Your One-Way Rental Car with SIXT
With no one-way fee, SIXT offers affordable one way car rental from Los Angeles to San Diego. With a one way car rental, you can pick up a rental car in one city and return it to a different SIXT location. Booking a one-way car rental deal lets you plan an adventurous road trip from Los Angeles to San Diego and stop at top attractions along the way. A one way car rental from Los Angeles to San Diego also makes it easy to continue your journey from another transportation hub. Whatever the occasion, you can expect a first class driving experience at an economy price with our one-way car rental services.
How to Reserve a Car Rental One Way
Booking a car rental one-way with SIXT is quick and easy:
1. Start your booking by entering your pick-up and drop-off locations.
2. Choose your rental dates and select the vehicle category that suits your needs.
3. SIXT will automatically show you availability details.
4. Complete your booking online and get ready for a smooth pick-up and drop-off experience.
Why choose a specific car category?

One-way Convertible Rental
With plenty of sunshine in Southern California, a convertible rental is a fun way to enjoy the great weather. Whether taking a scenic drive down the coast or exploring the exciting cities, immerse yourself in the moment and drive with the top down. SIXT has the right convertible rental for your California road trip.

One-way SUV Rental
Drive from Los Angeles to San Diego in style with an SUV rental. The SIXT fleet hosts a range of SUV rentals including luxury, full-size and crossover options so you can find the perfect model for your journey. With spacious comforts and plenty of cargo room,room you can make the drive more enjoyable with an SUV rental.

One-way Luxury Car Rental
For a way to travel in utmost style and class, choose from our fleet of luxury car rentals. Travel in total comfort and experience the high life with a luxury car rental. With makes and models from some of the top vehicle manufacturers in the world, you can stand out with one of our exotic car rentals in Los Angeles and San Diego.
FAQs
No, there is typically no one-way fee for car rentals between Los Angeles and San Diego with SIXT.
Yes, unlimited mileage is available on one-way car rentals from Los Angeles to San Diego. Most SIXT rentals in the United States include unlimited mileage, allowing you to drive without worrying about distance restrictions.
Yes, you can add an additional driver. The additional driver must be present at pickup with a valid driver's license and meet all SIXT rental requirements.
Most one-way car rentals from Los Angeles to San Diego do not require using toll roads. The main route via I-5 is toll-free, though optional toll roads or express lanes may be available in parts of Orange County.
Drive between Los Angeles and San Diego with no fee!
SIXT rent a car makes one way car rental possible between San Diego and Los Angeles by removing the fee. You can make it to all the best destinations in both cities and see and do more with a one-way car rental. Plus, the large selection of vehicles in our premium fleet means you get to drive from Los Angeles to San Diego in a rental car that suits your style. Whether wanting to drive an SUV, a sports car or convertible, or are interested in a luxury car rental, we offer plenty of choice. Take advantage of a one way car rental deal with SIXT and experience more while driving to your final destination.
The drive from Los Angeles to San Diego is 120 miles on Interstate-5 and takes about 2 hours. This route is the fastest. However, the first half of the journey until San Clemente is inland. If you do decide to drive I-5 you have the chance to stop in Anaheim and visit Disneyland and the theme parks nearby. You can pick up your car at LAX and drop it off at San Diego Airport.
To be able to see all the great beach towns between Los Angeles and San Diego you can ride on the Hwy 1 through top destinations like Laguna Beach and Huntington Beach. The drive down the coast is just over 150 miles, and will take closer to 4 hours. You can always cut back to the interstate to save time if needed.
Here are some suggestions on what to do and see en route:
- Visit the great museums or the Aquarium of the Pacific in Long Beach
- Hit the beach and the shops in Newport Beach
- Embark on a whale watching boat tour from Dana Point

*SIXT one-way car rentals is subject to availability at participating SIXT locations in the US. This offer is subject to change without notice and all rentals are subject to SIXT standard terms and conditions. For the complete allowances with your rental car, please reference the rental services information.
You may also be interested in
Explore more of our one-way car rental services at SIXT here. Find options tailored to your needs and the perfect vehicle for your trip.
- Phoenix to Las Vegas
- Los Angeles to San Diego
- Los Angeles to Las Vegas
- San Francisco to Los Angeles
- Orlando to Fort Lauderdale
- Denver to San Francisco
- Denver to Phoenix
- Denver to Los Angeles
- Denver to Las Vegas
- Chicago to Indianapolis
- Atlanta to Miami
- Tampa to Miami
- San Diego to San Francisco
- San Diego to Las Vegas
- Orlando to Miami
