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Cheap Car Rentals in San Diego Airport from $141

This price is the cheapest per day rate found by a Cheapflights user in the last 48 hours by searching for a car hire in San Diego Airport with a pick-up date of 1/6 and drop-off date of 11/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available at all agencies or on all dates of hire. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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Popular car types in San Diego Airport

Explore the most popular car models available for hire in San Diego Airport and choose the one that suits your needs. The price data is sourced from various car hire companies and was last updated on 25 March 2025.

There are currently 148 hire locations operating at San Diego Airport spread across 63 car hire agencies. In the past week, the cheapest car type to hire at San Diego Airport is medium car at $141 a day. Below are all the 5 car types available for hiring in the area, along with estimated starting prices:

Economy

Economy

Compact

Compact

Intermediate

Intermediate

Standard

Standard

Full-size

Full-size

People mover

People mover

Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

Premium

Premium

Luxury

Luxury

Convertible

Convertible

Supplier choice

Supplier choice

Compact SUV

Compact SUV

Intermediate SUV

Intermediate SUV

Standard SUV

Standard SUV

Top rental agencies in San Diego Airport

Explore the leading car hire agencies in San Diego Airport known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car hire companies in San Diego Airport. Reviews were last updated on 25 March 2025.

MEXRENTACAR

3.8
Poor
207 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

4.5

Comfort

4.4

Overall

3.7

Pick-up/drop-off

3.6

Value

4.0

Alamo

8.6
Very Good
47 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

8.8

Comfort

8.6

Overall

8.5

Pick-up/drop-off

8.8

Value

8.1

Dollar

6.5
Okay
50 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.7

Comfort

7.4

Overall

6.4

Pick-up/drop-off

6.5

Value

6.6

Ace

3.9
Poor
96 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

4.7

Comfort

4.4

Overall

3.8

Pick-up/drop-off

3.7

Value

4.1

ADDCAR RENTAL

2 locations

Priceless

2 locations

United Auto Rental

2 locations

1st Van Rental

1 location

Best San Diego Airport car rental deals found

Browse through a selection of recently found affordable car hire deals in San Diego Airport. Plan your trip with ease and find the perfect hire option for your needs. There are currently 8 hire car agencies in San Diego Airport with an average daily rate of $159. Data was last updated on 25 March 2025.
Mitsubishi Montero$193/day
5
M
A/C
Mitsubishi Montero
Nissan X-Trail$171/day
5
M
A/C
Nissan X-Trail
Ford Mustang Convertible$183/day
5
M
A/C
Ford Mustang Convertible

Car rental FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in San Diego Airport, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 25 March 2025.
  • Which car hire providers are at San Diego Airport?

    There are 10 car rental providers located at San Diego Airport. The following companies can be found near the San Diego Airport car rental counter:Silvercar (10.0)Enterprise Rent-A-Car (9.1)National (8.7)Alamo (8.6)Hertz (7.5)Budget (7.4)Avis (7.2)Sixt (6.8)U-Save (6.7)Dollar (6.5)

  • Which car hire company is considered to be the best at San Diego Airport?

    Taking our users’ ratings and reviews into consideration, Silvercar (10.0 rating), National (8.7 rating) and Alamo (8.6 rating) seem to be the best car hire companies at San Diego Airport.

  • How much does it cost to hire a car at San Diego Airport for a week from Dollar?

    Dollar is a popular option for travellers looking for car hire at San Diego Airport. You can expect the average cost of car hire to be about $676 per week.

  • How far in advance should I hire a car at San Diego Airport for the best price?

    Booking early can save you upwards of 40% on your car hire. Booking your vehicle at least 7 days in advance can you get you a great below-average price at San Diego Airport.

  • Can I rent a car for a month at San Diego Airport?

    Yes, renting a vehicle at San Diego Airport for a month is certainly possible.

Car rentals by fuel type in San Diego Airport

Browse car rentals by fuel type in San Diego Airport. Deals were last updated on 25 March 2025.

Browse through car rental deals by fuel type in San Diego Airport. There is currently 1 fuel type to choose from.

Electric

Electric

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