San Diego Carlsbad-Palomar Airport

Cheap Car Rentals in San Diego Carlsbad-Palomar Airport

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Cheapflights insights for San Diego Carlsbad-Palomar Airport car rentals

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

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

To get the best deal on car hire at San Diego Carlsbad-Palomar Airport, book about 3 days before your trip. At that point, average daily prices are around RM 164, which is about 240% cheaper than the typical rate.

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

Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car rental company at San Diego Carlsbad-Palomar Airport is Budget (rated 7.2/10 with 8 reviews). Enterprise Rent-A-Car (rated 7.1/10 with 3 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.

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

The cheapest month to hire a car at San Diego Carlsbad-Palomar Airport is April, when you can expect to pay RM 176/day on average. The most expensive month to hire a car at San Diego Carlsbad-Palomar Airport is August (RM 213/day on average). The average daily car hire price for each month is shown below. Keep in mind that prices will vary based on availability, when you book, and the type of car you hire.

January

RM 180

February

RM 192

March

RM 200

April

RM 176

May

RM 196

June

RM 205

July

RM 196

August

RM 213

September

RM 196

October

RM 184

November

RM 200

December

RM 213

What car do most people hire at San Diego Carlsbad-Palomar Airport?

SUV cars (Chevrolet Equinox, for example) are the most popular in San Diego Carlsbad-Palomar Airport. Intermediate (Class Special Car) and Standard (Ford Edge) cars are also often chosen by our users when visiting San Diego Carlsbad-Palomar Airport.

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

At San Diego Carlsbad-Palomar Airport, Avis, Enterprise Rent-A-Car, and Hertz have 2 locations, more than any other rental company in the area.

Top rental agencies in San Diego Carlsbad-Palomar Airport

Explore the leading car rental agencies in San Diego Carlsbad-Palomar Airport known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 7 car rental companies in San Diego Carlsbad-Palomar Airport. Reviews were last updated on 27 June 2026.

Budget

7.2
Good
8 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

7.4

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.2

Pick-up/drop-off

7.2

Value

7.4

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

7.1
Good
3 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.4

Comfort

7.5

Overall

7.1

Pick-up/drop-off

7.1

Value

7.0

Avis

5.6
Fair
9 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.1

Comfort

6.9

Overall

5.6

Pick-up/drop-off

6.8

Value

5.9

Hertz

2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.6

Comfort

6.4

Overall

5.6

Pick-up/drop-off

5.7

Value

5.9

Easirent

1 location

EZ Van

1 location

Zeeba Rent-A-Van

1 location

Car rental FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in San Diego Carlsbad-Palomar Airport, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 27 June 2026.
  • What is the cheapest hire car found at San Diego Carlsbad-Palomar Airport?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under RM 245/day when booking a car hire at San Diego Carlsbad-Palomar Airport. The absolute best deal a user found was for RM 220/day from Dollar, booked on Jun. 20.

  • Which car hire providers are at San Diego Carlsbad-Palomar Airport?

    There are 2 car rental providers located at San Diego Carlsbad-Palomar Airport. The following companies can be found near the San Diego Carlsbad-Palomar Airport car rental counter:Budget (7.2)Avis (5.2)

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

    Dollar is one of the most popular car hire companies at San Diego Carlsbad-Palomar Airport, offering car hire for around RM 1,110 per week on average.

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

    The length of time you can book a rental for is subject to the inventory of the supplier. When renting a vehicle from San Diego Carlsbad-Palomar Airport it should be possible to rent a car for a whole month if needed.

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

    Generally, a month-long car rental at San Diego Carlsbad-Palomar Airport can be found for about RM 4,755, with the average price for a rental being around RM 159 a day. Book with Dollar, to take advantage of their cheap prices and pay 29% less compared to the average price of car rentals at San Diego Carlsbad-Palomar Airport.

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