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?
Book your car hire at San Diego Airport 14 days before your pickup date to maximise your savings. Car hire prices are around AED 121/day on average when booked 14 days ahead, which saves you 194% off the average price.
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 182 reviews). Alamo (rated 8.9/10 with 37 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.
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 at January, with an average daily rate of just AED 118. Conversely, July is the priciest month, averaging AED 187 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 AED 118. Conversely, July is the priciest month, averaging AED 187 per day. Below youll find the monthly average rental prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.
January
AED 118
February
AED 143
March
AED 158
April
AED 154
May
AED 129
June
AED 165
July
AED 187
August
AED 158
September
AED 132
October
AED 143
November
AED 147
December
AED 176
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. Full-size cars (Class Full-size Car or similar) are also a popular choice, followed by Convertible cars (Ford Mustang Convertible 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 15 September 2025.
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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 15 September 2025.
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)Alamo (8.9)National (8.6)Budget (7.6)Hertz (7.6)Avis (7.1)Sixt (7.1)U-Save (6.4)Dollar (6.3)
How much does it cost to hire a car at San Diego Airport for a week from Budget?
Budget is one of the most popular car hire companies at San Diego Airport, offering car hire for around AED 894 per week on average.
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.