Car Rental in San Luis Obispo
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Toyota Corolla
or similar
Automatic
5
1
A/C
4
€42.93
per day
7.9
Good
No ratings yet
Kia Rio
or similar
Automatic
5
1
A/C
4
€61.98
per day
7.9
Good
No ratings yet
Ford Edge
or similar
Automatic
5
3
A/C
5
€53.66
per day
7.9
Good
No ratings yet
Kia Soul
or similar
Automatic
5
2
A/C
4
€62.00
per day
7.9
Good
No ratings yet
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Jeep Grand Cherokee
or similar
Automatic
7
2
A/C
5
€65.58
per day
7.9
Good
No ratings yet
Toyota Camry
or similar
Automatic
5
2
A/C
4
€70.66
per day
7.9
Good
No ratings yet
Chrysler Pacifica
or similar
Automatic
7
4
A/C
4
€96.32
per day
7.9
Good
No ratings yet
Toyota Crown
or similar
Automatic
5
2
A/C
4
€101.18
per day
7.9
Good
No ratings yet
The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 9:04 PM on 10/31/25. 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 cities near San Luis Obispo
- Top 20 locations near San Luis Obispo
- Map of top car rental locations
- When to book in San Luis Obispo and for how long?
- Car rental information
- Most popular car models of rental suppliers
- Car rental statistics
- Top 2 suppliers in San Luis Obispo in 2025
- Award-winning service
Travel information
Languages
English, Spanish
Currency
USD
Drive on
Right-hand side
Country code
+1
Average car rental price
€69 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
€1.08 per liter or €4.09 per gallon
Lowest gas price
€0.97 per liter or €3.67 per gallon
Highest gas price
€1.37 per liter or €5.19 per gallon
Top 20 cities near San Luis Obispo
- Santa Barbarafrom €37.24 per day116.1 km / 72.14 miles away
- Bakersfieldfrom €42.93 per day145.8 km / 90.6 miles away
- Montereyfrom €51.79 per day185 km / 114.95 miles away
- Fresnofrom €41.00 per day190.3 km / 118.25 miles away
- Burbankfrom €36.53 per day238.4 km / 148.13 miles away
- Santa Monicafrom €42.93 per day239.2 km / 148.63 miles away
- Beverly Hillsfrom €42.93 per day243.9 km / 151.55 miles away
- Hollywoodfrom €42.93 per day247.4 km / 153.73 miles away
- Los Angelesfrom €21.35 per day250.2 km / 155.47 miles away
- San Josefrom €40.02 per day262.9 km / 163.36 miles away
- Long Beachfrom €36.45 per day277.4 km / 172.37 miles away
- Anaheimfrom €39.37 per day295.7 km / 183.74 miles away
- San Franciscofrom €34.69 per day306.8 km / 190.64 miles away
- Ontariofrom €36.75 per day307.6 km / 191.13 miles away
- Santa Anafrom €36.33 per day308 km / 191.38 miles away
- Oaklandfrom €45.46 per day310.1 km / 192.69 miles away
- Riversidefrom €42.93 per day324.4 km / 201.57 miles away
- Sacramentofrom €34.41 per day393.6 km / 244.57 miles away
- Palm Springsfrom €36.04 per day409.8 km / 254.64 miles away
- Santa Rosafrom €51.55 per day411.7 km / 255.82 miles away
Top 20 locations near San Luis Obispo
- Santa Barbara Airportfrom €37.24 per day116.1 km / 72.14 miles away
- Meadows Field Airportfrom €42.93 per day145.8 km / 90.6 miles away
- Monterey Regional Airportfrom €51.79 per day185 km / 114.95 miles away
- Fresno Airportfrom €41.00 per day190.3 km / 118.25 miles away
- Burbank Airportfrom €36.53 per day238.4 km / 148.13 miles away
- Los Angeles Airportfrom €40.23 per day250.2 km / 155.47 miles away
- Westchester251.4 km / 156.21 miles away
- Los Angeles (Downtown)from €21.35 per day254.7 km / 158.26 miles away
- San Jose Airportfrom €40.02 per day262.9 km / 163.36 miles away
- Long Beach Airportfrom €42.93 per day277.4 km / 172.37 miles away
- San Francisco Airportfrom €45.67 per day306.8 km / 190.64 miles away
- Ontario Airportfrom €36.75 per day307.6 km / 191.13 miles away
- John Wayne Airportfrom €36.33 per day308 km / 191.38 miles away
- Oakland Airportfrom €45.46 per day310.1 km / 192.69 miles away
- San Francisco Union Square Downtownfrom €50.51 per day324.5 km / 201.63 miles away
- Sacramento International Airportfrom €41.09 per day393.6 km / 244.57 miles away
- Palm Springs Airportfrom €36.04 per day409.8 km / 254.64 miles away
- Charles M. Schulz–Sonoma County Airportfrom €51.55 per day411.7 km / 255.82 miles away
- San Diego Airportfrom €35.51 per day422.9 km / 262.78 miles away
- San Diego Cross Border Xpressfrom €45.94 per day451.6 km / 280.61 miles away
Map of top car rental locations
A
San Luis Obispo Airport
2 rental locations
When to book in San Luis Obispo and for how long?
What is the cheapest month to rent a car in San Luis Obispo?
Car rental prices in San Luis Obispo 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 monthSeptember | Most expensive month October | |
| A good deal €55 | Cheapest supplier Avis | Cheapest car type Large cars |
Average rental costs per day in San Luis Obispo
€46
€23
€0
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
€35
in September
Sep
€42
in October
Oct
Nov
€39
in December
Dec
The cheapest month to rent a car in San Luis Obispo is September (when prices average €35.43 per day). This is 8% cheaper than the yearly average and 16% cheaper than renting in October (when prices average €42.00).
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 San Luis Obispo?
Based on the number of searches by our customers, the most popular month for renting a car in San Luis Obispo is September, and the least popular is September.
Monthly searches in San Luis Obispo by pick-up date relative to the average
1.1
0.6
0
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Same as average in September
Sep
Same as average in October
Oct
Nov
Same as average in December
Dec
What’s the usual rental length in San Luis Obispo?
How long travelers keep their rental cars for varies from month to month: in September, the average renter keeps their car for 7 days, and in December, they keep their car for 3 days.
Average number of rental days in San Luis Obispo
8
4
0
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
7 days in September
Sep
5 days in October
Oct
Nov
3 days in December
Dec
Car rental information
| 📍 Car rental locations | 3 |
| ✈️ Airport locations | 1 |
| 🔥 Popular suppliers | Budget, Avis |
| 🚗 Popular car types | Medium cars, SUVs |
| 🤑 Lowest price | €43 per day |
| 👛 Cheapest supplier | Avis |
Most popular car models of rental suppliers
| Rental Supplier | Model | Doors | Luggage | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Budget | Kia Soul | 4 | 2 | Medium car |
| Avis | Toyota RAV4 | 4 | 3 | SUV |
| Avis | Kia Rio | 4 | 1 | Small car |
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
€69
Lowest daily price
€43
Total cars available
46
Top 2 suppliers in San Luis Obispo in 2025
Budget
3 locations
8.0
Very Good
1 review
Value for money
7.7
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
7.4
Pick-up speed
8
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
8
Car condition
8.1
€60 - €113
per day
Most popular location
San Luis Obispo Airport, 975 Airport Dr,
Ste 5, San Luis Obispo, CA, 93401, United States
Avis
2 locations
7.9
Good
Value for money
7.7
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
7.8
Pick-up speed
8
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
7.8
Car condition
7.9
€43 - €120
per day
Most popular location
333 Madonna Rd
San Luis Obispo
CA-93405
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