San Diego International airport car hire
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- As low as £28/day
Economy, 4-5 doors
As low as £28/day - As low as £30/day
Compact, 4-5 doors
As low as £30/day - As low as £49/day
Fullsize, Motor home
As low as £49/day - As low as £52/day
Mini, Passenger van
As low as £52/day - As low as £57/day
Intermediate, Convertible
As low as £57/day - As low as £71/day
Premium, Pickup
As low as £71/day
Find cheap car hire deals in San Diego International Airport
These are the cheapest San Diego International Airport car rental prices we found across the web, over the next 30 days. These prices are subject to change.
Learn moreThe most popular car rental companies in San Diego International Airport
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GOOD
1440 reviews
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4.7/5
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4.7/5
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5.0/5
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GOOD
628 reviews
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4.7/5
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4.7/5
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5.0/5
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GOOD
487 reviews
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4.7/5
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4.7/5
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5.0/5
Easy collection
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GOOD
470 reviews
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4.7/5
Car cleanliness
4.7/5
Customer service
5.0/5
Easy collection
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GOOD
465 reviews
Car condition
4.7/5
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4.7/5
Customer service
5.0/5
Easy collection
4.2/5
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GOOD
454 reviews
Car condition
4.6/5
Car cleanliness
4.6/5
Customer service
4.6/5
Easy collection
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GOOD
299 reviews
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4.7/5
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4.7/5
Customer service
5.0/5
Easy collection
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GOOD
276 reviews
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5.0/5
Car cleanliness
5.0/5
Customer service
5.0/5
Easy collection
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GOOD
106 reviews
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5.0/5
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5.0/5
Customer service
5.0/5
Easy collection
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San Diego International Airport car hire: Facts on the fly
Here's everything you need to know to hit the road happy.
Average daily price
£170
Most popular car
Mini, Passenger van
Cheapest price found
£28
Cheapest month to rent
July
Providers at San Diego International Airport
10
Most popular provider
Europcar
Best time to book
1 week before
How to book the best car rental service in San Diego International Airport
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- If you can't find what you're looking for at San Diego International Airport, there could be more car hire options in San Diego and sometimes, they're cheaper. You just have to remember that the added cost of a transfer from San Diego International Airport into San Diego could mean you still spend more than if you opted to pick up your hire car at San Diego International Airport.
Book now, cancel later
- We clearly highlight car and van hire options in San Diego International Airport that have free cancellation. So you can bag the best deal with total flexibility to change your mind or your plans if you need to. Or if you find a better deal elsewhere.
Book a week in advance
- We crunched some numbers and found that most travellers bag the lowest daily rate when they book a week in advance. The cheapest month to hire a car from San Diego International Airport is July.
Compare fuel policies
- To save money on topping up the tank as you take off from San Diego International Airport, look out for deals with a 'full to full' tank fuel policy.
Skip the queues at San Diego International Airport
- With us, you can find car hire deals with self-service or keyless pick-up. No keys to pick up or documents to fill out means no queues. Just touch down, hop in and hit the road - perfect if you've landed at San Diego International Airport late and just want to get on your way.
Car hire at San Diego International Airport: FAQs
How much is it to hire a car at San Diego International Airport?
- On average, car hire from San Diego International Airport is around £111 per day.
Is £111 a good car hire price compared to other average prices of airports in United States?
- No. It's a little higher than United States's average daily car rental price, which is around £70.
Which car hire companies are at San Diego International Airport?
- There are lots of car hire companies to choose from at San Diego International Airport - including NU Car Rentals, Europcar, Budget, Alamo, Thrifty, Dollar, Hertz, Avis, and U-Save.
Can I hire a car from Europcar at San Diego International Airport?
- Yes – you can pick up Europcar hire cars from San Diego International Airport. Their desk is in the airport terminal.
Can I hire a car from Dollar at San Diego International Airport?
- Yes – you can pick up Dollar hire cars from San Diego International Airport. Their desk is in the airport terminal.
Can I hire a car from Budget at San Diego International Airport?
- Yes – you can pick up Budget hire cars from San Diego International Airport. Their desk is in the airport terminal.
Is it cheaper to hire a car from San Diego International Airport than in San Diego?
- Currently, the lowest price for car hire at San Diego International Airport we found is £28. And the cheapest rate for car hire nearby is from £34. It can often be cheaper to hire a car from somewhere near to San Diego International Airport, especially if there's an extra airport pick-up fee. But when you consider the cost of travelling from San Diego International Airport to the pick-up location, and back again at the end of your stay, collecting your wheels as soon as you touch down might still work out more economic, faster and easier.
Can I hire a car from San Diego International Airport one-way?
- Yes – you can hire a car when you touch down in San Diego International Airport and drop it off in another location, which can save you time and money.
What are the best car hire companies at San Diego International Airport?
- The most popular according to travellers is Budget, with a 4.7 rating for things like cleanliness, customer service and value. The cheapest company is currently NU Car Rentals.
What are the cheapest car hire companies at San Diego International Airport?
- Currently, it looks like NU Car Rentals has the cheapest car hire deal in San Diego International Airport – for £26 per day. Europcar also has car hire deals from £50 per day.
Is it cheaper to hire a car from San Diego International Airport than to get a taxi into San Diego?
- Although you can often find a cheaper car hire deal away from San Diego International Airport, remember to consider: extra cost of public transport, a taxi to your hotel, or on to that pickup location on top of that price.
Can I get flexible car hire, or cancel after I book a car at San Diego International Airport?
- Yes. We understand that plans can change last minute, or you might even find a better car rental deal from San Diego International Airport. That's why we highlight the rental cars you can book now and cancel later when you search.
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