Airport: San Diego International Airport (SAN)
Serves: San Diego, California
Country: United States
Terminal snapshot: San Diego International Airport has two passenger terminals, Terminal 1 and Terminal 2.
Official airport: SAN official airport website ↗
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SAN terminal information
San Diego International Airport has two passenger terminals, Terminal 1 and Terminal 2. The airport is in the middle of a major Terminal 1 redevelopment, so airline locations and pedestrian/road routing should be checked before travel; a free inter-terminal shuttle links the terminal areas.
Official parking at San Diego International Airport
Official terminal parking is available at the Terminal 1 and Terminal 2 parking plazas, with reservation products and additional airport parking choices depending on current construction. Curbside waiting is prohibited, so use signed waiting/pickup areas rather than stopping at the terminal.
Rental cars and ground transportation
All major rental-car pickups and returns are handled at the consolidated Rental Car Center, connected to both terminals by free shuttles. Taxis, rideshare, public buses and other shuttles use terminal-specific transportation zones.
Passenger services and terminal facilities
Official SAN Wi-Fi is available in Terminal 1, Terminal 2 and the Rental Car Center. Dining, retail, charging, information desks, family services and other passenger amenities are spread across both terminals.
Accessibility and assisted travel at SAN
SAN provides accessible terminal, curb and transportation facilities and publishes assistance information for travelers with disabilities. Airline wheelchair service should be arranged before travel; accessible shuttles are available within the airport transportation system.
Nearest airport hotel area and nearby hotels
Harbor Island and Liberty Station contain the closest major hotels, immediately west and south of the SAN runway/terminal complex. These nearby properties link to the JustAirportParking hotel booking page so you can check availability for your own dates. Hotel shuttle arrangements, parking packages and rates should be confirmed during booking.
Sheraton San Diego Resort
Hilton San Diego Airport/Harbor Island
Hampton Inn & Suites San Diego Airport Liberty Station
SAN map and official airport information
Google Maps directions
Official airport website
If you reserve an independent/off-airport parking facility or a hotel parking package, use the separate address and arrival instructions in that confirmation rather than navigating to the passenger terminal by default.
Information source and current-travel note
Official San Diego County Regional Airport Authority terminal, Rental Car Center, Wi-Fi, shuttle and passenger-services information reviewed August 2026; active Terminal 1 construction was noted.
Provider-specific parking prices, opening hours, shuttle frequency, cancellation conditions and whether you keep your keys are intentionally left to the live booking result and confirmation because those details can vary by date and facility.
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Frequently asked questions about SAN
What should I confirm before driving to San Diego International Airport (SAN)?
SAN uses multiple terminal, concourse or passenger-processing areas. Confirm your airline’s current terminal before choosing terminal-side parking, and allow extra time if your route requires an inter-terminal connection or transfer.
What should I compare for a longer parking stay at SAN?
For a longer stay at SAN, compare the total trip price rather than the advertised daily rate alone. Also check walking or shuttle time, covered versus outdoor parking, reservation rules, vehicle-height limits, access hours and the provider’s cancellation terms.
Where should I verify pickup, rideshare and rental-car locations at SAN?
Use the official airport map and ground-transport information linked on this page to confirm current rental-car, taxi, rideshare and passenger-pickup locations at SAN. Curb assignments and construction routing can change, so current airport signage should take priority over older directions.
How should I arrange accessible parking or assistance at SAN?
Check SAN’s official accessibility guidance before travel and arrange airline wheelchair or gate assistance directly with the airline when needed. Confirm that your chosen parking facility and any transfer shuttle can accommodate your specific mobility requirements.
What should I check before booking an airport hotel near SAN?
Nearby examples in this guide include Sheraton San Diego Resort, Hilton San Diego Airport/Harbor Island and Hampton Inn & Suites San Diego Airport Liberty Station. Before booking, confirm the property’s current airport shuttle, parking-package terms, cancellation conditions and travel time to your departure terminal for your dates.