San Diego Airport

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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 15 April 2026.

Most popular company

SIXT

Most common car type

Standard

Average price per day

RM 342

Cheapest price per day

RM 342

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 130, which is about 216% 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 120 reviews). Alamo (rated 8.9/10 with 31 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 126. Conversely, July is the priciest month, averaging RM 202 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 126. Conversely, July is the priciest month, averaging RM 202 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 126

February

RM 154

March

RM 170

April

RM 166

May

RM 138

June

RM 178

July

RM 202

August

RM 170

September

RM 142

October

RM 154

November

RM 158

December

RM 190

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 15 April 2026.

MEXRENTACAR

3.5
Poor
120 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

4.5

Comfort

4.3

Overall

3.5

Pick-up/drop-off

3.4

Value

3.9

Alamo

8.9
Very Good
31 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

9.0

Comfort

8.9

Overall

8.9

Pick-up/drop-off

9.0

Value

8.4

Dollar

5.8
Fair
51 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.1

Comfort

6.7

Overall

5.8

Pick-up/drop-off

6.0

Value

6.1

All Star Rent a Van

1 location

Priceless

2 locations

Ace Rent-a-Car

1 location

Advantage

1 location

Airport Van

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 15 April 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 148/day when booking a car hire at San Diego Airport. The absolute best deal a user found was for RM 117/day from Hertz, booked on Apr. 11.

  • 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:Alamo (8.9)Enterprise Rent-A-Car (8.9)National (8.6)Budget (7.4)Hertz (7.4)Sixt (7.1)Avis (7.0)U-Save (6.3)Fox (6.1)Dollar (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 1,036 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 4,440, with the average price for a rental being around RM 148 a day. Book with Hertz, to take advantage of their cheap prices and pay 19% less compared to the average price of car rentals at San Diego Airport.

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