Car Hire in San Diego
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Cheapest Car Hire Rates
San Diego Cross Border Xpress
Economy
Kia Rio
or comparable


£ 39.29
per day
San Diego Cross Border Xpress
Compact
Volkswagen Vento
or comparable


£ 40.14
per day
San Diego Cross Border Xpress
Intermediate
Nissan Versa
or comparable


£ 41.09
per day
San Diego Cross Border Xpress
Mini
Kia Soul
or comparable


£ 46.11
per day
Most Popular Car Hire Offers
San Diego Cross Border Xpress
Compact
Hyundai Creta
or comparable


£ 46.97
/ per day
San Diego Cross Border Xpress
Intermediate
Hyundai Tucson
or comparable


£ 47.79
/ per day
San Diego Cross Border Xpress
Standard
Hyundai Tucson
or comparable


£ 51.24
/ per day
City Centre
Standard
Hyundai Elantra
or comparable


£ 55.68
/ per day
These prices are approximate and depend on the dates of the booking, hire length and type of car. This information was last updated at 13:33 on 2022-05-19.
Travel Information
Language
English
Currency
USD
Dialing code
1
Traffic direction
Right-hand
Speed limit out of city centre
72 - 120 km/h
45 - 75 mi/h
Speed limit within city centre
40 - 120 km/h
25 - 75 mi/h
Acceptable limit of BAC
0.05%
One-way Car Hire in San Diego
The most popular one-way car hire options for pick up in San Diego and drop off in another city include:
- From San Diego to Los Angeles - 54 offers from £ 35.84 per day
- From San Diego to Las Vegas - 49 offers from £ 35.84 per day
- From San Diego to San Francisco - 54 offers from £ 35.84 per day
- From San Diego to Santa Ana - 27 offers from £ 41.59 per day
- From San Diego to Orlando - 48 offers from £ 68.49 per day
Top 11 Cities near San Diego
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San Francisco starting at £ 129.76 per day736.1 km / 457.4 miles away
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Sacramento starting at £ 132.35 per day773.8 km / 480.8 miles away
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Oakland starting at £ 80.62 per day719.7 km / 447.2 miles away
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Palm Springs starting at £ 82.83 per day137.1 km / 85.2 miles away
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Fresno starting at £ 104.37 per day506.5 km / 314.7 miles away
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Monterey starting at £ 129.76 per day605.2 km / 376.1 miles away
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Santa Barbara starting at £ 78.76 per day311.0 km / 193.2 miles away
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Bakersfield starting at £ 90.50 per day347.4 km / 215.9 miles away
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277.4 km / 172.3 miles away
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Fulton starting at £ 104.39 per day816.4 km / 507.3 miles away
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141.5 km / 87.9 miles away
Top 9 Destinations around San Diego
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Palm Springs Airport starting at £ 82.83 per day137.1 km / 85.2 miles away
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Westchester starting at £ 37.87 per day176.6 km / 109.7 miles away
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Santa Barbara Airport starting at £ 78.76 per day311.0 km / 193.2 miles away
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Fresno Airport starting at £ 104.37 per day506.5 km / 314.7 miles away
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Mammoth Lakes Airport starting at £ 138.19 per day565.3 km / 351.3 miles away
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Oakland Airport starting at £ 80.62 per day719.7 km / 447.2 miles away
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San Francisco Airport starting at £ 82.63 per day720.3 km / 447.6 miles away
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San Francisco South starting at £ 24.32 per day724.9 km / 450.4 miles away
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Sacramento International Airport starting at £ 132.35 per day773.8 km / 480.8 miles away
Map of Car Hire Destinations
During which month is it most affordable to hire a car in San Diego?
Our data show how prices for hiring a car in San Diegofluctuate depending on the time of the year. This graph can assist you in finding the best bargain.
Average Price for Hiring a Car in San Diego
The cheapest month to hire a car in San Diego is October with prices starting at £ 19.94 for an Economy class cars. The most expensive month in which to hire a car is February with prices for for a Compact class) starting at £ 42.08. The average cost over the course of the entire year is £ 28. You can use this to plan your trip at the time of year when it would be most economical to hire a car. Note that these prices are only averages. The amount of time you hire a car for and the time at which you book will influence the prices.
What is the usual period for which people keep their hire cars, on average, in San Diego?
Hirers picking up a car in San Diego keep them for an average of 10 days during in December, while those picking up their cars in May keep them for an average of 4.
Average Hire Length in San Diego
What month is the most favoured for hiring a car in San Diego?
While travellers visit San Diego year-round, the most popular month for hiring a car is January, and the least popular is August.
Popularity of Car Hire in San Diego by Monthly Searches
Most Popular Car Hire Models
Hire Agency | Model | Doors | Luggage | Type |
---|---|---|---|---|
Ace Rent a car | Hyundai Accent | 4 | 1 | Small cars |
Ace Rent a car | Toyota Rav4 | 4 | 2 | SUVs |
MEX RENT A CAR | Kia Rio | 4 | 1 | Small cars |
Ace Rent a car | Kia Sportage | 5 | 2 | SUVs |
MEX RENT A CAR | Volkswagen Vento | 4 | 2 | Medium cars |
Ace Rent a car | Toyota Corolla | 4 | 3 | Large cars |
MEX RENT A CAR | Nissan Kicks | 5 | 2 | SUVs |
Ace Rent a car | Hyundai Elantra | 4 | 2 | Large cars |
Ace Rent a car | Dodge Grand Caravan | 4 | 2 | People Carriers |
MEX RENT A CAR | Nissan Versa | 4 | 2 | Large cars |
Top 14 Hire Companies in San Diego in 2022

Alamo
+18888266893 / +18337631741
3355 Admiral Boland Way, San Diego, CA 92101

National
+18888266890 / +18337631740
3355 Admiral Boland Way, San Diego, CA 92101

SIXT
+18887498227
3355 Admiral Boland Way, San Diego, CA 92101

Enterprise
+16192943313 / +18337631739
3355 Admiral Boland Way, San Diego, CA 92101

Budget
+16192945921
3355 Admiral Boland Way
Working hours
Mon:00:00-23:59
Tue:00:00-23:59
Wed:00:00-23:59
Thu:00:00-23:59
Fri:00:00-23:59
Sat:00:00-23:59
Sun:00:00-23:59

Advantage
8007775500
3355 Admiral Boland Way
Working hours
Mon:05:00-23:59
Tue:05:00-23:59
Wed:05:00-23:59
Thu:05:00-23:59
Fri:05:00-23:59
Sat:05:00-23:59
Sun:05:00-23:59

Dollar
+18664342226 / +16197260171
3355 Admiral Boland Way, San Diego, CA 92101, USA

Thrifty
+18772830898
3355 Admiral Boland Way
Working hours
Mon:00:00-01:00; 06:00-23:59
Tue:00:00-01:00; 06:00-23:59
Wed:00:00-01:00; 06:00-23:59
Thu:00:00-01:00; 06:00-23:59
Fri:00:00-01:00; 06:00-23:59
Sat:00:00-01:00; 06:00-23:59
Sun:00:00-01:00; 06:00-23:59

FOX
+16194320620 / +18002254369
3355 Admiral Boland Way, San Diego.
Working hours
Mon:00:00-00:30
Tue:00:00-00:30
Wed:00:00-00:30
Thu:00:00-00:30
Fri:00:00-00:30
Sat:00:00-00:30
Sun:00:00-00:30

Europcar
+16194320620
3355 Admiral Boland Way, San Diego, CA 92101
Working hours
Mon:00:00-00:30; 07:00-23:59
Tue:00:00-00:30; 07:00-23:59
Wed:00:00-00:30; 07:00-23:59
Thu:00:00-00:30; 07:00-23:59
Fri:00:00-00:30; 07:00-23:59
Sat:00:00-00:30; 07:00-23:59
Sun:00:00-00:30; 07:00-23:59

NUCarrentals
+18442702377
2269 Pacific Hwy San Diego, CA 92101
Working hours
Mon:08:00-17:00
Tue:08:00-17:00
Wed:08:00-17:00
Thu:08:00-17:00
Fri:08:00-17:00
Sat:08:00-15:00
Sun:08:00-15:00

Avis
+16196885000
3355 Admiral Boland Way
Working hours
Mon:00:00-23:59
Tue:00:00-23:59
Wed:00:00-23:59
Thu:00:00-23:59
Fri:00:00-23:59
Sat:00:00-23:59
Sun:00:00-23:59

GreenMotion
+14242950587 / +18665974554
1025 W Laurel St, San Diego, CA 92101
Working hours
Mon:08:00-18:00
Tue:08:00-18:00
Wed:08:00-18:00
Thu:08:00-18:00
Fri:08:00-18:00
Sat:08:00-18:00
Sun:08:00-18:00

MEX RENT A CAR
6195919150
2745 Otay Pacific Drive; Cbx Cross Border Xpress
Working hours
Mon:07:00-23:00
Tue:07:00-23:00
Wed:07:00-23:00
Thu:07:00-23:00
Fri:07:00-23:00
Sat:07:00-23:00
Sun:07:00-23:00