Car rentals in Otay Mesa, San Diego

In the past week, our users have found Otay Mesa car rental prices for as low as $22/day and as high as $50/day, which is a 56% price difference. Keep in mind that the average price to rent a car in Otay Mesa is $37/day, which can change depending on what type of car you rent and what agency you rent it from.

Dollar is the cheapest rental car company in Otay Mesa according to our data from the past 72 hours. You can find prices for as low as $22 per day from Dollar. Avis is another affordable rental company, with prices recently found for as low as $28 per day.

Budget is considered the best car rental company in Otay Mesa based on our data - 32 reviews have given them an average customer satisfaction score of 6.1 out of 10.

The most popular type of cars to rent in Otay Mesa are Intermediate cars. This type of car costs $41 per day on average. 44% of users prefer to rent Intermediate cars in Otay Mesa due to price, availability, and their planned activities.

At the moment, the cheapest neighborhoods to rent a car in San Diego are Little Italy and Midtown from Economy Rent a Car and Fox, respectively. Economy Rent a Car in Little Italy has average rental rates of $16/day while Fox in Midtown offers rentals for $26/day on average.

Most people tend to rent a car in Otay Mesa for 9 days which costs, on average, $38 per day. If you plan on renting a car for one week, then you can expect to pay around $275 total. For a quick weekend rental, the total cost tends to average $87. $1,404 is the average cost of a month-long Otay Mesa road trip car rental.

The most ideal time of year to rent a car is in March, which is when prices are often the cheapest. Our users have found rental car prices averaging $24 per day when booking in March. In contrast, July is the least ideal time to rent a car. Prices in Otay Mesa during this month tend to be $50 per day on average. Don’t forget to book your Otay Mesa car rental at least 7 days in advance for the best deals.

Prices for cars in Otay Mesa refresh daily.

The number of operators available for cars in Otay Mesa is 19 as of April 2025.

The minimum age for drivers varies by country, including Otay Mesa. 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.

To rent a car in Otay Mesa, all drivers must have 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 proof of return travel and accommodation information during your stay. We recommend that you verify with the specific rental company you're booking with.