Car Rentals at the Lindbergh International Airport

San Diego International Airport (SAN) also known as Lindbergh Field, is a public airport located three miles northwest of the central business district of San Diego, California Pick up a Lindbergh International Airport rent a car once you arrive and explore the nearby Southern California seacoast known for its ideal climate and miles of beautiful beaches. San Diego International is the busiest single-runway commercial service airport in the United States, and second in the world, serving over 18.3 million passengers per year. The airport currently serves as a focus city for Southwest Airlines. Other prominent airlines at the airport include United Airlines/United Express and American Airlines/American Eagle. Look for great deals on Lindbergh International Airport car rentals, and use your savings to visit popular San Diego attractions like SeaWorld and the world-famous San Diego Zoo and Wild Animal Park.

Lindbergh International Airport rent a car agencies include Advantage, Alamo, Autorent, Avis, Budget, Dollar, Enterprise, Fox, Hertz, National, Pacific, Payless, Rent4Less, Thrifty, and West Coast. Try Payless and Budget for the lowest rates. Many of these companies also operate locations downtown, usually at lower rates than those at the airport. Car rental reservation boards are located near the baggage claim areas of Terminals 1 and 2 and courtesy phones are provided to request shuttle transport to the car rental company of your choice. Car rental shuttles regularly operate at these terminals, where signage will direct you to where vehicles are waiting. Volunteer Airport Ambassadors are also available to assist you with arranging shuttles or rentals.

You must present a valid driver's license and credit card issued in your name at most rental car agencies, along with proof of insurance if you decline the vendor's coverage options. Usually age requirements are 21 for compact and economy cars, 25 for all others, and an additional young driver charge may apply for anyone under 25. All Lindbergh International Airport car rentals must be kept within California state lines with exceptions for Reno, Lake Tahoe and Las Vegas, Nevada, after advance notification and approval from the rental company. San Diego is located approximately 20 miles from the International Border at Tijuana, Mexico.Rental cars will not be permitted to cross the border into Mexico. If you want to visit Tijuana, you can park in one of the many pay lots located near the border and walk across.