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Top tips for renting a car from Economy Rent a Car at San Diego Airport

  • Those flying into San Diego International Airport (SAN) will have several different rental car agencies to choose from when they land. Economy Rent a Car is one of the best options for anyone who wants to ensure they can secure a rental car fast. When you book Economy Rent a Car Car Rentals at San Diego Airport (SAN), you can pick it up at Economy's convenient 1025 W Laurel Street location, just outside SAN. You can either make your way to this location by catching a taxi or ride-sharing service, or arranging to have Economy pick you up so that you have one less thing to worry about when you get to San Diego.
  • While the 1025 W Laurel Street location is a terrific option for anyone who needs to retrieve an Economy Rent a Car Car rental after landing at San Diego Airport, it isn't the only Economy location in the area. If you don't mind traveling just a little further away from the airport, Economy also has another location at 2367 India Street that is only about half a mile past the other location. You might be able to skip a lot of the usual hustle and bustle at the car rental agency counter by utilizing this location.
  • San Diego is a very large city, stretching more than 370 square miles. It's also situated near other California cities, like Los Angeles, that you can drive to while you're in town. For these reasons, you should explore renting eco-friendly rental cars that Economy offers. Economy can set you up with a compact car or SUV that will be great on gas while helping you and the rest of your party easily get around while you're in the San Diego area.
  • There will undoubtedly be at least a few attractions in and around San Diego that you'll want to see while in town. To make it easy to get to them, consider requesting a rental car equipped with a GPS navigation system when you book Economy Rent a Car Car Rentals at San Diego Airport. There are also many other optional add-ons that you can request for an Economy car rental, such as car seats, satellite radio, and even advanced roadside assistance.
  • Mini rental cars from Economy Rent a Car at San Diego Airport are around 100% cheaper than other car types, on average

FAQs about renting a car from Economy Rent a Car at San Diego Airport

  • Will I be charged a fee to cancel an Economy Rent a Car reservation?

    When you book Economy Rent a Car Car Rentals at San Diego Airport, you can either prepay for your car or wait until later to pay. It would be best if you always opted to pay later, since it'll allow you to cancel a reservation until the last minute without being subjected to any cancellation fees. If you prepay for an Economy rental car reservation, you might get hit with these fees.

  • Do I need to add any additional drivers that might drive an Economy rental car to my reservation?

    If you plan to split the driving done in an Economy Rent a Car rental car with someone else, you must inform Economy in advance. The rental car company will need to add any additional drivers that may drive a rental car to your initial reservation. You will have to pay a small fee to incorporate them into it.

  • Can I pick up an Economy Rent a Car rental car at one location and drop it off at another?

    You're welcome to pick up a rental car from Economy Rent a Car at one of the company's San Diego locations and return it to a different location. There may, however, be extra fees that you'll need to pay depending on how far away you plan to drive this vehicle. It would be good to ask an Economy customer service representative to break down these fees for you in advance.

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

    On average a rental car from Economy Rent a Car at San Diego Airport costs C$ 79 per day.

  • What is the most popular rental car from Economy Rent a Car at San Diego Airport?

    Medium rental cars (Dodge Grand Caravan or similar) are the most frequently booked rental car type from Economy Rent a Car at San Diego Airport.

  • Does Economy Rent a Car offer shuttle or airport pick-up services from San Diego Airport (SAN)?

    Yes

Reviews

Overall Rating4.6 MediocreBased on 2129 reviews
Cleanliness
5.5
Comfort
5.4
Overall
4.6
Pick-up/Drop-off
4.7
Value for money
4.9

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2.0
Car wasn’t given because of the credit card. Still waiting for the refundReviewed 4 Jun 2026
review fromkayak
2.0
I had to rental with budget, because they charge you more than the rental car for the insurance. Price on the reservation is not the same at the pickup time, doesn’t trust in those small not recognized rental car companies.Reviewed 31 May 2026
review fromkayak
2.0
My experience with this rental service was deeply disappointing from start to finish. What should have been a straightforward vehicle pickup turned into a series of avoidable failures, unsafe conditions, and complete lack of accountability. The combination of absurd charges, vehicle bait‑and‑switch, unsafe equipment, and zero communication makes this one of the worst rental interactions I’ve encountered. 1. Failure to Honor Scheduled Pickup Despite having a confirmed reservation, the rental office was: Closed at the scheduled pickup time Unstaffed, with no signage or instructions Completely unresponsive to calls or messages This forced unnecessary delays and immediately signaled a lack of professionalism and operational reliability. 2. Unapproved Vehicle Switch When someone finally arrived, I was informed that the vehicle I reserved was not available, with no explanation or apology. Instead, I was given: A lower‑quality replacement vehicle With no prior notice And no adjustment in pricing despite the downgrade This kind of bait‑and‑switch behavior is unacceptable in any legitimate rental operation. 3. Unsafe Vehicle Condition The replacement vehicle was not just inferior—it was dangerously unfit for use: Tires were visibly worn and poorly maintained The car handled poorly from the start One tire blew out during normal driving, putting us at real risk This was not a random incident; it was the predictable result of renting out a vehicle that should never have been on the road. 4. Attempted Charges for Their Negligence Adding insult to injury, I am now being told I will be charged for the blown tire, despite: The vehicle being unsafe at pickup The tire failure being directly caused by their lack of maintenance My immediate reporting of the issue Charging customers for damage caused by the company’s own negligence is unethical and predatory. 5. No Support, No Communication Following the incident, I reached out multiple times over the next week. I received: No response No acknowledgment No assistance No resolution A rental company that refuses to communicate after providing unsafe equipment is not just unprofessional—it’s irresponsible. 6. Limited and Inconvenient Return Hours To make matters worse, the company: Does not accept returns after 6 PM Provides no after‑hours drop‑off option Offers no flexibility despite their own operational failures This creates unnecessary inconvenience and further demonstrates their lack of customer‑centric policies. Final Assessment This rental service failed at every stage of the customer journey: Unreliable operations Dishonest vehicle substitution Unsafe, poorly maintained cars Unjustified charges Nonexistent customer support The experience was not just frustrating—it was unsafe. No customer should be placed in a position where a rental company’s negligence leads to a blown tire on the road and then attempts to bill the customer for it. Until this company addresses its operational failures, safety standards, and customer service practices, I cannot recommend them under any circumstances.Reviewed 18 May 2026
review fromkayak
2.0
Really bad , bad customer service , the car was very old and the price that was indicated was in Canadian and we had to pay in US for the same amount very disappointedReviewed 15 May 2026
review fromkayak
2.0
Despite our reservation, there were no cars when we arrived at 2am, and had no options to get another car. this was an absolute nightmareReviewed 12 Apr 2026
review fromkayak
4.0
The pick up took quite a while. It was just difficult getting to the lot. I got instructions in email and then different instructions from employees. Then getting to the lot took about an hour of waiting and riding in a bus then a van….. I guess that’s what I get for going cheap!Reviewed 2 Apr 2026
review fromkayak
4.0
They need to provide a person who speaks English better because there were issues with our rental that were hard to put across. I ordered an SUV but one wasn’t provided. I was told that it would be available in a week which meant we had to drive back to Rio Hato to exchange it. And when we did that, it was to find that it still wasn’t available. I was not happy but to give the gentleman his due they did drive the car to us that same evening. Unfortunately, with the amount of luggage that three of us had the smaller car was just not convenient. It’s not likely I will be renting from economy again.Reviewed 17 Mar 2026
review fromkayak
2.0
Please ask about insurance options because they do not tell you. When I checked in they asked if I would like the insurance option to cover the other car or the hire car. I said I would like the insurance to cover the hire car. So it was $55 per day which I am ok with. I clipped the mirrors of the hire car so when I got back to drop it off they charged me $us1000. I said I thought I paid for the car to be covered and then she says no that’s the $75 cover option. I said I’m sure I would have paid $20 extra per day to forego the excess. Anyways nothing I can do about it now but please ask for ALL of the coverage options. For your own good, in LA you’re bound to have an accident.Reviewed 7 Mar 2026
review fromkayak
2.0
My flight was delayed by 3 hours and vendor didn’t allow for a delayed pickup or driver transfer. No refund was provided as well.Reviewed 26 Feb 2026
review fromkayak
6.0
They rip you off with insurance. It was 2.5x the cost of the rental. Wtf. Dishonest and confusingReviewed 25 Feb 2026
review fromkayak
2.0
The pickup process was SO LONG! We were probably in line for two hours to pick up our car. We also needed to provide insurance information that required me to log in and find dates, amounts, etc. If I'd known this in advance, it could've sped things up.Reviewed 24 Feb 2026
review fromkayak
2.0
Couldn’t be worse, called them a week before arriving to confirm said everything was good, arrived at the airport and called and said we have no cars, I booked this months in advance, ended up getting a car from budget at the airport and paid $300 more. Never again with economy rent a car. Never got a call back from them, nothing!!! Kayak should be ashamed dealing with a company like this! They had passed it off to a company called caprent.Reviewed 23 Feb 2026
review fromkayak

Economy Rent a Car car rentals near San Diego Airport

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