San Diego Airport

Cheap Car Rentals in San Diego Airport

Driver's age: 26-65
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Cheapflights insights for San Diego Airport car rentals

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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 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 182 reviews). Alamo (rated 8.9/10 with 37 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$ 57

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?

SUV cars (Volkswagen Tiguan, for example) are the most popular in San Diego Airport. Compact (Volkswagen Tiguan) and Full-size (Chevrolet Impala) 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 18 September 2025.

MEXRENTACAR

3.5
Poor
182 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

4.4

Comfort

4.2

Overall

3.5

Pick-up/drop-off

3.4

Value

3.8

Alamo

8.9
Very Good
37 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

9.1

Comfort

8.9

Overall

8.8

Pick-up/drop-off

9.1

Value

8.4

Dollar

6.3
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
73 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

4.6

Comfort

4.2

Overall

3.7

Pick-up/drop-off

3.6

Value

3.9

All Star Rent a Van

1 location

Priceless

2 locations

Ace Rent-a-Car

1 location

Advantage

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 18 September 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)Alamo (8.9)National (8.6)Budget (7.6)Hertz (7.5)Avis (7.1)Sixt (7.1)U-Save (6.4)Dollar (6.3)

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

    From Alamo you can hire a car at San Diego Airport from about S$ 361 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.

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