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San Diego Airport car rentals in 2026

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 24 July 2026.

Most popular company

HERTZ

Most common car type

Standard

Average price per day

RM 133

Cheapest price per day

RM 133
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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 135, which is about 226% cheaper than the typical rate.

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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 Dollar (rated 5.6/10 with 49 reviews). MEXRENTACAR (rated 3.6/10 with 87 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.

Dollar
Dollar
5.6
MEXRENTACAR
MEXRENTACAR
3.6
Alamo
Alamo
8.7
All Star Rent a Van
All Star Rent a Van
0.0

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 131. Conversely, July is the priciest month, averaging RM 208 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 131. Conversely, July is the priciest month, averaging RM 208 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 131

February

RM 159

March

RM 176

April

RM 172

May

RM 143

June

RM 184

July

RM 208

August

RM 176

September

RM 147

October

RM 159

November

RM 163

December

RM 196

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.

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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 24 July 2026.

Dollar

5.6
Fair
49 reviews•2 locations
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Cleanliness

7.0

Comfort

6.5

Overall

5.6

Pick-up/drop-off

5.8

Value

5.9

MEXRENTACAR

3.6
Poor
87 reviews•2 locations
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Cleanliness

4.5

Comfort

4.1

Overall

3.6

Pick-up/drop-off

3.5

Value

4.0

Alamo

8.7
Very Good
29 reviews•1 location
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Cleanliness

8.9

Comfort

8.8

Overall

8.7

Pick-up/drop-off

8.8

Value

8.3

All Star Rent a Van

1 location
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Priceless

2 locations
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Ace Rent-a-Car

1 location
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Advantage

1 location
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Airport Van

1 location
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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 24 July 2026.

  • What is the cheapest hire car found at San Diego Airport?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under RM 186/day when booking a car hire at San Diego Airport. The absolute best deal a user found was for RM 174/day from Dollar, booked on Jul. 18.

  • 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:Global Rent A Car (10.0)National (9.6)Enterprise Rent-A-Car (8.8)Alamo (8.7)Hertz (7.4)Budget (7.3)Sixt (7.3)Avis (7.1)U-Save (6.4)Europcar (5.8)

  • 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 934 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?

    Generally, a month-long car rental at San Diego Airport can be found for about RM 4,002, with the average price for a rental being around RM 133 a day. Book with Dollar, to take advantage of their cheap prices and pay 16% less compared to the average price of car rentals at San Diego Airport.

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