Car rental in Carlsbad, United States

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The most popular car rental companies in Carlsbad

Renting a car in Carlsbad: Fast facts

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Most popular car rental companyThrifty
Most popular carPremium/Luxury, 4-5 doors
Average daily price68 €
Best time to book2 weeks before

Frequently asked questions

On average, renting a car in Carlsbad will set you back around 68 € per day or 418 € per week. 
The cheapest car to rent in Carlsbad is a compact SUV. The most popular is Premium/Luxury, 4-5 doors.
Scoring the best car rental deal depends on when you book – often, it pays to book your wheels as far in advance as possible. However, according to our data, the cheapest month to rent a car in Carlsbad is currently June.
On average, around 418 €. But the best price we found for a car rental for a week in Carlsbad is 260 €.
Based on everything we know about daily prices, the average cost to rent a car in Carlsbad for a whole month is 1.951 €. 

But sometimes, you'll get a discount for booking a whole month instead of 3 and a half weeks. So play with your dates to find the best deals!
If you're looking for freedom to explore Carlsbad, choose a car with unlimited mileage, or look for car rental deals with a "full to full" fuel policy as opposed to a "half-full to full" one.

We also clearly highlight car and van rental options in Carlsbad that have free cancellation
Yes – you can easily find car rental companies that allow you to pick up your car in one place, and then drop it off in another. Just select "Return car to a different location" when you search with us.
Public transportation can only get you so far, and could be tricky to navigate with children or luggage. With your own set of wheels, you can go wherever you want, whenever you want, and for as long as you want. You'll also be able to discover more outside of Carlsbad.
Most places – Carlsbad included – allow people under the age of 25 to rent a car as long as they provide a valid driver's license and the correct documentation. It may cost slightly more due to a higher insurance deductible for young drivers. 
The cheapest price we found for an economy car is 41 € per day. The average price per day is around 42 €.
Of course. Most major car rental companies like Thrifty, Enterprise and Dollar offer baby and child seats as an add-on when you book.
Yes – van rental is available in Carlsbad.