Car rentals in Mission Bay, San Diego

You can expect to spend around $6 per day on average on a rental car in Mission Bay. Depending on what neighborhood you plan to visit, daily rental prices may be as low as $5 per day or as high as $12 per day which is a 59% difference.

At the moment, Mission Bay’s cheapest rental car company is NextCar, where users have found prices for as low as $5/day. You may also consider renting from Europcar or Advantage which are also some of the cheapest rental companies in the neighborhood. Users have recently found prices at Europcar for $5/day and $5/day from Advantage.

The cheapest neighborhoods to rent a car in San Diego are Little Italy and Midtown. At the moment, Economy Rent a Car in Little Italy has an average rental price of $16 per day. In Midtown you can find a $28 per day average rental price from Fox.

Prices for cars in Mission Bay refresh daily.

As of June 2025, there are 10 operators available to choose from for cars in Mission Bay.

Among different countries, including Mission Bay, the minimum age for drivers varies. In numerous EU countries, drivers must be 18 years old. To hire a car overseas, you'll generally need to be at least 21, and if you're under 25, a young driver surcharge may be imposed. It's recommended that you review the policy of the rental company you're considering before booking.

To rent a car in Mission Bay, 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.