Car rentals in Hillcrest, San Diego

Renting a car in Hillcrest will cost, on average, $38 per day. Keep in mind that daily rental prices fluctuate based on a variety of factors. For example, momondo users recently found Hillcrest car rental prices for as much as $64 per day and as little as $26 per day.

Budget is the cheapest rental car company in Hillcrest according to our data from the past 72 hours. You can find prices for as low as $25 per day from Budget. Avis is another affordable rental company, with prices recently found for as low as $28 per day.

Consider renting a car from Budget, which is currently the best rental agency in Hillcrest, according to our users, with 9 reviews and an average rating of 5.7/10.

38% of momondo users prefer to rent Intermediate vehicles when visiting Hillcrest. You can expect daily rental prices for this type of car to be $73 on average. Rates might be different depending on what agency you rent your car from and what neighborhood you intend to visit. Keep in mind that there are also other types of rental cars available in Hillcrest if this one doesn’t suit your needs.

Little Italy and Midtown are the cheapest neighborhoods to rent a car in San Diego. We found that Economy Rent a Car is the cheapest rental car company in Little Italy with an average cost of $16/day. Fox is the most affordable rental company in Midtown with prices averaging $28/day.

The most popular length of time momondo users rent a car in Hillcrest is 2 days. For a 2-day rental the average daily price is $57, though prices are subject to change depending on the type of car you rent and what neighborhood you stay in. To rent a car for a week in general is $401 on average and for a weekend rental, expect to pay a total of $136 on average. Month-long Hillcrest car rentals are generally about $1,154 in total depending on your dates.

November is the best time of year to rent a car when visiting Hillcrest. During this month you can find rental car prices for $49/day on average if you book at least 68 days ahead of your trip. If you can, try to avoid renting a car in Hillcrest during the month of May, when prices average $69/day.

Prices for cars in Hillcrest refresh daily.

The number of operators available for cars in Hillcrest is 12 as of June 2025.

The minimum age for drivers varies by country, including Hillcrest. In many EU countries drivers must be 18 years old. As a rule, you’ll need to be 21 to hire a car abroad, and a young driver surcharge may be applied if you are under 25. We recommend reading through the policy of your chosen rental company before booking.

To rent a car in Hillcrest, all drivers must have a valid full driving license. If the license is written in a language other than the language of the country of rental, an International Driving Permit may be required to avoid the risk of potential fines. If you're renting a car abroad, you may also need to provide proof of return travel and accommodation information during your stay. We recommend that you verify with the specific rental company you're booking with.