San Diego Airport

Cheap Car Rentals in San Diego Airport

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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 29 December 2025.

Most popular company

THRIFTY

Most common car type

Standard

Average price per day

₹ 3,224

Cheapest price per day

₹ 2,626

Popular car types in San Diego Airport

Explore the most popular car models available for rent in San Diego Airport and choose the one that suits your needs. The price data is sourced from various car rental companies and was last updated on 29 December 2025.
Economy

Economy

₹ 4,298+

Compact

Compact

₹ 4,503+

Intermediate

Intermediate

₹ 6,439+

Full-size

Full-size

₹ 4,913+

Minivan

Minivan

₹ 8,289+

Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

₹ 8,068+

Premium

Premium

₹ 6,869+

Passenger van

Passenger van

₹ 8,777+

Pick-up truck

Pick-up truck

₹ 7,293+

Premium SUV

Premium SUV

₹ 8,800+

Compact SUV

Compact SUV

₹ 5,117+

Intermediate SUV

Intermediate SUV

₹ 5,660+

Standard SUV

Standard SUV

₹ 6,032+

Supplier choice

Supplier choice

₹ 6,663+

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?

Book your car hire at San Diego Airport 14 days before your pickup date to maximise your savings. Car hire prices are around ₹ 2,964/day on average when booked 14 days ahead, which saves you 7,107% off the average price.

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 150 reviews). Alamo (rated 8.9/10 with 32 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.

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

Planning to hire a car at San Diego Airport? January is the cheapest month, costing about ₹ 2,874 per day. In contrast, July is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of ₹ 4,580. Monthly average car hire prices are listed below. Remember, prices can change based on when you book, the type of car, and availability.

January

₹ 2,874

February

₹ 3,503

March

₹ 3,862

April

₹ 3,772

May

₹ 3,143

June

₹ 4,042

July

₹ 4,581

August

₹ 3,862

September

₹ 3,233

October

₹ 3,503

November

₹ 3,593

December

₹ 4,311

What car do most people rent at San Diego Airport?

Compact cars (Volkswagen Tiguan, for example) are the most popular in San Diego Airport. Intermediate (Class Intermediate Car) and Premium (Lexus RX) cars are also often chosen by our users when visiting San Diego Airport.

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 29 December 2025.

MEXRENTACAR

3.5
Poor
150 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

4.4

Comfort

4.2

Overall

3.5

Pick-up/drop-off

3.4

Value

3.8

Alamo

8.9
Very Good
32 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

9.1

Comfort

9.0

Overall

8.9

Pick-up/drop-off

9.0

Value

8.4

Dollar

6.1
Okay
53 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.4

Comfort

7.0

Overall

6.1

Pick-up/drop-off

6.2

Value

6.3

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 29 December 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)Alamo (8.9)Enterprise Rent-A-Car (8.9)National (8.6)Budget (7.5)Hertz (7.5)Avis (7.1)Sixt (7.0)U-Save (6.3)Dollar (6.1)

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

    Hertz is one of the top picks at San Diego Airport. They can have you in a hire car for about ₹ 31,642 per week on average.

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

    Typically, how long you can rent a car for depends on the inventory of the supplier. For San Diego Airport however, it is certainly possible to rent a car for an entire month.

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