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Free cancellationWe offer free cancellation anytime prior to pick-up of your car
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No Hidden CostsWe’ll explain any additional costs before you book your car rental. For more details on what’s included, just check the Ts&Cs of any car.
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San Diego Car Rental
Situated just north of the border with Mexico in southern California, San Diego is a vibrant, multicultural city where American and Spanish influences collide. With a combination of culture, history, amusements and beaches, all under a warm, dry climate, San Diego provides visitors with a huge choice of things to see and do. Pick up a car rental at San Diego Airport to ensure everything the city and its surrounding areas have to offer are in easy reach.
Location Information
- Currency US Dollar
- Local Time GMT -8
- Urban Speed Limit 35 mph
- Rural Speed Limit 55 mph
- Highway Speed Limit 65 mph
- Drink Drive Limit 0.08% BAC
- Side of road Right hand side
Top Attractions
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Balboa Park
The largest urban park in San Diego, Balboa Park covers 1,400 acres and is full of gardens and historic buildings, many of which were built for the 1915-16 Panama-California Exposition and feature beautiful Spanish low-rise style architecture. Within its boundaries are more than a dozen museums, including the Museum of Natural History, the Museum of Man and the Air and Space Museum.
San Diego Zoo
Also situated within the grounds of Balboa Park, the San Diego Zoo is well worth the trip, and is one of the biggest and most famous zoos in the country. Visitors can see hundreds of exotic animals from around the world, including its iconic pandas. San Diego Zoo takes great care to ensure all its enclosures recreate the animals' natural habitat as closely as possible.
Seaport Village
Down by the waterfront, Seaport Village is home to more than 70 galleries, shops and restaurants, all surrounded by ponds, lakes, fountains and colorful landscaping, as well as a quarter-mile boardwalk along the seafront. Enjoy the entertainment provided by the many street performers, or take a stroll down the water to the historic USS Midway Museum to learn more about San Diego's long association with the US Navy.
Location Trends
- Most popular car type 7 Seater People Carrier
- Most popular add on Child Toddler Seat
- Cheapest day rate $34.24
- Average day rate $40.41
- Most expensive month Jul
- Cheapest month Jan
Places to visit
Los Angeles
Take advantage of your car rental in San Diego with a two-and-a-half trip up the coast to famous Los Angeles, where you can rub shoulders with Hollywood royalty and explore some of the city's film studios on one of the numerous backstage tours. When you've found your favorite actor's star on the Walk of Fame and got your selfie in front of the Hollywood sign, relax with a gentle stroll in the expansive Griffith Park.
North County
Around half an hour's drive north of San Diego along the I-5 interstate, North County is an exclusive region known for its beach culture, with pristine sand stretching for some 30 miles from Del Mar to San Onofre. Alternatively, head inland, where you can enjoy the rolling hills and winding roads for scenic drives, bike to the top of Palomar Mountain, or enjoy some of the 40 golf courses within the region, including 2008 US Open host Torrey Pines.
Baja California
With downtown San Diego lying just 17 miles from the Mexican border, heading south for a day trip is a great way to experience two cultures for the price of one. Passing into the state of Baja California through the San Ysidro border crossing, you can take in the vibrant nightlife of Tijuana, indulge in some authentic Mexian cuisine, or explore the Valle De Guadalupe. A 90-minute drive from the border, there are more than 100 wineries in this area, with many offering tastings and tours.
San Diego Car Rental FAQs
Take advantage of southern California's great climate by choosing a convertible for your San Diego car rental.
San Diego International Airport
San Diego has a few toll roads and express lanes, including the Southbay Expressway and parts of I-15.
July, with an average of 304.7 hours.
February, with an average of 58 mm.
Comic-Con International, Fleet Week, Bay Parade of Lights