Find Budget Car Hire in San Diego

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Driver's age: 25-65

Budget car hire deals in San Diego, California

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	Small cars	₹ 2,084 - ₹ 5,152
	All Car Types	₹ 2,084 - ₹ 9,094

The best time to hire a Small car from Budget in San Diego, California is in October when prices are ₹ 2,084 per day on average. ₹ 2,084 per day is 42% lower than the ₹ 3,578 average yearly price for a Budget Small car hire in San Diego. While October may be the cheapest month to hire a Small car from Budget in San Diego, January is the most expensive. However, you may still be able to find great deals in January on Small car hire from Budget depending on what day you book.

The best time to hire a Medium car from Budget in San Diego, California is in September when prices are ₹ 3,032 per day on average. ₹ 3,032 per day is 43% lower than the ₹ 5,285 average yearly price for a Budget Medium car hire in San Diego. While September may be the cheapest month to hire a Medium car from Budget in San Diego, August is the most expensive. However, you may still be able to find great deals in August on Medium car hire from Budget depending on what day you book.

Chevrolet Sonic Sedan

or similar Economy

Up to 2 passengers

4-5-door vehicles

₹ 4,694/day

10 Jan - 17 Jan

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Audi A3

or similar Compact

Up to 4 passengers

4-5-door vehicles

₹ 4,983/day

10 Jan - 17 Jan

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San Diego’s Budget locations

Below you will find information for every Budget car hire location in San Diego, including address, phone number, and reviews

Budget

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123 reviews•11 locations

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Overview

Recent reviews

10.0

Wonderful|Sept 2023

Really appreciated how easy and fast the car reservation process was, both online and in-person when we arrived. Friendly and helpful agents, everything was smooth at check-in and check-out. We were grateful that they were open at 3 am when we arrived at the airport! Hours of operation, plus friendly and professional customer service made for an overall positive experience.

10.0

Wonderful|Aug 2023

Nice staff

2.0

Poor|Aug 2023

Both the interiors and exteriors of the vehicles that we had were dirty and damaged. Rental cars were not serviced regularly. We went through 3 vehicles; one of them died in a parking lot while we were eating lunch. Roadside Assistance was going to take more than 2 hours to reach us for a jump-start; more contractors are needed to help rental customers. We then had to drive out of our way to switch out of the 2nd car.

10.0

Wonderful|Aug 2023

The car was nice, easy to drive and clean. The only issue was finding parking for return. Staff was very friendly.

2.0

Poor|Jul 2023

I said I’d pick-up at 5:00 PM. We arrived at 5:20 PM slowed by heavy traffic and the office was closed!! Very disappointed! Could not pickup next day, Had to leave San Diego at 6:00 AM!

2.0

Poor|Jun 2023

The pick up process was against aggravating, for some reason they were asking for two forms of picture ID, and at the end ended up accepting a non picture ID as my second form of ID. They angered me for no reason. So right off the start I regret renting with these people. I rent cars often and this was the first time this has happened, must be a budget thing… so never again

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Budget Locations in San Diego

Information about Budget car hires in San Diego

Does Budget have a location at San Diego Airport?

There is 1 location at San Diego Airport. The address for this Budget car hire centre is 3355 Admiral Boland Way.

Does Budget offer free car hire cancellation in San Diego?

Budget has free cancellations on car hires in San Diego. However, a cancellation fee may be applied if you cancel your hire car last-minute. We recommend you call Budget for more information. San Diego area phone numbers for Budget can be found here within the Locations tab.

How many Budget car hire locations are there in San Diego?

Budget has 11 car hire locations in San Diego. Their 3355 Admiral Boland Way location is the most popular according to our user data. In the past 12 months, 56% of our users who looked to hire a car from Budget in San Diego chose to hire theirs from the Budget location at 3355 Admiral Boland Way.

When did momondo last update prices for cars in San Diego?

Prices for cars in San Diego refresh daily.

How many operators does momondo search for cars in San Diego?

There are 151 operators available for cars in San Diego as of December 2025.

How old do you have to be to hire a car in San Diego?

The minimum age for drivers varies by country, including San Diego. In numerous EU countries, drivers must be 18 years old. To rent a car overseas, you'll generally need to be at least 21, and if you're under 25, a young driver surcharge may be applied. We advise that you read the policy of your chosen rental company before making a reservation.

What documentation or ID do you need to rent a car in San Diego?

To rent a car in San Diego, all drivers must have a valid full driving license. If the license is written in a language other than the language of the country of rental, an International Driving Permit may be required to avoid the risk of potential fines. If you're renting a car abroad, you may also need to provide proof of return travel and accommodation information during your stay. We recommend that you verify with the specific rental company you're booking with.