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Cheapflights insights for San Diego Airport car hires

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

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

For the best savings on car hire at San Diego Airport, make your reservation 14 days before pickup. The average price then is just R592/day – about 1 338% less than the yearly average.

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

Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car hire company at San Diego Airport is MEXRENTACAR (rated 3.7/10 with 200 reviews). Alamo (rated 8.6/10 with 46 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.

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

The cheapest month to hire a car at San Diego Airport is January, when you can expect to pay R574/day on average. The most expensive month to hire a car at San Diego Airport is July (R914/day on average). The average daily car hire price for each month is shown below. Keep in mind that prices will vary based on availability, when you book, and the type of car you hire.

January

R574

February

R699

March

R771

April

R753

May

R628

June

R807

July

R914

August

R771

September

R645

October

R699

November

R717

December

R861

What car do most people hire at San Diego Airport?

The most popular types of cars to hire in San Diego Airport are the following: Intermediate cars (Nissan Frontier or similar), SUV cars (Ford Edge or similar), and Standard cars (Ford Edge or similar).

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

At San Diego Airport, ADDCAR RENTAL , Dollar, MEXRENTACAR , and Priceless have 2 locations, more than any other car hire company in the area.

Top rental agencies in San Diego Airport

Explore the leading car hire agencies in San Diego Airport known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car hire companies in San Diego Airport. Reviews were last updated on 15 June 2025.

MEXRENTACAR

3,7
Poor
200 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

4,5

Comfort

4,4

Overall

3,6

Pick-up/drop-off

3,6

Value

4,0

Alamo

8,6
Very Good
46 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

8,9

Comfort

8,7

Overall

8,5

Pick-up/drop-off

8,8

Value

8,1

Dollar

6,4
Okay
56 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7,5

Comfort

7,3

Overall

6,3

Pick-up/drop-off

6,4

Value

6,5

Ace

3,9
Poor
82 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

4,7

Comfort

4,4

Overall

3,9

Pick-up/drop-off

3,7

Value

4,0

ADDCAR RENTAL

2 locations

Priceless

2 locations

United Auto Rental

2 locations

1st Van Rental

1 location

Car hire FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in San Diego Airport, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 15 June 2025.
  • Which car hire providers are at San Diego Airport?

    There are 10 car hire providers located at San Diego Airport. The following companies can be found near the San Diego Airport car hire counter:Silvercar (10,0)Enterprise Rent-A-Car (9,1)National (8,7)Alamo (8,6)Budget (7,5)Hertz (7,5)Avis (7,2)Sixt (7,0)U-Save (6,4)Dollar (6,4)

  • How much does it cost to hire a car at San Diego Airport for a week from Dollar?

    Dollar is one of the top picks at San Diego Airport. They can have you in a hire car for about R5 806 per week on average.

  • Can I rent a car for a month at San Diego 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 Airport it should be possible to hire a car for a whole month if needed.

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