Car rental in San Diego, United States

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Renting a car in San Diego: Fast facts

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Most popular car rental companyFox - Rent A Car
Most popular carEconomy, 4-5 doors
Average daily priceR$ 496
Best time to book2 weeks before

Frequently asked questions

On average, renting a car in San Diego will set you back around R$ 498 per day or R$ 2.326 per week. 
The cheapest car to rent in San Diego is an intermediate van or truck. The most popular is Economy, 4-5 doors.
The cheapest car rental companies in San Diego are currently Thrifty and Dollar.
Scoring the best car rental deal depends on when you book – often, it pays to book your wheels as far in advance as possible. However, according to our data, the cheapest month to rent a car in San Diego is currently April.
On average, around R$ 2.326. But the best price we found for a car rental for a week in San Diego is R$ 826.
Based on everything we know about daily prices, the average cost to rent a car in San Diego for a whole month is R$ 7.590. 

But sometimes, you'll get a discount for booking a whole month instead of 3 and a half weeks. So play with your dates to find the best deals!
If you're looking for freedom to explore San Diego, choose a car with unlimited mileage, or look for car rental deals with a "full to full" fuel policy as opposed to a "half-full to full" one.

We also clearly highlight car and van rental options in San Diego that have free cancellation
Yes – you can easily find car rental companies that allow you to pick up your car in one place, and then drop it off in another. Just select "Return car to a different location" when you search with us.
Public transportation can only get you so far, and could be tricky to navigate with children or luggage. With your own set of wheels, you can go wherever you want, whenever you want, and for as long as you want. You'll also be able to discover more outside of San Diego.
Most places – San Diego included – allow people under the age of 25 to rent a car as long as they provide a valid driver's license and the correct documentation. It may cost slightly more due to a higher insurance deductible for young drivers. 
The cheapest price we found for an economy car is R$ 179 per day. The average price per day is around R$ 498.
Of course. Most major car rental companies like Fox - Rent A Car, Budget and Sixt offer baby and child seats as an add-on when you book.
Other travelers rated Payless as the best overall in terms of experience.
Yes – van rental is available in San Diego.