San Diego Cheap Car Rentals & Car Hire Deals

The daily price of rental cars in San Diego within the past seven days was as low as AU$82. With your own affordable ride, the sights in and around this place are well within your reach.

Take your pick of an excellent range of rental car suppliers within a short commute of the airport. Alamo, Budget and Sixt are popular with travellers. Ace and Economy are some other reliable options.

We’ve all been faced with times when plans change. That’s why we offer your money back on most prepaid reservations if you advise us six hours before collecting the car. Be sure to double-check the home agreement — there are some cases where it’s not an option. Can’t find the details there? Our Customer Service Portal is always available to help.

If you’re looking to save on gas while exploring San Diego, you can’t do better than a mini. These pint-sized rides prove bigger isn’t always better, particularly while trying to find a parking space! Cruise around the bustling city streets with ease — you won’t have to worry about your parallel parking skills. Need a car with more room to move? One of our compact, standard or full-size vehicles will give you all the space you need.

With your own wheels, cruising around the surrounding areas is a piece of cake. San Diego is an obvious place to begin, but there’s loads more to keep you on the move in the region. Grab the keys to a home, toss your luggage in the trunk and check out these other popular spots:

• Home to sights galore, Liberia is approximately 177 kilometres from San Diego. First stop on the list? Head for Africa Mia, one of this city’s highlights.
• About 177 kilometres away, Quesada is another city worth sticking on your road trip itinerary. Don’t forget to stop by Quesada City Park during your visit.
• After all that time on the road, treat yourself to a dose of nature at Flamingo Beach. It’s approximately 209 kilometres from San Diego.

From our exclusive offers to our member prices and rewards programme, you’re bound to save when you book your car with Expedia. And with suppliers in San Diego to select from, you have loads of choice when it comes to finding the perfect wheels. But we don’t just have fantastic rates on rental cars. Hotels, flights and more can be added to your itinerary to create your dream San Diego holiday package. Bundle more and save more!

It’s easy to pick up an incredible deal with Expedia. All you have to do is choose your preferred ride, select your dates and pickup and drop-off points, and compare offers from big-name suppliers. Save even more when you bundle your San Diego car rental with hotel or flight bookings.

Drivers with a valid license aged 21 and over can rent a vehicle in San Diego. While some providers may be willing to rent to drivers younger than 21 you can expect additional fees. Find out what age range the young driver surcharge applies to, and the associated cost, before booking your ride. Suppliers also restrict the categories of cars available to young drivers. Higher limits are in place for large vehicles like premium SUVs and luxury models.

Before you can hit the road in San Diego, you’ll need a driver’s license and a credit card. If you decline to take out the company’s insurance plan, you may also have to show proof of your own coverage. Rules can vary, so read the policy terms and conditions before you select a home supplier.

You can rent a vehicle for a month or even longer in San Diego, so go ahead and extend your well-deserved holiday! Just enter your trip dates into our long-term car rental deals page and lock in your ideal ride.

Age policies differ between holiday home companies, so you’ll have to do a bit of shopping around. Managed to find a San Diego outlet that does rent to drivers under the age of 25? Awesome! Just bear in mind that some companies charge additional fees to drivers aged between 21 and 24. The terms and conditions of each holiday home car you’re looking at should have all the information you need.