Cheap Car Rentals in San Diego Airport from $21
This price is the cheapest per day rate found by a Cheapflights user in the last 48 hours by searching for a car rental in San Diego Airport with a pick-up date of 11/1 and drop-off date of 11/15. Fares are subject to change and may not be available at all agencies or on all dates of rental.
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San Diego Airport car rentals in 2026
Get helpful information to start your search for the perfect car rental in San Diego Airport. The average price data is based on the last 12 months and was last updated on October 3, 2026.
Most popular company | PAYLESS |
|---|---|
Most common car type | Standard |
Average price per day | $49 |
Cheapest price per day | $21 |
Best car rental deals found at San Diego Airport
Browse through a selection of recently found affordable car rental deals in San Diego Airport. Plan your trip with ease and find the perfect rental option for your needs. There are currently 8 rental car agencies in San Diego Airport with an average daily rate of $33. Data was last updated on October 3, 2026.
Jeep Wrangler$34/day
Toyota Yaris$21/day
Chevrolet Malibu$24/day
Cheapflights insights for San Diego Airport car rentals
Get relevant, data-driven information to help you rent a car in San Diego Airport, including pricing trends, ideal booking times, and more.
How far in advance should I rent a car at San Diego Airport?
To get the best deal on a rental car at San Diego Airport, book about 14 days before your trip. At that point, average daily prices are around $33, which is about 20% cheaper than the typical rate.
What is the cheapest rental car company at San Diego Airport?
At San Diego Airport, the most affordable rental car company right now is Provider's pick, offering prices from just $12.46/day over the past two weeks. Another budget-friendly choice is NU Car, with rates starting at $14.15/day.
What is the best car rental company at San Diego Airport?
Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest rated car rental company at San Diego Airport is Dollar (rated 5.4/10 with 49 reviews). MEXRENTACAR (rated 3.5/10 with 57 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.
Dollar
5.4
MEXRENTACAR
3.5
Alamo
8.8
All Star Rent a Van
0.0
What is the cheapest month to rent a car at San Diego Airport?
At San Diego Airport, the best time to rent a car is in January, with an average daily rate of just $32. Conversely, July is the priciest month, averaging $51 per day. Below youll find the monthly average rental prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.|1#In San Diego Airport, the best time to rent a car is in January, with an average daily rate of just $32. Conversely, July is the priciest month, averaging $51 per day. Below youll find the monthly average rental prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.
January
$32
February
$39
March
$43
April
$42
May
$35
June
$45
July
$51
August
$43
September
$36
October
$39
November
$40
December
$48
What car do most people rent at San Diego Airport?
SUV rentals (Ford Expedition, for example) are the most popular in San Diego Airport. Passenger van (Ford Transit Connect) and Full-size (Toyota Camry) rentals are also often chosen by our users when visiting San Diego Airport.
Which car rental 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 rental company in the area.
Top rental agencies in San Diego Airport
Explore the leading car rental agencies in San Diego Airport known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car rental companies in San Diego Airport. Reviews were last updated on October 3, 2026.
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Dollar
49 reviews•2 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
6.7
Comfort
6.2
Overall
5.4
Pick-up/drop-off
5.6
Value
5.7
Recent reviews
2.0
|Sep 2026This was the worst experience that I have ever had renting a vehicle. They did not have a single truck on their lot when I arrived at the correct time. They tried to offer me another vehicle. It could not accommodate all of our belongings. They told me to come back in 4 hours and “maybe” there might be one. They said that they would call me if one came in on the lot. So we rearranged our vacation plans. We never received a call and came back at 3 pm They said there is no truck available. They stated many time that there are no guarantees. I then said, “ then why did I even reserve a truck?” There certainly wasn’t one available to me when I reserved one to be picked up at 8am. All I got was; “ I sorry, maybe try another rental company….. this was unacceptable. We were left desperately looking for a truck to start our vacation. This was a horrible.experience.
2.0
|Aug 2026I didn’t make a reservation and kept receiving emails abt my confirmation. I did not book.
2.0
|Feb 2025It totally sucked. I checked ahead just to make sure that they rented if you only had a debit card. Their website assured that if you had two forms of ID iall rentals was approved. Well that was a total LIE. I drove all the way to the Mexico border ( CBX ) just for them to say...."We don't accept debt card only credit card for our rentals. That's our policy". I ended up be late for my 100 year old granddaughters funeral on the account that I had to find other options to travel to Flagstaff AZ.....all because I trusted in what their website stated. So how was my experience?....it sucked BIG TIME!
2.0
|Aug 2023Two hours wait in order to get a car
1 out of 17
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MEXRENTACAR
57 reviews•2 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
4.1
Comfort
4.0
Overall
3.5
Pick-up/drop-off
3.5
Value
3.7
Recent reviews
2.0
|May 2022They refused to give me the car because “we don’t do rentals under 24 hours notice”, however it showed up on kayak. They refused to listen to this argument, blaming kayak instead.
2.0
|May 2022I waited at the airport for an hour. Was late to my appointment.
2.0
|May 2022I was told they didn’t have a car for me. So was left without wheels that day. NOT GOOD.
2.0
|May 2022Overcharged a lot. 3x what I agreed to
2.0
|May 2022Did not recieve the car i booked. So never even got the car to begin with
2.0
|Apr 2022I was charged even though i did not pick up the rental. The man at the front counter said i would be refunded, but i was not.
1 out of 19
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Alamo
26 reviews•1 location
Overview
Cleanliness
9.0
Comfort
8.9
Overall
8.8
Pick-up/drop-off
8.9
Value
8.4
Recent reviews
10.0
|Apr 2023Every person I came in contact through out rental process was friendly and efficient. Car looked thoroughly cleaned. I would rent from Alamo again
1 out of 9
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All Star Rent a Van
1 location
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Priceless
2 locations
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Ace Rent-a-Car
1 location
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Advantage
1 location
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Airport Van
1 location
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Car rental FAQs
Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in San Diego Airport, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on October 3, 2026.
What is the cheapest rental car found at San Diego Airport?
In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under $44/day when booking a rental car at San Diego Airport. The best deal a user found was for $12/day from Turo, booked on Sep. 26.
Which car rental providers are at San Diego Airport?
There are 10 car rental providers located at San Diego Airport. The following companies can be found near the San Diego Airport car rental counter:Global Rent A Car (10.0)National (9.5)Alamo (8.8)Enterprise Rent-A-Car (8.7)Hertz (7.4)Sixt (7.4)Budget (7.2)Avis (6.9)U-Save (6.4)Europcar (6.1)
How much does it cost to rent a car at San Diego Airport for a week from Payless?
Payless is a popular option for travelers looking for car rental at San Diego Airport. You can expect the average cost of rental car to be about $298 per week.
Can I rent a car for a month at San Diego Airport?
Yes, you can rent a car for a month in San Diego Airport. Check Cheapflights for the latest prices and car type availability.
How much does it cost to rent a car at San Diego Airport for a month?
Turo currently has the lowest price available for a month-long booking. Users have saved up to 80% compared to the average price of a 30-day rental in San Diego Airport. Typically, a monthly car rental at San Diego Airport can be found for $1,276. You can find car rental deals to be on average $43 a day.
Car rentals by fuel type in San Diego Airport
Browse car rentals by fuel type in San Diego Airport. Currently, Hybrid cars are the cheapest to rent in San Diego Airport. Deals were last updated on October 3, 2026.
Browse through car rental deals by fuel type in San Diego Airport. There are currently 3 fuel types to choose from with Hybrid being the cheapest ($34+).
Electric
$39+
Gas/Diesel
$44+
Hybrid
$34+
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