San Luis Car Rental

Car Hire in San Luis Obispo

Located roughly halfway between San Francisco and Los Angeles, San Luis Obispo is a city set in the picturesque Californian countryside, surrounded by rolling hills and just a short drive from the beach. A laid back city with friendly locals as well as a large student population, a visit to San Luis can be as relaxing or as exciting as you would like it to be, and is the perfect place to stop off while touring California with your rental car. Auto Europe offers several car hire pick up locations in San Luis, California, and a large fleet selection, so finding a car rental in San Luis is both easy and economical.

Travelling in San Luis with a Hire Car

With pleasant weather and loads of scenic outdoor space, it is easy to see why San Luis has long been a favourite destination for travellers. Simply cruising around the area in your rental car is a lovely break from the concrete world of the big cities, and great roads combined with little traffic make it ideal for day trips. You can set out in virtually any direction, and find yourself cruising through scenic hills, interrupted only by lakes and streams, creating a picture perfect scene.

Not to be limited to pleasant scenery, San Luis also has plenty of attractions within the city for you to choose from, with unique sights and activities available to suit all ages. There are great cafes, restaurants, shopping centres and museums, and even a children’s museum filled with displays and activities specifically designed for kids.

One unique attraction not to be missed is a laneway in the heart of the city known as Bubble Gum Alley. Locals and visitors alike have been placing their chewing gum on the walls of the alley as far back as the 1940s, and although there have been several attempts at removal, this alternate work of art seems to be here to stay. The alley is comes off Higuera Street, located in the downtown area, and it is here you can also check out the weekly Farmers Market which is held here every Thursday night. With live entertainment, musicians, and plenty of choices in food, the scene resembles a fair more than a market and is a great night out for the whole family.

If the weather is hot and you feel like a swim to cool off, jump in your hire car and head west of the city, where you have the choice of small coastal towns like Morro Bay and Pismo Beach, both perfect for lazing in the sun.

Drive your hire car north of the city, where you can visit Paso Robles Wine Country, one of the largest wine producing regions in the US. With over 170 wineries, the choices are seemingly endless, and guarantee to impress any wine fan. Not far from the wineries you can also visit Hearst Castle, one of the largest mansions in the country. Construction of the palace- like manor began in 1919 and continued for over 30 years, with 165 rooms making up the building, just one of many gems in the area you will come across while touring here with your rental car.

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Hire a Car in San Luis Obispo with Auto Europe

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