation
7.9
Good
In terminal
Pick-up information
San Luis Obispo Airport
San Luis Obispo Airport, 975 Airport Dr,
Ste 5, San Luis Obispo, CA, 93401, United States
Please follow the signs to the car rental area
Drop-off information
San Luis Obispo Airport
San Luis Obispo Airport, 975 Airport Dr,
Ste 5, San Luis Obispo, CA, 93401, United States
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
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Zero deductible
Chrysler Pacifica
or similar Mini Van
Automatic
7
A/C
4
$91.94
per day
Free cancellation
7.9
Good
In terminal
Pick-up information
San Luis Obispo Airport
San Luis Obispo Airport, 975 Airport Dr,
Ste 5, San Luis Obispo, CA, 93401, United States
Please follow the signs to the car rental area
Drop-off information
San Luis Obispo Airport
San Luis Obispo Airport, 975 Airport Dr,
Ste 5, San Luis Obispo, CA, 93401, United States
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
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Ford Transit
or similar Full-size Van
Automatic
12
A/C
4
$98.98
per day
Free cancellation
8.0
Very Good
In terminal
Pick-up information
San Luis Obispo Airport
San Luis Obispo County Airport, 975 Airport Dr - Ste 8,
San Luis Obispo, CA, 93401, United States
Please follow the signs to the car rental area
Drop-off information
San Luis Obispo Airport
San Luis Obispo County Airport, 975 Airport Dr - Ste 8,
San Luis Obispo, CA, 93401, United States
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The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 18:37 on 15/06/26. 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
- Airport info
- Top 20 locations near San Luis Obispo Airport
- Map of top car rental locations
- When to book at San Luis Obispo Airport and for how long?
- Car rental information
- Most popular car models of rental suppliers
- Car rental statistics
- Top 2 suppliers at San Luis Obispo Airport in 2026
- Award-winning service
Travel information
Languages
English, Spanish
Currency
USD
Drive on
Right-hand side
Country code
+1
Average car rental price
$70 per day
Average car rental length
4 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
$1.25 per liter or $4.73 per gallon
Lowest gas price
$1.12 per liter or $4.24 per gallon
Highest gas price
$1.58 per liter or $5.98 per gallon
Airport info
Name
San Luis Obispo Airport
IATA
SBP
ICAO
KSBP
Distance from city
3 miles / 4.8 km
Overall rating
8.2 / 10
Getting to the airport
8.4
Check-in and departures
8.5
Terminal facilities
8.1
Wi-Fi
8.2
Restaurants and car rental services
8.0
Lounge
8.0
Top 20 locations near San Luis Obispo Airport
- San Luis Obispo Southfrom $49.72 per day3.4 km / 2.11 miles away
- Santa Maria Downtownfrom $66.41 per day36.8 km / 22.87 miles away
- Santa Maria Public Airportfrom $49.72 per day41.1 km / 25.54 miles away
- Santa Barbara Airportfrom $46.10 per day116.1 km / 72.14 miles away
- Santa Barbara North121 km / 75.19 miles away
- Santa Barbara Downtownfrom $49.72 per day124.8 km / 77.55 miles away
- Meadows Field Airportfrom $48.84 per day145.8 km / 90.6 miles away
- Ventura Downtownfrom $49.72 per day163 km / 101.28 miles away
- Visalia Downtownfrom $49.72 per day172.4 km / 107.12 miles away
- Oxnard Airportfrom $40.10 per day174.6 km / 108.49 miles away
- Salinas Municipal Airport180.7 km / 112.28 miles away
- Fresno Downtownfrom $49.72 per day183.8 km / 114.21 miles away
- Monterey Regional Airportfrom $49.76 per day185 km / 114.95 miles away
- Camarillo Downtownfrom $49.72 per day185.4 km / 115.2 miles away
- Fresno Airportfrom $45.92 per day190.3 km / 118.25 miles away
- Thousand Oaks Eastfrom $49.72 per day200.5 km / 124.58 miles away
- Los Angeles Canoga Park219.1 km / 136.14 miles away
- Woodland Hills Downtownfrom $51.46 per day220.9 km / 137.26 miles away
- Northridge Downtownfrom $49.72 per day222.7 km / 138.38 miles away
- Santa Cruz Downtownfrom $58.14 per day229.9 km / 142.85 miles away
Map of top car rental locations
A
Budget
San Luis Obispo Airport, 975 Airport Dr,
Ste 5, San Luis Obispo, CA, 93401, United States
B
Avis
San Luis Obispo County Airport, 975 Airport Dr - Ste 8,
San Luis Obispo, CA, 93401, United States
When to book at San Luis Obispo Airport and for how long?
When are car rental prices the lowest at San Luis Obispo Airport?
The cost of renting a car at San Luis Obispo Airport 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 monthNovember | Most expensive month December | |
| A good deal $56 | Cheapest supplier Avis | Cheapest car type Large cars |
Average rental costs per day at San Luis Obispo Airport
$60
$30
$0
Jan
Feb
Mar
$54
in April
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
$41
in September
Sep
$49
in October
Oct
$40
in November
Nov
$55
in December
Dec
The cheapest month of the year to rent a car at San Luis Obispo Airport is November — when rental costs average $39.84 per day. This is 16% cheaper than the yearly average and 28% cheaper than renting a car in December (when prices average $54.98 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 at San Luis Obispo Airport?
Based on how many users search for a car in at San Luis Obispo Airport, travelers are most likely to rent a car in April, while they are least likely to rent in in September.
Monthly searches at San Luis Obispo Airport by pick-up date relative to the average
2.3
1.2
0
Jan
Feb
Mar
2.1 times in April
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
0.4 times in September
Sep
0.4 times in October
Oct
1.2 times in November
Nov
0.8 times in December
Dec
For how long do renters keep their vehicles at San Luis Obispo Airport?
How long travelers keep their rental cars varies by the time of year: in September the average rental period is 7 days, while in April, the average rental period is only 3 days.
Average number of rental days at San Luis Obispo Airport
8
4
0
Jan
Feb
Mar
3 days in April
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
7 days in September
Sep
5 days in October
Oct
3 days in November
Nov
4 days in December
Dec
Car rental information
| 🔥 Popular suppliers | Budget, Avis |
| 🚗 Popular car types | SUVs, large cars, vans, small cars |
| 🤑 Lowest price | $50 per day |
| 👛 Cheapest supplier | Avis |
Most popular car models of rental suppliers
| Rental Supplier | Model | Doors | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Avis | Toyota RAV4 | 4 | SUV |
| Budget | Chrysler Pacifica | 4 | Van |
| Budget | Toyota Corolla | 4 | Large car |
| Budget | Toyota RAV4 | 4 | SUV |
| Budget | Kia Rio | 4 | Small car |
| Avis | Kia Rio | 4 | Small car |
| Budget | Volkswagen Jetta | 4 | Large car |
| Avis | Toyota Camry | 4 | Large car |
| Budget | Jeep Grand Cherokee | 5 | SUV |
Car rental statistics
Total rental companies
2
Average daily price
$70
Lowest daily price
$50
Total cars available
20
Top 2 suppliers at San Luis Obispo Airport in 2026
Avis
8.0
Very Good
Value for money
7.7
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
7.6
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
8.0
Car condition
8.1
$50–$195
per day
San Luis Obispo County Airport, 975 Airport Dr - Ste 8,
San Luis Obispo, CA, 93401, United States
+18055440630
Show working hours
Mon
08:00-23:00
Tue
08:00-23:00
Wed
08:00-23:00
Thu
08:00-23:00
Fri
08:00-23:00
Sat
08:00-23:00
Sun
08:00-23:00
Budget
8.0
Very Good
2 reviews
Value for money
7.6
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
7.5
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
8.0
Car condition
8.1
$68–$129
per day
San Luis Obispo Airport, 975 Airport Dr,
Ste 5, San Luis Obispo, CA, 93401, United States
+18055412722
Show working hours
Mon
08:00-22:30
Tue
08:00-22:30
Wed
08:00-22:30
Thu
08:00-22:30
Fri
08:00-22:30
Sat
08:00-20:00
Sun
08:00-22:30
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