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Cheap Car Hire in San Diego Airport from £16
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 1/8 and drop-off date of 13/8. 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 | AVIS |
|---|---|
Most common car type | Standard |
Average price per day | £36 |
Cheapest price per day | £16 |
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 £16 a day in the previous 7-day period. Here are 6 car types you can hire at San Diego Airport:
Economy
£17+
Compact
£16+
Intermediate
£16+
Standard
£26+
Full-size
£18+
People carrier
£47+
Full-size SUV
£31+
Premium
£23+
Premium SUV
£45+
Compact SUV
£24+
Supplier choice
£25+
Intermediate SUV
£27+
Standard SUV
£27+
Compare car hire deals at San Diego Airport by type
Here are the best San Diego Airport small car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:
Here are the best San Diego Airport medium car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:
Here are the best San Diego Airport SUV hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:
Toyota C-HR£16/day
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Peugeot 208£25/day
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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 £27. Data was last updated on 18 July 2025.
Ford Kuga£27/day
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Audi Q3£27/day
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Vauxhall Astra£16/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?
To get the best deal on car hire at San Diego Airport, book about 14 days before your trip. At that point, average daily prices are around £25, which is about 42% cheaper than the typical rate.
What is the cheapest car hire company at San Diego Airport?
Thrifty is currently the cheapest car hire company at San Diego Airport with deals as low as £22.87/day found in the past two weeks. Dollar is another inexpensive option with rates as low as £22.93/day.
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?
At San Diego Airport, the best time to hire a car is in January, with an average daily rate of just £24. Conversely, July is the priciest month, averaging £38 per day. Below youll find the monthly average car hire prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.|1#In San Diego Airport, the best time to hire a car is in January, with an average daily rate of just £24. Conversely, July is the priciest month, averaging £38 per day. Below youll find the monthly average car hire prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.
January
£24
February
£29
March
£32
April
£31
May
£26
June
£34
July
£38
August
£32
September
£27
October
£29
November
£30
December
£36
What car do most people hire at San Diego Airport?
SUV cars (Chevrolet Tahoe or similar) are the most popular option for those visiting San Diego Airport. Intermediate cars (Toyota Corolla or similar) are also a popular choice, followed by Standard cars (Volkswagen Jetta 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 £36/day when booking a car hire at San Diego Airport. The absolute best deal a user found was for £29/day from Turo, 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 Alamo?
Alamo is one of the most popular car hire companies at San Diego Airport, offering car hire for around £323 per week on average.
Can I rent a car for a month at San Diego Airport?
Typically, how long you can hire a car for depends on the inventory of the supplier. For San Diego Airport however, it is certainly possible to rent a car for an entire month.
How much does it cost to rent a car at San Diego Airport for a month?
Our recent data shows that Turo can potentially be 65% below the average car hire price at San Diego Airport. Check prices and availability for Turo and save on this extended car hire. The cost of hiring a vehicle at San Diego Airport is on average £1,385 a month or £46 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, Electric 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 Electric being the cheapest (£35+).
Electric
£35+
Hybrid
£40+
Petrol/Diesel
£39+