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Small Cars
$34 - $88
All Car Types
$58 - $167
The best time to rent a Small car from Payless in San Diego, California is in September when prices are $34 per day on average. $34 per day is 36% lower than the $53 average yearly price for a Payless Small rental in San Diego. While September may be the cheapest month to rent a Small car from Payless in San Diego, March is the most expensive. However, you may still be able to find great deals in March on Small rental vehicles from Payless depending on what day you book.
The best time to rent a Medium car from Payless in San Diego, California is in January when prices are $31 per day on average. $31 per day is 42% lower than the $54 average yearly price for a Payless Medium rental in San Diego. While January may be the cheapest month to rent a Medium car from Payless in San Diego, March is the most expensive. However, you may still be able to find great deals in March on Medium rental vehicles from Payless depending on what day you book.
The best time to rent a Large car from Payless in San Diego, California is in April when prices are $40 per day on average. $40 per day is 60% lower than the $99 average yearly price for a Payless Large rental in San Diego. While April may be the cheapest month to rent a Large car from Payless in San Diego, March is the most expensive. However, you may still be able to find great deals in March on Large rental vehicles from Payless depending on what day you book.
The best time to rent a SUV car from Payless in San Diego, California is in November when prices are $33 per day on average. $33 per day is 59% lower than the $80 average yearly price for a Payless SUV rental in San Diego. While November may be the cheapest month to rent a SUV car from Payless in San Diego, March is the most expensive. However, you may still be able to find great deals in March on SUV rental vehicles from Payless depending on what day you book.
The best time to rent a Van car from Payless in San Diego, California is in January when prices are $67 per day on average. $67 per day is 52% lower than the $140 average yearly price for a Payless Van rental in San Diego. While January may be the cheapest month to rent a Van car from Payless in San Diego, December is the most expensive. However, you may still be able to find great deals in December on Van rental vehicles from Payless depending on what day you book.
The best time to rent a Convertible car from Payless in San Diego, California is in January when prices are $91 per day on average. $91 per day is 35% lower than the $140 average yearly price for a Payless Convertible rental in San Diego. While January may be the cheapest month to rent a Convertible car from Payless in San Diego, July is the most expensive. However, you may still be able to find great deals in July on Convertible rental vehicles from Payless depending on what day you book.
Long, it very friendly check-in process. Very low-end car. No $$ value proposition at all. Kinda really disliked the whole “Payless” experience - next time, I’ll be okay to PayMore. 🤦🏻♂️🤨
4.0
Mediocre|Apr 2026
Our flight was delayed by and hour and a half so we were late picking up our rental car. I checked the Payless website, which said it is their policy to have your car available the du or your rental during normal business hours, so I didn’t bother calling to let them know we were late. When we arrived, they said they didn’t have our car available and had to put us in a larger SUV that was going to cost $170 more. We needed the car and felt we didn’t have a choice so we paid up. I called them the next day to complain and they refunded half of the $170, but I’m still not going to use this company again. I have never, ever had a car rental company up charge me for a rental car when our original car isn’t available. I would not recommend Payless because they imply they are cheaper based on their name but will then do everything they can to squeeze extra money out of you.
2.0
Poor|Dec 2025
We had to spend a lot more money to get a car that was crappier than the one shown on your booking
6.0
Okay|Jun 2025
They tried to charge me a lot more money than agreed upon with Kayak. I didn't realize until we were in the car, and had to go back and resolve the issue.
2.0
Poor|Mar 2025
I paid for my reservation through kayak but they charged me the same amount again
2.0
Poor|Feb 2025
They didn't have a car available so I never actually got a rental with them. I expect a refund.
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Information about Payless car rentals in San Diego
How much will a Payless rental car in San Diego cost in July?
According to last year’s data, you can expect Payless rental car prices in San Diego to be $41 per day on average in July. Yet it’s not unheard of to find prices for as low as $10 per day from Payless during this time of year in the city of San Diego. $288 is typically the average week-long cost to rent a car from Payless in July while in San Diego.
Does Payless have a location at San Diego Airport?
There is 1 location at San Diego Airport. The address for this Payless car rental center is 3355 Admiral Boland Way.
What is the most popular car to rent from Payless while in San Diego in July?
According to our data, Intermediate vehicles are the most popular type of car for our users to rent from Payless while visiting San Diego in July. Based on Payless car rental prices in July last year, you can expect the average price for Intermediate rentals to be $47/day. Our users have also found prices for as low as $21/day last July, which means you may be able to find similar rental prices this year on momondo.
What is the cheapest type of car to rent from Payless in San Diego?
The cheapest type of car Payless has to offer in San Diego is the Economy at $48 per day on average. $48 per day is 41% cheaper than the most expensive car available at Payless, so you end up saving some money by choosing a more affordable option. 15% of momondo users who rented a car in San Diego from Payless chose the Economy, often because of the cost savings.
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 June 2026, there are 159 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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