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Cheapflights insights for San Diego Carlsbad-Palomar Airport car hires

Get relevant, data-driven information to help you hire a car in San Diego Carlsbad-Palomar Airport, including pricing trends, ideal booking times, and more.

How far in advance should I hire a car at San Diego Carlsbad-Palomar Airport?

For the best savings on car hire at San Diego Carlsbad-Palomar Airport, make your reservation 3 days before pickup. The average price then is just R657/day – about 1 271% less than the yearly average.

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What is the best car hire company at San Diego Carlsbad-Palomar Airport?

Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car hire company at San Diego Carlsbad-Palomar Airport is Enterprise Rent-A-Car (rated 7.2/10 with 3 reviews). Budget (rated 6.9/10 with 9 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.

Enterprise Rent-A-Car
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
7.2
Budget
Budget
6.9
Hertz
Hertz
5.7
Avis
Avis
5.6

What is the cheapest month to hire a car at San Diego Carlsbad-Palomar Airport?

Planning to hire a car at San Diego Carlsbad-Palomar Airport? April is the cheapest month, costing about R707 per day. In contrast, August is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of R855. Monthly average car hire prices are listed below. Remember, prices can change based on when you book, the type of car, and availability.

January

R723

February

R772

March

R805

April

R707

May

R789

June

R822

July

R789

August

R855

September

R789

October

R740

November

R805

December

R855

What car do most people hire at San Diego Carlsbad-Palomar Airport?

SUV cars (Ford Bronco, for example) are the most popular in San Diego Carlsbad-Palomar Airport. Intermediate (Class Special Car) and Economy (Hyundai Venue) cars are also often chosen by our users when visiting San Diego Carlsbad-Palomar Airport.

Which car hire company has the most locations at San Diego Carlsbad-Palomar Airport?

At San Diego Carlsbad-Palomar Airport, Avis, Enterprise Rent-A-Car, and Hertz have 2 locations, more than any other car hire company in the area.

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Top rental agencies in San Diego Carlsbad-Palomar Airport

Explore the leading car hire agencies in San Diego Carlsbad-Palomar Airport known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 7 car hire companies in San Diego Carlsbad-Palomar Airport. Reviews were last updated on 7 May 2026.

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

7,2
Good
3 reviews•2 locations
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Cleanliness

7,4

Comfort

7,5

Overall

7,2

Pick-up/drop-off

7,2

Value

7,0

Budget

6,9
Okay
9 reviews•1 location
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Cleanliness

7,4

Comfort

7,4

Overall

6,9

Pick-up/drop-off

7,3

Value

7,2

Hertz

2 locations
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Cleanliness

6,6

Comfort

6,4

Overall

5,7

Pick-up/drop-off

5,7

Value

5,9

Avis

5,6
Fair
9 reviews•2 locations
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Cleanliness

7,1

Comfort

6,9

Overall

5,6

Pick-up/drop-off

6,8

Value

5,9

Easirent

1 location
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EZ Van

1 location
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Zeeba Rent-A-Van

1 location
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Car hire FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in San Diego Carlsbad-Palomar Airport, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 7 May 2026.

  • What is the cheapest hire car found at San Diego Carlsbad-Palomar Airport?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under R937/day when booking a car hire at San Diego Carlsbad-Palomar Airport. The absolute best deal a user found was for R757/day from Avis, booked on May 6.

  • Which car hire providers are at San Diego Carlsbad-Palomar Airport?

    There are 2 car hire providers located at San Diego Carlsbad-Palomar Airport. The following companies can be found near the San Diego Carlsbad-Palomar Airport car hire counter:Budget (6,9)Avis (5,2)

  • How much does it cost to hire a car at San Diego Carlsbad-Palomar Airport for a week from Budget?

    Budget is one of the most popular car hire companies at San Diego Carlsbad-Palomar Airport, offering car hire for around R8 310 per week on average.

  • Can I rent a car for a month at San Diego Carlsbad-Palomar Airport?

    The length of time you can book a car hire for is subject to the inventory of the supplier. When renting a vehicle from San Diego Carlsbad-Palomar Airport it should be possible to hire a car for a whole month if needed.

  • How much does it cost to rent a car at San Diego Carlsbad-Palomar Airport for a month?

    The average cost of a car hire at San Diego Carlsbad-Palomar Airport for a month is R35 615. Check Cheapflights to compare pricing and options for your rental car.

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