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Car rental in San Diego, CA, United States

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San Diego: America's Finest City

Sunny San Diego, California, is warm all year-round and has a variety of awesome places where you can swim, surf, and soak up some rays. With your own car rental, you'll be able to travel through San Diego traffic at your own pace.

Comics Lovers Unite

Every year, visitors come to town for the world-famous Comic-Con International convention at the San Diego Convention Center, which is a 20-minute drive from the airport. Taking place over four days, this huge event comprises of A-list celebrities, comic book aficionados, and technology showcases.

Great for Kids

Your children will love San Diego as more than 100 attractions, hotels, and restaurants offer free admission. Drive out to SeaWorld, which is less than 10 miles away from downtown by car, to see dolphins and penguins up close. Gather the family together and head over to the San Diego Zoo to check out the giant pandas. If you're game, drive 30 miles or so from the zoo to the Safari Park to see rhinos, elephants, and giraffes, among others.

Museums Galore

Discover new art and culture while gaining incredible knowledge at the 1,200-acre Balboa Park, also dubbed the “Smithsonian of the West.” This gigantic park is home to 15 museums, eight gardens, the San Diego Zoo, and a multitude of cultural attractions. Balboa Park is considered the largest urban cultural park in the U.S. and features a large range of activities for any and all ages. Balboa Park is a quick 10-minute jaunt from the airport.

Take in the Waterfront

See the Pacific Ocean and San Diego Bay from different viewpoints on the city's waterfront. Step into the retired aircraft carrier, the USS Midway, and be amazed by this floating interactive museum. Shop and dine at the Seaport Village, which is 11 miles from Balboa Park.

San Diego is a dream vacation spot. Cruise through this amazing city with ease by booking your car rental today.

San Diego, CA, United States

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Average rental day price in the last 30 days

US$ 67.50

Most popular car rental models in San Diego

  • NIssan Kicks (SUV)
  • Chevrolet Malibu (Full Size)
  • Audi A3 (Premium)

Best rated rental companies

  • Alamo
  • National
  • Enterprise

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    Car Rental Requirements in the United States

    • 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 in San Diego

    • How much is it to rent a car in San Diego?

      The lowest price found in San Diego is US$ 23.84 per day.

    • Which rental company is the best rated in San Diego?

      The car rental company best rated by our customers in San Diego is Alamo.

    • Which car model is the most rented in San Diego?

      The most popular car rental model in San Diego is the NIssan Kicks.

    • What is the average car rental daily rate in San Diego?

      In the last 30 days, the average daily rate was US$ 67.50.

    • How many car rental locations are there in San Diego?

      in San Diego there are 62 locations at 12 car rental companies.

    • Which categories are available for rent in San Diego?

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

    FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT CAR RENTAL

    Proteções do veículo

    Vehicle Protection

    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.

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    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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