Cheap Car Rentals in Midtown, San Diego from $22
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 Midtown with a pick-up date of 9/19 and drop-off date of 9/22. Fares are subject to change and may not be available at all agencies or on all dates of rental.
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Midtown, San Diego car rentals in 2026
Get helpful information to start your search for the perfect car rental in Midtown. The average price data is based on the last 12 months and was last updated on September 14, 2026.
Most popular company | Payless |
|---|---|
Most common car type | SUV |
Average price per day | $65 |
Cheapest price per day | $22 |
Best Midtown, San Diego car rental deals
Browse through the best deals we’ve found on Midtown car rental deals at this time. Deals are sourced from providers and were last updated on September 14, 2026.
Renault Clio$22/day
Dodge Grand Caravan$46/day
Mercedes-Benz GLA$38/day
Cheapflights insights for Midtown car rentals
Get relevant, data-driven information to help you rent a car in Midtown, including pricing trends, ideal booking times, and more.
How far in advance should I rent a car in Midtown?
For the best savings on car rentals in Midtown, make your reservation 7 days before pickup. The average price then is just $39/day—about 25% less than the yearly average.
What is the cheapest rental car company in Midtown?
In Midtown, the most affordable rental car company right now is U-Save, offering prices from just $14.64/day over the past two weeks. Another budget-friendly choice is GREEN MOTION , with rates starting at $15.93/day.
What is the best car rental company in Midtown?
Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest rated car rental company in Midtown is Payless (rated 4.3/10 with 377 reviews). Budget (rated 6.4/10 with 49 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.
Payless
4.3
Budget
6.4
Avis
6.3
Thrifty
5.7
What is the cheapest month to rent a car in Midtown?
Planning a car rental in Midtown? January is the cheapest month, costing about $43 per day. In contrast, December is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of $60. Monthly average rental prices are listed below. Remember, prices can change based on when you book, the type of car, and availability.
January
$43
February
$52
March
$57
April
$52
May
$48
June
$58
July
$59
August
$55
September
$45
October
$50
November
$49
December
$60
Top rental agencies in Midtown, San Diego
Explore the most popular car rental suppliers in Midtown, including their locations and customer reviews, to make the best choice for your next trip.
Overview
Reviews
Locations
Payless
377 reviews•1 location
Overview
Cleanliness
5.4
Comfort
5.0
Overall
4.3
Pick-up/drop-off
5.4
Value
4.4
Recent reviews
10.0
|Jul 2026Even though, somehow my reservation was cancelled, the staff helped me to get a rental car in the similar style and price range from my original reservation. Nice and helpful staff. Easy pick up and drop off.
8.0
|Jan 2026Make sure you know the exact time for pick up and drop off or they either cancel your reservation or charge you a lot more for a different available vehicle.
4.0
|Dec 2025The customer service rep (Tariq) that helped me pick up the car was sneaky trying to scam me. He was saying that we can get an upgrade without mentioning an up charge; thank goodness I asked. He hassled us to see proof of insurance. And the fee to hold he put $500 when I heard his colleague charge another customer $250. I feel like I can’t trust Payless associates.
4.0
|Dec 2025Payless hit me with a bait-and-switch regarding my rental vehicle. My reservation was for a COMPACT SUV - clearly and plainly. As stated here, from the reservation email: Your car rental details Confirmation number: 21080411US2 Pick-up location Payless 3355 Admiral Boland Way San Diego, CA 92101 Vehicle type: Compact SUV Hyundai Venue Upon arrival at the rental counter in San Diego after a long day of cross-continental travel (BTV-IAD-SAN) a Payless staffer informed me that my reservation had potentially been "cancelled" due to my arriving later in the day thanks to flight delays imposed by United Airlines, and that I needed to go upstairs and speak with a manager. Upon speaking with the manager, Jasmin, I was told that my reservation was NOT actually for a Compact SUV but for only an economy vehicle, despite me showing her what my reservation stated. After a significant delay, I was presented with the smallest car on the lot, a Mitsubishi Mirage that ranks as possibly the smallest and most basic vehicle any car rental company has ever sold me. I was told this was my only option, despite the documentation I showed. Not a good experience!
2.0
|May 2025When I went to get the car, the company was already sold out. It was busy Memorial Day weekend and a nightmare to find a car. I was charged full price for a rental I didn’t even get
2.0
|May 2025Terrible
1 out of 126
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Budget
49 reviews•1 location
Overview
Cleanliness
7.3
Comfort
7.3
Overall
6.4
Pick-up/drop-off
6.5
Value
6.5
Recent reviews
10.0
|Jul 2023The staff menber was extremely friendly and spoke to me about making them my number one choice in the future without being pushy. Very positive experience.
10.0
|Apr 2023I liked all, the ease of navigating on website was amazing. Keep it like it is!
2.0
|May 2022I have very bad experience & I’m still waiting for my money back, All this company want your money They don’t care customer services
1 out of 17
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Avis
62 reviews•1 location
Overview
Cleanliness
7.2
Comfort
7.3
Overall
6.3
Pick-up/drop-off
6.6
Value
6.5
Recent reviews
2.0
|Apr 2023Additional RSN charge sneaked into contract. Not explained or agreed upon.
1 out of 21
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Thrifty
40 reviews•2 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
6.7
Comfort
6.2
Overall
5.7
Pick-up/drop-off
5.9
Value
5.8
Recent reviews
2.0
|Aug 2023Waited in line 2 hours at pick up and didn't get the car I reserved.
2.0
|Mar 2022The pickup line was long and slow. I left my glasses in the car, and it was very difficult to reach an employee at the location to help me.
1 out of 14
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U-Save
23 reviews•1 location
Overview
Cleanliness
7.1
Comfort
6.9
Overall
6.5
Pick-up/drop-off
6.2
Value
7.2
Recent reviews
8.0
|Sep 2024Explain the double shuttle ride better
10.0
|Aug 2024Very friendly staff, easy pickup and drop off. Definitely recommend.
8.0
|Jan 2024Good
10.0
|Apr 2023I really had a tremendous experience with U-Save at every level. Had never rented from them before, but would do so again in whatever location they have agencies. I will say for certain I will always rent from them at the San Diego location. Many of the big rental car chains - such as Thrifty and Dollar in particular.....are absolute jokes. It is refreshing ro find a smaller outfit like U-Save that cares about every level of customer service and giving you a good car for your money.
10.0
|Apr 2023The employee at the counter was very professional and courteous, he took care of us in no time. Right now, it seems everything is over inflated however, U-Save was, and by far, much cheaper than it’s competitors present at the airport. We got a brand new Tesla and there was no hassle. Pick up and return way easy.
1 out of 8
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Hertz
10 reviews•2 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
6.5
Comfort
6.3
Overall
5.5
Pick-up/drop-off
5.6
Value
5.8
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Ace
16 reviews•1 location
Overview
Cleanliness
5.1
Comfort
5.0
Overall
4.4
Pick-up/drop-off
4.2
Value
4.7
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National
1 location
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Midtown Car rental FAQs
Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in Midtown, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on September 14, 2026.
Can I rent a car for a month at Midtown?
Typically how long you can rent a car for depends on the inventory of the supplier. For Midtown however, it is certainly possible to rent a car for an entire month.
What is the cheapest rental car in Midtown, San Diego?
The cheapest rental car in Midtown, San Diego is Hyundai Accent. It costs $22 per day on average to rent a Hyundai Accent in this area of the city, which is 39% cheaper than other rental cars in the neighborhood.
How much is a rental car in Midtown, San Diego?
$22 per day, on average, is how much a rental car in Midtown, San Diego costs. However, our users have found rentals for as low as $22 per day.
Car rentals by fuel type in Midtown
Browse car rentals by fuel type in Midtown. Currently, Hybrid cars are the cheapest to rent in Midtown. Deals were last updated on September 14, 2026.
Browse through car rental deals by fuel type in Midtown. There are currently 3 fuel types to choose from with Hybrid being the cheapest ($33+).
Electric
$39+
Gas/Diesel
$43+
Hybrid
$33+
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