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Best deals found for San Diego, California SUV hire

Find great deals below on a variety of popular hire SUVs in San Diego, California

Toyota C-HR

or similar Compact SUV

Up to 4 passengers

$56/day

26 May - 28 May

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Mitsubishi Outlander

or similar Standard SUV

Up to 5 passengers

$61/day

27 May - 29 May

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Mazda CX-9

or similar Full-size SUV

Up to 5 passengers

4-door vehicles

$68/day

27 May - 29 May

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MG ZS

or similar Intermediate SUV

Up to 5 passengers

$70/day

26 May - 28 May

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Car hire insight and trends in San Diego

Useful insights to help you book the perfect car hire in San Diego

Which SUV hire agency in San Diego has the cheapest SUV hire prices?

Hiring a SUV in San Diego is cheapest when using Thrifty at their location in the city. The best daily rate a momondo has found is $48, but typically it’s best to assume your SUV rental will cost $69/day.

Which SUV hire company in San Diego has the most locations?

Dollar is very popular in San Diego, California, as they have more locations than any other SUV hire company. You can find 2 locations in the city of San Diego, California and can expect to pay about $75/day for your hire SUV in San Diego, California.

San Diego SUV hire directory

All major SUV hire suppliers in San Diego, California

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

7.8

Good

335 reviews•14 locations

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10.0

Wonderful|Sept 2023

Jake was extremely helpful with my rental pickup, and quick and efficient as I had to make an appointment shortly after pickup. Thanks Jake and enterprise!

10.0

Wonderful|Aug 2023

We got in a little late and the gentlemen at the counter was very kind and patient to wait for us to get things organized. He was supposed to close the counter and stayed open a little later for us. I don't remember his name but do remember he was from Massachusetts. Getting the car was super quick as well.

2.0

Poor|Aug 2023

Say on the web sit that to need a return flight in order to pick up a rental

10.0

Wonderful|Aug 2023

So fast, easy, and efficient! Specifically the San Diego airport operation is amazing. Totally different than the normal car rental experience

10.0

Wonderful|June 2023

Very friendly and helpful

10.0

Wonderful|June 2023

Staffs in the Mira Mesa office were super nice and helpful

1 out of 112

Enterprise Rent-A-Car Locations in San Diego

Dollar

6.7

Okay

224 reviews•2 locations

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2.0

Poor|Aug 2023

Never even got to get a rental.. Paid through kayak and was told using a third party was a big mistake by Dollar. They wanted a $500 deposit bc I had a debit card. Ended up losing money and using a different car service called Turo.

2.0

Poor|May 2023

We arrived at 12:30am and, along with several other customers, to discover they had no cars despite all of us having reservations. They locked the doors & wouldn’t talk to us for awhile, then told us all to come back the next day. We had to take an Uber 45 minutes to and from our hotel. Will not use them again- terrible customer service. What is the point if a reservation if they don’t hold a car for you!?

4.0

Mediocre|Apr 2023

They need to show to underage prices

8.0

Very Good|Mar 2023

The only problem was there were no cars readily available. We waited about 45 minutes after we went to the check-in counter. We passed on taking the electric vehicle, so waited for the next.

4.0

Mediocre|Jan 2023

Lots of hidden fees, my rental had damages prior ro pick up that wasnt disclosed, overall dont recommend.

4.0

Mediocre|Oct 2022

Rental car rates have become outrageous. But then, to pay that much to rent a car and then have to wait for nearly an hour in line to pick it up after you have flown for hours and still have a 3 Hour Drive ahead is ridiculous.

1 out of 75

Budget

6.6

Okay

181 reviews•11 locations

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10.0

Wonderful|Sept 2023

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

1 out of 61

Budget Locations in San Diego

Avis

6.5

Okay

300 reviews•11 locations

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2.0

Poor|Aug 2023

Horrible communication and continually charged me unfairly.

2.0

Poor|Aug 2023

I was denied a car because I did not have a foreign license. I booked while I was overseas and but have an American license. They refused to give me a car. Then I had to go through a long process to try to get the money back. Still have not received it and it’s been nearly 1 month. Will never book with Avis/Budget again.

10.0

Wonderful|Aug 2023

Pickup location was not clear and we ended up in the wrong place, having to rent a car to get to the one we originally requested. Luckily, the staff at the 2nd location was able to help us keep our original rental with minimal problems-they were exemplary!

2.0

Poor|Aug 2023

Falsely advertised Fees charges, and Gas mileage

4.0

Mediocre|July 2023

I booked online with Avis. It said there was a car available. I paid for an Uber to get to the location. When I arrived, she said they had no car for me! So, from there, I had to Uber (fee of $59) to airport location with more selection of cars. I told them what happened and they didn’t try to give me any inconvenience discount and the guy didn’t seem to care at all. I asked him to give me an economy car, but he ignored my request. He gave me a midsize, even when there were other smaller cars available! Not only that, he asked for another ID other than my DL and my CC?! Why? I am 51 years old, not 25 and under! Is it because I look young. Discrimination! Never again will I use Avis! I usually go to other car rental companies, like Hertz. They never gave me a hard time.

2.0

Poor|June 2023

When we made the reservation, you booked the car by Tijuana even though I had made the reservation for the San Diego International airport. That caused quite the confusion at the counter. Why was the car booked there instead of the airport? The price was much higher than what our reservation indicated. they are now giving me a refund for the difference.

1 out of 100

Avis Locations in San Diego

Hertz

5.9

Fair

729 reviews•13 locations

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2.0

Poor|Aug 2023

Dollar was good. Hertz terrible although I know Hertz owns Dollar. Hertz confirmed my San Diego International Airport two days before my flight with the pick up in Tia Juana. I called to straighten it out and they blamed it on Kayak. They said they could get me a car at the airport for $1,100 or about $700 more then original quote. Only when I kept complaining did they do a "courtesy" and book me on Dollar. A Hertz hussle.

2.0

Poor|Aug 2023

You booked my rental 30 minures from the airport!!!

2.0

Poor|Aug 2023

I rented the car for San Diego airport. However, it was not the main San Diego airport!!! It was an airport 30 miles south of the main airport. When I booked the car, it said San Diego airport -- not that it was 30 miles south. I was originally to pay around $420. I ended up paying $940!!! I feel as if I was tricked to renting the original job. I won't use Kayak again......

2.0

Poor|Aug 2023

This a unbelievable transition. I have the correct pick up and drop off address but Hertz said that’s not what they have. The charge went from booking price $290 to $890. Of course, I have to find something else with more reasonable price.

4.0

Mediocre|Aug 2023

My reservations was missing.

10.0

Wonderful|Aug 2023

Easy pick up and return

1 out of 243

Hertz Locations in San Diego

Economy Rent a Car

5.8

Fair

123 reviews•2 locations

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10.0

Wonderful|Jan 2024

Quick, convenient.. friendly service. Had a great experience. Well book again.

2.0

Poor|Aug 2023

they decive me with an insurance that I pay double the price

2.0

Poor|Aug 2023

Build in plenty of time to get to the pickup location as it’s two shuttles away from the airport. Once you arrive, you better hope you aren’t more than two hours beyond your estimated pickup time or they will have given your car away. Extremely frustrating—I’ve never dealt with a rental company with these policies, and looking at other reviews I’m not the only one!

2.0

Poor|July 2023

I did not pick up the car because they change the price on me.

6.0

Okay|July 2023

It was so long to get to. Take the shuttle to the car rental place and then they pick you up from there to go to the economy car rental. It was long to get there and on the way back we opted to just Uber instead of let them take us back to the car rental area to then have to go take another shuttle to the airport.

10.0

Wonderful|July 2023

Jacob was such a help. I was traveling for a family emergency and he was so helpful and understanding.

1 out of 41

Ace

4.4

Mediocre

156 reviews•3 locations

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4.0

Mediocre|Sept 2023

The hidden coverage fees were shady, as they were not listed online when i rented. I have car insurance and therefore should not have been made to pay an extra 20/day for coverage. This is poor practice.

2.0

Poor|Aug 2023

Check the ratings. I was hung up on when I called.

2.0

Poor|Aug 2023

There is no indication during booking that this place does not offer airport shuttle. We had to uber to it. When we got there it was a trailer in a sketchy lot and there was a line out the door to pickup the car. One guy worked the line and it took 1.5 hours. There were angry customers everywhere, ones dropping off and picking up. The place requires that you show proof of insurance by logging into your app, which most folks did not have. Other than that hassle the car was good, the drop off was good. The pickup experience killed it, though.

2.0

Poor|June 2023

Ace is 15-20 minutes away from airport and it costs an additional 30-40$ to get your car and return it! In addition to the extra time and aggravation when you get there! Get a car that is at airport…save time and money!

2.0

Poor|June 2023

They charged too much insurance fee. Even we had to paid an Allianz insurancw plan which we had not listened to or agreed to have. We were charged 91 USD for 1/4 of fuel, which would be 4-5 times more expensive than the normal gas price. It was a terrible experience.

2.0

Poor|June 2023

Drop off was simple but service was poor. Agent did not greet, acted rude, did not ask if everything was okay with rental. Immediately went on the offensive into what I was going to be charged. I asked what the problem was and the response was that the car needed to be detailed and will be out of commission for a few days which I was going to be responsible for. If I would've been notified, I would of ran the car through a $20 car wash and vacuum; never had an issue with simple debris at other rental locations; I was under the impression that the cost of the rental included a wash. Also, never received a receipt of the breakdown for paying 3X the quoted price.

1 out of 52

MEXRENTACAR

3.9

Poor

243 reviews•4 locations

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2.0

Poor|Nov 2022

They over charge me and in top of that they charge twice, Mex rental car is a fuckig scam. I gonna publish it in all social media plataforms. Never rent a car whit Kayak or Mex rental car. All you guys a a fraud

2.0

Poor|Oct 2022

They have a lot of additional requirements to rent that are discriminatory against military members and in my opinion violate the service member civil relief act.

2.0

Poor|Oct 2022

This was the poorest most chaotic, misleading rental I have ever booked. I will never rent from this company, OR KAYAK, EVER again.

2.0

Poor|Sept 2022

I couldn’t pick up the car because they asked for different documents, they requested a different amount and they didn’t allow me to cancel the reservation.

2.0

Poor|Sept 2022

No Mex Car agency at the San Diego Airport

8.0

Very Good|Sept 2022

The clerk that helped me was very honest and the vehicle I rented was in very good condition. I think the security deposit was higher than what was disclosed on the post and I wish the post was upfront about it. I did get my entire deposit back and everything turned out good.

1 out of 81

Quick facts about SUV hire in San Diego

Get the overview on great SUV hire deals, popular SUV hire companies, and the best SUV models for your visit to San Diego

Most Popular Agency	Alamo
Cheapest SUV	$67
Most Popular SUV Model	Toyota RAV4

The most popular San Diego car hire agency found on momondo this month is Alamo. Other top choices for car hire companies are Thrifty and Fox

The lowest price for SUV in San Diego is $67/day. For this area, you can expect average prices starting from $100/day.

The most popular SUV to hire in San Diego in the past 7 days is the Toyota RAV4. Our users also prefer the Ford Edge as an alternative.

Driving with a hired SUV in San Diego - FAQs

Learn everything there is to know about hiring an SUV in San Diego so you can be properly prepared for your next trip

How much will it cost to hire SUV in San Diego, California in April?

Our data shows that for SUV rental deals during April in San Diego, you can expect to pay around $91 per day. A particularly good SUV rental deal might be around $48, which is the lowest quote for San Diego we've seen so far.

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 April 2024, there are 135 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.