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When is the best time to hire a car at San Diego Airport?
According to our data, the best time to hire a car at San Diego Airport is on the day of your arrival when prices are €28/day on average. In the past year, momondo users found that weekend hire car prices at San Diego Airport were €41/day and weekday prices were €38/day. Consider hiring a car in January (the cheapest month), when car hire deals are €28/day on average.
What is the best car hire company at San Diego Airport?
Based on 103 reviews and an average rating of 7.0, Avis is the best-rated hire car company at San Diego Airport. Cheap car hire can also be found at Payless and MEXRENTACAR , which are also reputable car hire agencies at San Diego Airport. 545 reviewers gave Payless a 4.2 average rating, while 138 reviewers gave MEXRENTACAR a 3.5 average rating.
What car do most people hire at San Diego Airport?
When hiring a car at San Diego Airport, most of our users will opt for the Nissan Rogue at €38/day on average. The second most popular is the Toyota Camry car hire for an average of €42/day. Our users have found Nissan Rogue hires at San Diego Airport for as low as €29/day and Toyota Camry hires for as low as €42/day.
What is the most popular car to hire at San Diego Airport?
The most popular types of car to hire at San Diego Airport are Intermediate cars. 50% of our users searched for Intermediate hire cars at San Diego Airport in the past year. The Nissan Rogue and the Toyota Camry are the two most popular Intermediate car models to hire. Hertz is the most popular hire company offering Intermediate vehicles at San Diego Airport. €37 per day is the cheapest price to hire Intermediate cars from Hertz.
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€22 - €43
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€55 - €72
The average price of a small car hire in San Diego Airport is €34. The cheapest time to hire a small car in San Diego Airport is in January. The price is 38% lower than the rest of the year at just €22 per day. A small car rental is typically 46% less expensive than the average rental car in San Diego Airport. The average price of a car hire in San Diego Airport can vary based on a number of factors including supply, popularity of the vehicle, and how far out you book your car hire. Below are the best prices for San Diego Airport small car hire found on momondo in the past week.
The average price of a medium car hire in San Diego Airport is €51. The cheapest time to hire a medium car in San Diego Airport is in January. The price is 16% lower than the rest of the year at just €43 per day. A medium car rental is typically 21% less expensive than the average rental car in San Diego Airport. The average price of a car hire in San Diego Airport can vary based on a number of factors including supply, popularity of the vehicle, and how far out you book your car hire. Below are the best prices for San Diego Airport medium car hire found on momondo in the past week.
The average price of a large car hire in San Diego Airport is €54. The cheapest time to hire a large car in San Diego Airport is in September. The price is 19% lower than the rest of the year at just €45 per day. A large car rental is typically 15% less expensive than the average rental car in San Diego Airport. The average price of a car hire in San Diego Airport can vary based on a number of factors including supply, popularity of the vehicle, and how far out you book your car hire. Below are the best prices for San Diego Airport large car hire found on momondo in the past week.
The average price of a SUV hire in San Diego Airport is €64. The cheapest time to hire a SUV in San Diego Airport is in January. The price is 21% lower than the rest of the year at just €51 per day. A SUV rental is typically 0% more expensive than the average rental car in San Diego Airport. The average price of a car hire in San Diego Airport can vary based on a number of factors including supply, popularity of the vehicle, and how far out you book your car hire. Below are the best prices for San Diego Airport SUV hire found on momondo in the past week.
The average price of a van hire in San Diego Airport is €100. The cheapest time to hire a van in San Diego Airport is in January. The price is 19% lower than the rest of the year at just €82 per day. A van rental is typically 37% more expensive than the average rental car in San Diego Airport. The average price of a car hire in San Diego Airport can vary based on a number of factors including supply, popularity of the vehicle, and how far out you book your car hire. Below are the best prices for San Diego Airport van hire found on momondo in the past week.
The average price of a pickup truck hire in San Diego Airport is €58. The cheapest time to hire a pickup truck in San Diego Airport is in January. The price is 26% lower than the rest of the year at just €44 per day. A pickup truck rental is typically 8% less expensive than the average rental car in San Diego Airport. The average price of a car hire in San Diego Airport can vary based on a number of factors including supply, popularity of the vehicle, and how far out you book your car hire.
The average price of a luxury car hire in San Diego Airport is €81. The cheapest time to hire a luxury car in San Diego Airport is in January. The price is 9% lower than the rest of the year at just €74 per day. A luxury car rental is typically 21% more expensive than the average rental car in San Diego Airport. The average price of a car hire in San Diego Airport can vary based on a number of factors including supply, popularity of the vehicle, and how far out you book your car hire. Below are the best prices for San Diego Airport luxury car hire found on momondo in the past week.
The average price of a convertible hire in San Diego Airport is €90. The cheapest time to hire a convertible in San Diego Airport is in October. The price is 10% lower than the rest of the year at just €81 per day. A convertible rental is typically 29% more expensive than the average rental car in San Diego Airport. The average price of a car hire in San Diego Airport can vary based on a number of factors including supply, popularity of the vehicle, and how far out you book your car hire.
When we showed up to the airport we found out that the rental car place was not even located at the airport and we had to wait at a shuttle stop for a half hour only for nobody to show up. Then when we called there they said they were out of car rentals. So we had to find another car rental place at the last minute and everywhere was almost booked out. We found one place left and had to pay an absurd price because it was the day of. NEVER BOOK with this place. We heard this happened to many other people too.
2.0
Poor|Jul 2022
Worst experience I could imagine! After dealing with the girl giving me attitude when only calling to arrange the shuttle, to find out that they’re no longer in business? What?! No responsibility or apology, just told “they should have emailed you”.
2.0
Poor|Jul 2022
Scammed me. They canceled my same-day return reservation upon my arrival. Never gave me an advanced notification that it was not possible for their alleged inventory issues. Brings up the question of why continue to offer their service if they are aware of this ongoing issue? I have tried to contact them throughout the month after the incident to follow up with my refund to which I am greeted with voicemails and never a call back. Do not use this company. Poor customer service, poor online marketing (great for scamming), and poor communication.
2.0
Poor|Jul 2022
Bad customer service, indifferent attitude, overcommitting their vehicles, and then simply not having a car for you - will tell you that they do not honor the reservation you made on Kayak, they only honor reservations you make on their website.
2.0
Poor|Jun 2022
They are just scamming peoples. Even I declined to get coverage they charge for that. I would give them -5. I won’t recommend.
Pickup and dropoff super smooth. Vehicle was just ok—no navigation and none offered, and wireless charger didn’t work. Otherwise no issues with the car.
10.0
Wonderful|Feb 2023
The van was really new and spacious but no room for luggage
10.0
Wonderful|Jan 2023
Fast check in and out, friendly, clean
10.0
Wonderful|Dec 2022
I did not know how to lower the passenger seat angle, so it was stuck at an odd angle for the whole trip.
Although they reversed it after two emails and a phone call, they originally charged me $30 for gas even though the vehicle was returned full.
6.0
Okay|Nov 2024
Would have been nice if they had car quoted on lot. They did not and gave me an acceptable alternative.
2.0
Poor|Aug 2023
Never even got to get a rental.. Paid through kayak and was told using a third party was a big mistake by Dollar. They wanted a $500 deposit bc I had a debit card. Ended up losing money and using a different car service called Turo.
2.0
Poor|May 2023
We arrived at 12:30am and, along with several other customers, to discover they had no cars despite all of us having reservations. They locked the doors & wouldn’t talk to us for awhile, then told us all to come back the next day. We had to take an Uber 45 minutes to and from our hotel. Will not use them again- terrible customer service. What is the point if a reservation if they don’t hold a car for you!?
4.0
Mediocre|Apr 2023
They need to show to underage prices
8.0
Very Good|Mar 2023
The only problem was there were no cars readily available. We waited about 45 minutes after we went to the check-in counter. We passed on taking the electric vehicle, so waited for the next.
Learn everything there is to know about hiring a car at San Diego Airport so you can be properly prepared for your next trip
When did momondo last update prices for cars in San Diego Airport?
Prices for cars in San Diego Airport refresh daily.
How many operators does momondo search for cars in San Diego Airport?
There are 64 operators available for cars in San Diego Airport as of May 2026.
How old do you have to be to hire a car in San Diego Airport?
The minimum age for drivers varies by country, including San Diego Airport. In many EU countries drivers must be 18 years old. As a rule, you’ll need to be 21 to hire a car abroad, and a young driver surcharge may be applied if you are under 25. We recommend reading through the policy of your chosen hire company before booking.
What documentation or ID do you need to hire a car in San Diego Airport?
All drivers must have a valid full driving license when hiring a car in San Diego Airport. If the license is written in a different language from the country of hire, an International Driving Permit may be required to avoid the risk of potential fines. If you're hiring a car overseas, you may also need to provide proof of return travel and accommodation information during your stay. It is always advisable to check with the individual hire company you're booking with.
Why use momondo?
Why should I use momondo to book a car hire in San Diego Airport?
You should book a car hire in San Diego Airport using momondo because it is quick, free and easy to use and could save you money. momondo does the hard work of finding the car hire prices and policies, all you need to do is compare and choose what works best for your trip.
How does momondo help me find the best car hire deal in San Diego Airport?
Filtering is how momondo helps you find a great car hire in San Diego Airport. Narrow your search using price and map features as well as filtering by fuel or mileage policies amongst many other filters available.
Does momondo show car hire deals in San Diego Airport with free cancellation?
Yes momondo does have a filter to only highlight car hire deals which offer free cancellation. This filter is available for all car hire searches on momondo including those for cars in San Diego Airport.
Can I hire a car with a fair fuel policy in San Diego Airport on momondo?
momondo specifically allows you to search for car hire in San Diego Airport with fair fuel policies.
Can I find a car hire in San Diego Airport which offers enhanced cleaning on momondo?
Yes, car hire in San Diego Airport with enhanced cleaning options can be searched for on momondo.
Can I search for car hire in San Diego Airport with unlimited mileage on momondo?
Yes, car hire deals in San Diego Airport with unlimited mileage can be found on momondo.
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