San Diego Airport

Cheap Car Rentals in San Diego Airport

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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 car hire at San Diego Airport, book about 14 days before your trip. At that point, average daily prices are around RM 140, which is about 238% 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 188 reviews). Alamo (rated 8.7/10 with 43 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 RM 135. Conversely, July is the priciest month, averaging RM 216 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 RM 135. Conversely, July is the priciest month, averaging RM 216 per day. Below youll find the monthly average rental prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.

January

RM 135

February

RM 165

March

RM 182

April

RM 178

May

RM 148

June

RM 190

July

RM 216

August

RM 182

September

RM 152

October

RM 165

November

RM 169

December

RM 203

What car do most people hire at San Diego Airport?

SUV cars (Hyundai Santa Fe or similar) are the most popular option for those visiting San Diego Airport. Intermediate cars (Nissan Frontier or similar) are also a popular choice, followed by Standard cars (Hyundai Santa Fe or similar).

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 30 July 2025.

MEXRENTACAR

3.5
Poor
188 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

4.4

Comfort

4.2

Overall

3.5

Pick-up/drop-off

3.4

Value

3.8

Alamo

8.7
Very Good
43 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

9.0

Comfort

8.8

Overall

8.7

Pick-up/drop-off

8.9

Value

8.3

Dollar

6.3
Okay
59 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.4

Comfort

7.2

Overall

6.3

Pick-up/drop-off

6.4

Value

6.5

Ace

3.6
Poor
77 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

4.5

Comfort

4.1

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 30 July 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 (9.0)Alamo (8.7)National (8.6)Budget (7.6)Hertz (7.5)Avis (7.1)Sixt (7.0)U-Save (6.4)Dollar (6.3)

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

    Hertz is one of the most popular car hire companies at San Diego Airport, offering car hire for around RM 1,169 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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