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Budget car hire deals in San Diego, California
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Small cars
$40 - $229
All Car Types
$44 - $161
The best time to hire a Small car from Budget in San Diego, California is in August when prices are $40 per day on average. $40 per day is 61% lower than the $104 average yearly price for a Budget Small car hire in San Diego. While August may be the cheapest month to hire a Small car from Budget in San Diego, April is the most expensive. However, you may still be able to find great deals in April on Small car hire from Budget depending on what day you book.
The best time to hire a Medium car from Budget in San Diego, California is in November when prices are $49 per day on average. $49 per day is 38% lower than the $79 average yearly price for a Budget Medium car hire in San Diego. While November may be the cheapest month to hire a Medium car from Budget in San Diego, October is the most expensive. However, you may still be able to find great deals in October on Medium car hire from Budget depending on what day you book.
The best time to hire a SUV car from Budget in San Diego, California is in September when prices are $60 per day on average. $60 per day is 48% lower than the $116 average yearly price for a Budget SUV car hire in San Diego. While September may be the cheapest month to hire a SUV car from Budget in San Diego, April is the most expensive. However, you may still be able to find great deals in April on SUV car hire from Budget depending on what day you book.
Really appreciated how easy and fast the car reservation process was, both online and in-person when we arrived. Friendly and helpful agents, everything was smooth at check-in and check-out. We were grateful that they were open at 3 am when we arrived at the airport! Hours of operation, plus friendly and professional customer service made for an overall positive experience.
10.0
Wonderful|Aug 2023
Nice staff
2.0
Poor|Aug 2023
Both the interiors and exteriors of the vehicles that we had were dirty and damaged. Rental cars were not serviced regularly. We went through 3 vehicles; one of them died in a parking lot while we were eating lunch. Roadside Assistance was going to take more than 2 hours to reach us for a jump-start; more contractors are needed to help rental customers. We then had to drive out of our way to switch out of the 2nd car.
10.0
Wonderful|Aug 2023
The car was nice, easy to drive and clean. The only issue was finding parking for return. Staff was very friendly.
2.0
Poor|July 2023
I said I’d pick-up at 5:00 PM. We arrived at 5:20 PM slowed by heavy traffic and the office was closed!! Very disappointed! Could not pickup next day, Had to leave San Diego at 6:00 AM!
2.0
Poor|June 2023
The pick up process was against aggravating, for some reason they were asking for two forms of picture ID, and at the end ended up accepting a non picture ID as my second form of ID. They angered me for no reason. So right off the start I regret renting with these people. I rent cars often and this was the first time this has happened, must be a budget thing… so never again
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Budget Locations in San Diego
Information about Budget car hires in San Diego
Does Budget have a location at San Diego Airport?
Budget has 1 location at San Diego Airport. You will find Budget located at 3355 Admiral Boland Way.
Does Budget offer free car hire cancellation in San Diego?
Budget does provide free car hire cancellations in San Diego (though there may be a fee for last-minute cancellations). You can call Budget if you’d like to learn more about their policies. Click here, then select the Locations tab to view a list of phone numbers for Budget.
What is the most popular car to hire from Budget while in San Diego in August?
Consider Economy hires from Budget if you need a car hire in San Diego during August. When hiring Economy cars in August, you can expect prices to be an average of $229 per day and as low as $229 per day. Keep in mind that there are also other types of car hires available from Budget—Economy vehicles just happen to be the most popular amongst our users during this time of year.
How many Budget car hire locations are there in San Diego?
Budget has 11 car hire locations in San Diego. Their 3355 Admiral Boland Way location is the most popular according to our user data. In the past 12 months, 52% of our users who looked to hire a car from Budget in San Diego chose to hire theirs from the Budget location at 3355 Admiral Boland Way.
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 July 2025, there are 149 operators available to choose from for cars in San Diego.
How old do you have to be to hire a car in San Diego?
The minimum age for drivers varies by country, including San Diego. 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 applied. We advise that you read the policy of your chosen hire company before making a reservation.
What documentation or ID do you need to hire a car in San Diego?
All drivers must have a valid full driving license when hiring a car in San Diego. If the license is written in a different language from the country of hire, an International Driving Permit may be required to avoid the risk of potential fines. If you're hiring a car overseas, you may also need to provide proof of return travel and accommodation information during your stay. It is always advisable to check with the individual hire company you're booking with.
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