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Small Cars
$43 - $90
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$76 - $111
The best time to rent a Small car from Thrifty in San Diego, California is in January when prices are $43 per day on average. $43 per day is 28% lower than the $60 average yearly price for a Thrifty Small rental in San Diego. While January may be the cheapest month to rent a Small car from Thrifty in San Diego, May is the most expensive. However, you may still be able to find great deals in May on Small rental vehicles from Thrifty depending on what day you book.
The best time to rent a Medium car from Thrifty in San Diego, California is in November when prices are $49 per day on average. $49 per day is 23% lower than the $64 average yearly price for a Thrifty Medium rental in San Diego. While November may be the cheapest month to rent a Medium car from Thrifty in San Diego, June is the most expensive. However, you may still be able to find great deals in June on Medium rental vehicles from Thrifty depending on what day you book.
The best time to rent a Large car from Thrifty in San Diego, California is in March when prices are $59 per day on average. $59 per day is 30% lower than the $85 average yearly price for a Thrifty Large rental in San Diego. While March may be the cheapest month to rent a Large car from Thrifty in San Diego, May is the most expensive. However, you may still be able to find great deals in May on Large rental vehicles from Thrifty depending on what day you book.
The best time to rent a SUV car from Thrifty in San Diego, California is in December when prices are $48 per day on average. $48 per day is 34% lower than the $73 average yearly price for a Thrifty SUV rental in San Diego. While December may be the cheapest month to rent a SUV car from Thrifty in San Diego, May is the most expensive. However, you may still be able to find great deals in May on SUV rental vehicles from Thrifty depending on what day you book.
The best time to rent a Van car from Thrifty in San Diego, California is in April when prices are $107 per day on average. $107 per day is 25% lower than the $143 average yearly price for a Thrifty Van rental in San Diego. While April may be the cheapest month to rent a Van car from Thrifty in San Diego, January is the most expensive. However, you may still be able to find great deals in January on Van rental vehicles from Thrifty depending on what day you book.
The best time to rent a Luxury car from Thrifty in San Diego, California is in April when prices are $50 per day on average. $50 per day is 41% lower than the $85 average yearly price for a Thrifty Luxury rental in San Diego. While April may be the cheapest month to rent a Luxury car from Thrifty in San Diego, November is the most expensive. However, you may still be able to find great deals in November on Luxury rental vehicles from Thrifty depending on what day you book.
The best time to rent a Convertible car from Thrifty in San Diego, California is in March when prices are $57 per day on average. $57 per day is 43% lower than the $100 average yearly price for a Thrifty Convertible rental in San Diego. While March may be the cheapest month to rent a Convertible car from Thrifty in San Diego, June is the most expensive. However, you may still be able to find great deals in June on Convertible rental vehicles from Thrifty depending on what day you book.
Terrible Rental desk closed upon arrival Had to rebook with another vendor Did not use this service
2.0
Poor|Jul 2023
They overcharged me, need to call customer support to fix
4.0
Mediocre|Feb 2023
It took me 41 minutes waiting in line to get a car. It should be better staffed given the pint of reservations that day.
2.0
Poor|Feb 2023
We reserved a Mustang convertible ( or similar ) but were told that none were available. We could upgrade to a premium convertible, which we agreed to, but were then told that because we didn’t have a paper copy of our car insurance policy, we couldn’t rent it. We were then told that a convertible WAS available, so we lugged our luggage to the space only to find it empty. No one was in the car area (it was now 11:45 pm). We lugged our luggage back to the office and the manager couldn’t be located, but we were told that there was a BMW convertible available. Back we went, loaded our luggage into the car, but the roof was not working. An employee tried to assist us, but was unable to get it to work…after consulting the owners manual and multiple attempts. We were then given the choice of a sedan. We left the airport rental facility at 12:30 am, exhausted and disappointed! Doesn’t matter to Thrifty what type of vehicle you “reserve” and pre-pay for!! NEVER AGAIN!!! Done with Thrifty!!!
2.0
Poor|Jan 2023
2 hour wait to pick up. This is the second time this has happened, went next door to Sixt and was on my way in about 8 minutes as I didn’t have the time to wait in a ridiculously long line. LOTS of unhappy people.
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Information about Thrifty car rentals in San Diego
Does Thrifty have a location at San Diego Airport?
Yes, there is 1 car rental location for Thrifty at San Diego Airport (3355 Admiral Boland Way).
Does Thrifty offer free car rental cancellation in San Diego?
Yes, Thrifty has free cancellation for rental cars in San Diego. However, there may be a cancellation fee for last-minute cancellations. If you have specific questions regarding fees and cancellation policies, then you can call Thrifty at one of their San Diego locations. Click here to view a list of phone numbers under the Locations tab.
What is the most popular car to rent from Thrifty while in San Diego in August?
Compact rental cars are the most popular type of vehicle to rent from Thrifty in San Diego during the month of August. On average, Compact rentals from Thrifty cost $47 per day, while the cheapest price found was $26 per day in August.
What is the cheapest type of car to rent from Thrifty in San Diego?
The cheapest type of car to rent from Thrifty in San Diego is the Economy ($45/day on average). In the past year, 10% of our users who rented a car from Thrifty chose the Economy for its cost savings. A Economy also happens to be 61% cheaper than the average cost of the most expensive car available from Thrifty in San Diego.
How many Thrifty car rental locations are there in San Diego?
There are 5 car rental locations in San Diego that Thrifty owns. Their 3355 Admiral Boland Way, San Diego location happens to be the most popular amongst our users. In the last 12 months, 98% of the users who rented a car from Thrifty in San Diego chose to pick up their rental at 3355 Admiral Boland Way.
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 July 2025, there are 149 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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