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Cheap Car Hire in San Diego Airport from $48
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 21/8 and drop-off date of 28/8. 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 hires in 2025
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 18 July 2025.
Most popular company | THRIFTY |
|---|---|
Most common car type | Premium |
Average price per day | $88 |
Cheapest price per day | $48 |
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 18 July 2025.
There are 63 hire agencies servicing San Diego Airport. These agencies, altogether, have 149 hire locations available. Need an affordable hire? small car is the cheapest car type to hire at San Diego Airport with prices from $48 a day in the previous 7-day period. Here are 6 car types you can hire at San Diego Airport:
Economy
$48+
Compact
$49+
Intermediate
$48+
Full-size
$51+
People mover
$96+
Full-size SUV
$83+
Premium
$56+
Convertible
$92+
Compact SUV
$52+
Intermediate SUV
$55+
Supplier choice
$57+
Standard SUV
$63+
Best car hire deals found at San Diego Airport
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 $61. Data was last updated on 18 July 2025.
Toyota RAV4$55/day
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Ford Puma$52/day
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Isuzu Mux$63/day
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Cheapflights insights for San Diego Airport car hires
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?
For the best savings on car hire at San Diego Airport, make your reservation 14 days before pickup. The average price then is just $51/day – about 22% less than the yearly average.
What is the best car hire company at San Diego Airport?
Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car hire company at San Diego Airport is MEXRENTACAR (rated 3.5/10 with 191 reviews). Alamo (rated 8.7/10 with 45 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.
MEXRENTACAR
3.5
Alamo
8.7
Dollar
6.4
Ace
3.7
What is the cheapest month to hire a car at San Diego Airport?
Planning to hire a car at San Diego Airport? January is the cheapest month, costing about $49 per day. In contrast, July is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of $79. Monthly average car hire prices are listed below. Remember, prices can change based on when you book, the type of car, and availability.
January
$49
February
$60
March
$66
April
$65
May
$54
June
$69
July
$79
August
$66
September
$56
October
$60
November
$62
December
$74
What car do most people hire at San Diego Airport?
Standard cars (Hyundai Santa Fe or similar) are the most popular option for those visiting San Diego Airport. SUV cars (Jeep Compass or similar) are also a popular choice, followed by Convertible cars (Ford Mustang Convertible 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 car hire company in the area.
Top hire 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 18 July 2025.
MEXRENTACAR
191 reviews•2 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
4.4
Comfort
4.2
Overall
3.5
Pick-up/drop-off
3.5
Value
3.8
Alamo
45 reviews•1 location
Overview
Cleanliness
8.9
Comfort
8.7
Overall
8.6
Pick-up/drop-off
8.9
Value
8.1
Dollar
57 reviews•2 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
7.5
Comfort
7.2
Overall
6.3
Pick-up/drop-off
6.4
Value
6.5
Ace
77 reviews•1 location
Overview
Cleanliness
4.6
Comfort
4.2
Overall
3.7
Pick-up/drop-off
3.6
Value
3.8
ADDCAR RENTAL
2 locations
Priceless
2 locations
United Auto Rental
2 locations
1st Van Rental
1 location
Car hire FAQs
Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in San Diego Airport, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 18 July 2025.
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 $53/day from Hertz, booked on Jul. 13.
Which car hire providers are at San Diego Airport?
There are 10 car hire providers located at San Diego Airport. The following companies can be found near the San Diego Airport car hire counter:Silvercar (10.0)Enterprise Rent-A-Car (9.0)Alamo (8.7)National (8.6)Budget (7.6)Hertz (7.5)Avis (7.1)Sixt (6.9)U-Save (6.4)Dollar (6.4)
How much does it cost to hire a car at San Diego Airport for a week from Hertz?
Hiring a car at San Diego Airport for a week can be a great option for travel. Hertz, the most popular car hire company for this area, offers hire cars for around $675/week on average.
Can I rent a car for a month at San Diego Airport?
The length of time you can book a car hire for is subject to the inventory of the supplier. When renting a vehicle from San Diego Airport it should be possible to hire a car for a whole month if needed.
How much does it cost to rent a car at San Diego Airport for a month?
Our recent data shows that Hertz can potentially be 45% below the average car hire price at San Diego Airport. Check prices and availability for Hertz and save on this extended car hire. The cost of hiring a vehicle at San Diego Airport is on average $2,893 a month or $96 a day. Search on Cheapflights for the most updated pricing and availability for your San Diego Airport car hire.
Car hires by fuel type in San Diego Airport
Browse car hires by fuel type in San Diego Airport. Currently, Hybrid cars are the cheapest to rent in San Diego Airport. Deals were last updated on 18 July 2025.
Browse through car hire deals by fuel type in San Diego Airport. There are currently 3 fuel types to choose from with Hybrid being the cheapest ($38+).
Electric
$44+
Hybrid
$38+
Petrol/Diesel
$71+