Car Hire at San Diego Zoo, USA

Yes, you can! Hire a car near San Diego Zoo and then drive on over to nearby sights such as Balboa Park, Petco Park and USS Midway Museum. Check out the options on Expedia and reserve a hire car in San Diego that best suits your travel needs.

Begin your search for a cheap £34 car hire close to San Diego Zoo by entering your holiday dates and pick-up and drop-off locations. That’s how affordable a car hire can be around this popular attraction, but there are a range of factors that’ll influence the amount you pay — your holiday dates are just the start. Whatever your budget and preferred car type, Expedia has unbeatable offers from a variety of car hire companies that’ll get you on the road for less.

If you prefer to drop your car hire at San Diego Zoo, Ace, Economy and Enterprise have rental car return depots located close by. Remember to take into account the additional fee that a lot of car hire companies charge if you return your rental vehicle somewhere other than where you originally picked it up.

The official website is the place to find up-to-date prices for parking at San Diego Zoo. Look online to see if there is any free parking at San Diego Zoo available during your visit.

Use an app and online resources to search for electric car charging stations near San Diego Zoo. For added peace of mind, Expedia can help you locate hotels with electric car charging stations. Charge up overnight, and you don’t have to stress about your battery failing during your travels.

Arrive at San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN), which is approximately 4 miles west of San Diego Zoo and the closest major airport near this big-ticket attraction. Whether you arrange a hire car at an airport or someplace else, you’ll have the flexibility to explore without relying on public transport and taxis.

You’ll need to travel about 2 miles south of central San Diego to get to San Diego Zoo.

Get more out of your San Diego break by planning a few day trips. Once you’ve explored San Diego Zoo, put on some classic driving songs and head toward Torrey Pines State Beach, Carmel Mountain Plaza or Torrey Pines State Natural Reserve.

Don’t leave your getaway to chance and plan ahead — head to San Diego Zoo’s official website for the latest opening and closing hours. Want our top tip? Check the attraction’s online reviews or any social media pages it may have. You’ll usually find some useful advice from travellers who’ve already been there.

We know flexibility matters, which is why Expedia offers free cancellations on most car hires. If your San Diego Zoo plans change, simply log in to your account through the Trips portal, select “manage booking” and then choose “cancel this car.” Flexibility is just the beginning of the benefits of renting a ride with Expedia. Bundle your hotel, airfares and vehicle into a package deal and you’ll save on your entire trip. And that means more cash to spend on having a great time! Plus, when you become a member of our One Key™ rewards programme, you can collect OneKeyCash™* and use it on eligible hotels, flights, activities and more. *OneKeyCash disclaimer - OneKeyCash is not redeemable for cash and can only be used on Expedia.