Top rated cars in San Diego, CA
Get beached in San Diego
It’s always a perfect day in San Diego — however you like to vacation. The city is known for its immaculate weather, sparkling coastline, with beaches perfect for surfing, sipping cocktails, and even hang gliding.
When you’re done chowing down on great Mexican food, book a car in San Diego to go check out the bevy of museums in town that offer an array of exciting experiences, equally thrilling to adults and kids.
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The secret to making the most of San Diego is simply to enjoy the outdoors.
Balboa Park
Covering more than 1,200 acres, laced with hiking trails, and home to museums, theaters, restaurants, and the San Diego Zoo, Balboa Park is much more than your average city green. Absorb San Diego’s culture and legendary sunshine.
Cabrillo National Monument
There are many ways to do the beach, but nothing beats a day trip to wander the tidepools and meet all the sea creatures. You can find your preferred type of vehicle in San Diego at a low daily rate, then head down to the shore.
USS Midway Museum
In Downtown San Diego, this retired U.S. aircraft carrier gives you a taste of the Top Gun life. Hang out on the flight deck of the USS Midway, explore the aircraft, and test your fortitude in the flight simulator.
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Hit the road
Road trip itinerary: catch a meal al fresco at sunset, tackle the mountains, and take a dip in the Pacific. This is one of the most laid-back and comfortable areas of the country, with easy street parking, a sometimes-mils rush hour, nearby road trip destinations galore. Book a car in San Diego, then travel out of town along the stunningly gorgeous coastal roads, and take the rural highways out into the mountains or desert for an entirely different Southern California experience. Avoid the rental car center and take the scenic route with a convertible.
Book the perfect carCarlsbad
Grab a tank of gas and take the hour drive north past Torrey Pines in your car to take in the famously beautiful Carlsbad State Beach, explore the lagoons, or go wild at Legoland.
Borrego Springs
Immerse yourself in the tranquility of the desert and discover the unique collection of sculptures tucked into the landscape. Take a road trip out to this touristic location 80 miles south of Palm Springs — the weather is warm any time of year.
Julian
Find your preferred type of vehicle in San Diego, then head an hour out from the city into the mountains to pick your own apples, indulge in a slice of pie, and take a tour of Julian’s 1870s gold mine.
Recent reviews
Would go through him again if I needed to rent a car in San Diego again.
It was awesome, easy contact, the host response quickly, the car is new, the best way to rent a car in san diego is here, definitely i will rent again
Joseph was a wonderful person to deal with,always available to help and his car was excellent on all levels(gas mileage,cleanliness and comfort).
Great trip Saul met me at the rental car center and even dropped us off at the terminal after.
There were some confusing times as I have never been to San Diego, but Lew was very helpful and responsive, as well as his team.
The communication was excellent and made it easy to have a personal car on my trip to San Diego without the hassle of big rental companies.
The car was in excellent condition and it is clear she has maintained the vehicle beautifully.
Clean, easy pick up and drop off and much cheaper than going through a car rental agency!
Gives the luxury vibe you may be wanting in San Diego at a decent rate.
Super clean car, great performance, and autopilot made rush hour traffic so much more bearable
Patrick was very friendly, communicative, and made the rental process a breeze!
This was my first time ever using Turo and I can say I had a great experience with SD Luxury cars.
The car is what we needed for a cheaper price than we could have gotten from the regular rental companies.
For the price and the luxury of this vehicle this was the perfect car for me and my girlfriend on our first trip to san diego.
Super fun little car with plenty of zip but fuel efficient which is key with San Diego gas prices.
Pickup and drop-off at the airport were a breeze and the car itself was clean, efficient and reliable.
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Best San Diego driving roads
Highway 101
This epic highway is particularly astounding near San Diego. Grab a car and head north out of the bustling city to catch ocean views from Pacific Beach, Torrey Pines, Solana Beach, Encinitas, all the way past Oceanside.
Palomar Mountain Loop
For this challenging, scenic mountain loop, navigate your car northeast of San Diego to catch Highway 76 out of Temecula into the Cleveland National Forest for thrilling views.
Old Highway 80
Book a car and hit Old Highway 80 to see the ghost towns and abandoned ruins along this two-lane highway, built in 1956 to connect San Diego all the way east to Savannah, Georgia.
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When a trip is booked in the state of Washington, physical damage to the host’s vehicle is covered by insurance purchased by Turo, but Turo’s insurance does not change the contractual responsibilities of hosts or guests with respect to physical damage to a host’s vehicle.