KAYAK’s insights & trends for Little Italy car hire
Check out the latest trends and booking tips to hire a car in Little Italy with confidence.
How far in advance should you book car hire in Little Italy, San Diego?
Based on car hire prices found by KAYAK users over the last 12 months.
To get the best price on car hire in Little Italy, San Diego, you should book around 7 days before your trip. This could save you approximately 7% compared to booking last-minute.
Which company offers the cheapest car hire in Little Italy, San Diego?
Based on car hire prices found by KAYAK users over the last 12 months.
The cheapest car hire company in Little Italy, San Diego is NU Car at R230/day on average, followed by Economy Rent a Car (R285/day) and Avis (R397/day).
Which car rental company in Little Italy is best rated?
Based on ratings and reviews from real users on KAYAK.
Based on ratings and reviews from real users on KAYAK, the best car rental companies in Little Italy are Economy Rent a Car (5.3/10, 113 reviews), NU Car (3.9/10, 89 reviews), and Budget (6.4/10, 209 reviews).
Little Italy car hire price comparison by vehicle type
Find the right car hire in Little Italy by comparing prices across vehicle types.
Small
Medium
Large
4x4
Van
Pickup truck
Luxury
Convertible
Small cars
R433 - R590
All Car Types
R940 - R1 240
How much does it cost to hire a small car in Little Italy?
How much does it cost to hire a medium car in Little Italy?
How much does it cost to hire a large car in Little Italy?
How much does it cost to hire an SUV in Little Italy?
How much does it cost to hire a van in Little Italy?
How much does it cost to hire a pickup truck in Little Italy?
How much does it cost to hire a luxury car in Little Italy?
How much does it cost to hire a convertible in Little Italy?
Small car hire in Little Italy typically costs around R519 per day. The best time to book is January, when prices average R433 per day, which is about 17% less than the yearly average. Small cars are usually 53% cheaper than the average car hire in Little Italy, making them ideal for budget-conscious travellers.
Medium car hire in Little Italy typically costs around R1 010 per day. The best time to book is May, when prices average R752 per day, which is about 26% less than the yearly average. Medium cars are usually 9% cheaper than the average car hire in Little Italy, offering a good balance of space and value.
Large car hire in Little Italy typically cost around R932 per day. The best time to book is January, when prices average R763 per day, which is about 19% less than the yearly average. Large cars can be 16% cheaper than the average car hire in Little Italy, offering more comfort for longer trips at a reasonable price.
SUV hire in Little Italy typically costs around R1 147 per day. The best time to book is January, when prices average R918 per day, which is about 20% less than the yearly average. SUVs are typically 5% more expensive than the average car hire in Little Italy but provide extra space and capability for groups or road trips.
Van hire in Little Italy typically costs around R1 602 per day. The best time to book is September, when prices average R1 397 per day, which is about 13% less than the yearly average. Vans are typically 32% more expensive than the average car hire in Little Italy but are the best choice for families or groups needing maximum passenger capacity.
Pickup truck hire in Little Italy typically costs around R1 007 per day. The best time to book is January, when prices average R828 per day, which is about 18% less than the yearly average. Pickup trucks are 9% cheaper than the average car hire in Little Italy, making them a practical choice for hauling gear or outdoor adventures.
Luxury car hire in Little Italy typically costs around R1 337 per day. The best time to book is January, when prices average R998 per day, which is about 26% less than the yearly average. Luxury cars are typically 18% more expensive than the average car hire in Little Italy but deliver premium comfort and style for special occasions.
Convertible hire in Little Italy typically costs around R1 580 per day. The best time to book is January, when prices average R1 397 per day, which is about 12% less than the yearly average. Convertibles are typically 31% more expensive than the average car hire in Little Italy but are perfect for scenic drives and warm-weather destinations.
Top tips for renting a car in Little Italy, San Diego
25% of our users found rental cars in Little Italy for R441 or less.
Book your rental car in Little Italy at least 1 day before your trip in order to get a below-average price.
Small rental cars in Little Italy are around 64% cheaper than other car types, on average.
January is typically the cheapest month to rent a car in Little Italy, with prices around R325/day. March, in contrast, is often the most costly month, with an average of R666/day.
If you’re looking to save money and don’t mind renting a car in another neighborhood in San Diego, look for deals in Midtown, where daily prices are around R512/day.
FAQs about hiring a car in Little Italy (San Diego)
How much does it cost to hire a car in Little Italy?
On average a car hire in Little Italy costs R532 per day.
What is the best car hire company in Little Italy?
Based on ratings and reviews from real users on KAYAK, the best car hire in Little Italy is ECONOMY (5,3, 112 reviews).
How can I find car hires near me in Little Italy?
Take a look at our extensive car hire location map to find the best car hire deals near you.
What is the most popular hire car type in Little Italy?
Intermediate is the most frequently booked hire car type in Little Italy.
How much does a Intermediate car hire cost in Little Italy?
A Intermediate car hire in Little Italy costs R495 per day, on average.
How much does it cost to hire a car for a week in Little Italy?
On average a hire car in Little Italy costs R3 721 per week (R532 per day).
How much does it cost to hire a car long term for a month in Little Italy?
On average a hire car in Little Italy costs R15 947 per month (R532 per day).
Little Italy (San Diego) car hire reviews and directory
The car wasn’t full of gas. Only had 1/4 of a tank. The last thing I wanted to do was go to the gas station. Doesn’t make sense to me. Isn’t that a rule??? And they didn’t have a reservation because they said kayak canceled it!!!
Vincent and Lauren both helped us a ton when a pickup error caused our reservation to go sideways. There needed to be a better explanation online that there are multiple pickup locations right by the airport that have different hours of operation.
6,0 Okay
James, Jan 2024
Intermediate SUV
It was the fastest I was in and out of a rental office. The individual working at the drop off in Palm Springs was really nice. I can't tell you how disappointed I was that the type of car I reserved was not there since I made the reservation ahead of time.
ACTUAL charges were DOUBLE what was quoted online for booking the reservation. The “pick-up” at the airport required 1.5 hours of time, i.e. 6 phone calls to the rental car office, taking a bus to the Rental Car Center, then another car shuttle to the rental car office. Will be the LAST time I use their service
6,0 Okay
Nia, Jul 2026
Compact
What I like is that the whole process of pick up and drop-off was easy enough. What I don’t like is that the staff was so pushy in trying to convince me to upgrade the car I rented. He wasn’t happy when I said no.
2,0 Poor
Anonymous, Jun 2026
Compact SUV
Car wasn’t given because of the credit card. Still waiting for the refund
2,0 Poor
Anonymous, Feb 2026
Compact
The pickup process was SO LONG! We were probably in line for two hours to pick up our car. We also needed to provide insurance information that required me to log in and find dates, amounts, etc. If I'd known this in advance, it could've sped things up.
2,0 Poor
Anonymous, Feb 2026
Supplier choice
I told them that ld only rented a car once in my life, I'm 74, my family and friends don't rent cars. My car broke down and I needed transportation. I'd rented a car from a online service, maybe yours, from Fox rental car company for two days and they changed me $29.99 per day for insurance when I had my own and so did Economy which add up to over $500.00 that I didn't know that I didn't have to pay and none of the people helped. After I went back to the rental car companies and they said that after I returned the car there was nothing they could do. What the entire car booking and car rental companies can and should do is created information banners on all of the websites with simple information on how to navigate a car rental. But I understand why there isn't that banner. Dishonest, disceetful, amoral people wouldn't want one.
6,0 Okay
Anonymous, Feb 2026
Compact
The car was pretty stained up between all the seats. I was required to pay additional collusion coverage even after I explained that I had purchased the one kayak offered. Still, I was made to purchase the basic coverage. That should be explicitly stated. Other car rentals I've used have not added any additional coverage as required.
When we reached car rental place. Manager came out letting people to wait 1 to 2 hours. Then they are telling people they don’t have any cars.
8,0 Very Good
Anonymous, Aug 2026
Compact
Great service, the car was perfect. The pri e was amazing, with both of my cara in the shop, having this price was perfect. I literally needed a car to go back and forth to work
2,0 Poor
Anonymous, Aug 2026
Intermediate
I had a terrible experience. I arrived at 8 AM, their posted opening time, to return my rental, but no employees were there and the gates stayed locked until around 8:30 AM. The shuttles didn’t start until after 9 AM, leaving several customers stranded and causing us to be over an hour late to the airport. I had to pay for an Uber to avoid missing my flight. Their two shuttle system is also extremely time consuming and can take over two hours. I was charged $30/day for a protection plan despite being told I couldn’t decline it, and the charge was applied again after I returned the vehicle. Getting help was nearly impossible because their phone lines all automated and don’t connect to representatives and their listed emails were invalid as well. Felt very shady and extremely unprofessional truly terrible experience.
2,0 Poor
Anonymous, Jul 2026
Intermediate
I pre-paid but when I got the car they forced an upgrade claiming there weren’t any other options. So I had to pay more upon pickup even the I reduced the amount of time I needed the car from 2 days to only 1 day. Ultimately it became I really over priced rental. The customer service wasn’t great either. Took a long time to pick up and drop off. This rental car isn’t at the rental car center either so expect a lot of waiting around for transportation. I wouldn’t rent from here again.
4,0 Mediocre
Courtney, Jun 2026
Compact
I felt like I got nickeled and dimed. So many extra charges. Even though the listing said unlimited miles, I could only drive 50 per day for free, after that there was a charge. Or I could have upgraded to unlimited miles. Proof of insurance required. They also require knowing your deductible.
10,0 Wonderful
Anonymous, May 2026
Compact
It was very busy, but I was in my car very quickly. Excellent
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