San Diego Airport

Cheap Car Rentals in San Diego Airport from $16

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San Diego, CA - San Diego (SAN)
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San Diego Airport car rentals in 2023

Most popular company

PACIFICRENTACAR

Most common car type

Supplier choice

Average price per day

$46

Cheapest price per day

$19

Popular car types in San Diego Airport

Medium is the cheapest car type you can rent at San Diego Airport this past week from 132 rental locations out of 58 rental agencies. Prices for a San Diego Airport Medium rental start from $16/day. Check out available deals for 6 car types currently offered at listed car rental agencies here:

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Small Cars

$59 - $88

All Car Types

$71 - $97

To rent a Small car in San Diego Airport, you would pay an average price of $72/day. September is the cheapest month to rent a Small car in San Diego Airport (~$59/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is March (~$88/day). In fact, September is about 20% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a Small rental for San Diego Airport. When comparing with other car types available for rental in San Diego Airport, renting a Small car saves you 13% 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 rental prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To rent a Medium car in San Diego Airport, you would pay an average price of $77/day. September is the cheapest month to rent a Medium car in San Diego Airport (~$66/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is March (~$91/day). In fact, September is about 16% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a Medium rental for San Diego Airport. When comparing with other car types available for rental in San Diego Airport, renting 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 rental prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To rent a Large car in San Diego Airport, you would pay an average price of $99/day. September is the cheapest month to rent a Large car in San Diego Airport (~$88/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is March (~$114/day). In fact, September is about 12% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a Large rental for San Diego Airport. When comparing with other car types available for rental in San Diego Airport, renting a Large car is 17% more expensive. 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 rental prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To rent a SUV car in San Diego Airport, you would pay an average price of $80/day. September is the cheapest month to rent a SUV car in San Diego Airport (~$68/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is February (~$91/day). In fact, September is about 15% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a SUV rental for San Diego Airport. When comparing with other car types available for rental in San Diego Airport, renting a SUV car saves you 4% 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 rental prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To rent a Van car in San Diego Airport, you would pay an average price of $111/day. September is the cheapest month to rent a Van car in San Diego Airport (~$94/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is July (~$131/day). In fact, September is about 17% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a Van rental for San Diego Airport. When comparing with other car types available for rental in San Diego Airport, renting a Van car is 26% more expensive. 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 Van rental prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To rent a Pickup Truck car in San Diego Airport, you would pay an average price of $67/day. July is the cheapest month to rent a Pickup Truck car in San Diego Airport (~$51/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is February (~$205/day). In fact, July is about 24% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a Pickup Truck rental for San Diego Airport. When comparing with other car types available for rental in San Diego Airport, renting a Pickup Truck car saves you 20% 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.

To rent a Luxury car in San Diego Airport, you would pay an average price of $109/day. October is the cheapest month to rent a Luxury car in San Diego Airport (~$92/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is March (~$129/day). In fact, October is about 16% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a Luxury rental for San Diego Airport. When comparing with other car types available for rental in San Diego Airport, renting a Luxury car is 24% more expensive. 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.

To rent a Convertible car in San Diego Airport, you would pay an average price of $113/day. January is the cheapest month to rent a Convertible car in San Diego Airport (~$100/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is June (~$125/day). In fact, January is about 13% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a Convertible rental for San Diego Airport. When comparing with other car types available for rental in San Diego Airport, renting a Convertible car is 28% more expensive. 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 Convertible rental prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To rent a Commercial car in San Diego Airport, you would pay an average price of $91/day. August is the cheapest month to rent a Commercial car in San Diego Airport (~$47/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is May (~$286/day). In fact, August is about 49% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a Commercial rental for San Diego Airport. When comparing with other car types available for rental in San Diego Airport, renting a Commercial car is 10% more expensive. 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.

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Top rental agencies in San Diego Airport

Alamo

8.9
Very good
250 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

9.0

Comfort

8.9

Overall

8.8

Pick-up/drop-off

8.9

Value

8.5

Avis

7.3
Good
120 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

8.3

Comfort

8.2

Overall

7.2

Pick-up/drop-off

7.5

Value

7.2

Ace

4.3
Mediocre
108 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

5.0

Comfort

4.8

Overall

4.2

Pick-up/drop-off

4.1

Value

4.5

MEXRENTACAR

4.0
Mediocre
223 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

4.7

Comfort

4.6

Overall

3.9

Pick-up/drop-off

3.8

Value

4.2

Advantage

9.0
Wonderful
37 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

9.0

Comfort

9.0

Overall

9.0

Pick-up/drop-off

9.0

Value

9.0

Budget

7.8
Good
80 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

8.3

Comfort

8.5

Overall

7.8

Pick-up/drop-off

7.7

Value

7.7

ADDCAR RENTAL

2 locations

United Auto Rental

2 locations

Best San Diego Airport car rental deals found

Check out some of the best deals for car rentals in San Diego Airport recently found.

Car rental FAQs

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 $16/day from Getaround, booked on Sep. 17.

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:Silvercar (9.9)Enterprise Rent-A-Car (9.2)Advantage (9.0)Alamo (8.9)National (8.8)Budget (7.8)Hertz (7.7)Avis (7.3)Sixt (7.1)Europcar (7.0)

What car rental 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 ($16/day), Economy Rent a Car ($17/day), and Ace ($19/day).

Which car rental company is considered to be the best at San Diego Airport?

Taking our users’ ratings and reviews into consideration, Silvercar (9.9 rating), Advantage (9.0 rating) and Alamo (8.9 rating) seem to be the best rental car companies at San Diego Airport.

How much does it cost to rent a car at San Diego Airport for a week from Pacific Rent A Car?

Pacific Rent A Car 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 $205 per week.

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

Booking early almost always ensures you have more options of car models to choose from, as well as prices reduced by up to 37% to make it a great deal at San Diego Airport. Try to book at least 7 days prior to when you need the car rental to close on a rate below the average.

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?

Getaround 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 $878. You can find car rental deals to be on average $29 a day.

Van rentals in San Diego Airport

Some people need a little more room to get around comfortably on vacation. Find deals like the ones below for San Diego Airport van rentals.

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