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Best deals found for Downtown, San Diego car hire

Find great deals below on a variety of popular hire cars in Downtown, San Diego

MG HS

or similar Compact SUV

Up to 4 passengers

$8/day

23 Sep - 30 Sep

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Ford Ranger

or similar Intermediate SUV

Up to 5 passengers

2-door vehicles

$16/day

23 Sep - 30 Sep

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MG 3

or similar Compact

Up to 4 passengers

$8/day

28 Jul - 1 Aug

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Suzuki Baleno

or similar Economy

Up to 2 passengers

$8/day

7 Jul - 14 Jul

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Kia Forte

or similar Intermediate

Up to 5 passengers

$8/day

19 Aug - 24 Aug

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BMW X1

or similar Standard SUV

Up to 5 passengers

$21/day

28 Sep - 2 Oct

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Lexus NX

or similar Full-size SUV

Up to 5 passengers

$10/day

4 Aug - 14 Aug

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Hyundai Accent Hatch

or similar Economy

Up to 2 passengers

$8/day

15 Jul - 18 Jul

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Mazda Mazda3

or similar Compact

Up to 4 passengers

$8/day

14 Jul - 17 Jul

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Downtown car hire directory

All major car hire suppliers in Downtown, San Diego

Sixt

1 location

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Budget

6.5

Okay

27 reviews•2 locations

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10.0

Wonderful|Aug 2023

Nice staff

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|Jan 2023

Made 5 pm reservation and no one there to pick up car. Contacted service was no help as hung up on me 2 times and never called back and wasn’t able to help as tried to transfer to airport at almost 3 x the price and didn’t responsibility for car not available at time requested. They didn’t contact me at number to come earlier if they were not going to be there.

2.0

Poor|Jan 2023

They were totally unprepared and unprofessional. They kept me waiting for almost an hour and in the end provided me with the wrong car which was dirty, not filled up and technically needed to be serviced. The paperwork was also not filed correctly. I will never use Budget again if I can help it.

2.0

Poor|Aug 2022

the car was dirty and smelled like body odor....

2.0

Poor|July 2022

pickup was understaffed. Desk people had to live to get cars. Was promised a Nissan - as reflected on rental agreement, but got an aged Toyota Corolla: cigarette burn, stained seats, passenger side damage(which I did not see until I got to LongBeach) Drop-off in Long Beach was very poorly marked. Had to circle terminal twice to find location. Had to search for staff t0 find a way to transport luggage. Then got charged an extra day for late drop0ff!! Fortunately that was removed when I complained. I know it's "budget" but please get you act together!

1 out of 9

Avis

6.4

Okay

14 reviews•2 locations

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Recent reviews

2.0

Poor|June 2022

The price I booked through KAYAK was 88USD but the actual invoice was 270USD. There is a huge difference. I would like to improve. The car rental experience was good.

10.0

Wonderful|June 2022

If you don't mind spending around $30 round trip for taxi fare to get to this place from the Rental Car Center, you will receive around 60% discount from Avis fares at the Center. Good service, nice people!

4.0

Mediocre|June 2022

Drop off in Oakland was horrible. Person kept yelling at us to leave keys in car while we were making sure we had all our stuff. Avis lady in San Diego was nice

10.0

Wonderful|Jan 2022

The guy behind the counter was so nice and informative. Just a pleasant human being!

2.0

Poor|Dec 2021

The rental car olace eas not at the airport. I had no way of knowing that and spent alot of extra money on uber rides. Huge headache and very bad experience. You need a huge disclaimer that says no transportation avsilable to and from rental car place.

10.0

Wonderful|Dec 2021

Great process and service. I had several changes to my reservations and they come and accommodated it all! I booked at the wrong pick up location. It was supposed to be at a San Diego airport but it was at another San Diego location and they easily changed it for me. And then I flew out of a different airport and they allowed me to easily switch my drop off location from Santa Ana airport to Burbank airport. Customer service was easy and the wait time on the phone with that long. Thank you for the great service!

1 out of 5

Hertz

5.8

Fair

1 review•1 location

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1st Van Rental

1 location

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All Star Rent a Van

1 location

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SURPRICE CAR RENTAL

1 location

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Driving with a car hire in Downtown - FAQs

Learn everything there is to know about hiring a car in Downtown so you can be properly prepared for your next trip

How much does it cost to hire a car in Downtown?

70$8Downtown Keep in mind that the average price to hire a car in Downtown is $13/day, which can change depending on what type of car you hire and what agency you hire it from.

What is the cheapest car hire company in Downtown?

ADDCAR RENTAL ($8/day) is the cheapest car hire company in Downtown as of the past 72 hours, followed by HDC Rent A Car ($8/day), and NU Car ($8/day). Keep in mind that these are the cheapest prices our users have seen recently. Daily hire prices are subject to change based on what neighbourhood in San Diego you visit and what type of car you decide to hire.

Is car hire cheaper in other San Diego neighbourhoods?

The cheapest neighbourhood to hire a car when in San Diego is Little Italy. On average, the daily cost to hire a car in Little Italy is $37 from Economy Rent a Car. Another affordable neighbourhood to hire a car in is Otay Mesa, where Dollar has an average price of $50 per day.

When did momondo last update prices for cars in Downtown?

Prices for cars in Downtown are refreshed on a daily basis.

How many operators does momondo search for cars in Downtown?

The number of operators available for cars in Downtown is 10 as of July 2025.

How old do you have to be to hire a car in Downtown?

Age requirements for drivers vary depending on the country, including Downtown. In several EU countries, drivers must be 18 years old. Generally, to hire a car overseas, you must be at least 21 years old, and if you're under 25, you may be charged a young driver surcharge. It's recommended that you review the policy of your preferred hire company before booking.

What documentation or ID do you need to hire a car in Downtown?

To hire a car in Downtown, all drivers must have a valid full driving license. If the license is written in a language other than the language of the country of hire, an International Driving Permit may be required to avoid the risk of potential fines. If you're hiring a car abroad, you may also need to provide proof of return travel and accommodation information during your stay. We recommend that you verify with the specific hire company you're booking with.

Why use momondo?

Why should I use momondo to book a car hire in Downtown?

Booking a car hire in Downtown via momondo could save you time and money. momondo provides you with a wide selection of options and cars as we search thousands of car hire websites and locations to enable you to make the best choice for your trip.

How does momondo help me find the best car hire deal in Downtown?

Filtering is how momondo helps you find a great car hire in Downtown. Narrow your search using price and map features as well as filtering by fuel or mileage policies amongst many other filters available.