Rental cars insight and trends in San Diego Airport
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When is the best time to rent a car at San Diego Airport?
The day of your arrival is the best time to rent a car at San Diego Airport. Car rental prices are $33 per day when booking same-day. Average weekend rental prices at San Diego Airport are $48 per day and average weekday rates are $44 per day. We’ve found that January is the best time of year to find cheap rental cars at San Diego Airport. $32 per day is the average price to rent a car in January.
What is the best car rental company at San Diego Airport?
Sixt is the best car rental company at San Diego Airport based on our user data. Sixt has an average rating of 7.1 from 106 reviewers. Other reputable rental car companies at San Diego Airport include Economy Rent a Car, with an average rating of 5.6 from 122 reviewers, and Payless, with a 4.4 average rating from 653 reviews.
What car do most people rent at San Diego Airport?
Renting the Toyota RAV4 at San Diego Airport is the most popular car rental among momondo users, followed by renting the Toyota Corolla. Our users have seen Toyota RAV4 deals at San Diego Airport for $58 per day on average, and as cheap as $15 per day. It’s an average of $50 per day to rent the Toyota Corolla at San Diego Airport, though you may find prices as low as $10 per day.
What is the most popular car type to rent at San Diego Airport?
According to our users, SUV cars are the most popular type of car to rent at San Diego Airport. 31% of users looking to rent a car at San Diego Airport searched for this type of vehicle in the past year. Alamo is the most popular rental car company that has SUV cars available. momondo users have found prices for SUV cars for as low as $86 per day from Alamo. The Audi Q3 and the Ford Edge are both popular car models if you plan to rent one of the SUV vehicles at San Diego Airport.
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Small cars
$43 - $76
All Car Types
$50 - $85
The average price of a small car rental in San Diego Airport is $61. The cheapest time to rent a small car in San Diego Airport is in September. The price is 31% lower than the rest of the year at just $43 per day. A small car rental is typically 9% less expensive than the average rental car in San Diego Airport. The average price of a vehicle rental in San Diego Airport can vary based on a number of factors including supply, popularity of the vehicle, and how far out you book your rental car. Below are the best prices for San Diego Airport small car rentals found on momondo in the past week.
The average price of a medium car rental in San Diego Airport is $63. The cheapest time to rent a medium car in San Diego Airport is in September. The price is 29% lower than the rest of the year at just $46 per day. A medium car rental is typically 6% less expensive than the average rental car in San Diego Airport. The average price of a vehicle rental in San Diego Airport can vary based on a number of factors including supply, popularity of the vehicle, and how far out you book your rental car. Below are the best prices for San Diego Airport medium car rentals found on momondo in the past week.
The average price of a large car rental in San Diego Airport is $95. The cheapest time to rent a large car in San Diego Airport is in September. The price is 31% lower than the rest of the year at just $66 per day. A large car rental is typically 29% more expensive than the average rental car in San Diego Airport. The average price of a vehicle rental in San Diego Airport can vary based on a number of factors including supply, popularity of the vehicle, and how far out you book your rental car. Below are the best prices for San Diego Airport large car rentals found on momondo in the past week.
The average price of a SUV rental in San Diego Airport is $66. The cheapest time to rent a SUV in San Diego Airport is in September. The price is 24% lower than the rest of the year at just $51 per day. A SUV rental is typically 2% less expensive than the average rental car in San Diego Airport. The average price of a vehicle rental in San Diego Airport can vary based on a number of factors including supply, popularity of the vehicle, and how far out you book your rental car. Below are the best prices for San Diego Airport SUV rentals found on momondo in the past week.
The average price of a van rental in San Diego Airport is $120. The cheapest time to rent a van in San Diego Airport is in July. The price is 20% lower than the rest of the year at just $97 per day. A van rental is typically 44% more expensive than the average rental car in San Diego Airport. The average price of a vehicle rental in San Diego Airport can vary based on a number of factors including supply, popularity of the vehicle, and how far out you book your rental car. Below are the best prices for San Diego Airport van rentals found on momondo in the past week.
The average price of a luxury car rental in San Diego Airport is $104. The cheapest time to rent a luxury car in San Diego Airport is in March. The price is 40% lower than the rest of the year at just $63 per day. A luxury car rental is typically 35% more expensive than the average rental car in San Diego Airport. The average price of a vehicle rental in San Diego Airport can vary based on a number of factors including supply, popularity of the vehicle, and how far out you book your rental car. Below are the best prices for San Diego Airport luxury car rentals found on momondo in the past week.
The average price of a convertible rental in San Diego Airport is $67. The cheapest time to rent a convertible in San Diego Airport is in April. The price is 25% lower than the rest of the year at just $84 per day. A convertible rental is typically 2% less expensive than the average rental car in San Diego Airport. The average price of a vehicle rental in San Diego Airport can vary based on a number of factors including supply, popularity of the vehicle, and how far out you book your rental car.
When we showed up to the airport we found out that the rental car place was not even located at the airport and we had to wait at a shuttle stop for a half hour only for nobody to show up. Then when we called there they said they were out of car rentals. So we had to find another car rental place at the last minute and everywhere was almost booked out. We found one place left and had to pay an absurd price because it was the day of. NEVER BOOK with this place. We heard this happened to many other people too.
2.0
Poor|Jul 2022
Worst experience I could imagine! After dealing with the girl giving me attitude when only calling to arrange the shuttle, to find out that they’re no longer in business? What?! No responsibility or apology, just told “they should have emailed you”.
2.0
Poor|Jul 2022
Scammed me. They canceled my same-day return reservation upon my arrival. Never gave me an advanced notification that it was not possible for their alleged inventory issues. Brings up the question of why continue to offer their service if they are aware of this ongoing issue? I have tried to contact them throughout the month after the incident to follow up with my refund to which I am greeted with voicemails and never a call back. Do not use this company. Poor customer service, poor online marketing (great for scamming), and poor communication.
2.0
Poor|Jul 2022
Bad customer service, indifferent attitude, overcommitting their vehicles, and then simply not having a car for you - will tell you that they do not honor the reservation you made on Kayak, they only honor reservations you make on their website.
2.0
Poor|Jun 2022
They are just scamming peoples. Even I declined to get coverage they charge for that. I would give them -5. I won’t recommend.
Pickup and dropoff super smooth. Vehicle was just ok—no navigation and none offered, and wireless charger didn’t work. Otherwise no issues with the car.
10.0
Wonderful|Feb 2023
The van was really new and spacious but no room for luggage
10.0
Wonderful|Jan 2023
Fast check in and out, friendly, clean
10.0
Wonderful|Dec 2022
I did not know how to lower the passenger seat angle, so it was stuck at an odd angle for the whole trip.
Although they reversed it after two emails and a phone call, they originally charged me $30 for gas even though the vehicle was returned full.
6.0
Okay|Nov 2024
Would have been nice if they had car quoted on lot. They did not and gave me an acceptable alternative.
2.0
Poor|Aug 2023
Never even got to get a rental.. Paid through kayak and was told using a third party was a big mistake by Dollar. They wanted a $500 deposit bc I had a debit card. Ended up losing money and using a different car service called Turo.
2.0
Poor|May 2023
We arrived at 12:30am and, along with several other customers, to discover they had no cars despite all of us having reservations. They locked the doors & wouldn’t talk to us for awhile, then told us all to come back the next day. We had to take an Uber 45 minutes to and from our hotel. Will not use them again- terrible customer service. What is the point if a reservation if they don’t hold a car for you!?
4.0
Mediocre|Apr 2023
They need to show to underage prices
8.0
Very good|Mar 2023
The only problem was there were no cars readily available. We waited about 45 minutes after we went to the check-in counter. We passed on taking the electric vehicle, so waited for the next.
When arriving at airport called number for shuttle to pick up only to be told the company went out of business stranding me at the airport with no rental and offered no help. Didn't receive any prior notice that they went out of business so I could make alternate arrangements
2.0
Poor|May 2022
I did this specifically for an airport pickup, and then it turns out ACE doesn’t have airport pickup, although it had said it did.
10.0
Wonderful|Apr 2022
Very nice people. However, the shuttle service was too slow and pick-up was lengthy.
2.0
Poor|Feb 2022
Ace has absolutely no business being a car rental option for Kayak.
2.0
Poor|Jan 2022
They are open limited hours with no after hours option so if your flight is delayed you’ll be left stranded, as I was. Not worth the cheaper price.
2.0
Poor|Jan 2022
The rep up charged us and wouldn’t honor the price of the quote even though I showed her the email confirmation and itinerary. She was very rude and pushy - poor customer service. On top of not honoring the price she tried to charge us for 3 days when we only needed it for 2 days. Will never use Ace/Mex Rent A Car again.
Learn everything there is to know about renting a car at San Diego Airport so you can be properly prepared for your next trip
When did momondo last update prices for cars in San Diego Airport?
Prices for cars in San Diego Airport refresh daily.
How many operators does momondo search for cars in San Diego Airport?
As of September 2025, there are 64 operators available to choose from for cars in San Diego Airport.
How old do you have to be to hire a car in San Diego Airport?
Age requirements for drivers vary depending on the country, including San Diego Airport. In several EU countries, drivers must be 18 years old. Generally, to rent a car overseas, you must be at least 21 years old, and if you're under 25, you may be charged a young driver surcharge. It's recommended that you review the policy of your preferred rental company before booking.
What documentation or ID do you need to rent a car in San Diego Airport?
When renting a car in San Diego Airport, all drivers must present a full valid driving license. An International Driving Permit is required if the driving license is written in a language different to that of the country of rental and may be necessary to avoid the risk of potential fines. If you are renting abroad, you may also need to provide proof of return travel and accommodation information during your stay. We always recommend checking with the individual rental company you are booking with.
Why use momondo?
Why should I use momondo to book a car rental in San Diego Airport?
You should use momondo to book a car rental in San Diego Airport because it could save you time and money. momondo fetches and allows you to compare car rental prices and policies from thousands of car rental websites.
How does momondo help me find the best car rental deal in San Diego Airport?
By the use of filters, momondo makes finding a great car rental in San Diego Airport easier. Whether it is price, car type, amenities or policies, momondo allows you to refine your search with these and more filters to find the best deal for you.
Does momondo show car rental deals in San Diego Airport with free cancellation?
Yes you can filter specifically for car rental companies in San Diego Airport offering free cancellation on momondo.
Can I rent a car with a fair fuel policy in San Diego Airport on momondo?
Yes, simply select the fair fuel policy filter after performing a search for rental cars in San Diego Airport on momondo.
Can I find a car rental in San Diego Airport which offers enhanced cleaning on momondo?
Yes, rental cars in San Diego Airport with enhanced cleaning options can be searched for on momondo.
Can I search for rental cars in San Diego Airport with unlimited mileage on momondo?
momondo offers a filter specifically for unlimited mileage on car rentals in San Diego Airport.
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