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San Diego, California 2 terminals Updated Oct. 15, 2026

SAN Rental Car Center: Address, Free Shuttle and Companies

Every rental pickup and return at San Diego International Airport happens at the Rental Car Center, 3355 Admiral Boland Way, San Diego, CA 92101. A free shuttle links the terminals to the center 24 hours a day, every day. Twelve companies work from the building, and one more, U-Save, is listed off site.

Your options at a glance

Where the Rental Car Center is

The center is at 3355 Admiral Boland Way, San Diego, CA 92101. The airport says all rental car pickups and drop-offs happen there, so you do not collect a car at the terminal. SAN's capital projects page says the building opened in January 2016 on the north side of the airport, off Pacific Highway.

If your company is not on the airport's list, call it before you book a taxi or rideshare, because the address may be different.

Free shuttle from the terminals

Free shuttle buses run continuously between the terminals and the Rental Car Center. The airport lists the shuttle as running 24 hours a day, every day.

The airport page does not give a ride time, a wait time or the exact stop at each terminal. Ask a uniformed Volunteer Airport Ambassador if you cannot find the stop.

Because of terminal construction there is currently no walkway between Terminals 1 and 2, so check your terminal before you head out. If you land at the wrong one, the free Inter-Terminal Shuttle runs daily from 4 a.m. to 2 a.m.

Companies at the center

Twelve companies are listed as partners that run the courtesy shuttle:

  • Alamo: 1-888-233-8749
  • Avis: 1-800-352-7900
  • Budget: 1-800-214-6094
  • Dollar: 1-800-800-5252
  • Enterprise: 1-855-266-9565
  • Fox Rent-A-Car: (855)-701-3139
  • Hertz: 1-800-654-4173
  • National: 1-844-393-9989
  • Payless: 1-800-729-5377
  • Sixt: 1-888-749-8227
  • Thrifty: 1-800-847-4389
  • Zipcar: 1-866-494-7227

Off-site companies

The airport lists U-Save (1 800 272 8728) as an off-site rental agency. It is not one of the center partners, so ask U-Save for its address and pickup method before you request a taxi or rideshare.

Returning your car

Return your car to the same Rental Car Center, then take the free shuttle back to the terminals. The airport says to check with your agency for service hours and return procedures.

If you leave something in a rental car, contact the rental company. If you leave something on the shuttle, contact the airport's Lost and Found office.

Driving in and out

Coming from the Cruise Ship Terminal, Terminal 1 is about 2 miles west along North Harbor Drive, and Terminal 2 is 1/4 mile past it. From I-5 northbound, take the San Diego Airport / Hawthorn Street exit. From I-5 southbound, take the San Diego Airport / Sassafras Street exit. The airport page does not give separate directions to the Rental Car Center, so enter its street address in your map app.

Turo and peer to peer

We could not confirm San Diego International Airport's current rule for Turo or other peer to peer rentals on an official page. Check the listing and your host's pickup instructions before you land, and plan for the host's pickup spot instead of the Rental Car Center.

Questions travelers ask

Where is the SAN Rental Car Center?

It is at 3355 Admiral Boland Way, San Diego, CA 92101. All rental pickups and returns at the airport happen there.

How do I get from the terminal to the SAN Rental Car Center?

Take the free Rental Car Center shuttle from the terminals. The airport says the buses run continuously and the service is listed as 24/7.

Is the SAN rental car shuttle free?

Yes. The airport describes the shuttle buses between the terminals and the Rental Car Center as free.

Which rental companies are at SAN?

Alamo, Avis, Budget, Dollar, Enterprise, Fox Rent-A-Car, Hertz, National, Payless, Sixt, Thrifty and Zipcar are listed at the Rental Car Center. U-Save is listed as an off-site agency.

Can I rent a car at SAN late at night?

The shuttle is listed as 24/7, but the airport says to check with each agency for service hours and return procedures. Call your company before a late pickup.

What if I lose something in my rental car or on the shuttle?

For an item left in a rental car, contact the rental company. For an item left on the shuttle, contact the airport's Lost and Found office.

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Sources and last check

Checked by our team on Oct. 15, 2026 against these official sources: