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Nissan Kicks
2026
•New listing

Kia Carnival Hybrid
2026
•5.0
(32)

Rivian R1S
2025
•5.0
(26)

Volkswagen Atlas
2024
•4.98
(56)

Subaru Crosstrek
2025
•5.0
(34)

Toyota Sienna
2026
•5.0
(7)

Toyota Corolla
2026
•5.0
(39)

Volkswagen Jetta
2025
•4.95
(46)

Mazda CX-50
2023
•5.0
(3)

With glittering beaches, an urban city center, and plenty of nearby nature and day trips to discover, San Diego is a Californian gem close to the US-Mexico border. The city’s scenic roads make a car rental in San Diego ideal, especially as this is the preferred mode of transportation for most locals.
Browse hundreds of reliable, flexible rental cars on Turo's marketplace for an enjoyable trip to ‘America’s Finest City’, whether you’re here for a vacation, work, or for a long-term stay.
On Turo, renting a car in San Diego is easy. Browse cars online, choose your preferred pickup location, book your car, and get on the road sooner. With pickup locations all across San Diego, California and beyond, you'll be able to find the perfect car for whatever you have planned.

Enter a date and location in San Diego, CA (or beyond), filter to find the best car for you, and read reviews from previous renters.

Rent a car nearby or get one delivered to various destinations, including many airports, train stations, hotels, or maybe even your home.

Your host sends you pickup details, and you’re all set to hit the roads of San Diego, CA! If you have questions, you can easily chat with your host or contact support.
This was my first experience using Turo and didn’t know what to expect. The car was clean and as expected. The host was very helpful in providing detailed instructions and pictures to help with pick up and drop off. They even went out of their way to make sure I had the instructions in my messages which was very helpful when I dropped off. Only complaint is that I didn’t know exactly where on the street the car was when my uber dropped me off at the address, but not much you can do to prevent that when you’re utilizing street parking. It only took a minute or so to find, but it would be helpful to know which street it’s parked on since the address takes you to a cross street. Overall, I would recommend this host and use them again if I’m back in the area.
Car was in good shape overall and ran great! No issues whatsoever. Pick up and return was super quick as well. I even had to extend my trip another day due to a cancelled flight and didn’t have any problems doing that. Luckily no one had the car reserved! I love the look of these muscle cars so it was cool to be able to rent one on my vacation. One important note that would’ve been nice to know prior to renting but isn’t the biggest deal, the engine is a V6, not a V8. You will not have that muscle car rumble exhaust sound and sporty feel when driving. One benefit to that is it’s better on gas. I would rent again, Thanks!

The communication was seamless, even though my flight was delayed. I thoroughly enjoyed the smooth check-in and check-out process. Abraham, our host, was incredibly accommodating and made our stay enjoyable. I would definitely rent a car from him again if I ever visit San Diego.
Great car for a quick turn around trip. Very friendly host. Thank you. Can't beat the price!

Turo saved our trip! Let's start there. We flew in from San Antonio,TX to San Diego Ca and our car reservation was canceled last minute. Leaving us stranded with no car to transport my family including our baby so you can only imagine our stress and anxiety levels. Turo was an easy process and had us in a vehicle in less than an hour and truly turned our nightmare into a joyful trip. We will definitely be renting from them again.

Blanca was so sweet and considerate! Definitely recommend renting from her and will keep her in mind should i ever need to rent a car again!!

The car has little cosmetic defects but everything works perfectly and you get the Mustang for basically the rent price of Corolla! Smooth communication and very good experience! Thank you!

Had an amazing time! Absolutely un matched price for value 👌 The car sounds like no other on the road! I WILL BE BACK TO RENT AGAIN - so everyone who rents it - do your part to keep this car in good condition for when I get back! Thanks again to the two wonderful hosts! 🤜✨️🤛 Great location for pick up and drop off and the whole process was super easy! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Absolutely happy with the car rental. I will recommend to anybody who needs a car is reliable. Very clean car. I’m very happy with my rental. Thank you so much.

Car was great and as advertised. Ben was responsive, thoughtful and helpful throughout. I'm not 100% sure about Turo these days -- it used to offer more convenience/value/options than the rental counter (it cost me $30 to get a car to go the 0.8 miles to pick the car up), and I'm not feeling that as much these days -- but people like Ben keep me thinking this is still a cool option. The Prius got great mileage and is in great shape. Would recommend.
The car was adorable for cruising around San Diego. Host communication was great. Pick up and drop of was smooth. Not sure if it is the make of the car or the age of the car or maintenance needed but it is a rough ride. We traveled around 500mi from San Diego up to north LA and back and felt very dip, bump and turn. I think that's important to note if you are sensitive to that type of thing.


Rent a car and explore San Diego, CA
Set along the stunning Pacific Coast, San Diego is a big city with a chilled-out vibe, known for its beautiful beaches, ample green spaces, and diverse neighborhoods. If you’re headed here on vacation, expect a busy trip with lots to see and do. From Sea World to the USS Midway Museum, San Diego’s attractions run the gamut from cultural to historical to pure family fun.
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The San Diego Zoo is world-renowned for its expansive, open-air exhibits and commitment to conservation. Located in Balboa Park, just north of downtown San Diego, it houses thousands of animals across diverse habitats, from anacondas to zebras and everything in between. Its setting and scale make it a memorable, must-see San Diego experience for visitors of all ages.
Once you’re finished exploring the San Diego Zoo, take in the rest of beautiful Balboa Park, an iconic cultural hub that’s home to museums, gardens, and historic architecture. There are so many ways to spend the day here, from strolling along picturesque paths to taking in an open-air performance and discovering an immersive exhibition. Be sure to climb up the California Tower for beautiful city views.
La Jolla Cove is a coastal inlet known for its dramatic cliffs and sea lion population, located roughly 20 minutes north of the downtown San Diego area by car. It’s a popular spot for outdoor pursuits like snorkeling, swimming, and coastal walks. Many visitors head up here to take in breathtaking sunset views over the water, followed by drinks or dinner at an iconic local institution like Georges at the Cove.

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Get your car delivered right to you or wherever you’re going. Many hosts offer delivery to custom locations or popular points of interest in San Diego, CA, like airports, train stations, and hotels.

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With your own vacation car rental on Turo, getting around San Diego is much easier, whether you’re travelling solo or with the whole family. Choose a compact SUV like the Chevrolet Trax for everyday driving, or opt for something sleek for beachside cruising, such as the Maserati Ghibli or BMW 3 Series.
People from all over the world flock to San Diego for its beautiful weather and laid-back, beachy lifestyle. If you’re spending months here or are relocating permanently, a long-term car rental on Turo can help you get your bearings before you drop cash on a new car. Economical options include fuel-efficient sedans like the Toyota Prius and Honda Clarity Plug-in Hybrid.
Planning a business trip to San Diego? You’ll need a professional, reliable rental vehicle for comfy commutes and to ensure you’re on time for all your obligations, whether you’re meeting clients or attending events. Sleek luxury cars like the Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class and BMW i5 cut a striking figure, whereas larger options like the Chrysler Pacifica are well-equipped to fit gear or passengers.
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Get your vehicle delivered right to you or wherever you’re going in San Diego, CA, including San Diego, CA airport. Many hosts offer delivery to custom locations or popular points of interest, like airports, train stations, and hotels. Popular San Diego, CA pickup locations include:
Don't waste time waiting at the airport rental car center — instead, rent on Turo to have a vehicle ready before you touch down at San Diego International Airport. Simply select the airport as your pickup and drop-off location when booking, then once you’ve found the perfect rental car, use the app to confirm all the details. At San Diego International Airport, vehicles on Turo must be collected off-airport grounds — options include local streets, airport hotels, and parking garages.
If you’re taking the train into San Diego from a neighboring city, plan to pick up your rental car from Old Town Station. It’s located in the busy Washington Square area, just a 10-minute drive from both San Diego International Airport and downtown. After completing pickup, you’re free to hit the road and explore nearby beaches, scenic views, and local shopping and dining.
Pickup and drop-off are also available at a wide range of other locations across San Diego, including hotels, landmarks, and accommodation areas. Use the map when booking on Turo to find a spot that’s convenient for you — or, if you’re short on time, select the ‘Deliver to me’ option to see vehicles that offer delivery to your location.

Next time you fly, don’t wait in line and fill out forms — pick your car up at hundreds of popular airports.
Rather than hustling at the busy terminal curbside, take your time picking up the car at approved parking lots or garages. Check in, load up your luggage, and get comfortable with the car without a big rush.
Skip the rental car counter at hundreds of popular airports without waiting in line or filling out paperwork. Find and pick up the car with the app and hit the road in no time.
Cancel for a full refund up to 24 hours before your trip starts, unless you opt to receive a non-refundable trip discount when you book. Because life happens and it helps to be flexible when it does.

























With palm-lined roads and coastal views at every turn, San Diego is a gorgeous place to drive. Before you settle in behind the wheel, consider these driving tips for a stress-free California adventure.
If you’ve driven in larger Californian cities like Los Angeles and San Francisco, getting around San Diego by car should be an easy feat. San Diego follows typical state driving laws, including always sticking to the right-hand side of the road, observing road signage, wearing a seatbelt, and obeying local speed limits. These tend to be 25 miles per hour (mph) in residential areas, 35 to 45 mph on larger city roads, and up to 65 mph on freeways like the I-5 and I-805.
California, like many other US states, enforces hands-free phone use, with heavy penalties for distracted driving. The ‘Move Over Law’ is in effect in California, requiring drivers to pull over or slow down for emergency vehicles with flashing lights. It’s also frowned upon to drive too slowly in the left-hand lane — reserve this for passing only, and stay right at all other times.
San Diego is still a big city, so traffic here can pile up very easily, especially during rush hour and along coastal roads and freeway interchanges. Expect congestion if you’re traveling to the beach or into the downtown area on the weekends when tourists and locals alike are about.
The weather in San Diego tends to be mild in winter and hot in the summer, which makes driving year-round relatively effortless — no need for snow tires or chains. However, coastal fog can roll in and reduce early-morning visibility in colder months. Always use your headlights and keep a safe distance from other drivers to prevent accidents.
Parking in the San Diego city center is quite ample, with a mixture of parking garages, public car lots, and street parking available. If you’re looking to leave your car while you shop, dine, or explore downtown, try garages like the Horton Plaza Parking Garage (801 Fourth Avenue), the 225 Broadway Garage (808 Broadway Circuit), and the Gaslamp Quarter Parking (435 Fourth Avenue). Beach areas like Pacific Beach and La Jolla rely on metered street parking, which tends to fill up quickly — so always head down earlier in the morning if you want to guarantee a spot!
Though San Diego does have toll roads, these are limited to the I-15 Express Lanes (only during peak hours) and the SR-125 South Bay Expressway, which runs from Otay Mesa to Chula Vista. Toll payments are predominantly cashless in California, so confirm payment options before hitting the road in your rental car.
Gas stations are widely available throughout San Diego, whether you’re discovering downtown or spending time in the suburbs. For a convenient fuel-up near the city center, try the Shell at 1011 A Street, the Chevron at 1666 1st Avenue, or the Mobil at 2045 Pacific Highway. Stations are also easy to find along I-5, I-8, and I-805, making freeway travel convenient.
San Diego has one of the more developed electric vehicle (EV) charging networks in California, with chargers located throughout downtown San Diego and along coastal routes. You’ll find public charging at San Diego International Airport (3225 N Harbor Drive), Westfield UTC (4545 La Jolla Village Drive), and in several downtown parking garages. Tesla, EVgo, and ChargePoint stations are spread throughout the city, including close to Broadway Pier and near the San Diego Convention Center.
San Diego has trolleys and buses, but coverage is limited outside the downtown area, which makes renting a car here imperative. California is a driver-centric state, especially as attractions tend to be spread between the coast and the suburbs. Lock in a reliable, convenient rental car on Turo to easily explore beaches, neighborhoods, and day-trip destinations at your own pace.
To rent a car on Turo, you must create a Turo account, have a valid driver’s license, get approved to drive on Turo, and be 18 years old or older in the US, 21 years old or older in Australia, or 23 years old or older in Canada.
In the UK, you must be 21 years old or older and have held a UK or EU license for at least one year, or another driver’s license for at least two years. In France you must be 18 years old or older and have held a driver’s license for at least 2 years, longer for certain makes and models of vehicles.
When you’re booking your first trip, you’ll go through a quick approval process by entering your driver’s license and some other information. In most cases, you’ll get approved immediately, and you’ll be set for all future road trips, day trips, and business trips!
Turo accepts valid licenses (not expired, suspended, or revoked) that allow for full driving privileges; this includes driver’s licenses issued outside of the US. Licenses that Turo doesn’t accept in the US include any that have expired, have been altered, are conditional, probational, provisional, or restricted. Learner’s permit/instruction permits are not accepted.
To rent a car on Turo in the US, you must be 18 years old or older.
No, you don’t need personal insurance coverage to rent a car on Turo.
In the US, any personal insurance you may have that covers damage to the host’s vehicle would kick in before your Turo protection plan. When booking a car in the US, you’ll choose between three protection plans — Premier (eligibility requirements apply), Standard, or Minimum — to get the level of protection that’s right for you. On each trip, you’re covered with third-party automobile liability insurance provided under a policy issued to Turo by Travelers Excess and Surplus Lines Company.*
In New York state, you’ll also choose between Premier (if available), Standard, or Minimum. With each plan, you’re covered with liability insurance of $1,250,000.* Protection plans for New York trips also include access to roadside assistance, priority phone support, and 24/7 customer assistance.
You can get discounts and low cost car rental on Turo.
On your Account page, make sure you’ve checked the box to receive email notifications, and enable push notifications from the Turo app in your phone settings — we’ll send you occasional promo codes, discounts, and deals.
Additionally, frequent travelers on Turo can get rewarded with the loyalty bonus — earn a promo code for one bonus day when you take trips totaling 10 days in a 90-day period.
Learn how the loyalty bonus worksYes there is - whether you want to rent a car for three days, three months, or even longer, you can on Turo. You’ll find discounted prices on bookings lasting 3+, 7+, or 30+ days, so you can get the best deals and lowest rates possible by booking longer trips.
See more about promotions & discountsSome hosts offer unlimited distance for a trip; others set a daily distance limit — you’ll need to check on each rental car individually to see if this service is provided. On the vehicle pages, you’ll see the total miles or kilometres you’re allowed to drive under the heading “Distance included.” You can find cars offering unlimited mileage with every trip by using the “Unlimited distance” filter.
Yes, multiple guests can drive the car you rent on Turo, as long as they are all approved to drive. The primary driver (whoever rented the car) can add additional drivers with no fees or additional charges. Only the primary driver can request to add drivers; Turo hosts cannot do it for you. We encourage you to request to add additional drivers before your trip starts, though guests can request to add a driver while a trip is in progress.
To speed up the process, have your additional driver create a Turo account and get approved to drive before you request to add them. All drivers must have a valid driver’s license and meet the age requirements for the car you’ve booked. You can request to add drivers via the “Trips” tab in the Turo app without additional driver charges or extra costs.
The cost of car rental in San Diego can vary depending on car type, booking length, extras, and delivery. For cheap car rental in San Diego, look out for discounts on longer-duration bookings and early bookings.
When you browse rental cars in San Diego on the Turo marketplace, you’ll have your pick of plenty of options, including the latest makes and models. Vehicle classes include SUVs, traditional sedans, compact cars, sports cars, luxury vehicles, cargo vans, pickup trucks, and much more.
Cruise along the California coast in the head-turning Chevrolet Corvette, or travel in luxurious comfort with the Jeep Wagoneer S — the choice is all yours! Unlike other rental car companies, booking on Turo guarantees you always receive the exact car you selected at checkout, with no last-minute switch-ups or ‘similar vehicles’.
* Any personal insurance you may have that covers damage to the host’s vehicle would kick in before your protection plan, except in limited situations for trips booked in Maryland, but this protects your own wallet. In the US, liability insurance is provided under a policy issued to Turo by Travelers Excess and Surplus Lines Company. Terms, conditions, and exclusions apply. The policy does not provide coverage for damage to a host’s vehicle.
For questions or information about the third party liability insurance that is included in protection plans, consumers in Maryland and the licensed states listed here may contact Turo Insurance Agency at (415) 508-0283 or claims@turo.agency. For questions about how damage to a host’s vehicle is handled, visit the Turo Support site.