Title: Cheap Car Hire in Downtown San Luis Obispo, USA - Expedia.co.uk [Downtown San Luis Obispo Travel Guide](https://expedia.co.uk/San-Luis-Obispo-Downtown-San-Luis-Obispo.dx553248635976479118)[Hotels in Downtown San Luis Obispo](https://expedia.co.uk/Downtown-San-Luis-Obispo-San-Luis-Obispo-Hotels.0-n553248635976479118-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels)[Flights to San Luis Obispo](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-San-Luis-Obispo.d6046822.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Things to do in San Luis Obispo](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-San-Luis-Obispo.d6046822.Travel-Guide-Activities)[Downtown San Luis Obispo Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Downtown-San-Luis-Obispo.d553248635976479118.Holidays-City-Breaks) ![](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6046822/9d633531-5351-4a37-8f75-2828e2b51909.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=300&q=medium) # Car Rentals in Downtown San Luis Obispo, USA ## Search and Compare from Car Companies in Downtown San Luis Obispo Photo by Candy Candy Dayal ## Featured car rental suppliers Compare from agencies ![car supplier logos](https://forever.travel-assets.com/flex/flexmanager/images/2022/05/16/BEXUK-car-suppliers-logo-desktop.jpg) - ![protection illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__protection.svg) ### Change your mind Penalty-free cancellation on many/select car hire - ![trophy illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__trophy.svg) ### Treat yourself One Key members save 10% or more on over 1 million car hire [Learn about One Key](https://www.expedia.co.uk/welcome-one-key) - ![package illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__package.svg) ### Shop smart Compare car suppliers and package your flight, hotel, and car to save ## Top Rental Car Deals in Downtown San Luis Obispo \* Price found within the past 6 days. Click for updated prices. ### Economy Chevrolet Spark or similar - 4 people San Luis Obispo, California, USA ![Chevrolet Spark](//images.trvl-media.com/media/content/shared/images/car/Common_90X50/US_EC.png) [](https://expedia.co.uk/carsearch?paandi=true&fdrp=1&styp=2&dagv=1&subm=1&locn=Downtown%20San%20Luis%20Obispo,%20San%20Luis%20Obispo,%20California,%20United%20States%20of%20America&dpln=553248635976479118&date1=08/04/2026&date2=10/04/2026&crfrr=defaultFlex&SearchType=Place&selCC=[%22economy%22]) ### Compact Ford Focus or similar - 4 people San Luis Obispo, California, USA ![Ford Focus](//images.trvl-media.com/media/content/shared/images/car/Common_90X50/US_CC.png) [](https://expedia.co.uk/carsearch?paandi=true&fdrp=1&styp=2&dagv=1&subm=1&locn=Downtown%20San%20Luis%20Obispo,%20San%20Luis%20Obispo,%20California,%20United%20States%20of%20America&dpln=553248635976479118&date1=08/04/2026&date2=10/04/2026&crfrr=defaultFlex&SearchType=Place&selCC=[%22compact%22]) ### Midsize Toyota Corolla or similar - 5 people San Luis Obispo, California, USA ![Toyota Corolla](//images.trvl-media.com/media/content/shared/images/car/Common_90X50/US_IC.png) [](https://expedia.co.uk/carsearch?paandi=true&fdrp=1&styp=2&dagv=1&subm=1&locn=Downtown%20San%20Luis%20Obispo,%20San%20Luis%20Obispo,%20California,%20United%20States%20of%20America&dpln=553248635976479118&date1=08/04/2026&date2=10/04/2026&crfrr=defaultFlex&SearchType=Place&selCC=[%22midsize%22]) ### SUV Jeep Compass or similar - 5 people San Luis Obispo, California, USA ![Jeep Compass](//images.trvl-media.com/media/content/shared/images/car/Common_90X50/US_SF.png) [](https://expedia.co.uk/carsearch?paandi=true&fdrp=1&styp=2&dagv=1&subm=1&locn=Downtown%20San%20Luis%20Obispo,%20San%20Luis%20Obispo,%20California,%20United%20States%20of%20America&dpln=553248635976479118&date1=08/04/2026&date2=10/04/2026&crfrr=defaultFlex&SearchType=Place&selCC=[%22suv%22]) ### Don't see what you're looking for? See all car hire in Downtown San Luis Obispo [View all cars](https://expedia.co.uk/carsearch?paandi=true&fdrp=1&styp=2&dagv=1&subm=1&locn=Downtown%20San%20Luis%20Obispo,%20San%20Luis%20Obispo,%20California,%20United%20States%20of%20America&dpln=553248635976479118&date1=08/04/2026&date2=10/04/2026&crfrr=defaultFlex&SearchType=Place) ## Car Hire Information | Popular car types: | [SUV](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/car-rental/suv?rfrr=car.table.SUV), [Full Size](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/car-rental/fullsize?rfrr=car.table.FullSize), [Economy](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/car-rental/economy?rfrr=car.table.Economy) | | -------------------------------- | ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | Car suppliers available: | | | Our best deal of the day: | | | Our second best deal of the day: | | | Our third best deal of the day: | | | From the airport to your hotel: | [Airport Transportation](https://www.expedia.co.uk/ground-transfers?rfrr=car.table.AirportTransportation) | ## Frequently asked questions ### How much is a rental car per day in Downtown San Luis Obispo? ### What happens if I need to cancel my Downtown San Luis Obispo car reservation? ### What types of cars can I rent in Downtown San Luis Obispo? ### How do I find the best car hire deals in Downtown San Luis Obispo with Expedia? ### How old do you have to be to hire a car in Downtown San Luis Obispo? ### What do you need to hire a car in Downtown San Luis Obispo? ### What is the cheapest car hire in Downtown San Luis Obispo? ### Can I hire a car for a month or longer in Downtown San Luis Obispo? ### Where can I find a Downtown San Luis Obispo hire car if I am younger than 25? ### Can I drive in Downtown San Luis Obispo with my current driver's license? > - Age restrictions: You'll need to be 25 in many states in order to hire a car, although in some areas, 21 years and older is allowed. We recommend checking local regulations, as well as with the company you're hiring from before you book to understand all the terms and conditions. > - Driving limitations: Don't forget to read the fine print before you drive off so you can avoid any unnecessary charges. When hiring a car in the U.S, you typically can't cross country borders into Mexico or Canada, drive on ferries or traverse off-road areas with your hired vehicle. We recommend reading all the rules and regulations before you book! ### Why should I rent a Downtown San Luis Obispo car with Expedia?