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United Van Rentals

Years in business: 7

616 ratings | 606 Reviews
A family owned business, serving much of California, Nevada and Arizona
Minimum Age 21
Rents for cash N
Airport Service Airport pickup
Local Area Pickup/Dropoff Y

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

Vehicles: Vans

NU Car Rentals - United States

Years in business: 10

66 ratings | 59 Reviews
NU Car Rentals provides quality service and a large variety of vehicles for travelers in over 26 countries around the world.
Minimum Age 21
Rents for cash N
Airport Service Airport pickup
Local Area Pickup/Dropoff N

Address: 2263 Pacific Hwy, San Diego,CA,92101, United States

Vehicles: Specialty, Luxury, SUVs, Vans, Cars

Priceless

Years in business: 25

37 ratings | 36 Reviews
Priceless Rent-A-Car was created in response to consumer demand - and good, common sense.Priceless is a division of Bundy American Corporation, an international franchiser of vehicle rental businesses...
Minimum Age 18
Rents for cash Y
Airport Service Airport pickup
Local Area Pickup/Dropoff Y

Address: 2559 Kettner Boulevard, San Diego,CA,92101, United States

Vehicles: Luxury, Trucks, SUVs, Vans, Cars

Payless Car Rental

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: 3355 Admiral Boland Way, San Diego,CA, United States

Vehicles: N/A

U-Save

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: 1025 W Laurel Street Suite 100, San Diego,CA, United States

Vehicles: N/A

Mex Rent A Car

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: 1002 West Juniper Street, San Diego,CA, United States

Vehicles: N/A

ACE

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: 2548 Kettner Blvd, San Diego,CA, United States

Vehicles: N/A

Alamo

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: 3355 Admiral Boland Way, San Diego,CA, United States

Vehicles: N/A

Avis

Years in business: N/A

1 ratings | 1 Reviews
Minimum Age N/A
Rents for cash N/A
Airport Service N/A
Local Area Pickup/Dropoff N/A

Address: 3355 Admiral Boland Way San Diego Intl Apo Ste R175, San Diego,CA, United States

Vehicles: N/A

Budget

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: 3355 Admiral Boland Way Lindbergh Field Apo Ste R176, San Diego,CA, United States

Vehicles: N/A

Dollar

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: Off - Airport, San Diego,CA, United States

Vehicles: N/A

ENTERPRISE

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: 3355 Admiral Boland Way, San Diego,CA, United States

Vehicles: N/A

Europcar

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: Please Go To Fox Counter 3355 Admiral Boland Way, San Diego,CA, United States

Vehicles: N/A

Hertz

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: 3355 Admiral Boland Way, San Diego, Ca, San Diego Ap,CA, United States

Vehicles: N/A

National

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: 3355 Admiral Boland Way, San Diego,CA, United States

Vehicles: N/A

Sixt

Years in business: N/A

1 ratings | 1 Reviews
Minimum Age N/A
Rents for cash N/A
Airport Service N/A
Local Area Pickup/Dropoff N/A

Address: 3355 Admiral Boland Way, San Diego,CA, United States

Vehicles: N/A

Thrifty

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: Off - Airport, San Diego,CA, United States

Vehicles: N/A

Car Rentals at 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.