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Cheap Car Hire in San Diego Airport from $36

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 1/11 and drop-off date of 9/11. 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 hires 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 18 October 2024.

Most popular company

THRIFTY

Most common car type

Standard

Average price per day

$86

Cheapest price per day

$36

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 October 2024.

There are 62 hire agencies servicing San Diego Airport. These agencies, altogether, have 141 hire locations available. Need an affordable hire? small car is the cheapest car type to hire at San Diego Airport with prices from $36 a day in the previous 7-day period. Here are 5 car types you can hire at San Diego Airport:

Economy

Economy

Compact

Compact

Intermediate

Intermediate

Full-size

Full-size

People mover

People mover

Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

Premium

Premium

Luxury

Luxury

Intermediate SUV

Intermediate SUV

Compact SUV

Compact SUV

Standard SUV

Standard SUV

Compare available car types for hire in San Diego Airport

Compare and contrast the various car types offered for hire in San Diego Airport to find the perfect fit for your trip. Price data is based on averages over the last 12 months and was last updated on 18 October 2024.

Small cars

$52 - $193

All Car Types

$60 - $140

To hire a small car in San Diego Airport, you would pay an average price of $48/day. October is the cheapest month to hire a small car in San Diego Airport (~$52/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is December (~$193/day). In fact, October is about 6% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a small car hire for San Diego Airport. When comparing with other car types available for hire in San Diego Airport, hiring a small car saves you 21% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best San Diego Airport small car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a medium car in San Diego Airport, you would pay an average price of $58/day. May is the cheapest month to hire a medium car in San Diego Airport (~$48/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is January (~$131/day). In fact, May is about 18% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a medium car hire for San Diego Airport. When comparing with other car types available for hire in San Diego Airport, hiring a medium car saves you 7% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best San Diego Airport medium car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a large car in San Diego Airport, you would pay an average price of $59/day. September is the cheapest month to hire a large car in San Diego Airport (~$61/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is December (~$186/day). In fact, September is about 3% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a large car hire for San Diego Airport. When comparing with other car types available for hire in San Diego Airport, hiring a large car saves you 5% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best San Diego Airport large car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a SUV in San Diego Airport, you would pay an average price of $58/day. September is the cheapest month to hire a SUV in San Diego Airport (~$61/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is October (~$154/day). In fact, September is about 3% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a SUV hire for San Diego Airport. When comparing with other car types available for hire in San Diego Airport, hiring a SUV saves you 5% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best San Diego Airport SUV hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Suzuki Swift$36/day
4
M
A/C
Suzuki Swift
Hyundai i30$39/day
4
M
A/C
Hyundai i30
Toyota Yaris$47/day
2
M
A/C
Toyota Yaris

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 October 2024.

Ace

4.2
Mediocre
106 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

4.9

Comfort

4.7

Overall

4.0

Pick-up/drop-off

3.9

Value

4.3

MEXRENTACAR

4.0
Mediocre
222 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

4.7

Comfort

4.6

Overall

3.9

Pick-up/drop-off

3.8

Value

4.2

Alamo

8.6
Very Good
55 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

8.9

Comfort

8.7

Overall

8.6

Pick-up/drop-off

8.8

Value

8.1

Dollar

6.6
Okay
50 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.8

Comfort

7.5

Overall

6.5

Pick-up/drop-off

6.6

Value

6.7

ADDCAR RENTAL

2 locations

United Auto Rental

2 locations

1st Van Rental

1 location

Ace Rent-a-Car

1 location

Best San Diego Airport car hire 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 $52. Data was last updated on 18 October 2024.
Toyota Corolla$46/day
5
M
A/C
Toyota Corolla
Kia EV6$53/day
5
M
A/C
Kia EV6
Holden Commodore$51/day
5
M
A/C
Holden Commodore

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 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 $82/day when booking a car hire at San Diego Airport. The absolute best deal a user found was for $53/day from Europcar, booked on Oct. 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: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: NU Car ($37/day), Dollar ($43/day), and Budget ($50/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 Dollar?

    Hiring a car at San Diego Airport for a week can be a great option for travel. Dollar, the most popular car hire company for this area, offers hire cars for around $376/week on average.

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

    Hiring your favourite car model can become more difficult the closer you are to your desired travel date. It’s ideal to book early to have that peace of mind. An early booking can save you up to 41% at San Diego Airport - we recommend booking at least 7days in advance.

  • 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 Europcar can potentially be 56% below the average car hire price at San Diego Airport. Check prices and availability for Europcar and save on this extended car hire. The cost of hiring a vehicle at San Diego Airport is on average $1,613 a month or $54 a day. Search on Cheapflights for the most updated pricing and availability for your San Diego Airport car hire.

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Luxury car hires in San Diego Airport

Find luxury car hire deals in San Diego Airport from well-known providers in the area and save on gas mileage with the options provided below. luxury car hires in San Diego Airport cost an average of $62 per day. Price data was last updated on 18 October 2024.
Mercedes-Benz E-Class$62/day
5
M
A/C
Mercedes-Benz E-Class

Car hires by fuel type in San Diego Airport

Browse car hires by fuel type in San Diego Airport. Currently, Electric cars are the cheapest to rent in San Diego Airport. Deals were last updated on 18 October 2024.

Browse through car hire deals by fuel type in San Diego Airport. There are currently 3 fuel types to choose from with Electric being the cheapest ($24+).

Electric

Electric

Hybrid

Hybrid

Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

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