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Cheap Car Rentals in San Diego Airport from $50

This price is the cheapest per day rate found by a Cheapflights user in the last 48 hours by searching for a car hire in San Diego Airport with a pick-up date of 20/11 and drop-off date of 22/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available at all agencies or on all dates of hire. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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San Diego Airport car rentals in 2024

Get helpful information to start your search for the perfect car hire in San Diego Airport. The average price data is based on the last 12 months and was last updated on 22 October 2024.

Most popular company

THRIFTY

Most common car type

Mini

Average price per day

$96

Cheapest price per day

$50
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Popular car types in San Diego Airport

Explore the most popular car models available for hire in San Diego Airport and choose the one that suits your needs. The price data is sourced from various car hire companies and was last updated on 22 October 2024.
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There are currently 141 hire locations operating at San Diego Airport spread across 62 car hire agencies. In the past week, the cheapest car type to hire at San Diego Airport is small car at $50 a day. Below are all the 4 car types available for hiring in the area, along with estimated starting prices:

Economy

Economy

$56+

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Compact

Compact

$50+

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Intermediate

Intermediate

$50+

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Full-size

Full-size

$62+

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People mover

People mover

$116+

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Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

$110+

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Luxury

Luxury

$138+

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Compact SUV

Compact SUV

$79+

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Intermediate SUV

Intermediate SUV

$82+

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Standard SUV

Standard SUV

$84+

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Supplier choice

Supplier choice

$94+

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Top rental agencies in San Diego Airport

Explore the leading car hire agencies in San Diego Airport known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car hire companies in San Diego Airport. Reviews were last updated on 22 October 2024.

Ace

4.2
Mediocre
105 reviews•1 location
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Cleanliness

4.9

Comfort

4.7

Overall

4.0

Pick-up/drop-off

3.9

Value

4.3

MEXRENTACAR

4.0
Mediocre
222 reviews•2 locations
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Cleanliness

4.7

Comfort

4.6

Overall

3.9

Pick-up/drop-off

3.8

Value

4.2

Alamo

8.7
Very Good
55 reviews•1 location
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Cleanliness

8.9

Comfort

8.7

Overall

8.6

Pick-up/drop-off

8.8

Value

8.2

Dollar

6.6
Okay
50 reviews•2 locations
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Cleanliness

7.8

Comfort

7.5

Overall

6.5

Pick-up/drop-off

6.6

Value

6.7

ADDCAR RENTAL

2 locations
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United Auto Rental

2 locations
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1st Van Rental

1 location
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Ace Rent-a-Car

1 location
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Best San Diego Airport car rental deals found

Browse through a selection of recently found affordable car hire deals in San Diego Airport. Plan your trip with ease and find the perfect hire option for your needs. There are currently 8 hire car agencies in San Diego Airport with an average daily rate of $73. Data was last updated on 22 October 2024.
Hyundai Avante$60/day
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Hyundai Avante
Found 10/21/24
Nissan X-Trail$84/day
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Nissan X-Trail
Found 10/20/24
Toyota Yaris$56/day
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A/C
Toyota Yaris
Found 10/21/24

Car rental FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in San Diego Airport, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 22 October 2024.

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

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under $96/day when booking a car hire at San Diego Airport. The absolute best deal a user found was for $58/day from Thrifty, booked on Oct. 13.

  • 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:Advantage (10.0)Silvercar (10.0)Enterprise Rent-A-Car (9.2)National (8.7)Alamo (8.7)Hertz (7.5)Budget (7.4)Avis (7.1)Sixt (6.9)U-Save (6.7)

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

    According to our data, users have found the cheapest deals when booking a rental car at San Diego Airport from the following companies over the past two weeks: Dollar ($50/day), Thrifty ($52/day), and Fox ($56/day).

  • Which car hire company is considered to be the best at San Diego Airport?

    Taking our users’ ratings and reviews into consideration, Advantage (10.0 rating), Silvercar (10.0 rating) and National (8.7 rating) seem to be the best car hire companies at San Diego Airport.

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

    Alamo is a popular option for travellers looking for car hire at San Diego Airport. You can expect the average cost of car hire to be about $1,316 per week.

  • How far in advance should I hire a car at San Diego Airport for the best price?

    Booking early can save you upwards of 41% on your car hire. Booking your vehicle at least 7 days in advance can you get you a great below-average price at San Diego Airport.

  • 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?

    Typically, a monthly car rental at San Diego Airport can be found for $5,642. You can find car rental deals to be on average $188 a day.

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Car rentals by fuel type in San Diego Airport

Browse car rentals by fuel type in San Diego Airport. Currently, Electric cars are the cheapest to rent in San Diego Airport. Deals were last updated on 22 October 2024.
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Browse through car rental deals by fuel type in San Diego Airport. There are currently 3 fuel types to choose from with Electric being the cheapest ($32+).

Electric

Electric

$32+

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Hybrid

Hybrid

$47+

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Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

$51+

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