Car Hire at San Diego Airport

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San Diego Airport, San Diego, USA - California
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Driver's country of residence is United States of America (USA) and age is 30-65
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Cheapest Car Hire Rates

Compact SUV
Hyundai Kona or comparable
Hyundai Kona
  • 5
  • 2
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Thrifty
€39.61 per day
Economy
Chevrolet Spark or comparable
Chevrolet Spark
  • 4
  • 1
  • 2
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Dollar
€45.61 per day
Intermediate SUV
Toyota RAV4 or comparable
Toyota RAV4
  • 5
  • 3
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Avis
€46.51 per day
Full-size
Toyota Camry or comparable
Toyota Camry
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Budget
€53.35 per day

Most Popular Car Hire Deals

Standard
Volkswagen Jetta or comparable
Volkswagen Jetta
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Europcar
€61.48 per day
Premium Regular Cab Pickup
Ford F-150 or comparable
Ford F-150
  • 5
  • 3
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Alamo
€75.95 per day
Mini Van
Dodge Grand Caravan or comparable
Dodge Grand Caravan
  • 7
  • 3
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
U-Save
€92.42 per day
Luxury
Luxury (BMW 4 Series Coupe) or comparable
Luxury (BMW 4 Series Coupe)
  • 4
  • 2
  • 2
  • A/C
  • Auto.
SIXT
€112.83 per day
The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 21:06 on 23/06/2025. Prices may vary based on the booking dates, length of rental, and car class.
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Travel information

Languages
English, Spanish
Currency
USD
Drive on
Right-hand side
Dialing code
+1
Average car hire price
€66 per day
Average car hire length
6 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 petrol price
€1.09 per litre or €4.11 per gallon
Lowest petrol price
€0.98 per litre or €3.69 per gallon
Highest petrol price
€1.23 per litre or €4.66 per 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)

Top 4 locations near San Diego Airport

  1. Fresno Airport starting at €39.76 per day
    505.3 km / 314 miles
  2. Oakland Airport starting at €43.85 per day
    718.4 km / 446.4 miles
  3. San Francisco Airport starting at €42.78 per day
    718.9 km / 446.7 miles
  4. Sacramento International Airport starting at €42.05 per day
    772.6 km / 480.1 miles

Map of Car Hire Destinations

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

Prices for hiring a car at San Diego Airport fluctuate depending on the time of year. This table and graph can help you find the best bargain.
Average price for hiring a car per day at San Diego Airport
€30.79
January
€32.01
February
€31.19
March
€38.29
April
€37.31
May
€48.27
June
€46.45
July
€39.57
August
€49.03
September
€46.82
October
€38.83
November
€44.82
December
The best month to hire a car at San Diego Airport is January — when the average price for a hire is €30.79 per day. This is 24% less than the yearly average and 37% less than hiring a car in September (when the average price is €49.03 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.

For how long do most travellers hire cars for at San Diego Airport?

How long travellers keep their hire cars depends on the time of year: in January, the average hire length is 8 days, while in November, it is only 5 days.
Average number of hire days at San Diego Airport
8
January
7
February
8
March
6
April
7
May
6
June
8
July
8
August
7
September
6
October
5
November
7
December

What 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 in March in comparison to hiring a car in in October.
Monthly Car Hire Searches at San Diego Airport Compared to the Yearly Average
115%
January
120%
February
171%
March
131%
April
102%
May
68%
June
88%
July
76%
August
48%
September
37%
October
115%
November
128%
December

Car hire information

Popular suppliers Thrifty, FOX, Dollar, Alamo, Priceless
Popular car categories SUVs, Large cars, Medium cars, Small cars
Lowest price €40 per day
Cheapest supplier Thrifty

Most popular car models of suppliers

Hire Agency Model Doors Luggage Type
Thrifty Nissan Rogue 5 3 SUVs
FOX Toyota Corolla 4 1 Large cars
Thrifty Volkswagen Jetta 4 2 Large cars
Dollar Nissan Frontier 4 5 Large cars
FOX Kia Sportage 5 2 SUVs
Dollar Nissan Rogue 5 3 SUVs
Thrifty Chevrolet Equinox 4 3 SUVs
FOX Nissan Altima 4 2 Large cars
FOX Nissan Versa 4 2 Medium cars
Thrifty Mazda 3 5 3 Large cars

Car Hire Statistics

Highest-rated company
Alamo
9.4 / 10
)
Lowest-rated company
Priceless
6.6 / 10
)
Total number of reviews
11
Total rental companies
15
Average daily price
€65.97
Lowest daily price
€39.61
Total cars available
213

Top 15 suppliers at San Diego Airport in 2025

Alamo
Alamo
Exceptional 9.4 / 19 reviews
+18888266893 / +18337631741
3355 Admiral Boland Way, San Diego, CA 92101
€67 - €121
Working hours
Mon:
05:30 - 23:59
Tue:
05:30 - 23:59
Wed:
05:30 - 23:59
Thu:
05:30 - 23:59
Fri:
05:30 - 23:59
Sat:
05:30 - 23:59
Sun:
05:30 - 23:59
Enterprise
Enterprise
Very good 8.9 / 4 reviews
+16192943313 / +18337631739
3355 Admiral Boland Way, San Diego, CA 92101
€68 - €300
Working hours
Mon:
05:30 - 23:59
Tue:
05:30 - 23:59
Wed:
05:30 - 23:59
Thu:
05:30 - 23:59
Fri:
05:30 - 23:59
Sat:
05:30 - 23:59
Sun:
05:30 - 23:59
SIXT
SIXT
Very good 8.6 / 9 reviews
+18887498227
3355 Admiral Boland Way, San Diego, CA 92101
€108 - €194
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
National
National
Very good 8.5 / 2 reviews
+18888266890 / +18337631740
3355 Admiral Boland Way, San Diego, CA 92101
€68 - €129
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
Dollar
Dollar
Very good 8.1 / 29 reviews
8664342226
3355 Admiral Boland Way
€40 - €79
Working hours
Mon:
06:00 - 23:59
Tue:
06:00 - 23:59
Wed:
06:00 - 23:59
Thu:
06:00 - 23:59
Fri:
06:00 - 23:59
Sat:
06:00 - 23:59
Sun:
06:00 - 23:59
Hertz
Hertz
Very good 8 / 2 reviews
+16197675700
3355 Admiral Boland Way, San Diego, CA 92101, United States
€40 - €79
Working hours
Mon:
06:00 - 23:59
Tue:
06:00 - 23:59
Wed:
06:00 - 23:59
Thu:
06:00 - 23:59
Fri:
06:00 - 23:59
Sat:
06:00 - 23:59
Sun:
06:00 - 23:59
Advantage
Advantage
Average 7.9 / 6 reviews
8007775500
3355 Admiral Boland Way
€40 - €79
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
Thrifty
Thrifty
Average 7.9 / 38 reviews
+18772830898
3355 Admiral Boland Way, San Diego, CA 92101, United States
€40 - €79
Working hours
Mon:
06:00 - 23:59
Tue:
06:00 - 23:59
Wed:
06:00 - 23:59
Thu:
06:00 - 23:59
Fri:
06:00 - 23:59
Sat:
06:00 - 23:59
Sun:
06:00 - 23:59
Budget
Budget
Average 7.9 / 2 reviews
+16196804949
San Diego Intl Airport, 3355 Admiral Boland Way, Ste R176 (Lindbergh Field), San Diego, CA, 92101, United States
€46 - €170
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
FOX
FOX
Average 7.7 / 55 reviews
+16194320620
3355 Admiral Boland Way, San Diego, CA 92101
€92 - €101
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
U-Save
U-Save
Average 7.4 / 0 reviews
+14242963112
1025 W Laurel Street Suite 100, San Diego, 92101
€70 - €115
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
Avis
Avis
Average 7.3 / 7 reviews
+16196885000
San Diego Intl Airport, 3355 Admiral Boland Way, Ste R176 (Lindbergh Field), San Diego, CA, 92101, United States
€47 - €70
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
Average 7.2 / 6 reviews
+16194320620
3355 Admiral Boland Way, San Diego, CA 92101
€56 - €169
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
NUCarrentals
NUCarrentals
Average 7 / 0 reviews
+18183925821
2269 Pacific Hwy San Diego, CA 92101
€56 - €169
Working hours
Mon:
08:00 - 19:00
Tue:
08:00 - 19:00
Wed:
08:00 - 19:00
Thu:
08:00 - 19:00
Fri:
08:00 - 19:00
Sat:
08:00 - 18:00
Sun:
08:00 - 18:00
Priceless
Priceless
Below average 6.6 / 4 reviews
+19256585197
2559 Kettner Blvd, San Diego, CA 92101
€56 - €169
Working hours
Mon:
08:00 - 17:30
Tue:
08:00 - 17:30
Wed:
08:00 - 17:30
Thu:
08:00 - 17:30
Fri:
08:00 - 17:30
Sat:
08:00 - 17:30
Sun:
08:00 - 17:30

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