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Cheap Car Hire in San Luis Obispo from £32

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 28/1 and drop-off date of 4/2. 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 21 January 2025.

Most popular company

AVIS

Price of gas per litre

£0.74

Average price per day

£40

Cheapest price per day

£32

What is the cheapest time to rent a car in San Luis Obispo?

Discover the most affordable period to rent a car in San Luis Obispo and save money on your trip. The monthly average price data is based on historical data over the last year and was last updated on 21 January 2025.

January

£45

February

£44

March

£45

April

£44

May

£43

June

£52

July

£49

August

£54

September

£50

October

£47

November

£54

December

£53

Currently, the cheapest month to rent a car in San Luis Obispo is May. The most expensive time to rent a car is August. The cheapest prices for each month are shown above, but prices will vary based on availability, how far out you book your rental car, and of course, car type.

Compare available car types for hire in San Luis Obispo

Compare and contrast the various car types offered for hire in San Luis Obispo to find the perfect fit for your trip. Price data is based on averages over the last 12 months and was last updated on 21 January 2025.

Small cars

£21 - £48

All Car Types

£27 - £69

To hire a small car in San Luis Obispo, the United States, you would pay an average price of £29/day. October is the cheapest month to hire a small car in San Luis Obispo, the United States (~£21/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is April (~£48/day). In fact, October is about 28% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a small car hire for San Luis Obispo. When comparing with other car types available for hire in San Luis Obispo, hiring a small car saves you 35% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity.

To hire a medium car in San Luis Obispo, the United States, you would pay an average price of £43/day. October is the cheapest month to hire a medium car in San Luis Obispo, the United States (~£22/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is March (~£74/day). In fact, October is about 50% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a medium car hire for San Luis Obispo. When comparing with other car types available for hire in San Luis Obispo, hiring a medium car saves you 0% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity.

To hire a large car in San Luis Obispo, the United States, you would pay an average price of £34/day. January is the cheapest month to hire a large car in San Luis Obispo, the United States (~£42/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is August (~£114/day). In fact, January is about 23% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a large car hire for San Luis Obispo. When comparing with other car types available for hire in San Luis Obispo, hiring a large car saves you 23% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity.

To hire a SUV in San Luis Obispo, the United States, you would pay an average price of £43/day. January is the cheapest month to hire a SUV in San Luis Obispo, the United States (~£33/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is March (~£52/day). In fact, January is about 24% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a SUV hire for San Luis Obispo. When comparing with other car types available for hire in San Luis Obispo, hiring a SUV saves you 3% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity.

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 21 January 2025.
Choose from the top car hire agencies available in San Luis Obispo, including Avis, Budget and Hertz. Read through reviews, double check the pickup location, and other important information before making your selection.

Avis

8.0
Very Good
34 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.2

Comfort

8.5

Overall

8.0

Pick-up/drop-off

8.1

Value

7.6

Budget

7.1
Good
34 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.6

Comfort

7.6

Overall

7.1

Pick-up/drop-off

6.7

Value

7.4

Hertz

7.1
Good
8 reviews3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.6

Comfort

7.6

Overall

7.2

Pick-up/drop-off

7.1

Value

6.9

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

6.0
Okay
10 reviews4 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.5

Comfort

6.1

Overall

6.3

Pick-up/drop-off

5.9

Value

5.4

Easirent

1 location

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 21 January 2025.
  • What is the cheapest hire car found in San Luis Obispo?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under £40/day when booking a car hire in San Luis Obispo. The absolute best deal a user found was for £32/day from Avis, booked on Jan. 12.

  • Which car hire company is considered to be the best in San Luis Obispo?

    Taking our users’ ratings and reviews into consideration, Avis (8.0 rating), Budget (7.1 rating) and Hertz (7.1 rating) seem to be the best car hire companies in San Luis Obispo.

  • What are petrol prices like in San Luis Obispo?

    The average price of petrol in San Luis Obispo is £0.74/litre over the past month, costing you anywhere between £33 and £48 to fill up a car’s fuel tank.

  • 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 £281 per week on average.

  • How far in advance should I hire a car in San Luis Obispo for the best price?

    Our data suggests that booking early can save you up to 57% on a hire car in San Luis Obispo. Take advantage of below-average prices by booking at least 87 days prior to your desired date.

  • 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 £1,204. You can find car hire deals to be on average £40 a day.

  • What car do most people hire in San Luis Obispo?

    The most popular car to hire while in San Luis Obispo is the Class Intermediate Car, which is a Intermediate vehicle.

Small car hires in San Luis Obispo

Find small car hire deals in San Luis Obispo from well-known providers in the area and save on gas mileage with the options provided below. small car hires in San Luis Obispo cost an average of £32 per day. Price data was last updated on 21 January 2025.
Fiat 500£32/day
2
M
A/C
Fiat 500

Luxury car hires in San Luis Obispo

Find luxury car hire deals in San Luis Obispo from well-known providers in the area and save on gas mileage with the options provided below. luxury car hires in San Luis Obispo cost an average of £76 per day. Price data was last updated on 21 January 2025.
Ride in luxury during your trip to San Luis Obispo by selecting one these great deals we've found. Double check the dates, pricing, and other key information of your reservation to make sure they're correct before proceeding.
Mercedes-Benz C-Class£48/day
5
M
A/C
Mercedes-Benz C-Class
Mercedes-Benz E-Class£82/day
5
M
A/C
Mercedes-Benz E-Class
Audi A6£97/day
5
4
M
A/C
Audi A6

People carrier hires in San Luis Obispo

Find people carrier hire deals in San Luis Obispo from well-known providers in the area and save on gas mileage with the options provided below. people carrier hires in San Luis Obispo cost an average of £89 per day. Price data was last updated on 21 January 2025.
These are some of the best deals we've found on people carrier hires in the San Luis Obispo area at the moment. If you're not finding the people carrier hire that is right for you and your passengers, be sure to check back soon.
Ford Galaxy£58/day
5
M
A/C
Ford Galaxy
Nissan Serena£65/day
5
M
A/C
Nissan Serena
Nissan Serena£68/day
5
M
A/C
Nissan Serena

Car hires by fuel type in San Luis Obispo

Browse car hires by fuel type in San Luis Obispo. Currently, Electric cars are the cheapest to rent in San Luis Obispo. Deals were last updated on 21 January 2025.

Browse through car hire deals by fuel type in San Luis Obispo. There are currently 2 fuel types to choose from with Electric being the cheapest (£44+).

Electric

Electric

Hybrid

Hybrid

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