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National car hire deals in San Diego, California
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Medium cars
£36 - £84
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£36 - £84
The best time to hire a Medium car from National in San Diego, California is in May when prices are £36 per day on average. £36 per day is 44% lower than the £64 average yearly price for a National Medium car hire in San Diego. While May may be the cheapest month to hire a Medium car from National in San Diego, July is the most expensive. However, you may still be able to find great deals in July on Medium car hire from National depending on what day you book.
The best time to hire a SUV car from National in San Diego, California is in May when prices are £36 per day on average. £36 per day is 38% lower than the £58 average yearly price for a National SUV car hire in San Diego. While May may be the cheapest month to hire a SUV car from National in San Diego, August is the most expensive. However, you may still be able to find great deals in August on SUV car hire from National depending on what day you book.
The best time to hire a Convertible car from National in San Diego, California is in April when prices are £58 per day on average. £58 per day is 26% lower than the £78 average yearly price for a National Convertible car hire in San Diego. While April may be the cheapest month to hire a Convertible car from National in San Diego, October is the most expensive. However, you may still be able to find great deals in October on Convertible car hire from National depending on what day you book.
Easy booking, great customer service and easy return at the airport
8.0
Very Good|Mar 2022
I just say thank you
2.0
Poor|Jul 2021
My rental car was dead at noon June 15, 2021 on our way from San Diego to Yosemite National Park. We contacted National roadside assistance and they couldn't do anything to help. We had to be in the middle of nowhere under the heat of 100F. After 7 hours stranded, the tow truck came at 7:30 pm to tow the car and left our luggage on the street. The taxi came at 7:45pm to take us to the rental car office, but the office was closed at 5:00pm. Taxi only offered to take us to the nearby hotel and it had to be under our own expense. I couldn't stay at the nearby hotel because I already sent my under age children to the campsite close to the Yosemite National Park with a group of friends when the car broke down. I had to pay my friend to come back from campsite to car broke down location to pick us up and took us to the campsite while the Taxi denied to take us because it was too far. We had to spend $200 to cover that pick up. The road side assistance had confirmed that their agent at the airport close to the Yosemite NP had a reserve replacement car for us, but when we came to pick up the car. They had no car available; We had to call RSA and stayed on the phone with them hours and hours, I was stranded at the airport from 9:00 am to 3:45 pm on June 16, 2021 talked to a whole bunch of different people to end up with the smaller SUV that didn’t have enough room for everybody in my family and the luggage. Half of my family had to split with other cars within our group of friends. The rental car has ruined my family vacation. We had lost 2 vacation days. Instead of enjoying nature, we have been stranded on the road or the rental car office. We had lost our park’s fee and the campsite’s fee for nothing; the stress of dealing with the Roadside assistant customer service that won’t be able to help much drove us crazy. On the top of those issues, I have been charged almost $54 for the gas on the Buick Enclave and they didn’t give me the credit for the gas left on the Infiniti QX80 when the car was dead and it still had more than ½ tank of gas. With all of those issues National only give me credit of $199. I was so frustrated with National. I will never rent from National or deal with Kayak again. The worst customer service that I have ever deal with.
10.0
Wonderful|Jun 2021
I love it
1 out of 2
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Information about National car hire in San Diego
How much will a National car hire in San Diego cost in October?
In October, you can expect to pay £53 per day on average to hire a car from National in San Diego. The cheapest price our users saw for a San Diego car hire from National was £33 per day. If you need a car hire for more than a couple days, then a week-long National car hire in San Diego will cost £371 on average in October. Keep in mind that these deals are based on last year's prices, though you may be able to find similar rates depending on when you make a reservation and what type of car you hire.
Does National have a location at San Diego Airport?
Yes, National has 1 location at San Diego Airport which is located at 3355 Admiral Boland Way.
Does National offer free car hire cancellation in San Diego?
National has free cancellations on car hires in San Diego. However, a cancellation fee may be applied if you cancel your hire car last-minute. We recommend you call National for more information. San Diego area phone numbers for National can be found here within the Locations tab.
What is the most popular car to hire from National while in San Diego in October?
Consider Pick-up truck hires from National if you need a car hire in San Diego during October. When hiring Pick-up truck cars in October, you can expect prices to be an average of £33 per day and as low as £33 per day. Keep in mind that there are also other types of car hires available from National—Pick-up truck vehicles just happen to be the most popular amongst our users during this time of year.
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 September 2025, there are 150 operators available to choose from for cars in San Diego.
How old do you have to be to hire a car in San Diego?
Age requirements for drivers vary depending on the country, including San Diego. 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?
When renting a car in San Diego, 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.
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