San Diego Airport

Cheap Car Rentals in San Diego Airport

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Cheapflights insights for San Diego Airport car rentals

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?

For the best savings on car hire at San Diego Airport, make your reservation 14 days before pickup. The average price then is just Rp 570,342/day – about 1,387,256% less than the yearly average.

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

Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car rental company at San Diego Airport is MEXRENTACAR (rated 3.5/10 with 118 reviews). Alamo (rated 8.9/10 with 32 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.

What is the cheapest month to rent a car at San Diego Airport?

The cheapest month to hire a car at San Diego Airport is January, when you can expect to pay Rp 553,059/day on average. The most expensive month to hire a car at San Diego Airport is July (Rp 881,438/day on average). The average daily car hire price for each month is shown below. Keep in mind that prices will vary based on availability, when you book, and the type of car you hire.

January

Rp 553,059

February

Rp 674,041

March

Rp 743,173

April

Rp 725,890

May

Rp 604,908

June

Rp 777,739

July

Rp 881,438

August

Rp 743,173

September

Rp 622,192

October

Rp 674,041

November

Rp 691,324

December

Rp 829,589

What car do most people hire at San Diego Airport?

Mini cars (Chrysler Pacifica or similar) are the most popular option for those visiting San Diego Airport. Passenger van cars (Ford Transit Connect or similar) are also a popular choice, followed by Full-size cars (Ford Transit 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 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 23 April 2026.

MEXRENTACAR

3.5
Poor
118 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

4.5

Comfort

4.3

Overall

3.5

Pick-up/drop-off

3.4

Value

3.9

Alamo

8.9
Very Good
32 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

9.0

Comfort

8.9

Overall

8.9

Pick-up/drop-off

9.0

Value

8.4

Dollar

5.8
Fair
51 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.1

Comfort

6.7

Overall

5.8

Pick-up/drop-off

6.0

Value

6.1

All Star Rent a Van

1 location

Priceless

2 locations

Ace Rent-a-Car

1 location

Advantage

1 location

Airport Van

1 location

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 23 April 2026.
  • What is the cheapest hire car found at San Diego Airport?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under Rp 716,384/day when booking a car hire at San Diego Airport. The absolute best deal a user found was for Rp 528,690/day from Thrifty, booked on Apr. 18.

  • Which car hire 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:Alamo (8.9)Enterprise Rent-A-Car (8.9)National (8.6)Budget (7.5)Hertz (7.4)Sixt (7.1)Avis (7.0)U-Save (6.3)Fox (5.8)Dollar (5.8)

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

    Thrifty is a popular option for travellers looking for car hire at San Diego Airport. You can expect the average cost of car hire to be about Rp 5,014,690 per week.

  • Can I rent a car for a month at San Diego Airport?

    The length of time you can book a rental for is subject to the inventory of the supplier. When renting a vehicle from San Diego Airport it should be possible to rent a car for a whole month if needed.

  • How much does it cost to rent a car at San Diego Airport for a month?

    Generally, a month-long car rental at San Diego Airport can be found for about Rp 21,491,532, with the average price for a rental being around Rp 716,384 a day. Book with Thrifty, to take advantage of their cheap prices and pay 25% less compared to the average price of car rentals at San Diego Airport.

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