San Diego Airport

Cheap Car Rentals in San Diego Airport

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Cheapflights insights for San Diego Airport car rentals

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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.

MEXRENTACAR

3.5
Poor
182 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

4.4

Comfort

4.2

Overall

3.5

Pick-up/drop-off

3.4

Value

3.8

Alamo

8.9
Very Good
37 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

9.1

Comfort

8.9

Overall

8.8

Pick-up/drop-off

9.1

Value

8.4

Dollar

6.3
Okay
59 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.5

Comfort

7.2

Overall

6.3

Pick-up/drop-off

6.4

Value

6.5

Ace

3.7
Poor
73 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

4.6

Comfort

4.2

Overall

3.7

Pick-up/drop-off

3.6

Value

3.9

All Star Rent a Van

1 location

Priceless

2 locations

Ace Rent-a-Car

1 location

Advantage

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 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.

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