Car rentals in Kensington, San Diego

It costs $46/day on average for a car rental in Kensington. momondo users have also found prices as high as $80/day and as low as $35/day, which is a 57% price variation. These price differences are often dependent on what neighborhood in {5} you rent your car in.

At the moment, Kensington’s cheapest rental car company is Enterprise Rent-A-Car, where users have found prices for as low as $34/day.

Enterprise Rent-A-Car is considered the best car rental company in Kensington based on our data - 8 reviews have given them an average customer satisfaction score of 8.7 out of 10.

The most popular type of cars to rent in Kensington are Standard cars. This type of car costs $62 per day on average. 25% of users prefer to rent Standard cars in Kensington due to price, availability, and their planned activities.

If you’re looking to travel to San Diego and save money on a rental car, then consider visiting Little Italy or Midtown. You will find that Economy Rent a Car has the most affordable rental cars in Little Italy at $16/day. Fox has the cheapest rental cars in Midtown at $28/day.

The most popular length of time momondo users rent a car in Kensington is 9 days. For a 9-day rental the average daily price is $64, 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 $493 on average and for a weekend rental, expect to pay a total of $545 on average. Month-long Kensington car rentals are generally about $1,661 in total depending on your dates.

The most ideal time of year to rent a car is in January, which is when prices are often the cheapest. Our users have found rental car prices averaging $39 per day when booking in January. In contrast, November is the least ideal time to rent a car. Prices in Kensington during this month tend to be $91 per day on average. Don’t forget to book your Kensington car rental at least 70 days in advance for the best deals.

Prices for cars in Kensington refresh daily.

As of June 2025, there are 12 operators available to choose from for cars in Kensington.

Among different countries, including Kensington, the minimum age for drivers varies. In numerous EU countries, drivers must be 18 years old. To hire a car overseas, you'll generally need to be at least 21, and if you're under 25, a young driver surcharge may be imposed. It's recommended that you review the policy of the rental company you're considering before booking.

To rent a car in Kensington, all drivers must present 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 evidence of your return travel and accommodation information during your stay. We always recommend that you verify with the specific rental company you're booking with.