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Cheap Car Rentals in San Diego Airport from AED 129

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 7/4 and drop-off date of 14/4. 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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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 March 2025.

Most popular company

DOLLAR

Most common car type

Standard

Average price per day

AED 176

Cheapest price per day

AED 129

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 March 2025.

There are, in total, 148 car hire locations at San Diego Airport that are operated by 63 companies. In the past week, medium car is the cheapest car type users can hire (cheapest price last found: AED 129/day). Explore 5 car types currently offered from San Diego Airport hire providers:

Intermediate

Intermediate

AED 177+

People carrier

People carrier

AED 304+

Premium

Premium

AED 207+

Luxury

Luxury

AED 213+

Compact SUV

Compact SUV

AED 160+

Intermediate SUV

Intermediate SUV

AED 169+

Standard SUV

Standard SUV

AED 190+

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 March 2025.

MEXRENTACAR

3.8
Poor
208 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

4.5

Comfort

4.4

Overall

3.7

Pick-up/drop-off

3.6

Value

4.0

Alamo

8.6
Very Good
47 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

8.8

Comfort

8.6

Overall

8.5

Pick-up/drop-off

8.8

Value

8.1

Dollar

6.5
Okay
50 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.7

Comfort

7.4

Overall

6.4

Pick-up/drop-off

6.5

Value

6.6

Ace

3.9
Poor
96 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

4.7

Comfort

4.4

Overall

3.8

Pick-up/drop-off

3.7

Value

4.1

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 AED 157. Data was last updated on 21 March 2025.
Ford KaAED 143/day
2
M
A/C
Ford Ka
Hyundai ElantraAED 129/day
5
M
A/C
Hyundai Elantra
Ford EcoSportAED 149/day
5
M
A/C
Ford EcoSport

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 March 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 204/day when booking a car hire at San Diego Airport. The absolute best deal a user found was for AED 178/day from Thrifty, booked on Mar. 16.

  • 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)National (8.7)Alamo (8.6)Hertz (7.5)Budget (7.4)Avis (7.2)U-Save (6.7)Sixt (6.7)Dollar (6.5)

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

    Taking our users’ ratings and reviews into consideration, Silvercar (10.0 rating), National (8.7 rating) and Alamo (8.6 rating) seem to be the best car hire companies at San Diego Airport.

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

    Thrifty is one of the most popular car hire companies at San Diego Airport, offering car hire for around AED 1,426 per week on average.

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

    Our data suggests that booking early can save you up to 39% on a hire car at San Diego Airport. Take advantage of below-average prices by booking at least 7 days prior to your desired date.

  • 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 11% on a month-long rental by booking with Thrifty. Thrifty is the cheapest rental company available within the next few months. Renting a car at San Diego Airport can cost you on average AED 6,109 a month or AED 204 a day. For extended stays in a location, this option will usually save you the most.

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 AED 166 per day. Price data was last updated on 21 March 2025.
Audi A8AED 166/day
5
4
M
A/C
Audi A8

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