Car hires in Kensington, San Diego

If you plan on visiting Kensington, consider renting a car from Enterprise Rent-A-Car, which is the best rental car company in the neighborhood with 2 locations. 9 momondo reviewers gave this rental agency an average rating of 8.0 out of 10 for their reasonable prices and customer service.

Although there are plenty of other car hire types to choose from, the most popular type for a trip to Kensington are SUV sized cars. 19% of our users chose this vehicle type and found prices for $173/day on average.

Little Italy and Midtown are the cheapest neighbourhoods to hire a car in San Diego. We found that Economy Rent a Car is the cheapest car hire company in Little Italy with an average cost of $30/day. Fox is the most affordable hire company in Midtown with prices averaging $58/day.

The most popular number of days to hire a car in Kensington is 9 days, at an average daily price of $99. Only need a car hire for a weekend? Average weekend prices are $826 total. For your week-long Kensington road-trip you can find prices averaging $740 altogether or for a whole month, costs can be in the neighbourhood of $2,526.

The best time to hire a car in Kensington is during the month of January, when prices are at their cheapest for the year. If you book 70+ days ahead of your pick-up date, you will often find prices averaging $59 per day. The most expensive month to hire a car in Kensington is November, at $140 per day. However, you might be able to find a better deal depending on what agency you hire from and what type of car you choose.

Prices for cars in Kensington are refreshed on a daily basis.

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

Age requirements for drivers vary depending on the country, including Kensington. In several EU countries, drivers must be 18 years old. Generally, to hire a car overseas, you must be at least 21 years old, and if you're under 25, you may be charged a young driver surcharge. It's recommended that you review the policy of your preferred hire company before booking.

All drivers must have a valid full driving license when hiring a car in Kensington. If the license is written in a different language from the country of hire, an International Driving Permit may be required to avoid the risk of potential fines. If you're hiring a car overseas, you may also need to provide proof of return travel and accommodation information during your stay. It is always advisable to check with the individual hire company you're booking with.