Budget Car Rental at San Diego International Airport

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PRICE
81 / 100
AVG. WAIT
12 mins.
QUALITY OF VEHICLE
87 / 100
DESK SERVICE
80 / 100
VEHICLE PICKUP
80 / 100
VEHICLE DROP-OFF
81 / 100
The car hire desk is in the terminal. You will then take a shuttle bus to collect your vehicle.
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Information about renting a vehicle from Budget at San Diego International Airport

San Diego International Airport is a focus city for the airline companies Southwest Airlines and Alaska Airlines, and is rated as the twenty-eighth busiest airport in the United States of America. The airport is recognised by its code of SAN, and it has another name as well, the Lindbergh Field Airport. It serves one of the largest metropolitan areas in the country, and handles over 16 million passengers per annum. Facilities at the airport include car hire companies, such as Budget San Diego International Airport, that offer a wide selection of vehicles, as well as services for the benefit of their customers.

Passengers will find three terminal buildings at this American airport. Two are larger, for the majority of airport flights, while one is the Commuter Terminal, specifically for flights between San Diego and Los Angeles. Terminal 2 is used for international flights, and Terminal 1 handles many of the airport’s domestic flights. International flights arrive from areas in Canada, Europe and Mexico. The car rental companies, although not located in the terminal buildings, can easily be accessed from either Terminal 1 or Terminal 2 by the courtesy shuttle buses that are available. The shuttles can carry a reasonable number of passengers and their luggage items, and are frequently available twenty-four hours a day. Passengers can, however, call their company from the courtesy telephones that are found in the arrival areas of the terminals.

To find the shuttles at Terminal 1, passengers will exit the building and look for the centre traffic aisle, and at Terminal 2, passengers will leave the building and head for the traffic island on the west end of the terminal. If assistance is required, an airport volunteer can be located. Passengers who require a vehicle with a wheelchair lift can contact Budget.

It is easy to drive by rented car in San Diego. There are many large roads that leave the city, and roads that are within the city are generally well organised. The city centre has roads that are arranged in a grid-like pattern, and which are numbered and lettered for convenience. Several parking areas can be found as well, along Ash Street, West Broadway, 6th Avenue, 7th Avenue and others. The road rules are important to obey in the United States, and all drivers should remain within the speed limits. Any traffic fines incurred will be the responsibility of the renter, and not the car rental company. Budget one way hires may be permitted (when the vehicle is returned to a different rental locations), but cross-border rentals are most often not allowed. Vehicles must therefore remain to the north of the Mexican border. From San Diego International Airport, one way hires may be more expensive than an ordinary rental, but sometimes their convenience is worth the few extra dollars.

The San Diego International Airport car rental companies, including Budget, require their primary renters to be over the age of 25, however, persons younger than 25 may hire a vehicle with an additional charge for young drivers insurance. They have other restrictions as well, such as limited vehicle categories, and they may not use a debit card at the start of the rental period. Regardless of age, however, all renters will need a major credit card in their name in order to hire a vehicle. Cards accepted include American Express, Diner’s Club Int’l, Visa, MasterCard, Sears, PHH, Discover and AT & T Capital. If a debit card is used, it must be one with the Visa or MasterCard logo. A debit card may also not be used if renting a Street Fleet vehicle. These cars can be hired by their specific makes and models, rather than just by category. All persons registered on the rental contract should be present to collect the vehicle, and will require a form of identification other than a drivers license.

This airport is one of Budget’s Fastbreak locations, where Fastbreak counter service is available. All members of this program enjoy faster and more convenient reservations, rentals and returns, and may even be able to take advantage of certain discounted car rental rates. There is no charge to become a Fastbreak member, and it is not a contract of any form. Budget hand controls for disabled drivers are available as well, and child seats and satellite navigation systems can be requested. From San Diego Airport, hand controls are free of charge, but all other items of equipment will cost a few extra dollars per day of car hire, or per rental agreement. All things necessary for your trip in San Diego should be hired in advance, as there is no guarantee that they will be available at the rental counters.

There is a wide selection of vehicles available from the San Diego International Airport car hire companies. The smaller models are usually more affordable, and could be similar to the Hyundai Accent and Ford Focus, while larger family cars have a higher price tag, and include the Chevy Impala and Ford Fusion. A couple of SUVs for five passengers are often hired by families as well, such as the Ford Escape and Ford Edge, and business customers may prefer a more elegant vehicle, similar to the Mercury Grand Marquis and Lincoln Town Car. Further vehicles available from Budget include the Ford Expedition, Ford Explorer, Dodge Caravan and the Ford Econoline, which is a Passenger Van for twelve people. All Budget’s cars in the Economy, Compact and Intermediate categories are considered as eco-friendly, and are fuel efficient. They are the popular Budget ‘Green Machines’.

Contact Budget at San Diego International Airport for all further car rental enquiries.

Address:
Budget Car Rental
Lindbergh Field Airport
3125 Pacific Highway
San Diego, CA 92101 US

Telephone Number: 619-542-8686

Where is the Budget Car Rental Desk at San Diego International Airport?

Map of Budget office at San Diego International Airport

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The car hire desk is in the terminal. You will then take a shuttle bus to collect your vehicle.

Rental Desk Address:
3355 Admiral Boland Way Lindbergh Field Apo Ste R176, San Diego, 92101, CA, California
tel:619-680-4949

What time is Budget open at San Diego International Airport?

DAY OPEN CLOSE
Monday 00:00 23:59
Tuesday 00:00 23:59
Wednesday 00:00 23:59
Thursday 00:00 23:59
Friday 00:00 23:59
Saturday 00:00 23:59
Sunday 00:00 23:59

Which rental cars does Budget supply for hire at San Diego International Airport?

The rental cars available from Budget at San Diego International Airport are:

Chevrolet Impala

Premium
Car Rental Offers
Chevrolet Impala Car Rental
3
5

Chevrolet Suburban

Large SUV
Car Rental Offers
Chevrolet Suburban Car Rental
3
7

Chevrolet Tahoe

Large SUV
Car Rental Offers
Chevrolet Tahoe Car Rental
3
7

Chrysler 300

Luxury
Car Rental Offers
Chrysler 300 Car Rental
5
5

Chrysler Pacifica

Minivan
Car Rental Offers
Chrysler Pacifica Car Rental
3
7

Chrysler Voyager

Minivan
Car Rental Offers
Chrysler Voyager Car Rental
3
7

Dodge Avenger

Intermediate
Car Rental Offers
Dodge Avenger Car Rental
4
5

Ford Edge

Medium SUV
Car Rental Offers
Ford Edge Car Rental
4
5

Ford Escape

Medium SUV
Car Rental Offers
Ford Escape Car Rental
3
5

Ford Expedition

Premium
Car Rental Offers
Ford Expedition Car Rental
5
7

Ford Fiesta

Economy
Car Rental Offers
Ford Fiesta Car Rental
2
5

Ford Focus

Compact
Car Rental Offers
Ford Focus Car Rental
3
5

Ford Fusion

Fullsize
Car Rental Offers
Ford Fusion Car Rental
4
5

Ford Mustang Convertible

Convertible
Car Rental Offers
Ford Mustang Convertible Car Rental
2
4

Ford Transit

Minivan
Car Rental Offers
Ford Transit Car Rental
6
12

Ford Transit Passengervan

12-passenger van
Car Rental Offers
Ford Transit Passengervan Car Rental
6
12

Kia Rio

Economy
Car Rental Offers
Kia Rio Car Rental
2
5

Kia Soul

Compact
Car Rental Offers
Kia Soul Car Rental
3
5

Lincoln MKS

Premium
Car Rental Offers
Lincoln MKS Car Rental
5
5

Mazda CX-5

Medium SUV
Car Rental Offers
Mazda CX-5 Car Rental
3
5

Nissan Pathfinder

Large SUV
Car Rental Offers
Nissan Pathfinder Car Rental
3
7

Toyota Camry

Fullsize
Car Rental Offers
Toyota Camry Car Rental
4
5

Toyota Corolla

Intermediate
Car Rental Offers
Toyota Corolla Car Rental
4
5

Volkswagen Jetta

Standard
Car Rental Offers
Volkswagen Jetta Car Rental
3
5

Volkswagen Passat

Premium
Car Rental Offers
Volkswagen Passat Car Rental
3
5

What are Budget's cheapest hire cars at San Diego International Airport?

Budget's cheapest hire cars available at San Diego International Airport(per category) are:

Chevrolet Impala

Premium
Car Rental Offers
Chevrolet Impala Car Rental
3
5

Chevrolet Tahoe

Large SUV
Car Rental Offers
Chevrolet Tahoe Car Rental
3
7

Chrysler 300

Luxury
Car Rental Offers
Chrysler 300 Car Rental
5
5

Chrysler Pacifica

Minivan
Car Rental Offers
Chrysler Pacifica Car Rental
3
7

Dodge Avenger

Intermediate
Car Rental Offers
Dodge Avenger Car Rental
4
5

Ford Escape

Medium SUV
Car Rental Offers
Ford Escape Car Rental
3
5

Ford Fiesta

Economy
Car Rental Offers
Ford Fiesta Car Rental
2
5

Ford Focus

Compact
Car Rental Offers
Ford Focus Car Rental
3
5

Ford Fusion

Fullsize
Car Rental Offers
Ford Fusion Car Rental
4
5

Ford Mustang Convertible

Convertible
Car Rental Offers
Ford Mustang Convertible Car Rental
2
4

Ford Transit Passengervan

12-passenger van
Car Rental Offers
Ford Transit Passengervan Car Rental
6
12

Volkswagen Jetta

Standard
Car Rental Offers
Volkswagen Jetta Car Rental
3
5

What convertible car rentals does Budget offer at San Diego International Airport?

Budget offer the following convertible rental cars:

Ford Mustang Convertible

Convertible
Car Rental Offers
Ford Mustang Convertible Car Rental
2
4

What luxury car rentals does Budget offer at San Diego International Airport?

Budget offer the following luxury cars:

Chrysler 300

Luxury
Car Rental Offers
Chrysler 300 Car Rental
5
5

Which mini-vans does Budget rent at San Diego International Airport?

Budget rents the following minivans at San Diego International Airport:

Chrysler Pacifica

Minivan
Car Rental Offers
Chrysler Pacifica Car Rental
3
7

Chrysler Voyager

Minivan
Car Rental Offers
Chrysler Voyager Car Rental
3
7

Ford Transit

Minivan
Car Rental Offers
Ford Transit Car Rental
6
12

Which automatic cars does Budget provide at San Diego International Airport?

The following automatic vehicles are available to rent from Budget at San Diego International Airport:

Chevrolet Impala

Premium
Car Rental Offers
Chevrolet Impala Car Rental
3
5

Chevrolet Suburban

Large SUV
Car Rental Offers
Chevrolet Suburban Car Rental
3
7

Chevrolet Tahoe

Large SUV
Car Rental Offers
Chevrolet Tahoe Car Rental
3
7

Chrysler 300

Luxury
Car Rental Offers
Chrysler 300 Car Rental
5
5

Chrysler Pacifica

Minivan
Car Rental Offers
Chrysler Pacifica Car Rental
3
7

Chrysler Voyager

Minivan
Car Rental Offers
Chrysler Voyager Car Rental
3
7

Dodge Avenger

Intermediate
Car Rental Offers
Dodge Avenger Car Rental
4
5

Ford Edge

Medium SUV
Car Rental Offers
Ford Edge Car Rental
4
5

Ford Escape

Medium SUV
Car Rental Offers
Ford Escape Car Rental
3
5

Ford Expedition

Premium
Car Rental Offers
Ford Expedition Car Rental
5
7

Ford Fiesta

Economy
Car Rental Offers
Ford Fiesta Car Rental
2
5

Ford Focus

Compact
Car Rental Offers
Ford Focus Car Rental
3
5

Ford Fusion

Fullsize
Car Rental Offers
Ford Fusion Car Rental
4
5

Ford Mustang Convertible

Convertible
Car Rental Offers
Ford Mustang Convertible Car Rental
2
4

Ford Transit

Minivan
Car Rental Offers
Ford Transit Car Rental
6
12

Ford Transit Passengervan

12-passenger van
Car Rental Offers
Ford Transit Passengervan Car Rental
6
12

Kia Rio

Economy
Car Rental Offers
Kia Rio Car Rental
2
5

Kia Soul

Compact
Car Rental Offers
Kia Soul Car Rental
3
5

Lincoln MKS

Premium
Car Rental Offers
Lincoln MKS Car Rental
5
5

Mazda CX-5

Medium SUV
Car Rental Offers
Mazda CX-5 Car Rental
3
5

Nissan Pathfinder

Large SUV
Car Rental Offers
Nissan Pathfinder Car Rental
3
7

Toyota Camry

Fullsize
Car Rental Offers
Toyota Camry Car Rental
4
5

Toyota Corolla

Intermediate
Car Rental Offers
Toyota Corolla Car Rental
4
5

Volkswagen Jetta

Standard
Car Rental Offers
Volkswagen Jetta Car Rental
3
5

Volkswagen Passat

Premium
Car Rental Offers
Volkswagen Passat Car Rental
3
5

What petrol cars does Budget offer for rental at San Diego International Airport?

The following petrol cars are available to rent from Budget at San Diego International Airport:

Chevrolet Impala

Premium
Car Rental Offers
Chevrolet Impala Car Rental
3
5

Chevrolet Suburban

Large SUV
Car Rental Offers
Chevrolet Suburban Car Rental
3
7

Chevrolet Tahoe

Large SUV
Car Rental Offers
Chevrolet Tahoe Car Rental
3
7

Chrysler Pacifica

Minivan
Car Rental Offers
Chrysler Pacifica Car Rental
3
7

Dodge Avenger

Intermediate
Car Rental Offers
Dodge Avenger Car Rental
4
5

Ford Edge

Medium SUV
Car Rental Offers
Ford Edge Car Rental
4
5

Ford Escape

Medium SUV
Car Rental Offers
Ford Escape Car Rental
3
5

Ford Fiesta

Economy
Car Rental Offers
Ford Fiesta Car Rental
2
5

Ford Focus

Compact
Car Rental Offers
Ford Focus Car Rental
3
5

Ford Fusion

Fullsize
Car Rental Offers
Ford Fusion Car Rental
4
5

Ford Transit

Minivan
Car Rental Offers
Ford Transit Car Rental
6
12

Ford Transit Passengervan

12-passenger van
Car Rental Offers
Ford Transit Passengervan Car Rental
6
12

Lincoln MKS

Premium
Car Rental Offers
Lincoln MKS Car Rental
5
5

Nearby Budget Car Rental Pick-up and Drop-Off Locations

1.57
KM
San Diego - 2740 Lytton Street
2740 Lytton Street, San Diego, 92110 4809, Ca, California
2.93
KM
San Diego - Central (california)
1670 Kettner Boulevard - Suite 1, San Diego, 92101, Ca, California
4.34
KM
San Diego - Town & Country Resort (california)
500 Hotel Circle North, Town & Country Resort, San Diego, 92108, Ca, California
4.44
KM
San Diego - 900 "f" Street Suite 167
900 F St Ste 167, San Diego, 92101 6572, Ca, California
10.83
KM
Kearny Mesa (ca)
8039 Balboa Avenue, Suite B, Kearny Mesa, 92111, Ca, California
15.43
KM
Chula Vista - (california)
1059 Broadway, Chula Vista, 91911 1802, Ca, California
19.05
KM
San Diego - 9292 Miramar Rd # 28
9292 Miramar Rd # 28, San Diego, 92126 4419, Ca, California
23.00
KM
San Diego - Carmel Valley Plaza
3890 Valley Centre Drive - Suite 103, San Diego, 92130, Ca, California
27.64
KM
Tijuana
Tijuana Zona Del Rio, Ave Cuahutemoc No 1705, Tijuana, 22320, Bala California
28.46
KM
Poway
13027 Poway Rd, Poway, 92064 4519, Ca, California
29.31
KM
Tijuana Airport Cbx Terminal
Cross Border Xpress: 2745 , Otay Pacific Drive, Suite O. , Otay, 92154, Ca, California
29.91
KM
Tijuana - Airport
Boulevard Cuauhtemoc, Norte 12902 Aeropuerto, Tijuana, 22300, Baja California
33.34
KM
Rancho Bernardo - Downtown
16558 Bernardo Center Drive, Rancho Bernardo, 92128, Ca, California
44.47
KM
Carlsbad - Airport
2198 Palomar Airport Road, Carlsbad, 92008, Ca, California

Budget Car Rental at San Diego International Airport: Popular Questions

Where are the closest Budget car rental locations outside San Diego International Airport?
The nearest Budget car rental locations outside San Diego International Airport can be found at:
  • San Diego - 2740 Lytton Street (2740 Lytton Street, San Diego, 92110 4809, Ca, California) 1.57 KM away.
  • San Diego - Central (california) (1670 Kettner Boulevard - Suite 1, San Diego, 92101, Ca, California) 2.93 KM away.
  • San Diego - Town & Country Resort (california) (500 Hotel Circle North, Town & Country Resort, San Diego, 92108, Ca, California) 4.34 KM away.
  • San Diego - 900 "f" Street Suite 167 (900 F St Ste 167, San Diego, 92101 6572, Ca, California) 4.44 KM away.
  • Kearny Mesa (ca) (8039 Balboa Avenue, Suite B, Kearny Mesa, 92111, Ca, California) 10.83 KM away.
  • Chula Vista - (california) (1059 Broadway, Chula Vista, 91911 1802, Ca, California) 15.43 KM away.
  • San Diego - 9292 Miramar Rd # 28 (9292 Miramar Rd # 28, San Diego, 92126 4419, Ca, California) 19.05 KM away.
  • San Diego - Carmel Valley Plaza (3890 Valley Centre Drive - Suite 103, San Diego, 92130, Ca, California) 23.00 KM away.
  • Tijuana (Tijuana Zona Del Rio, Ave Cuahutemoc No 1705, Tijuana, 22320, Bala California) 27.64 KM away.
  • Poway (13027 Poway Rd, Poway, 92064 4519, Ca, California) 28.46 KM away.
What time is Budget open at San Diego International Airport?
Budget at San Diego International Airport opening hours are as follows: Monday from 00:00 until 23:59, Tuesday from 00:00 until 23:59, Wednesday from 00:00 until 23:59, Thursday from 00:00 until 23:59, Friday from 00:00 until 23:59, Saturday from 00:00 until 23:59, Sunday from 00:00 until 23:59
Where is the Budget Car Rental Desk at San Diego International Airport?
Budget rental desk is located at 3355 Admiral Boland Way Lindbergh Field Apo Ste R176, San Diego, 92101, CA, California. The car hire desk is in the terminal. You will then take a shuttle bus to collect your vehicle.
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