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When is the best time to hire a car at San Diego Airport?
According to our data, the best time to hire a car at San Diego Airport is on the day of your arrival when prices are £24/day on average. In the past year, momondo users found that weekend hire car prices at San Diego Airport were £35/day and weekday prices were £32/day. Consider hiring a car in January (the cheapest month), when car hire deals are £23/day on average.
What is the best car hire company at San Diego Airport?
Our momondo users have rated Sixt as the best hire car company at San Diego Airport with an average score of 7.1 from 106 people. The next best hire agencies according to momondo users are Economy Rent a Car (5.6 rating based on 122 reviews), and Payless (4.4 rating based on 653 reviews).
What car do most people hire at San Diego Airport?
When hiring a car at San Diego Airport, most of our users will opt for the Toyota RAV4 at £29/day on average. The second most popular is the Ford Mustang Convertible car hire for an average of £63/day. Our users have found Toyota RAV4 hires at San Diego Airport for as low as £17/day and Ford Mustang Convertible hires for as low as £42/day.
What is the most popular car to hire at San Diego Airport?
The most popular type of car to hire at San Diego Airport is the SUV car, according to our data. In the past year, 30% of users searching for a car hire at San Diego Airport chose SUV cars. The Chevrolet Tahoe and the Jeep Patriot are the two most popular SUV car models. If you’re interested in hiring either of these car models, consider booking your hire from Avis, which is the most popular hire company offering SUV cars. The lowest price/day to hire SUV vehicles from Avis is £36.
San Diego Airport car hire deals found on momondo
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Small cars
£24 - £44
All Car Types
£24 - £71
The average price of a small car hire in San Diego Airport is £17. The cheapest time to hire a small car in San Diego Airport is in October. The price is 33% lower than the rest of the year at just £24 per day. A small car rental is typically 46% less expensive than the average rental car in San Diego Airport. The average price of a car hire 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 car hire. Below are the best prices for San Diego Airport small car hire found on momondo in the past week.
The average price of a medium car hire in San Diego Airport is £31. The cheapest time to hire a medium car in San Diego Airport is in November. The price is 25% lower than the rest of the year at just £24 per day. A medium car rental is typically 4% less expensive than the average rental car in San Diego Airport. The average price of a car hire 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 car hire. Below are the best prices for San Diego Airport medium car hire found on momondo in the past week.
The average price of a large car hire in San Diego Airport is £23. The cheapest time to hire a large car in San Diego Airport is in August. The price is 30% lower than the rest of the year at just £30 per day. A large car rental is typically 31% less expensive than the average rental car in San Diego Airport. The average price of a car hire 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 car hire. Below are the best prices for San Diego Airport large car hire found on momondo in the past week.
The average price of a SUV hire in San Diego Airport is £28. The cheapest time to hire a SUV in San Diego Airport is in November. The price is 18% lower than the rest of the year at just £23 per day. A SUV rental is typically 16% less expensive than the average rental car in San Diego Airport. The average price of a car hire 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 car hire. Below are the best prices for San Diego Airport SUV hire found on momondo in the past week.
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 hiring 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 were last updated today.
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?
Among different countries, including San Diego Airport, the minimum age for drivers varies. In numerous EU countries, drivers must be 18 years old. To hire a car overseas, you'll generally need to be at least 21, and if you're under 25, a young driver surcharge may be imposed. It's recommended that you review the policy of the rental company you're considering before booking.
What documentation or ID do you need to rent a car in San Diego Airport?
To rent a car in San Diego Airport, 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.
Why use momondo?
Why should I use momondo to book a car hire in San Diego Airport?
You should use momondo to book a car hire in San Diego Airport because it could save you time and money. momondo fetches and allows you to compare car hire prices and policies from thousands of car hire websites.
How does momondo help me find the best car hire deal in San Diego Airport?
momondo enables you to find the best car hire deal in San Diego Airport by providing useful filters to narrow your search. Filters include, but are not limited to: price, body type, rental company and specific policies that you may want.
Does momondo show car hire deals in San Diego Airport with free cancellation?
Yes, whether it is for cars in San Diego Airport or elsewhere, momondo allows you to filter specifically for policies that offer free cancellation.
Can I hire 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 hire cars in San Diego Airport on momondo.
Can I find a car hire in San Diego Airport which offers enhanced cleaning on momondo?
You certainly can. momondo has a dedicated filter for enhanced cleaning services for all car hire locations including San Diego Airport.
Can I search for car hire in San Diego Airport with unlimited mileage on momondo?
Absolutely. You can specifically filter for car hire deals in San Diego Airport with unlimited mileage on momondo.
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