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San Luis Obispo

Cheap Car Hire in San Luis Obispo from £38

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 San Luis Obispo with a pick-up date of 10/9 and drop-off date of 23/9. 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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San Luis Obispo car hires in 2025

Get helpful information to start your search for the perfect car hire in San Luis Obispo. The average price data is based on the last 12 months and was last updated on 29 August 2025.

Most popular company

AVIS

Price of gas per litre

£0.69

Average price per day

£23

Cheapest price per day

£38
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Popular car types in San Luis Obispo

Explore the most popular car models available for hire in San Luis Obispo and choose the one that suits your needs. The price data is sourced from various car hire companies and was last updated on 29 August 2025.
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In San Luis Obispo, there are 12 active hire locations from 5 car hire companies. medium car is the cheapest car type to hire in San Luis Obispo in the past week - currently priced from £38/day. View deals for 2 car types available to hire in this destination:

Economy

Economy

£39+

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Compact

Compact

£39+

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Intermediate

Intermediate

£38+

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Compare car hire deals in San Luis Obispo by type

Here are the best San Luis Obispo small car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Here are the best San Luis Obispo medium car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Kia Stonic£39/day
4
M
A/C
Kia Stonic
Found 08/27/25
Renault Zoe£39/day
2
M
A/C
Renault Zoe
Found 08/27/25

Best car hire deals found in San Luis Obispo

Browse through a selection of recently found affordable car hire deals in San Luis Obispo. Plan your trip with ease and find the perfect hire option for your needs. There are currently 5 hire car agencies in San Luis Obispo with an average daily rate of £39. Data was last updated on 29 August 2025.
Ford Mondeo£38/day
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M
A/C
Ford Mondeo
Found 08/27/25
Fiat Panda£39/day
4
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A/C
Fiat Panda
Found 08/27/25
Citroen C3£39/day
2
M
A/C
Citroen C3
Found 08/27/25

Cheapflights insights for San Luis Obispo car hires

Get relevant, data-driven information to help you hire a car in San Luis Obispo, including pricing trends, ideal booking times, and more.

How far in advance should I hire a car in San Luis Obispo?

For the best savings on car hire in San Luis Obispo, make your reservation 82 days before pickup. The average price then is just £39/day – about 37% less than the yearly average.

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What is the best car rental company in San Luis Obispo?

Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car hire company in San Luis Obispo is Avis (rated 8.1/10 with 35 reviews). Budget (rated 7.1/10 with 36 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.

Avis
Avis
8.1
Budget
Budget
7.1
Hertz
Hertz
6.9
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
5.4

What is the cheapest month to hire a car in San Luis Obispo?

The cheapest month to hire a car in San Luis Obispo is January, when you can expect to pay £41/day on average. The most expensive month to hire a car in San Luis Obispo is July (£50/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

£41

February

£43

March

£44

April

£44

May

£44

June

£49

July

£50

August

£48

September

£44

October

£44

November

£49

December

£49

Which car hire company has the most locations in San Luis Obispo?

Enterprise Rent-A-Car has 4 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Hertz has the second-highest number of locations in San Luis Obispo at 3.

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Top hire agencies in San Luis Obispo

Explore the leading car hire agencies in San Luis Obispo known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 5 car hire companies in San Luis Obispo. Reviews were last updated on 29 August 2025.

Avis

8.1
Very Good
35 reviews•2 locations
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Cleanliness

8.3

Comfort

8.6

Overall

8.1

Pick-up/drop-off

8.2

Value

7.7

Budget

7.1
Good
36 reviews•2 locations
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Cleanliness

7.5

Comfort

7.6

Overall

7.1

Pick-up/drop-off

6.7

Value

7.3

Hertz

6.9
Okay
8 reviews•3 locations
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Cleanliness

7.4

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.0

Pick-up/drop-off

6.9

Value

6.7

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

5.4
Fair
7 reviews•4 locations
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Cleanliness

5.9

Comfort

5.4

Overall

5.4

Pick-up/drop-off

5.5

Value

5.1

Easirent

1 location
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Car hire FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in San Luis Obispo, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 29 August 2025.

  • What is the cheapest hire car found in San Luis Obispo?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under £23/day when booking a car hire in San Luis Obispo. The absolute best deal a user found was for £21/day from Avis, booked on Aug. 24.

  • How much does it cost to hire a car in San Luis Obispo for a week from Avis?

    From Avis you can hire a car in San Luis Obispo from about £159 per week on average.

  • Can I rent a car for a month in San Luis Obispo?

    The length of time you can book a car hire for is subject to the inventory of the supplier. When renting a vehicle from San Luis Obispo it should be possible to hire a car for a whole month if needed.

  • How much does it cost to rent a car in San Luis Obispo for a month?

    Typically, a monthly car hire in San Luis Obispo can be found for £681. You can find car hire deals to be on average £23 a day.

Car hires by fuel type in San Luis Obispo

Browse car hires by fuel type in San Luis Obispo. Deals were last updated on 29 August 2025.
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Browse through car hire deals by fuel type in San Luis Obispo. There is currently 1 fuel type to choose from.

Electric

Electric

£106+

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