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Cheap Car Hire in Carlsbad from £46
This price is the cheapest per day rate found by a Cheapflights user in the last 48 hours by searching for a car hire in Carlsbad with a pick-up date of 10/9 and drop-off date of 13/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available at all agencies or on all dates of hire. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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Popular car types in Carlsbad
Explore the most popular car models available for hire in Carlsbad and choose the one that suits your needs. The price data is sourced from various car hire companies and was last updated on 15 August 2025.
At £46/day, small car is the cheapest car type available for hire in Carlsbad in the past week. Out of 6 car hire agencies operating in Carlsbad, there are, in total, 10 hire locations. View below for 4 offered car types:
Compact
£46+
Intermediate
£47+
Full-size SUV
£96+
Convertible
£81+
Premium SUV
£117+
Intermediate SUV
£48+
Standard SUV
£58+
Compare car hire deals in Carlsbad by type
Here are the best Carlsbad small car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:
Here are the best Carlsbad medium car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:
Here are the best Carlsbad SUV hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:
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Best car hire deals found in Carlsbad
Browse through a selection of recently found affordable car hire deals in Carlsbad. Plan your trip with ease and find the perfect hire option for your needs. There are currently 6 hire car agencies in Carlsbad with an average daily rate of £70. Data was last updated on 15 August 2025.
Polestar 2£46/day
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Skoda Octavia£47/day
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Opel Grandland X£48/day
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Cheapflights insights for Carlsbad car hires
Get relevant, data-driven information to help you hire a car in Carlsbad, including pricing trends, ideal booking times, and more.
How far in advance should I hire a car in Carlsbad?
For the best savings on car hire in Carlsbad, make your reservation 67 days before pickup. The average price then is just £24/day – about 59% less than the yearly average.
What is the best car rental company in Carlsbad?
Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car hire company in Carlsbad is Enterprise Rent-A-Car (rated 8.7/10 with 3 reviews). Budget (rated 6.5/10 with 6 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
8.7
Budget
6.5
Hertz
6.0
Avis
5.6
What is the cheapest month to hire a car in Carlsbad?
The cheapest month to hire a car in Carlsbad is February, when you can expect to pay £35/day on average. The most expensive month to hire a car in Carlsbad is December (£47/day on average). The average daily car hire price for each month is shown below. Keep in mind that prices will vary based on availability, when you book, and the type of car you hire.
January
£37
February
£35
March
£44
April
£35
May
£42
June
£42
July
£41
August
£44
September
£45
October
£41
November
£46
December
£47
What car do most people hire in Carlsbad?
The most popular types of cars to hire in Carlsbad are the following: SUV cars (Toyota RAV4 or similar), Compact cars (Kia Soul or similar), and Standard cars (Ford Edge or similar).
Which car hire company has the most locations in Carlsbad?
Hertz has 3 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Enterprise Rent-A-Car has the second-highest number of locations in Carlsbad at 2.
Top hire agencies in Carlsbad
Explore the leading car hire agencies in Carlsbad known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 6 car hire companies in Carlsbad. Reviews were last updated on 15 August 2025.
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
3 reviews•2 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
9.0
Comfort
9.0
Overall
8.7
Pick-up/drop-off
8.2
Value
8.4
Budget
6 reviews•1 location
Overview
Cleanliness
7.0
Comfort
7.0
Overall
6.5
Pick-up/drop-off
6.9
Value
6.8
Hertz
3 locations
Avis
9 reviews•1 location
Overview
Cleanliness
7.1
Comfort
6.9
Overall
5.6
Pick-up/drop-off
6.8
Value
6.3
Zeeba Rent-A-Van
2 locations
EZ Van
1 location
Car hire FAQs
Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Carlsbad, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 15 August 2025.
How much does it cost to hire a car in Carlsbad for a week from Budget?
Budget is one of the top picks in Carlsbad. They can have you in a hire car for about £166 per week on average.
Can I rent a car for a month in Carlsbad?
The length of time you can book a car hire for is subject to the inventory of the supplier. When renting a vehicle from Carlsbad it should be possible to hire a car for a whole month if needed.
How much is a car hire in Carlsbad for a weekend?
£0 is typically the average cost for a hire car for the weekend in Carlsbad, though this could vary depending on the time of year. If you’re on a budget when travelling to Carlsbad, then opt for a Compact hire vehicle - these tend to be the most affordable on weekends. In the month of September, you can expect to find car hire prices on Cheapflights for as low as £0/day.
Car hires by fuel type in Carlsbad
Browse car hires by fuel type in Carlsbad. Currently, Electric cars are the cheapest to rent in Carlsbad. Deals were last updated on 15 August 2025.
Browse through car hire deals by fuel type in Carlsbad. There are currently 2 fuel types to choose from with Electric being the cheapest (£45+).
Electric
£45+
Hybrid
£81+