San Diego Airport Car Rental (SAN)
Where is Avis at San Diego airport?
San Diego Airport Rental Car Return
Return your San Diego Airport car rental by heading toward the main terminal. To return your Avis vehicle here, follow signs for Rental Car Return as you approach the airport.
San Diego Airport Car Rental Information
Located on the northeast side of the airport property, the Avis San Diego airport car rental location is a convenient place for you to rent a car and start your San Diego getaway. With a wide variety of rental cars for you to choose from, there’s a rental perfect for your vacation at Avis.
What is the best type of car to rent in San Diego?
San Diego is full of things to do, both indoor and outdoor. The best rental car for your vacation depends on your travel itinerary, and travel group.
Passenger Van Rental
Avis makes traveling with big groups easy thanks to our passenger van rental options. When you rent a 12- or 15-passenger van you and all your friends can all ride to Mission Beach together.
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Minivan Rental
Minivan rental is perfect if you’ve got a handful of kids who want to see SeaWorld, or you have a ton of luggage you need extra room for.
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SUV Rental
Avis Car Rental offers a wide variety of SUV rental options at San Diego International Airport, which means you (and your surfboards) can get to Black’s Beach in comfort and with ease.
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Long-Term Car Rental
Monthly car rental is a cost-effective way to make your San Diego stay a little longer while keeping your rental car with you the entire time. The longer you stay, the greater your savings. After all, you can’t master surfing in a week.
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Convertible Car Rental
See the sun in a convertible so you never miss a moment of San Diego’s perfect weather while you drive. Whether you’re exploring historic sites like Mission Basilica or heading to the San Diego Zoo, a luxury car rental is the classiest way to see California.
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ROAD TRIP FROM SAN DIEGO AIRPORT
Looking for a pre-planned road trip itinerary that takes you from San Diego, up the breathtaking California coastline, to Catalina island where adventure and natural beauty knows no bounds? You’ve found it. Check out this road trip guide from our San Diego Airport car rental location to Catalina Island. Read more...
SAN Airport FAQs
According to TSA guidelines, you should plan to arrive at least two hours before your departure time. For international flights, give yourself three hours. It’s a good idea to add a little bit of time for returning your rental car, even if it only takes a few minutes to drop it off.
The lost and found in San Diego International Airport is located on the Ground Level of Terminal 2, near the counters for JetBlue and Delta. Contact the lost and found staff at lostandfound@san.org to learn how to claim your items.
Yes, it's possible to walk between terminals. Terminals 1 and 2 at San Diego International Airport are not far from each other, so it typically only takes a few minutes to walk from one to the other using pedestrian walkways.
According to TSA guidelines, you should plan to arrive at least two hours before your departure time. For international flights, give yourself three hours. It’s a good idea to add a little bit of time for returning your rental car, even if it only takes a few minutes to drop it off.
The lost and found in San Diego International Airport is located on the Ground Level of Terminal 2, near the counters for JetBlue and Delta. Contact the lost and found staff at lostandfound@san.org to learn how to claim your items.
Yes, it's possible to walk between terminals. Terminals 1 and 2 at San Diego International Airport are not far from each other, so it typically only takes a few minutes to walk from one to the other using pedestrian walkways.
Yes, you can sleep in the SAN airport—but the gates close at 2:00 AM, so you can only spend the night in pre-security public areas. San Diego International Airport is open 24 hours, but until security reopens around 4:15 AM, people are regulated to pre-security areas of the airport. *source
There are two major commercial airports near San Diego. San Diego International Airport is conveniently located right in town, so getting from the airport to popular destinations only takes minutes in a rental car. Tijuana International Airport is just 16 miles from San Diego. Passengers flying through the Tijuana airport can use Cross Border Xpress to access the airport.