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Cheap Car Rentals in San Diego Airport from AED 195
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 7/9 and drop-off date of 8/9. 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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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 15 August 2025.
There are, in total, 149 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 195/day). Explore 6 car types currently offered from San Diego Airport hire providers:
Economy
AED 200+
Compact
AED 195+
Intermediate
AED 203+
Full-size
AED 212+
People carrier
AED 503+
Full-size SUV
AED 284+
Premium
AED 249+
Luxury
AED 292+
Premium SUV
AED 463+
Compact SUV
AED 198+
Intermediate SUV
AED 208+
Standard SUV
AED 246+
Best car rental deals found at San Diego Airport
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 267. Data was last updated on 15 August 2025.
Nissan JukeAED 198/day
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A/C
Peugeot 3008AED 208/day
5
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A/C
Nissan X-TrailAED 246/day
5
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A/C
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 186 reviews). Alamo (rated 8.7/10 with 40 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.
MEXRENTACAR
3.5
Alamo
8.7
Dollar
6.4
Ace
3.7
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?
SUV cars (Toyota RAV4 or similar) are the most popular option for those visiting San Diego Airport. Intermediate cars (Toyota RAV4 or similar) are also a popular choice, followed by Passenger van cars (Chrysler Pacifica 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 August 2025.
MEXRENTACAR
186 reviews•2 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
4.4
Comfort
4.2
Overall
3.4
Pick-up/drop-off
3.4
Value
3.8
Alamo
40 reviews•1 location
Overview
Cleanliness
9.0
Comfort
8.8
Overall
8.6
Pick-up/drop-off
8.9
Value
8.2
Dollar
59 reviews•2 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
7.5
Comfort
7.2
Overall
6.3
Pick-up/drop-off
6.4
Value
6.5
Ace
75 reviews•1 location
Overview
Cleanliness
4.5
Comfort
4.2
Overall
3.7
Pick-up/drop-off
3.6
Value
3.8
ADDCAR RENTAL
2 locations
Priceless
2 locations
United Auto Rental
2 locations
1st Van Rental
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 August 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 177/day when booking a car hire at San Diego Airport. The absolute best deal a user found was for AED 154/day from Sixt, booked on Aug. 10.
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 (9.0)Alamo (8.7)National (8.6)Budget (7.6)Hertz (7.5)Avis (7.1)Sixt (7.0)U-Save (6.4)Dollar (6.4)
How much does it cost to hire a car at San Diego Airport for a week from Sixt?
Sixt is one of the most popular car hire companies at San Diego Airport, offering car hire for around AED 1,239 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.
How much does it cost to rent a car at San Diego Airport for a month?
You can potentially save up to 13% on a month-long rental by booking with Sixt. Sixt is the cheapest rental company available within the next few months. Renting a car at San Diego Airport can cost you on average AED 5,308 a month or AED 177 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, Hybrid cars are the cheapest to rent in San Diego Airport. Deals were last updated on 15 August 2025.
Browse through car rental deals by fuel type in San Diego Airport. There are currently 2 fuel types to choose from with Hybrid being the cheapest (AED 63+).
Electric
AED 87+
Hybrid
AED 63+