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 | Economy |
Average price per day | RM 146 |
Cheapest price per day | RM 138 |
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 RM 139, 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 3.7/10 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 RM 135. Conversely, July is the priciest month, averaging RM 215 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 215 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 177
May
RM 148
June
RM 190
July
RM 215
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 (Class Luxury SUV 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 13 June 2025.
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ADDCAR RENTAL
Priceless
United Auto Rental
1st Van Rental
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.
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?
Thrifty is one of the most popular car hire companies at San Diego Airport, offering car hire for around RM 969 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.