Rent a car at San Diego Airport (SAN), California, United States

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About the San Diego Airport (SAN), California, United States

San Diego: The Gateway to California's Coastline

San Diego is known for its beautiful beaches and warm weather. People from all over the world travel to the region to bask in the sun and surf. The San Diego International Airport (SAN) is located just northwest of the city. You can reach the heart of downtown in under 10 minutes depending on traffic. With your car rental, you have the freedom to explore the natural beauty of the city.

Finding Your Rental Car

San Diego International Airport (SAN) has a consolidated car rental center off their property. To get to your car, you need to get on a free shuttle that will bring you to your selected car counter. The shuttles are free and run throughout the day. If you want to get a taste of San Diego before leaving the airport, you can do that too. The airport has many restaurants available in its concourses. They have many local favorites and national chains for your dining choices. If you want to take a bit of San Diego home, there are several shops located in the terminal to pick up a souvenir.

Getting to San Diego

Downtown San Diego is around 10 minutes from the airport. There are many places to visit while in town. San Diego is home to the USS Midway, an aircraft carrier turned museum. If you are looking for more natural attractions, check out Balboa Park, which is roughly 15 minutes from the airport. It is home to the city’s museums as well as their botanical garden. Since San Diego is located on the coast, you can find yourself on a beach within a few minutes of the city.

A car rental can help you explore so much more of San Diego. From the beaches to the museums, get out and experience all that San Diego has to offer, and rent your car today!

San Diego Airport (SAN), California, United States

When to book a rental car at San Diego Airport (SAN), California, United States

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Average rental day price in the last 30 days

US$ 70.43

Most popular car rental models at San Diego Airport (SAN), California, United States

  • Chevy Suburban (SUV)
  • Nissan Sentra (Standard)
  • Nissan Maxima (Premium)

Best rated rental companies

  • National
  • Alamo
  • Fox

Car rental companies at San Diego Airport (SAN), California, United States

    Car Rental Requirements

    • Minimum Age

      In most countries, the minimum age required to hire a vehicle is 25.

    • Driver’s License

      Each driver must present a full, valid and original national driver's license held for minimum of 2 years. If your license is not in a language used in your destination country, an International Driver's Permit to accompany your national driver's license is highly recommended. Some rental companies and government agencies require that you present an IDP. It is the renter's responsibility to present both their IDP and Driver's License when picking up the vehicle. For more information, please reach out to the Rental Company.

    • ID or Passport

      Each driver must present a valid and original photo ID or passport.

    • International Credit Card

      The renter must present a personal credit card, valid in the country of pick-up with enough funds to put a hold for a security deposit. Third-party credit cards will not be accepted. The car rental company is solely responsible for approving the provided credit card. Online prepayment does not exempt the renter from providing a valid international credit card during vehicle pick-up. The rental company will place a hold in the amount of the security deposit and, when applicable, any additional local fees not covered in the prepaid voucher on the card provided at the rental location.

    • Prepaid Booking Voucher

      You must present a printout of the Booking Confirmation Voucher at the rental location. This document officially confirms all agreed upon services, payment conditions, rates, discounts, as well as vehicle availability within the group selected.

    • Important Information

      Car rental companies reserve the right to refuse service to underage or unlicensed drivers, those with poor credit history or individuals otherwise considered liabilities by the rental company.

    What to know before renting a car at San Diego Airport (SAN), California, United States

    • How much is it to rent a car at San Diego Airport (SAN), California, United States?

      The lowest daily rate at San Diego Airport (SAN), California, United States in the last 30 days was US$ 24.84 with Fox.

    • Which rental company is the best rated at San Diego Airport (SAN), California, United States?

      The car rental company best rated by our customers at San Diego Airport (SAN), California, United States is National.

    • Which car model is the most rented at San Diego Airport (SAN), California, United States?

      The most popular car rental model at San Diego Airport (SAN), California, United States is the Chevy Suburban.

    • What is the average car rental daily rate at San Diego Airport (SAN), California, United States?

      In the last 30 days, the average daily rate was US$ 70.43.

    • How many car rental locations are there at San Diego Airport (SAN), California, United States?

      at San Diego Airport (SAN), California, United States there are 16 locations at 16 car rental companies.

    • Which categories are available for rent at San Diego Airport (SAN), California, United States?

      SUV, Standard, Premium, Luxury, Convertible, Full Size, Van, Minivan, Economy, Compact, Midsize.

    FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT CAR RENTAL

    Proteções do veículo Vehicle protections

    Rental car protections usually have the abbreviations CDW and LDW and protect the vehicle from robbery and damage in the event of collisions or accidents.

    Proteções à terceiros Third party protection

    The protections against third parties have several abbreviations, such as ALI, SLI and others. In general, they protect the vehicle from third parties involved in collisions with your rental car.

    Caução Security deposit

    To pick up the car you must leave a security deposit, also called a pre-authorization. The amount is "blocked" on the renter's credit card and "unlocked" after the return of the car on the same conditions.

    Opcionais Optional items

    It is possible to add optional items to your reservation, such as GPS, child car seat or booster seat. Take advantage of those items so you don’t have to worry about it later!

    Condutor adicional Additional driver

    If someone else is sharing the wheel with you, they need to be added to the car rental agreement as an additional driver and meet the same documentation and minimum age requirements as the main driver or renter.

    Quilometragem Mileage

    Check if your reservation has free mileage or not. Free mileage means you can ride as much as you like with the rental car and you will not pay extra depending on the ride.

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