Car Hire at San Diego Airport

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San Diego Airport, San Diego, USA - California
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Cheapest Car Hire Rates

San Diego Airport
Economy
Toyota Yaris or comparable
Toyota Yaris
  • 4
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Europcar
£ 40.45 / per day
San Diego Airport
Compact
Nissan Versa or comparable
Nissan Versa
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
FOX
£ 56.99 / per day
San Diego Airport
Intermediate SUV
Chevrolet Bolt or comparable
Chevrolet Bolt
  • 5
  • 1
  • 5
  • Auto.
Dollar
£ 69.65 / per day
San Diego Airport
Standard
Volkswagen Jetta or comparable
Volkswagen Jetta
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Thrifty
£ 72.41 / per day

Most Popular Car Hire Deals

San Diego Airport
Full-size
Full-size (Toyota Camry) or comparable
Full-size (Toyota Camry)
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
SIXT
£ 76.79 / per day
San Diego Airport
Premium Regular Cab Pickup
Ford F-150 or comparable
Ford F-150
  • 4
  • 4
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Alamo
£ 83.31 / per day
San Diego Airport
Luxury
Chrysler 300 or comparable
Chrysler 300
  • 5
  • 2
  • 2
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Budget
£ 99.98 / per day
San Diego Airport
Premium Elite
Mercedes Benz C Class or comparable
Mercedes Benz C Class
  • 5
  • 1
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Europcar
£ 62.86 / 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 02:06 on 2024-03-27.

Travel Information

Languages
English, Spanish
Currency
USD
Drive on
Right-hand side
Dialing code
+1
Average car hire price
£ 70 per day
Average car hire length
7 days
Speed limit within city centre
40 - 48 km/h or 25 - 30 mph
Speed limit out of city centre
88 - 104 km/h or 55 - 65 mph
Acceptable limit of BAC
0.08%
Score
9.5 / 10
Average gasoline price
£ 1.09 per litre or £ 4.13 / 1 gallon
Lowest gasoline price
£ 0.94 per litre or £ 3.56 / 1 gallon
Highest gasoline price
£ 1.34 per litre or £ 5.06 / 1 gallon

Airport information

Score
7.5
  • Getting to the airport 8.2
  • Check-in and departures 8.5
  • Facilities and services 7.4
  • Wi-Fi 7.2
  • Dining and car hire services 6.9
  • Lounge 6.9

San Diego Airport (SAN)

  • IATA: SAN
  • ICAO: KSAN
  • Name: San Diego Airport (SAN)

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In which month is car hire at San Diego Airport the most affordable?

Our data shows how prices for hiring a car at San Diego Airport fluctuate depending on the season. This graph can help you find the best bargain.
Average price for hiring a car per day at San Diego Airport
£ 28.99
January
£ 38.38
February
£ 46.46
March
£ 53.89
April
£ 36.60
May
£ 53.92
June
£ 47.34
July
£ 43.16
August
£ 39.66
September
£ 43.34
October
£ 34.88
November
£ 53.19
December
The best month to hire a car at San Diego Airport is January — when the average price for a hire is £ 28.99 per day. This is 33% less than the yearly average and 46% less than hiring a car in June (when the average price is £ 53.92 per day).

This information can help you determine the low season. But note that these prices are only averages. The cost of your hire is determined by the type of car you select, the length of time you hire it for and how much in advance you book. Simply type in your dates in the form at the top of the page in order to find out the exact prices.

What’s the usual hire length for renters at San Diego Airport?

Car hire lengths differ depending on the time of year: in January, the average hire length is 11 days, while in March, it is only 5 days.
Average number of hire days at San Diego Airport
11
January
9
February
5
March
7
April
7
May
6
June
9
July
7
August
6
September
6
October
8
November
7
December

Which time of year sees the highest demand for car hire at San Diego Airport?

Given the number of users searching for a car at San Diego Airport, there is a higher probability of travellers hiring a car at San Diego Airport in March in comparison to hiring a car in in May.
Monthly searches at San Diego Airport by pick-up date relative to the average
160%
January
137%
February
300%
March
61%
April
33%
May
79%
June
127%
July
86%
August
58%
September
43%
October
74%
November
41%
December

Car Hire Information

Popular suppliers FOX, Dollar, Thrifty, Payless, Alamo
Popular car categories SUVs, Large cars, Medium cars, People Carriers
Lowest price £ 40 per day
Cheapest supplier Europcar

Most Popular Car Hire Models

Hire Agency Model Doors Luggage Type
FOX Kia Sportage 5 2 SUVs
FOX Toyota Corolla 4 1 Large cars
FOX Chrysler Pacifica 5 2 People Carriers
FOX Mitsubishi Mirage 4 2 Small cars
FOX Nissan Altima 4 2 Large cars
Payless Toyota Corolla Sedan 4 2 Large cars
Dollar Hyundai Accent 4 2 Medium cars
Payless Kia Soul 4 2 Medium cars
FOX Hyundai Santa Fe 5 2 SUVs
FOX Nissan Versa 4 2 Medium cars

Car Hire Statistics

Highest rated company
Alamo
9.1 / 10
)
Lowest rated company
Europcar
7 / 10
)
Total number of reviews
8
Total rental companies
14
Average daily price
£ 70.30
Lowest daily price
£ 40.45
Total cars available
502

Top 14 Hire Companies at San Diego Airport in 2024

Alamo
Alamo
Exceptional 9.1 / 13 reviews
+18888266893 / +18337631741
3355 Admiral Boland Way, San Diego, CA 92101
£ 78 - £ 147
SIXT
SIXT
Very good 8.4 / 9 reviews
+18887498227
3355 Admiral Boland Way, San Diego, CA 92101
£ 75 - £ 113
Working hours
Mon:07:00-23:59
Tue:07:00-23:59
Wed:07:00-23:59
Thu:07:00-23:59
Fri:07:00-23:59
Sat:07:00-23:59
Sun:07:00-23:59
Enterprise
Enterprise
Very good 8.4 / 2 reviews
+16192943313 / +18337631739
3355 Admiral Boland Way, San Diego, CA 92101
£ 82 - £ 158
National
National
Very good 8 / 2 reviews
+18888266890 / +18337631740
3355 Admiral Boland Way, San Diego, CA 92101
£ 84 - £ 154
Hertz
Hertz
Good 7.7
6197675700
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
Advantage
Advantage
Good 7.6 / 6 reviews
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
Budget
Budget
Good 7.6 / 2 reviews
+16192945921
3355 Admiral Boland Way
£ 85 - £ 142
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
Payless
Payless
Good 7.6 / 2 reviews
6192964966
3355 Admiral Boland Way
Working hours
Mon:06:00-23:00
Tue:06:00-23:00
Wed:06:00-23:00
Thu:06:00-23:00
Fri:06:00-23:00
Sat:06:00-23:00
Sun:06:00-23:00
Dollar
Dollar
Good 7.5 / 14 reviews
8664342226
3355 Admiral Boland Way
£ 70 - £ 129
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
FOX
Good 7.3 / 28 reviews
+16194320620
3355 Admiral Boland Way, San Diego, CA 92101
£ 56 - £ 74
Working hours
Mon:07:00-00:30
Tue:07:00-00:30
Wed:07:00-00:30
Thu:07:00-00:30
Fri:07:00-00:30
Sat:07:00-00:30
Sun:07:00-00:30
Thrifty
Thrifty
Good 7.3 / 8 reviews
+18772830898
3355 Admiral Boland Way, San Diego, CA 92101, United States
£ 70 - £ 137
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
Avis
Avis
Good 7 / 7 reviews
+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
Europcar
Europcar
Good 7 / 3 reviews
+16194320620
3355 Admiral Boland Way, San Diego, CA 92101
£ 40 - £ 78
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
NUCarrentals
Good 7
+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
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