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Cheap Car Rentals in San Diego Airport from C$ 25

This price is the cheapest per day rate found by a Cheapflights user in the last 48 hours by searching for a car rental in San Diego Airport with a pick-up date of 28/1 and drop-off date of 31/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available at all agencies or on all dates of rental. 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 21 January 2025.

Most popular company

DOLLAR

Most common car type

Standard

Average price per day

C$ 69

Cheapest price per day

C$ 25

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 21 January 2025.

There are 63 rental agencies servicing San Diego Airport. These agencies, altogether, have 150 rental locations available. Need an affordable rental? small car is the cheapest car type to rent at San Diego Airport with prices from C$ 25 a day in the previous 7-day period. Here are 7 car types you can rent at San Diego Airport:

Economy

Economy

C$ 25+

Compact

Compact

C$ 27+

Intermediate

Intermediate

C$ 28+

Full-size

Full-size

C$ 32+

Minivan

Minivan

C$ 67+

Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

C$ 71+

Luxury

Luxury

C$ 65+

Convertible

Convertible

C$ 83+

Premium SUV

Premium SUV

C$ 80+

Supplier choice

Supplier choice

C$ 26+

Compact SUV

Compact SUV

C$ 34+

Intermediate SUV

Intermediate SUV

C$ 38+

Standard SUV

Standard SUV

C$ 49+

Compare available car types for rental in San Diego Airport

Compare and contrast the various car types offered for rental in San Diego Airport to find the perfect fit for your trip. Price data is based on averages over the last 12 months and was last updated on 21 January 2025.

Small cars

C$ 46 - C$ 143

All Car Types

C$ 55 - C$ 118

To rent a small car in San Diego Airport, you would pay an average price of C$ 52/day. January is the cheapest month to rent a small car in San Diego Airport (~C$ 46/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is April (~C$ 143/day). In fact, January is about 14% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a small car rental for San Diego Airport. When comparing with other car types available for rental in San Diego Airport, renting a small car saves you 33% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best San Diego Airport small car rental prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To rent a medium car in San Diego Airport, you would pay an average price of C$ 75/day. January is the cheapest month to rent a medium car in San Diego Airport (~C$ 54/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is May (~C$ 114/day). In fact, January is about 28% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a medium car rental for San Diego Airport. When comparing with other car types available for rental in San Diego Airport, renting a medium car saves you 6% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best San Diego Airport medium car rental prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To rent a large car in San Diego Airport, you would pay an average price of C$ 64/day. February is the cheapest month to rent a large car in San Diego Airport (~C$ 75/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is May (~C$ 143/day). In fact, February is about 17% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a large car rental for San Diego Airport. When comparing with other car types available for rental in San Diego Airport, renting a large car saves you 19% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best San Diego Airport large car rental prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To rent a SUV in San Diego Airport, you would pay an average price of C$ 72/day. January is the cheapest month to rent a SUV in San Diego Airport (~C$ 54/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is May (~C$ 115/day). In fact, January is about 27% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a SUV rental for San Diego Airport. When comparing with other car types available for rental in San Diego Airport, renting a SUV saves you 8% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best San Diego Airport SUV rental prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Honda FitC$ 25/day
2
5
M
A/C
Honda Fit
Nissan VersaC$ 27/day
2
M
A/C
Nissan Versa
Kia RioC$ 27/day
4
4
M
A/C
Kia Rio

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 21 January 2025.

Ace

4.2
Mediocre
117 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

5.0

Comfort

4.8

Overall

4.1

Pick-up/drop-off

4.0

Value

4.5

MEXRENTACAR

3.8
Poor
216 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

4.6

Comfort

4.4

Overall

3.8

Pick-up/drop-off

3.7

Value

4.1

Alamo

8.5
Very good
49 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

8.8

Comfort

8.6

Overall

8.4

Pick-up/drop-off

8.8

Value

8.0

Dollar

6.5
Okay
51 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.7

Comfort

7.4

Overall

6.4

Pick-up/drop-off

6.5

Value

6.7

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 C$ 48. Data was last updated on 21 January 2025.
Nissan PathfinderC$ 49/day
5
M
A/C
Nissan Pathfinder
Kia NiroC$ 38/day
5
M
A/C
Kia Niro
Toyota SiennaC$ 67/day
5
5
M
A/C
Toyota Sienna

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 21 January 2025.
  • What is the cheapest rental car found at San Diego Airport?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under C$ 60/day when booking a rental car at San Diego Airport. The best deal a user found was for C$ 35/day from NU Car, booked on Jan. 20.

  • Which car rental 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:Advantage (10.0)Silvercar (10.0)Enterprise Rent-A-Car (9.2)National (8.7)Alamo (8.5)Hertz (7.5)Budget (7.4)Avis (7.2)U-Save (6.9)Sixt (6.8)

  • What car rental company is typically the cheapest at San Diego Airport?

    According to our data, users have found the cheapest deals when booking a car hire at San Diego Airport from the following companies over the past two weeks: Economy Rent a Car (C$ 24/day), NU Car (C$ 26/day), and U-Save (C$ 27/day).

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

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

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

    Avis offers rental cars at San Diego Airport for about C$ 603 per week on average.

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

    Booking early can save you upwards of 39% on your rental. Booking your vehicle at least 7 days in advance can you get you a great below-average price at San Diego Airport.

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

    Yes, you can rent a car for a month at San Diego Airport check Cheapflights for the latest prices and car type availability.

  • How much does it cost to rent a car at San Diego Airport for a month?

    We’ve recently found that NU Car offers you prices that are 77% cheaper than the average rate available for a long-term rental. The average cost of a car rental at San Diego Airport for a month is C$ 2,586. Check Cheapflights to compare pricing and options for your rental car.

Luxury car rentals in San Diego Airport

Find luxury car rental deals in San Diego Airport from well-known providers in the area and save on gas mileage with the options provided below. luxury car rentals in San Diego Airport cost an average of C$ 65 per day. Price data was last updated on 21 January 2025.
Audi A4C$ 65/day
5
2
M
A/C
Audi A4

Van rentals in San Diego Airport

Find van rental deals in San Diego Airport from well-known providers in the area and save on gas mileage with the options provided below. van rentals in San Diego Airport cost an average of C$ 67 per day. Price data was last updated on 21 January 2025.
Toyota SiennaC$ 67/day
5
5
M
A/C
Toyota Sienna

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 21 January 2025.

Browse through car rental deals by fuel type in San Diego Airport. There are currently 3 fuel types to choose from with Electric being the cheapest (C$ 29+).

Electric

Electric

C$ 29+

Gas/Diesel

Gas/Diesel

C$ 31+

Hybrid

Hybrid

C$ 58+

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