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

In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under $198/day when booking a car hire at San Diego Airport. The absolute best deal a user found was for $71/day from Thrifty, booked on Jun. 22.

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 (6.3)

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

Thrifty 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 $1,388 per week.

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 $5,948. You can find car rental deals to be on average $198 a day.

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Economy

$121+

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Compact

$106+

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Intermediate

$110+

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Standard

$157+

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Full-size

$160+

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Premium

$158+

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Luxury

$176+

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Convertible

$251+

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Compact SUV

$112+

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Intermediate SUV

$122+

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Standard SUV

$136+

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How far in advance should I hire a car at San Diego Airport?

To get the best deal on a rental car at San Diego Airport, book about 14 days before your trip. At that point, average daily prices are around $54, which is about 31% 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 MEXRENTACAR (rated 3.7/10 with 197 reviews). Alamo (rated 8.6/10 with 46 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.

MEXRENTACAR

3.7

Alamo

8.6

Dollar

6.3

Ace

3.8

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

The cheapest month to hire a car at San Diego Airport is January, when you can expect to pay $53/day on average. The most expensive month to hire a car at San Diego Airport is July ($84/day on average). The average daily car hire price for each month is shown below. Keep in mind that prices will vary based on availability, when you book, and the type of car you hire.

January

$53

February

$64

March

$71

April

$69

May

$58

June

$74

July

$84

August

$71

September

$59

October

$64

November

$66

December

$79

What car do most people hire at San Diego Airport?

The most popular types of cars to hire in San Diego Airport are the following: Intermediate cars (Mazda Mazda5 or similar), Compact cars (Chevrolet Spark or similar), and SUV cars (Buick Encore 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.

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Top rental agencies in San Diego Airport

MEXRENTACAR

3.7

Poor

197 reviews•2 locations

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2.0

Poor|May 2022

They refused to give me the car because “we don’t do rentals under 24 hours notice”, however it showed up on kayak. They refused to listen to this argument, blaming kayak instead.

2.0

Poor|May 2022

I waited at the airport for an hour. Was late to my appointment.

2.0

Poor|May 2022

I was told they didn’t have a car for me. So was left without wheels that day. NOT GOOD.

2.0

Poor|May 2022

Overcharged a lot. 3x what I agreed to

2.0

Poor|May 2022

Did not recieve the car i booked. So never even got the car to begin with

2.0

Poor|Apr 2022

I was charged even though i did not pick up the rental. The man at the front counter said i would be refunded, but i was not.

1 out of 66

Alamo

8.6

Very Good

46 reviews•1 location

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Dollar

6.3

Okay

57 reviews•2 locations

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2.0

Poor|Feb 2025

It totally sucked. I checked ahead just to make sure that they rented if you only had a debit card. Their website assured that if you had two forms of ID iall rentals was approved. Well that was a total LIE. I drove all the way to the Mexico border ( CBX ) just for them to say...."We don't accept debt card only credit card for our rentals. That's our policy". I ended up be late for my 100 year old granddaughters funeral on the account that I had to find other options to travel to Flagstaff AZ.....all because I trusted in what their website stated. So how was my experience?....it sucked BIG TIME!

2.0

Poor|Aug 2023

Two hours wait in order to get a car

1 out of 19

Ace

3.8

Poor

80 reviews•1 location

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ADDCAR RENTAL

2 locations

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Priceless

2 locations

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United Auto Rental

2 locations

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1st Van Rental

1 location

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Car rental FAQs

What is the cheapest hire car found at San Diego Airport?
In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under $198/day when booking a car hire at San Diego Airport. The absolute best deal a user found was for $71/day from Thrifty, booked on Jun. 22.
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 (6.3)
How much does it cost to hire a car at San Diego Airport for a week from Thrifty?
Thrifty 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 $1,388 per week.
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 $5,948. You can find car rental deals to be on average $198 a day.

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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 30 June 2025.

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?

What is the best car hire company at San Diego Airport?

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

What car do most people hire at San Diego Airport?

Which car hire company has the most locations at San Diego Airport?

Top rental agencies in San Diego Airport

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Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in San Diego Airport, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 30 June 2025.

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

Which car hire providers are at San Diego Airport?

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

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

How much does it cost to rent a car at San Diego Airport for a month?

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