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Cheap Car Rentals in San Diego Airport from S$ 33

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 19-6 and drop-off date of 26-6. 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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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 13 June 2025.

Most popular company

THRIFTY

Most common car type

Compact

Average price per day

S$ 39

Cheapest price per day

S$ 33

Popular car types in San Diego Airport

Explore the most popular car models available for rent in San Diego Airport and choose the one that suits your needs. The price data is sourced from various car rental companies and was last updated on 13 June 2025.

At S$ 33/day, small car is the cheapest car type available for hire at San Diego Airport in the past week. Out of 63 car hire agencies operating at San Diego Airport, there are, in total, 149 hire locations. View below for 4 offered car types:

Economy

Economy

S$ 33+

Compact

Compact

S$ 33+

Intermediate

Intermediate

S$ 33+

Standard

Standard

S$ 34+

Full-size

Full-size

S$ 36+

People carrier

People carrier

S$ 83+

Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

S$ 58+

Pick-up truck

Pick-up truck

S$ 57+

Premium SUV

Premium SUV

S$ 88+

Supplier choice

Supplier choice

S$ 32+

Intermediate SUV

Intermediate SUV

S$ 52+

Compact SUV

Compact SUV

S$ 55+

Standard SUV

Standard SUV

S$ 65+

Best car rental deals found at San Diego Airport

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 S$ 49. Data was last updated on 13 June 2025.
Honda CR-VS$ 52/day
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Honda CR-V
Nissan QashqaiS$ 65/day
5
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A/C
Nissan Qashqai
Hyundai AvanteS$ 36/day
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A/C
Hyundai Avante

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 car hire 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 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 3.7/10 with 200 reviews). Alamo (rated 8.6/10 with 46 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$ 61

What car do most people rent at San Diego Airport?

Compact cars (Mazda CX-5, 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 13 June 2025.

MEXRENTACAR

3.7
Poor
200 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

4.5

Comfort

4.4

Overall

3.6

Pick-up/drop-off

3.6

Value

4.0

Alamo

8.6
Very Good
46 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

8.9

Comfort

8.7

Overall

8.5

Pick-up/drop-off

8.8

Value

8.1

Dollar

6.4
Okay
56 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.5

Comfort

7.3

Overall

6.3

Pick-up/drop-off

6.4

Value

6.5

Ace

3.9
Poor
83 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

4.7

Comfort

4.4

Overall

3.9

Pick-up/drop-off

3.7

Value

4.0

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 13 June 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$ 39/day when booking a car hire at San Diego Airport. The absolute best deal a user found was for S$ 27/day from Thrifty, booked on Jun. 8.

  • 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)Budget (7.5)Hertz (7.5)Avis (7.2)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 Thrifty?

    From Thrifty you can hire a car at San Diego Airport from about S$ 274 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$ 1,175. You can find car rental deals to be on average S$ 39 a day.

Car rentals by fuel type in San Diego Airport

Browse car rentals by fuel type in San Diego Airport. Currently, Electric cars are the cheapest to rent in San Diego Airport. Deals were last updated on 13 June 2025.

Browse through car rental deals by fuel type in San Diego Airport. There are currently 2 fuel types to choose from with Electric being the cheapest (S$ 51+).

Electric

Electric

S$ 51+

Hybrid

Hybrid

S$ 90+

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