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Cheap Car Rentals in San Diego Airport from AED 186

This price is the cheapest per day rate found by a Cheapflights user in the last 48 hours by searching for a car hire in San Diego Airport with a pick-up date of 1/5 and drop-off date of 2/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available at all agencies or on all dates of hire. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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San Diego Airport car rentals in 2025

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 26 April 2025.

Most popular company

DOLLAR

Most common car type

Standard

Average price per day

AED 225

Cheapest price per day

AED 186

Popular car types in San Diego Airport

Explore the most popular car models available for rent in San Diego Airport and choose the one that suits your needs. The price data is sourced from various car rental companies and was last updated on 26 April 2025.

There are, in total, 148 car hire locations at San Diego Airport that are operated by 63 companies. In the past week, small car is the cheapest car type users can hire (cheapest price last found: AED 186/day). Explore 4 car types currently offered from San Diego Airport hire providers:

Economy

Economy

AED 192+

Compact

Compact

AED 246+

Intermediate

Intermediate

AED 196+

Standard

Standard

AED 302+

Full-size

Full-size

AED 255+

People carrier

People carrier

AED 429+

Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

AED 310+

Premium

Premium

AED 259+

Convertible

Convertible

AED 384+

Premium SUV

Premium SUV

AED 412+

Supplier choice

Supplier choice

AED 192+

Compact SUV

Compact SUV

AED 199+

Intermediate SUV

Intermediate SUV

AED 210+

Standard SUV

Standard SUV

AED 254+

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 26 April 2025.

MEXRENTACAR

3.8
Poor
205 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

4.6

Comfort

4.4

Overall

3.7

Pick-up/drop-off

3.7

Value

4.1

Alamo

8.6
Very Good
47 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

8.8

Comfort

8.6

Overall

8.5

Pick-up/drop-off

8.8

Value

8.1

Dollar

6.4
Okay
55 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.5

Comfort

7.3

Overall

6.3

Pick-up/drop-off

6.4

Value

6.5

Ace

3.9
Poor
94 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

4.7

Comfort

4.5

Overall

3.8

Pick-up/drop-off

3.7

Value

4.1

ADDCAR RENTAL

2 locations

Priceless

2 locations

United Auto Rental

2 locations

1st Van Rental

1 location

Best San Diego Airport car rental deals found

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 AED 232. Data was last updated on 26 April 2025.
Ford EcoSportAED 195/day
5
M
A/C
Ford EcoSport
Ford EscapeAED 225/day
5
M
A/C
Ford Escape
Honda CivicAED 189/day
5
M
A/C
Honda Civic

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 26 April 2025.
  • What is the cheapest hire car found at San Diego Airport?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under AED 314/day when booking a car hire at San Diego Airport. The absolute best deal a user found was for AED 270/day from Hertz, booked on Apr. 20.

  • 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:Silvercar (10.0)Enterprise Rent-A-Car (9.1)National (8.7)Alamo (8.6)Hertz (7.5)Budget (7.4)Avis (7.2)Sixt (7.0)U-Save (6.7)Dollar (6.4)

  • What car hire 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: Thrifty (AED 187/day), Dollar (AED 188/day), and Hertz (AED 205/day).

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

    Taking our users’ ratings and reviews into consideration, Silvercar (10.0 rating), National (8.7 rating) and Alamo (8.6 rating) seem to be the best car hire companies at San Diego Airport.

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

    Hertz is one of the most popular car hire companies at San Diego Airport, offering car hire for around AED 2,197 per week on average.

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

    Our data suggests that booking early can save you up to 41% on a hire car at San Diego Airport. Take advantage of below-average prices by booking at least 7 days prior to your desired date.

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

    Typically, how long you can rent 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?

    You can potentially save up to 15% on a month-long rental by booking with Hertz. Hertz is the cheapest rental company available within the next few months. Renting a car at San Diego Airport can cost you on average AED 9,415 a month or AED 314 a day. For extended stays in a location, this option will usually save you the most.

Car rentals by fuel type in San Diego Airport

Browse car rentals by fuel type in San Diego Airport. Currently, Electric cars are the cheapest to rent in San Diego Airport. Deals were last updated on 26 April 2025.

Browse through car rental deals by fuel type in San Diego Airport. There are currently 2 fuel types to choose from with Electric being the cheapest (AED 52+).

Electric

Electric

AED 52+

Hybrid

Hybrid

AED 76+

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