San Marcos car rentals from $36/day

On average a rental car in San Marcos costs $46 per day. But prices differ between operators and you can save money through a price comparison of car rental deals from different agencies. The cheapest price for a car rental in San Marcos found in the last 2 weeks is $33.

The average gas price in San Marcos is $3.40 per gallon over the past 30 days. Filling up a gas tank costs between $41 and $54, depending on the car size.

Full-size (Ford Transit or similar) is the most frequently booked rental car type in San Marcos.

Car rental companies onsite at Los Angeles airport include Priceless, Ace, Midway, MEXRENTACAR, FlexWays, NextCar, Payless, Economy Rent a Car, Dollar and Yesaway.

Car rental companies that offer shuttle or pick-up services from Los Angeles airport to off-airport locations include Priceless, Midway, Payless, Economy Rent a Car, Dollar, Right Cars, NU Car, Enterprise Rent-A-Car, and U-Save.

Take a look at our extensive car rental location map to find the best rental cars near you.

A Full Size car rental in San Marcos costs $227 per day, on average.

A Standard car rental in San Marcos costs $46 per day, on average.

An Intermediate car rental in San Marcos costs $82 per day, on average.

Most car rental providers in San Marcos offer insurance but the level of protection can differ substantially. If you're unsure whether to get extra protection for your car rental in San Marcos, check out KAYAK's car rental insurance guide.

KAYAK has deals for you to compare from 2 car rental agencies in San Marcos.

Finding the right price, understanding the add-ons and staying up to date with policy changes can be a challenge. That’s why KAYAK has produced the ultimate guide to renting a car to help you cut though the jargon and make the right choice for your rental car. Find tips and insights for how to book your rental, what car rental insurance you’ll need, how to deal with a car rental agency and what extra fees to expect (and avoid!).

KAYAK searches thousands of car rental agencies to provide you with offers from all car rental agencies operating in San Marcos so that you can compare car rental rates, reviews and pick-up and drop-off locations to find the best deal for you.

Driving a smaller car is a great idea for navigation. Roads in the city are narrow, with one-way streets. A smaller San Marcos car rental can navigate these streets easily. Also, check the vehicle's safety features, interior capacity, fuel efficiency, and suitability. A smaller car also wins out when you want to stick to your budget because it is fuel efficient. If you plan to explore off-road locations, an SUV is a good option.

Observing the speed limit when driving car rentals in San Marcos is essential because, in addition to keeping you and other road users safe, it also saves you from trouble with the police. Unless posted otherwise, the speed limit in San Marcos is 25 mph in school zones, 30 mph in residential and business districts, 55 mph on two-lane highways, 65 mph on multi-lane highways, and 70 mph on interstates. Local speed limits are posted and are strictly enforced.

Finding a parking lot when driving car rentals in San Marcos is a manageable task due to the many options. But the best places to park are in downtown San Marcos.  You can consider parking at the Pass ’N Go Smog Center, the Carlsbad Village Coaster Station, Jiffy Lube, Roadway Auto Towing, and Pep Boys. Parking charges vary from location to location. Free on-street parking is available, but be sure to check signs and understand parking terms before parking.