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San Diego Van Rentals

Years in business: N/A

5 ratings | 5 Reviews
Minimum Age N/A
Rents for cash N/A
Airport Service N/A
Local Area Pickup/Dropoff N/A

Address: 225 North Harbor Drive, San Diego,CA, United States

Vehicles: N/A

United Van Rentals

Years in business: 7

554 ratings | 544 Reviews
A family owned business, serving much of California, Nevada and Arizona
Minimum Age 21
Rents for cash NO
Airport Service Airport pickup
Local Area Pickup/Dropoff YES

Address: 3225 N Harbor Dr, San Deigo,CA,92101, United States

Vehicles: Vans

SD Rental Auto Corporation

Years in business: N/A

21 ratings | 21 Reviews
Minimum Age 21
Rents for cash NO
Airport Service No airport service
Local Area Pickup/Dropoff YES

Address: 526 Grape Street, San Diego,CA,92101, United States

Vehicles: Vans, Cars, Specialty, SUVs, Luxury

Rentalcars

Years in business: N/A

0 ratings
Minimum Age N/A
Rents for cash N/A
Airport Service N/A
Local Area Pickup/Dropoff N/A

Address: , San Diego,CA, United States

Vehicles: N/A
Cheap, Smart Ways to Arrive at and Leave from San Diego International

Located off the Pacific Ocean, San Diego is the second largest city in California, home to universities, prominent businesses, picturesque beaches and a world of restaurants, nightlife and sightseeing. It is known for being a technology Mecca and having a desirable year-round climate, a slower pace and being an ideal escape from urban stress while still enjoying all the amenities of a city of San Diego size.

San Diego International Airport (SAN) is the epitome of the culture it serves. How many airports can you think of that has a bicycling and pedestrian path, connecting the airport to Liberty Station and Point Loma to the west and downtown San Diego and Little Italy from the east? It is a scenic route that crosses the waterfront, taking in Harbor Drive and Spanish Landing Park. If you want faster transport, consider a cheap car rental. There a several independent car rental agencies featured on the left side of this page. Use their Renter Ratings to guide you choice of service quality and price.

Amtrak and Coaster commuter trains can take passengers from SAN to downtown San Diego, coastal North County, Solana Beach, Oceanside, Carlsbad, Los Angeles and Orange counties. Connect to these transports at the Amtrak Santa Fe Depot station. Amtrak operates daily while the Coaster is closed for New Year's, Memorial Day, July 4th, Labor Day, Thanksgiving and Christmas. For information about Coaster, call 800.COASTER and Amtrak at 800.USA.RAIL.

Several companies provide taxi service to and from SAN. They can all be accessed at Transportation Plaza. Unless you prefer a specific company, the airport transportation rep will put you in the first available ride.

There is also a fleet of shuttles. Several local hotels supply them. The airport has shuttles that will take passengers to and from parking lots. Many of the cheapest car rental companies also have outlets and vehicles available at nearby hotels. Airport shuttles are color coded to make routes easier to remember later. Private shuttles like EZ Ride and Advanced Shuttle provide travel accommodations to many of the city attractions, lodgings and business districts.

Whether you are in town for business or pleasure, a sound way to get around the city is by utilizing the best cheap car rentals San Diego has to offer. Combining cost and time savings, it really is the most efficient way of getting around the city for both taking care of business and having the time of your life.

Car Rentals at San Diego International

A ten minute cheap car rental drive along Harbor Drive, San Diego International Airport sits in the middle of one the country’s largest and most beautiful coastal cities. The airport is so close that visitors are often stunned by how close their flights come to downtown buildings.

The airport’s first flight was in 1925. This inauguration was conducted by Ryan Airlines and went from San Diego to Los Angeles. This was the beginning of a storied history that includes a solo flight by Charles Lindbergh and the first federally certified airfield for all aircraft models. San Diego International is the first airport ever to receive a triple-A rating.

Today, the airport operates under an edict to provide safe and comforting transport for all its worldwide passengers. This is exemplified in its Green Build initiative, a broad program engineered to reduce terminal congestion, speed up check-in and check-out processes and promote the airport’s commitment to sustainability.

San Diego International Airport Map Link

At the heart of the eighth largest city in the US, lies the San Diego International Airport (SAN) commonly referred to as the Lindbergh Field. It is located 3 miles northwest of the densely populated business district of San Diego and 20 miles from Tijuana, Mexico. SAN is the busiest commercial service airport in the US and the second in the world.

Round the clock taxi services are excellent here but if you prefer driving along the freeways of San Diego, you can hire cheap car rentals at the reservation booth located near Terminals 1 and 2 in the baggage claim. Always remember to carry the contact number of your rental agency in your cell phone, to be able to contact them as soon as you land, for the information on shuttle service. Car rental agencies featured on our site and in Sann Diego are:

  • Pacific Rent a Car
  • Becker Auto Rental
  • Midway Car Rental
Transportation Attractions Things to do at San Diego International

Transportation: Shuttle services and buses, operated by private companies provide cheap transportation options to the traveler. Shuttle Transportation Service is provided with easy online access available for visitors to obtain information about pre-screened limousine and ground transportation companies. Private taxis as well as cheap car rentals are also available to passengers at SAN.

San Diego Attractions

With so many things to do in San Diego, California, you need to ensure that you can get to what you want to see, when you want to see it. To accomplish this, you need a car rental at San Diego airport which allows you the freedom to do what you want, when you want. Let CarRentalExpress.com help you to locate the perfect rental car at San Diego International airport and save you money that you can spend on attractions like the San Diego Zoo or a Padres game instead.

San Diego Zoo

The San Diego Zoo is one of the largest zoo’s in the country; offering something for everyone as well as various exhibits like the Summer Safari African Extravaganza. Here, children and adults alike will enjoy the numerous types of wildlife all at an affordable price. The San Diego Zoo offers families an affordable admission fee, although all active duty military personnel receive free admission with their military ID. The Zoo is located just a quick 15 minutes from the airport, so even if you have just a few hours layover, you can still enjoy all the zoo has to offer with the help of CarRentalExpress.com and their San Diego airport car rentals.

San Diego Padres

Petco Park, home of the San Diego Padres is an attraction for baseball fans of all ages. Petco Park is also only 15 minutes away from the airport so with the help of a long, well planned layover and CarRentalExpress.com; you can get a rental car at San Diego Airport, take in a Padres game with time to spare to catch your connecting flight.

Things to do at the airport

Pre-flight waits and hiatus can be converted to convenient shopping, dining and relaxation experiences at San Diego International Airport.

Gift Shops: Gifts like postcards depicting the scenic view of San Diego, delicious California wines, coffee mugs etc will serve as a good San Diego souvenir. The shops are not just limited to postcards but also have books. Most of the bestsellers in the world are available at the shops here. The popular shops are Baja Books, Daily News, Express Connection, Gifts Etc, Global News and San Diego News Connection. Express Bodicare, Sunstyle’s, Spirit of San Diego, Water’s Edge, Sees Candy I & II are the names of other popular stores here.

For a visual map of the types of shops available at San Diego International Airport, please refer to the link below:

San Diego International Airport Map Link

Restaurants: Dining is yet another unique experience at the airport. A lot of exotic cuisines and drinks are available at the most popular airport hotels and bars like Submarina, Karl Strauss Bar, Chili’s To Go, Starbucks, Yan Can Asian Bistro & Bar and San Diego Tap Room.

Lounges: The clubs offer visitors quiet cessation from the rumpus of the airport crowd. Passengers with club memberships can relax or work before, after or between flights. The best examples are American Airlines Admirals Club, Delta Crown Room, United Red Carpet Room and Neil Ash USO Center. They have many amenities like children's play room, Break room for serving coffee, drinks, and snacks, Computer/Internet service, Library, phones/phone cards, Conference room, Reading Program, Game consoles etc.

Art exhibits: There is an art program at the airport with the sole intention to create the ambience that is unique to the Lindbergh Field. There are temporary exhibits where museums, arts organizations and individual artists are afforded opportunities to exhibit their collections. Cultural exhibits are scheduled annually and sometimes the schedules are prepared three years in advance. There is also a public art program that develops a broad collection of permanent artworks to make the experience of the travelers memorable.

*NEW* Please refer to our San Diego airport guide for additional information about the city.