San Diego Airport

Cheap Car Rentals in San Diego Airport from $17

This price is the cheapest per day rate found by a Cheapflights user in the last 48 hours by searching for a car rental in San Diego Airport with a pick-up date of 1/5 and drop-off date of 1/23. Fares are subject to change and may not be available at all agencies or on all dates of rental.
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San Diego Airport car rentals in 2024

Get helpful information to start your search for the perfect car rental in San Diego Airport. The average price data is based on the last 12 months and was last updated on December 23, 2024.

Most popular company

PAYLESS

Most common car type

Intermediate

Average price per day

$50

Cheapest price per day

$17

Compare available car types for rental in San Diego Airport

Compare and contrast the various car types offered for rental in San Diego Airport to find the perfect fit for your trip. Price data is based on averages over the last 12 months and was last updated on December 23, 2024.

Small cars

$53 - $101

All Car Types

$56 - $97

To rent a small car in San Diego Airport, you would pay an average price of $74/day. January is the cheapest month to rent a small car in San Diego Airport (~$53/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is October (~$101/day). In fact, January is about 29% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a small car rental for San Diego Airport. When comparing with other car types available for rental in San Diego Airport, renting a small car saves you 3% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best San Diego Airport small car rental prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To rent a medium car in San Diego Airport, you would pay an average price of $66/day. January is the cheapest month to rent a medium car in San Diego Airport (~$47/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is September (~$93/day). In fact, January is about 29% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a medium car rental for San Diego Airport. When comparing with other car types available for rental in San Diego Airport, renting a medium car saves you 14% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best San Diego Airport medium car rental prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To rent a large car in San Diego Airport, you would pay an average price of $96/day. November is the cheapest month to rent a large car in San Diego Airport (~$64/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is May (~$127/day). In fact, November is about 34% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a large car rental for San Diego Airport. When comparing with other car types available for rental in San Diego Airport, renting a large car is 21% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best San Diego Airport large car rental prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To rent a SUV in San Diego Airport, you would pay an average price of $72/day. September is the cheapest month to rent a SUV in San Diego Airport (~$53/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is May (~$99/day). In fact, September is about 28% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a SUV rental for San Diego Airport. When comparing with other car types available for rental in San Diego Airport, renting a SUV saves you 4% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best San Diego Airport SUV rental prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To rent a van in San Diego Airport, you would pay an average price of $109/day. August is the cheapest month to rent a van in San Diego Airport (~$80/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is June (~$143/day). In fact, August is about 27% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a van rental for San Diego Airport. When comparing with other car types available for rental in San Diego Airport, renting a van is 31% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best San Diego Airport van rental prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To rent a luxury car in San Diego Airport, you would pay an average price of $95/day. July is the cheapest month to rent a luxury car in San Diego Airport (~$70/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is September (~$179/day). In fact, July is about 28% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a luxury car rental for San Diego Airport. When comparing with other car types available for rental in San Diego Airport, renting a luxury car is 21% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best San Diego Airport luxury car rental prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To rent a convertible in San Diego Airport, you would pay an average price of $67/day. November is the cheapest month to rent a convertible in San Diego Airport (~$93/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is March (~$151/day). In fact, November is about 36% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a convertible rental for San Diego Airport. When comparing with other car types available for rental in San Diego Airport, renting a convertible saves you 11% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best San Diego Airport convertible rental prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Ford Fiesta$17/day
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Ford Fiesta
Hyundai Accent$20/day
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Hyundai Accent
Ford Fiesta$21/day
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Ford Fiesta

Top rental agencies in San Diego Airport

Explore the leading car rental agencies in San Diego Airport known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car rental companies in San Diego Airport. Reviews were last updated on December 23, 2024.

Ace

4.3
Mediocre
119 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

5.1

Comfort

4.9

Overall

4.1

Pick-up/drop-off

4.0

Value

4.5

MEXRENTACAR

3.9
Poor
218 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

4.6

Comfort

4.5

Overall

3.8

Pick-up/drop-off

3.8

Value

4.2

Alamo

8.6
Very good
51 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

8.8

Comfort

8.7

Overall

8.5

Pick-up/drop-off

8.8

Value

8.0

Dollar

6.5
Okay
50 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.7

Comfort

7.4

Overall

6.4

Pick-up/drop-off

6.5

Value

6.7

ADDCAR RENTAL

2 locations

United Auto Rental

2 locations

1st Van Rental

1 location

Ace Rent-a-Car

1 location

Best San Diego Airport car rental deals found

Browse through a selection of recently found affordable car rental deals in San Diego Airport. Plan your trip with ease and find the perfect rental option for your needs. There are currently 8 rental car agencies in San Diego Airport with an average daily rate of $32. Data was last updated on December 23, 2024.
Nissan Rogue$21/day
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Nissan Rogue
Kia Sportage$34/day
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A/C
Kia Sportage
Nissan Versa$21/day
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A/C
Nissan Versa

Car rental FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in San Diego Airport, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on December 23, 2024.
  • What is the cheapest rental car found at San Diego Airport?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under $33/day when booking a rental car at San Diego Airport. The best deal a user found was for $14/day from Getaround, booked on Dec. 22.

  • Which car rental 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:Advantage (10.0)Silvercar (10.0)Enterprise Rent-A-Car (9.2)National (8.7)Alamo (8.6)Budget (7.5)Hertz (7.5)Avis (7.2)U-Save (6.9)Sixt (6.8)

  • What car rental company is typically the cheapest at San Diego Airport?

    According to our data, users have found the cheapest deals when booking a rental car at San Diego Airport from the following companies over the past two weeks: Economy Rent a Car ($17/day), Sixt ($21/day), and NU Car ($21/day).

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

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

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

    Payless is a popular option for travelers looking for car rental at San Diego Airport. You can expect the average cost of rental car to be about $229 per week.

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

    Booking early almost always ensures you have more options of car models to choose from, as well as prices reduced by up to 40% to make it a great deal at San Diego Airport. Try to book at least 7 days prior to when you need the car rental to close on a rate below the average.

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

    Yes, you can rent a car for a month in San Diego Airport. Check Cheapflights for the latest prices and car type availability.

  • How much does it cost to rent a car at San Diego Airport for a month?

    Getaround currently has the lowest price available for a month-long booking. Users have saved up to 73% compared to the average price of a 30-day rental in San Diego Airport. Typically, a monthly car rental at San Diego Airport can be found for $981. You can find car rental deals to be on average $33 a day.

Luxury car rentals in San Diego Airport

Find luxury car rental deals in San Diego Airport from well-known providers in the area and save on gas mileage with the options provided below. luxury car rentals in San Diego Airport cost an average of $40 per day. Price data was last updated on December 23, 2024.
Audi A4$40/day
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Audi A4

Van rentals in San Diego Airport

Find van rental deals in San Diego Airport from well-known providers in the area and save on gas mileage with the options provided below. van rentals in San Diego Airport cost an average of $45 per day. Price data was last updated on December 23, 2024.
Dodge Journey$45/day
5
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A/C
Dodge Journey

Car rentals by fuel type in San Diego Airport

Browse car rentals by fuel type in San Diego Airport. Currently, Gas/Diesel cars are the cheapest to rent in San Diego Airport. Deals were last updated on December 23, 2024.

Browse through car rental deals by fuel type in San Diego Airport. There are currently 3 fuel types to choose from with Gas/Diesel being the cheapest ($27+).

Electric

Electric

Gas/Diesel

Gas/Diesel

Hybrid

Hybrid

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