San Diego Airport

Cheap Car Hire in San Diego Airport from £17

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San Diego Airport car hires in 2026

Most popular company

AVIS

Most common car type

Full-size

Average price per day

£46

Cheapest price per day

£17

Popular car types in San Diego Airport

There are 68 hire agencies servicing San Diego Airport. These agencies, altogether, have 162 hire locations available. Need an affordable hire? small car is the cheapest car type to hire at San Diego Airport with prices from £17 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 carrier

People carrier

Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

Passenger van

Passenger van

Premium SUV

Premium SUV

Compact SUV

Compact SUV

Intermediate SUV

Intermediate SUV

Supplier choice

Supplier choice

Standard SUV

Standard SUV

Best car hire deals found at San Diego Airport

Mazda MX-30£24/day
Mazda MX-30
Hyundai i20£17/day
Hyundai i20
Honda CR-V£27/day
Honda CR-V

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 £24, which is about 42% cheaper than the typical rate.

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

Budget is currently the cheapest car hire company at San Diego Airport with deals as low as £25.61/day found in the past two weeks. Avis is another inexpensive option with rates as low as £31.00/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 Dollar (rated 5.2/10 with 49 reviews). MEXRENTACAR (rated 3.7/10 with 47 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.

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

£33

July

£38

August

£32

September

£27

October

£29

November

£30

December

£36

What car do most people hire at San Diego Airport?

SUV cars (Class Premium SUV or similar) are the most popular option for those visiting San Diego Airport. Convertible cars (Ford Mustang Convertible or similar) are also a popular choice, followed by Economy cars (Chevrolet Spark 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

Dollar

5.2
Fair
49 reviews•2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.5

Comfort

6.1

Overall

5.2

Pick-up/drop-off

5.5

Value

5.6

MEXRENTACAR

3.7
Poor
47 reviews•2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

4.3

Comfort

4.3

Overall

3.7

Pick-up/drop-off

3.8

Value

4.0

Alamo

8.8
Very Good
25 reviews•1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

9.0

Comfort

8.8

Overall

8.8

Pick-up/drop-off

8.9

Value

8.5

All Star Rent a Van

1 location

Priceless

2 locations

Ace Rent-a-Car

1 location

Advantage

1 location

Airport Van

1 location

Car hire FAQs

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

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under £35/day when booking a car hire at San Diego Airport. The absolute best deal a user found was for £21/day from Fox, booked on Oct. 31.

  • 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:Global Rent A Car (10.0)National (9.5)Alamo (8.8)Enterprise Rent-A-Car (8.6)Sixt (7.7)Hertz (7.4)Budget (7.3)Avis (6.9)U-Save (6.4)Europcar (6.1)

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

    Dollar is one of the most popular car hire companies at San Diego Airport, offering car hire for around £243 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 Fox can potentially be 58% below the average car hire price at San Diego Airport. Check prices and availability for Fox and save on this extended car hire. The cost of hiring a vehicle at San Diego Airport is on average £1,040 a month or £35 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 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

Electric

Hybrid

Hybrid

Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

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