San Diego Airport

Cheap Car Rentals in San Diego Airport

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San Diego Airport car rentals in 2025

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 15 August 2025.

Most popular company

DOLLAR

Most common car type

Economy

Average price per day

S$ 46

Cheapest price per day

S$ 38

Cheapflights insights for San Diego Airport car rentals

Get relevant, data-driven information to help you hire a car in San Diego Airport, including pricing trends, ideal booking times, and more.

How far in advance should I hire a car at San Diego Airport?

To get the best deal on a rental car at San Diego Airport, book about 14 days before your trip. At that point, average daily prices are around S$ 42, which is about 2% cheaper than the typical rate.

What is the cheapest car hire company at San Diego Airport?

At San Diego Airport, the most affordable car hire company right now is Thrifty, offering prices from just S$ 32.63/day over the past two weeks. Another budget-friendly choice is Dollar, with rates starting at S$ 37.71/day.

What is the best car hire company at San Diego Airport?

Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car rental company at San Diego Airport is MEXRENTACAR (rated 3.5/10 with 186 reviews). Alamo (rated 8.7/10 with 40 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.

What is the cheapest month to rent a car at San Diego Airport?

At San Diego Airport, the best time to rent a car is at January, with an average daily rate of just S$ 41. Conversely, July is the priciest month, averaging S$ 65 per day. Below youll find the monthly average rental prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.|1#In San Diego Airport, the best time to rent a car is in January, with an average daily rate of just S$ 41. Conversely, July is the priciest month, averaging S$ 65 per day. Below youll find the monthly average rental prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.

January

S$ 41

February

S$ 50

March

S$ 55

April

S$ 54

May

S$ 45

June

S$ 58

July

S$ 65

August

S$ 55

September

S$ 46

October

S$ 50

November

S$ 51

December

S$ 62

What car do most people rent at San Diego Airport?

Compact cars (Chevrolet Spark, for example) are the most popular in San Diego Airport. Economy (Chevrolet Spark) and SUV (Jeep Wrangler Unlimited) cars are also often chosen by our users when visiting San Diego Airport.

Which car hire company has the most locations at San Diego Airport?

At San Diego Airport, ADDCAR RENTAL , Dollar, MEXRENTACAR , and Priceless have 2 locations, more than any other rental company in the area.

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 15 August 2025.

MEXRENTACAR

3.5
Poor
186 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

4.4

Comfort

4.2

Overall

3.4

Pick-up/drop-off

3.4

Value

3.8

Alamo

8.7
Very Good
40 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

9.0

Comfort

8.8

Overall

8.6

Pick-up/drop-off

8.9

Value

8.2

Dollar

6.4
Okay
59 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.5

Comfort

7.2

Overall

6.3

Pick-up/drop-off

6.4

Value

6.5

Ace

3.7
Poor
75 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

4.5

Comfort

4.2

Overall

3.7

Pick-up/drop-off

3.6

Value

3.8

ADDCAR RENTAL

2 locations

Priceless

2 locations

United Auto Rental

2 locations

1st Van Rental

1 location

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 15 August 2025.
  • What is the cheapest hire car found at San Diego Airport?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under S$ 48/day when booking a car hire at San Diego Airport. The absolute best deal a user found was for S$ 42/day from Thrifty, booked on Aug. 10.

  • 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 (9.0)Alamo (8.7)National (8.6)Budget (7.6)Hertz (7.5)Avis (7.1)Sixt (7.0)U-Save (6.4)Dollar (6.4)

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

    From Dollar you can hire a car at San Diego Airport from about S$ 348 per week on average.

  • 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.

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

    Typically, a monthly car rental at San Diego Airport can be found for S$ 1,492. You can find car rental deals to be on average S$ 50 a day.

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