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Budget car rental prices at San Diego Airport

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Kia Rio car
Kia Rio
or similar Small
2
2
4-5
C$ 110/day
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Kia Soul car
Kia Soul
or similar Small
4
2
2/4
C$ 106/day
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Volkswagen Jetta car
Volkswagen Jetta
or similar Medium
5
3
4-5
C$ 114/day
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Chevrolet Malibu car
Chevrolet Malibu
or similar Large
5
2
4-5
C$ 107/day
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Chrysler Pacifica car
Chrysler Pacifica
or similar Van
5
5
4-5
C$ 141/day
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Jeep Grand Cherokee L car
Jeep Grand Cherokee L
or similar SUV
5
2
4-5
C$ 109/day
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Toyota Crown car
Toyota Crown
or similar Large
5
5
4-5
C$ 111/day
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Genesis G70 car
Genesis G70
or similar Luxury
5
5
2/4
C$ 133/day
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Ford Mustang Convertible car
Ford Mustang Convertible
or similar Convertible
5
3
2/4
C$ 129/day
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Ford Edge car
Ford Edge
or similar SUV
5
3
4-5
C$ 95/day
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Toyota RAV4 car
Toyota RAV4
or similar SUV
5
3
4-5
C$ 95/day
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Jeep Wrangler Unlimited car
Jeep Wrangler Unlimited
or similar SUV
5
2
2/4
C$ 107/day
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Class Special Car car
Class Special Car
or similar Category
5
5
2/4
C$ 112/day
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Lexus RX car
Lexus RX
or similar SUV
5
5
4-5
C$ 132/day
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Top tips for renting a car from Budget at San Diego Airport

  • San Diego International Airport (SAN) has become the busiest single-runway commercial airport in the U.S. over the years, and this has led to a large number of car rental agencies opening up counters at the airport. One of the many options available to you at SAN will be Budget, and it would be wise to rent Budget car rentals at San Diego Airport since they're typically on the more affordable side compared to other car rental agencies. Budget's 3355 Admiral Boland Way location at SAN also offers some of the most convenient hours around as its counter is open 24/7.
  • In addition to providing travelers with great rates and excellent hours, Budget also provides people with a wide range of car rental options. When you book Budget car rentals at San Diego Airport (SAN), you'll be able to pick from compact cars, full-size cars, minivans, premium SUVs, and more. Your best option might be to rent a convertible from Budget at SAN so that you're able to enjoy the sun and good weather that you typically get when you're visiting San Diego.
  • San Diego is almost 350 square miles big. It's also situated near some other large California cities that you might want to visit while you're in town, such as Los Angeles. If you plan to do your fair share of driving in San Diego and want to stay on the right track, look into requesting a GPS navigation system for your Budget rental car. Budget can set you up with a GPS system in most rental cars for a small fee. It'll help you make the most of a San Diego visit by guiding you around the city and any other cities you want to explore.
  • When you book Budget car rentals at San Diego Airport, you don't want to get stuck waiting in long lines when you pick up and drop off vehicles. You can avoid them by signing up for the Budget Fastbreak Program which will enable you to steer clear of having to stand in any lines. You'll be treated to expedited service when you go to pick up or drop off a car from Budget as a member of this program.
  • 25% of our users found rental cars from Budget at San Diego Airport for C$ 77 or less
  • Book your rental car at San Diego Airport from Budget at least 1 day before your trip in order to get a below-average price
  • Compact rental cars from Budget at San Diego Airport are around 65% cheaper than other car types, on average

FAQs about renting a car from Budget at San Diego Airport

  • Can I add additional drivers to a Budget car rental reservation at San Diego International Airport (SAN)?

    If you only make a Budget rental car reservation in your name, you'll be the only one who can drive it. But you'll also have the option to add other drivers to your reservation if you would like for a fee. It'll give you the option to split driving duties with your spouse, adult child, friend, etc.

  • Will I have to pay any fees if I need to cancel a Budget car rental reservation at San Diego Airport?

    If you prepay for a Budget rental car at San Diego Airport, you might have to pay a processing fee if you decide you want to cancel your reservation for whatever reason. You can avoid having to pay this fee by choosing not to pay for a rental car in advance when you book Budget car rentals at San Diego Airport.

  • Does Budget have extra car insurance packages available for rental cars at San Diego Airport?

    While Budget won't force you to sign up for any of its extra car insurance packages when you rent a vehicle, you will have the option to get the peace of mind that can come along with signing up for one or more of them. A few of the extra car insurance packages that Budget provides include Personal Accident and Effects (PAE), Supplemental Liability Insurance (SLI), and Emergency Sickness Plan (ESP).

  • How much does it cost to rent a car from Budget at San Diego Airport?

    On average a rental car from Budget at San Diego Airport costs C$ 64 per day.

  • What is the most popular rental car from Budget at San Diego Airport?

    Intermediate (Toyota RAV4 or similar) is the most frequently booked rental car type from Budget at San Diego Airport.

  • Where can I find Budget car rentals at San Diego Airport?

    3355 Admiral Boland Way is the closest Budget rental location to San Diego Airport. The telephone number for this location is +1 619 680 4949.

  • Does Budget offer shuttle or airport pick-up services from San Diego Airport (SAN)?

    Yes

Reviews

Overall Rating7.5 GoodBased on 58 reviews
Cleanliness
8.1
Comfort
8.3
Overall
7.5
Pick-up/Drop-off
7.6
Value for money
7.6

Recent reviews

Traveler rating
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10.0
super friendly and fast pickup; no lineReviewed 20 Jan 2025
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6.0
The wait time for pickup was very long. The Budget employee that I worked with was pushy with selling their insurance to the point of giving misinformation. The car windows were dirty from inside and I eventually had to spend time cleaning them thoroughly because it was otherwise very difficult to see through them.Reviewed 4 Jan 2025
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4.0
They don’t accept insurance that Kayak sells that I bought it. Besides that I rented a SUV and they didn’t have it. I got a pickupReviewed 23 Dec 2024
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2.0
The did not honor the price. Overcharged!Reviewed 3 Oct 2024
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2.0
My reservation was cancelled and we did not use the services.Reviewed 27 Jul 2024
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10.0
I found out that I do not like Jeeps!! The unit was clean and well maintained, and there was nothing Budget could do better.Reviewed 24 Jul 2024
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8.0
Thought I had reserved an intermediate suv, received a compact. It worked out okay once all our luggage was out.Reviewed 21 Apr 2024
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6.0
Good except the Cost to extend the contract was excessive The agent told me knee how to do it but did notReviewed 30 Mar 2024
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8.0
My experience with the local office was excellent. Jay and his staff were terrific to deal with. I just got home and noticed that I am over billed. I will call in a couple of days to customer service for a correction if the bill isn't corrected automatically.Reviewed 14 Mar 2024
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8.0
San Diego Budget rental agent provides excellence service. LOS ANGELES too except the shuttle bys driver not a vey pleasant experience . We requested to be drop off at the departure area @Tom Bradley Intl AIrport but she drop us off like a piece of luggage at the arrival and told us to walk. She's rude , we have to walk 1/2 a mile to find the departure. That's a bad customer service. I was going to hand her a tip but because she did not treat us with at least a standard customer satisfaction I told myself she doesn't deserve it.Reviewed 18 Dec 2023
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10.0
Hard to think of anythingReviewed 4 Dec 2023
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6.0
Plan time to stand in line. Car was not all that clean.Reviewed 11 Sep 2022
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Other car rental agencies at San Diego Airport scored

Budget car rentals near San Diego Airport

Address

3355 Admiral Boland Way

Hours

Monday00:00 - 23:59
Tuesday00:00 - 23:59
Wednesday00:00 - 23:59
Thursday00:00 - 23:59
Friday00:00 - 23:59
Saturday00:00 - 23:59
Sunday00:00 - 23:59

Phone

+1 619 680 4949

Address

2790 Kurtz Street Suite 1

Hours

Monday07:00 - 16:00
Tuesday07:00 - 16:00
Wednesday07:00 - 16:00
Thursday07:00 - 16:00
Friday07:00 - 16:00
Saturday08:00 - 14:00
Sunday08:00 - 14:00

Phone

+1 619 574 6975

Address

1670 Kettner Boulevard Suite 1

Hours

Monday08:00 - 14:00
Tuesday08:00 - 14:00
Wednesday08:00 - 14:00
Thursday08:00 - 14:00
Friday08:00 - 14:00
Saturday08:00 - 14:00
Sunday08:00 - 14:00

Phone

+1 619 231 7162

Address

1350 6th Ave Suite #170

Hours

Monday08:00 - 14:00
Tuesday08:00 - 14:00
Wednesday08:00 - 14:00
Thursday08:00 - 14:00
Friday08:00 - 14:00
Saturday09:00 - 13:00
Sunday09:00 - 13:00

Phone

+1 619 544 0510

Address

500 Hotel Circle North

Hours

Monday08:00 - 14:00
Tuesday08:00 - 14:00
Wednesday08:00 - 14:00
Thursday08:00 - 14:00
Friday08:00 - 14:00
Saturday08:00 - 14:00
Sunday08:00 - 14:00

Phone

+1 619 220 0294
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