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Popular Budget car types in San Diego
Explore the most popular car models available for hire in San Diego and choose the one that suits your needs. The price data is sourced from various car hire companies and was last updated on 11 February 2026.
Compare and contrast the various car types offered for hire in San Diego to find the perfect fit for your trip. Price data is based on averages over the last 12 months and was last updated on 11 February 2026.
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Small cars
$44 - $92
All Car Types
$64 - $92
Currently, the cheapest month to hire a small car from Budget in San Diego is December. The most expensive time to hire a small car from Budget is February. The cheapest prices for each month are shown above, but prices will vary based on availability, when you book your small car hire from Budget, and of course, current supply and demand.
Currently, the cheapest month to hire a medium car from Budget in San Diego is January. The most expensive time to hire a medium car from Budget is July. The cheapest prices for each month are shown above, but prices will vary based on availability, when you book your medium car hire from Budget, and of course, current supply and demand.
Currently, the cheapest month to hire a large car from Budget in San Diego is August. The most expensive time to hire a large car from Budget is May. The cheapest prices for each month are shown above, but prices will vary based on availability, when you book your large car hire from Budget, and of course, current supply and demand.
Currently, the cheapest month to hire a SUV from Budget in San Diego is January. The most expensive time to hire a SUV from Budget is July. The cheapest prices for each month are shown above, but prices will vary based on availability, when you book your SUV hire from Budget, and of course, current supply and demand.
Currently, the cheapest month to hire a van from Budget in San Diego is June. The most expensive time to hire a van from Budget is September. The cheapest prices for each month are shown above, but prices will vary based on availability, when you book your van hire from Budget, and of course, current supply and demand.
Nissan Pulsar$84/day
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Hyundai Accent$95/day
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Budget locations in San Diego
Find Budget car rental locations in San Diego including addresses, phone numbers, and reviews.
I was very disappointed. I went to rental location and was told that my debit card could not be used for payment. I asked to use apple pay and that was a big fat no. I returned home and picked up a credit card and went back to rental location and they were closed at noon. The $26 I paid for insurance was not refunded. When I lift the location I should have been informed that they close at noon on Sunday, I told the customer service representative that I would be coming back with a credit card,
10.0
Wonderful|July 2023
The staff menber was extremely friendly and spoke to me about making them my number one choice in the future without being pushy. Very positive experience.
10.0
Wonderful|Apr 2023
I liked all, the ease of navigating on website was amazing. Keep it like it is!
2.0
Poor|Apr 2023
My plane was late coming in so I missed my reservation. Budget would not honor my reservation rate the next morning bc they said I was outside my grace period. Very unprofessional. Will not do business with them in the future.
2.0
Poor|May 2022
I have very bad experience & I’m still waiting for my money back, All this company want your money They don’t care customer services
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Budget Locations in San Diego
Best San Diego Car Hire Deals from Budget
Check out some of the best deals for Budget car hire in San Diego recently found.
Suzuki Vitara$53/day
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Nissan Juke$82/day
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Hyundai Kona$84/day
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Budget Car Hire FAQs
Does San Diego Airport have Budget rental cars?
Yes San Diego Airport does have a Budget location. At the moment, you can find Budget car hires at the following address: 3355 Admiral Boland Way.
Can I cancel my Budget car hire in San Diego?
Budget provides free cancellation for car hires in San Diego. However, please be aware that there may be a cancellation fee for last-minute cancellations. If you have any queries regarding fees and cancellation policies, you can call Budget at one of their San Diego locations. For a list of phone numbers, please click here and refer to the Locations tab.
What is the most popular Budget car hire in San Diego?
If you're in San Diego and need to hire a car, Budget is your go-to agency. The most popular choice among our customers is SUV. The average price for SUV hires is $52 per day, but it's possible to find rates as low as $53 per day.
How many locations does Budget have in San Diego?
Budget has established 11 branches in San Diego, making it a convenient option for car hires. Based on our user data, the most popular location for Budget in San Diego is located at 1110 Torrey Pines Road Suite H.
Budget Luxury Car Hire in San Diego
Arrive in style when you hire a luxury car in San Diego from Budget.
Audi A4$158/day
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Audi A4$159/day
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Audi A4$160/day
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Van hires in San Diego
Find van hire deals in San Diego from well-known providers in the area and save on gas mileage with the options provided below. van hires in San Diego cost an average of $240 per day. Price data was last updated on 11 February 2026.
Kia Carnival$178/day
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Toyota HiAce$178/day
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Kia Carnival$178/day
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