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$38 - $82
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$65 - $121
The best time to rent a Small car from Budget in San Diego, California is in January when prices are $38 per day on average. $38 per day is 36% lower than the $60 average yearly price for a Budget Small rental in San Diego. While January may be the cheapest month to rent a Small car from Budget in San Diego, April is the most expensive. However, you may still be able to find great deals in April on Small rental vehicles from Budget depending on what day you book.
The best time to rent a Medium car from Budget in San Diego, California is in August when prices are $38 per day on average. $38 per day is 32% lower than the $56 average yearly price for a Budget Medium rental in San Diego. While August may be the cheapest month to rent a Medium car from Budget in San Diego, December is the most expensive. However, you may still be able to find great deals in December on Medium rental vehicles from Budget depending on what day you book.
The best time to rent a Large car from Budget in San Diego, California is in August when prices are $76 per day on average. $76 per day is 42% lower than the $132 average yearly price for a Budget Large rental in San Diego. While August may be the cheapest month to rent a Large car from Budget in San Diego, July is the most expensive. However, you may still be able to find great deals in July on Large rental vehicles from Budget depending on what day you book.
The best time to rent a SUV car from Budget in San Diego, California is in August when prices are $40 per day on average. $40 per day is 43% lower than the $70 average yearly price for a Budget SUV rental in San Diego. While August may be the cheapest month to rent a SUV car from Budget in San Diego, December is the most expensive. However, you may still be able to find great deals in December on SUV rental vehicles from Budget depending on what day you book.
The best time to rent a Van car from Budget in San Diego, California is in August when prices are $88 per day on average. $88 per day is 35% lower than the $135 average yearly price for a Budget Van rental in San Diego. While August may be the cheapest month to rent a Van car from Budget in San Diego, July is the most expensive. However, you may still be able to find great deals in July on Van rental vehicles from Budget depending on what day you book.
The best time to rent a Luxury car from Budget in San Diego, California is in September when prices are $57 per day on average. $57 per day is 48% lower than the $109 average yearly price for a Budget Luxury rental in San Diego. While September may be the cheapest month to rent a Luxury car from Budget in San Diego, March is the most expensive. However, you may still be able to find great deals in March on Luxury rental vehicles from Budget depending on what day you book.
The best time to rent a Convertible car from Budget in San Diego, California is in July when prices are $44 per day on average. $44 per day is 52% lower than the $92 average yearly price for a Budget Convertible rental in San Diego. While July may be the cheapest month to rent a Convertible car from Budget in San Diego, December is the most expensive. However, you may still be able to find great deals in December on Convertible rental vehicles from Budget depending on what day you book.
Really appreciated how easy and fast the car reservation process was, both online and in-person when we arrived. Friendly and helpful agents, everything was smooth at check-in and check-out. We were grateful that they were open at 3 am when we arrived at the airport! Hours of operation, plus friendly and professional customer service made for an overall positive experience.
10.0
Wonderful|Aug 2023
Nice staff
2.0
Poor|Aug 2023
Both the interiors and exteriors of the vehicles that we had were dirty and damaged. Rental cars were not serviced regularly. We went through 3 vehicles; one of them died in a parking lot while we were eating lunch. Roadside Assistance was going to take more than 2 hours to reach us for a jump-start; more contractors are needed to help rental customers. We then had to drive out of our way to switch out of the 2nd car.
10.0
Wonderful|Aug 2023
The car was nice, easy to drive and clean. The only issue was finding parking for return. Staff was very friendly.
2.0
Poor|Jul 2023
I said I’d pick-up at 5:00 PM. We arrived at 5:20 PM slowed by heavy traffic and the office was closed!! Very disappointed! Could not pickup next day, Had to leave San Diego at 6:00 AM!
2.0
Poor|Jun 2023
The pick up process was against aggravating, for some reason they were asking for two forms of picture ID, and at the end ended up accepting a non picture ID as my second form of ID. They angered me for no reason. So right off the start I regret renting with these people. I rent cars often and this was the first time this has happened, must be a budget thing… so never again
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Information about Budget car rentals in San Diego
How much will a Budget rental car in San Diego cost in February?
$47 per day in San Diego is the cheapest price for a car rental from Budget in February. However, you will find that the average Budget rental prices are closer to $94 per day in February, or $656 on average for a week. These rates are all based on prices from last February, so you may be able to find even better deals this year.
Does Budget have a location at San Diego Airport?
There is 1 location at San Diego Airport. The address for this Budget car rental center is 3355 Admiral Boland Way.
Does Budget offer free car rental cancellation in San Diego?
Yes, you can cancel your Budget rental car reservation in San Diego free of charge. However, canceling your car rental right before your scheduled pick-up date could result in a fee. Be sure to call Budget and ask about specific cancellation policies. You can view a list of phone numbers under the Locations tab by clicking here.
What is the most popular car to rent from Budget while in San Diego in February?
With an average cost of $66/day, renting Intermediate cars from Budget in San Diego during February is the most popular option among our momondo users. You may also be able to find Budget car rental deals in San Diego for as low as $26/day, which was the cheapest price found for Intermediate rentals last February.
What is the cheapest type of car to rent from Budget in San Diego?
The cheapest type of car to rent from Budget in San Diego is the Luxury ($81/day on average). In the past year, 21% of our users who rented a car from Budget chose the Luxury for its cost savings. A Luxury also happens to be 56% cheaper than the average cost of the most expensive car available from Budget in San Diego.
How many Budget car rental locations are there in San Diego?
3355 Admiral Boland Way is the most popular Budget car rental location out of the 11 locations they have in San Diego. According to our user data over the past 12 months, 58% of those who opted to rent a car from Budget did so at the 3355 Admiral Boland Way location.
When did momondo last update prices for cars in San Diego?
Prices for cars in San Diego are refreshed on a daily basis.
How many operators does momondo search for cars in San Diego?
As of January 2026, there are 151 operators available to choose from for cars in San Diego.
How old do you have to be to hire a car in San Diego?
The minimum age for drivers varies by country, including San Diego. In many EU countries drivers must be 18 years old. As a rule, you’ll need to be 21 to hire a car abroad, and a young driver surcharge may be applied if you are under 25. We recommend reading through the policy of your chosen rental company before booking.
What documentation or ID do you need to rent a car in San Diego?
To rent a car in San Diego, all drivers must present a valid full driving license. If the license is written in a language other than the language of the country of rental, an International Driving Permit may be required to avoid the risk of potential fines. If you're renting a car abroad, you may also need to provide evidence of your return travel and accommodation information during your stay. We always recommend that you verify with the specific rental company you're booking with.
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