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Cheap car rentals in San Diego

Economy$55/day
Compact$60/day
Intermediate$48/day
Standard$80/day
Full-size$81/day
People mover$137/day
Full-size SUV$100/day
Luxury$97/day
Convertible$118/day
Standard SUV$66/day
Intermediate SUV$66/day
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Top tips for hiring a car in San Diego

  • Driving around San Diego is the most convenient and comfortable way of getting to know all corners of the region, as the freeway system is fairly easy to navigate and traffic is manageable (aside from during rush hour). Because public transportation services are unreliable in the city, staying mobile by renting a car is the best option. It is also ideal for travelers looking to explore other destinations outside the city, such as the wine country of nearby Temecula, or those who want to embark on a road trip along the California coast.
  • All the big car hire agencies can be found in the San Diego International Airport (SAN), at the Consolidated hire Car Center just outside the airport. The hire Car Center is accessible via free shuttle bus services that stop at all terminals.
  • Although the freeway system isn't generally complicated, always have a map or a GPS on hand to help you. When driving downtown, beware of tourists or other reckless drivers who may be too used to driving in the city. If you’re interested in hopping across the border to Mexico, make sure you talk to your hire agency, as they may need to provide specific documentation, such as car insurance that is also valid in the neighboring country. But if your plan includes a day trip to Tijuana, it's easier to just park your car on the U.S. side of the border and walk across.
  • Although traffic is manageable, roads are usually fairly busy throughout San Diego, so avoid rush hours both in the morning (between 6:30 and 10 a.m.) and afternoon (between 3:30 and 6:30 pm) if you don't want to be stuck in traffic for longer than needed. Freeways along the coast also get pretty packed on weekends, especially the I-5.
  • 25% of our users found rental cars in San Diego for $98 or less
  • Book your rental car in San Diego at least 1 day before your trip in order to get a below-average price
  • Off-airport rental car locations in San Diego are around 39% cheaper than airport locations on average
  • Full-size rental cars in San Diego are around 16% cheaper than other car types, on average

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Payless

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One location in San Diego

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3355 Admiral Boland Way

+1 619 296 4966

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6.0 Okay

Mar 2023

KAYAK
the car was running ok. windshield wipers absolute horrible. it would be nice if attendants would point to important parts like how to open the gas cap and other features.

10.0 Wonderful

Mar 2023

KAYAK
Bottom line is I would rent from them again. Really liked that the check-out included a Payless employee doing a complete rental damage inspection with paperwork copy for me. Car easily passed but was worth the 60 second wait. Something I would of liked was some sort of rental returned receipt.

2.0 Poor

May 2021

KAYAK

Pros:

Drop off was easy, but no one inquired about my level of satisfaction so I did not have the opportunity to tell them that the car reeked of cigarettes and was overdue for maintenance (according to the maintenance required info on the display).

Cons:

Everything was terrible. I was overcharged. My stated rate for two days was about $92. When I picked up the car, I was charged about $105. I requested clarification from the Payless rep, but he just kept repeating the amount he said was owed in a manner clearly intended to beat me into submission. There was a line of customers, so I gave in. When I got to the car, it was a compact even thought I had ordered intermediate. Even more disturbing, it had a strong perfume-ish scent. It’s been so long since I rented a car that wasn’t fresh and clean that it didn’t immediately occur to me that Payless was trying to cover a nasty odor. They were. Within a few minutes of leaving Payless, there was an overwhelming stench of cigarette smoke that permeated the car and even my home garage once I got the car home. And, the car’s display said it was overdue for service by over 40 days. All around awful.

2.0 Poor

May 2021

KAYAK

Pros:

Nothing.

Cons:

Our flight landed 3 hours late. By the time I got to the rental place they had sold my reserved car to someone else. (Personally, I think that if you pay and reserve a car it should be there when you get there. Either way they get the money whether you show up or not.) The guy at the counter told me that they didn't have any more cars to rent. Then he suddenly found one, but it was a small size SUV instead of an economy car. There was an up charge for this. By the time I was out of there it was late and I was exhausted. I signed because I needed a car to get the family to the hotel. During my time there I witnessed this same thing happen to 3 other customers. At the time it didn't occur to me that something wasn't right. I just needed to get the wife and kids to the hotel. When I woke up the next morning I realized that I had paid over $100/ day for a car rental. When I called back to clarify my bill the gentleman told me that everything looked right on their end, but that I could return the car, and they would reimburse me for the un used days. Still waiting for that reimbursement. Totally felt scammed. After I dropped off the car at Payless the next day(11 hours after picking it up) I ended up renting a car from Alamo for $37.75/ day. Missed out on 3 hours of beach time with the family, but worth the savings for me to return the rental and go somewhere else.

2.0 Poor

May 2021

KAYAK

Pros:

Nothing

Cons:

The prices, the upgrades, and the knowledge of vehicles

2.0 Poor

May 2021

KAYAK

Pros:

Luis was friendly but felt like he was trying to scam me into “upgrading” my car.

Cons:

Lack of clarification on website on what car you are paying for and additional fees that you pay when you pick up the car but not expressed before. I will not use Kayak or Payless again

1 out of 362

Hertz

13 locations in San Diego

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from $102/day

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1 Market Place

+1 619 702 4524

Monday09:00 - 13:30
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10920 Technology Place

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1120 W Laurel Street

+1 619 557 8499

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1441 Camino Del Rio South

+1 619 294 4023

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2667 Garnet Avenue B

+1 858 483 1015

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2745 Otay Pacific Drive

+1 844 705 8085

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3355 Admiral Boland Way

+1 619 767 5700

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3370-3420 Kettner Blvd

+1 619 696 9815

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4240 La Jolla Village Dr.

+1 858 458 0638

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5910 Mission Gorge Rd Ste 600

+1 619 285 9905

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6609 Mira Mesa Boulevard

+1 858 320 9051

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8039 Balboa Avenue, Suite B

+1 858 503 7755

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Carretera Aeropuerto

+52 999 911 8040

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2.0 Poor

Nov 2022

KAYAK
1) there were no vehicles available upon arrival. I waited and other customers ran over and jumped line. The attendants weren’t staying around long enough to regulate. 2) the vehicle was smoked in, I tried to reach out to customer service over the phone and the rep did not take my info or care. It smelled horrible but I couldn’t wait for another vehicle since there were none and needed to leave. Horrible!

2.0 Poor

Nov 2022

KAYAK
Sent to wrong airport!

2.0 Poor

Nov 2022

KAYAK
They did not have the vehicle that was reserved for me

2.0 Poor

Nov 2022

KAYAK
Hertz is terrible.

10.0 Wonderful

Nov 2022

KAYAK
My original reservation through Kayak was for a Hertz 20 minutes away from the airport. We changed out the reservation upon arrival because the original reservation was not convenient. The Hertz located at the airport was more expensive but well worth avoiding the hassle of an offsite location.

4.0 Mediocre

Oct 2022

KAYAK
I did not want to have to take an Uber from the San Diego Airport to get my rental car at the Mexican border. This was costly. Further I did not have time to drop off at same location nor did I want to pay for another Uber fare. That the vehicle was not at the San Diego Airport rental car location was not clearly made known. This rental cost me an additional $120.00. Finally, the rental car had Mexican plates so when I dropped the car off at the San Diego airport, I could not obtain a receipt. Hence, I cannot fill out my expense report to be reimbursed for all expenses incurred in one week trip to California.

1 out of 225

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

14 locations in San Diego

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1 Park Blvd

+1 619 696 5000

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1333 Camino Del Rio South

+1 619 260 1505

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2305 Pacific Hwy

+1 619 294 7774

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2740 Lytton Street

+1 619 225 0848

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2780 Garnet Ave

+1 858 490 1510

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3299 Holiday Court

+1 858 404 0700

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3355 Admiral Boland Way

+1 833 763 1739

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3851 El Cajon Blvd

+1 619 229 2300

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6330 Marindustry Dr

+1 858 455 0075

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6620 Mira Mesa Boulevard

+1 858 404 0700

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7993 Balboa Avenue

+1 858 560 9050

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900 F St Ste 167

+1 619 696 5000

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9292 Miramar Rd # 28

+1 858 689 8523

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950 Hotel Circle North

+1 619 296 7493

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10.0 Wonderful

May 2021

KAYAK

Cons:

Everything was super easy, picking up and dropping off.

10.0 Wonderful

May 2021

KAYAK

Pros:

Yes

Cons:

All fine

8.0 Very Good

Apr 2021

KAYAK

Pros:

Nice car

Cons:

I had to stand in line for 90 minutes (no exaggeration) to get my rental.

8.0 Very Good

Apr 2021

KAYAK

Cons:

Not the car i reserved no choice but to get it

8.0 Very Good

Apr 2021

KAYAK

Cons:

It should be a full tank not empty gas when i got it

2.0 Poor

Apr 2021

KAYAK

Pros:

I didn’t like anything, because there was nothing to like. I went to get my rental at the time that you told me to. But you didn’t have any cars available and didn’t allowed me to have one. I had to buy me a ticket on Amtrak. For the money that you took from me, get prepare, I’m going to sue you. An less you put that money back on my card😡 you should not had made the reservation if you didn’t have a car to rent.

Cons:

To have an available car to be rented. You charged me knowing that you were sold out😡😡😡😡😡

1 out of 109

Avis

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11 locations in San Diego

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1110 Torrey Pines Road Suite H

+1 858 454 4621

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1350 6th Ave Suite #170

+1 619 544 0438

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1670 Kettner Boulevard Suite 1

+1 619 231 7137

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2790 Kurtz Street Suite 1

+1 619 220 4920

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3355 Admiral Boland Way

+1 619 688 5000

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3890 Valley Centre Dr Ste 103

+1 858 755 0400

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4550 La Jolla Village Drive

+1 858 450 6553

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500 Hotel Circle North

+1 619 574 5377

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7815 Balboa Avenue

+1 858 974 8630

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8720 Miramar Road

+1 858 271 0018

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Cross Border Xpress - 2745 Otay Pacific Dr

+1 619 588 1309

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2.0 Poor

Sep 2022

KAYAK
Had no cars

2.0 Poor

May 2021

KAYAK

Pros:

The staff was friendly

Cons:

I’m a US born citizen, living overseas (military), and needed to use my military USAREUR license as well as my international drivers license as my US was stolen (stolen wallet). I called ahead of time to ensure I would be able to make a reservation and was told by customer service that I would. I booked my rental via prepay. When I arrived to the rental office, however, I was told that because I used my international license that I would have to do a second deposit of $250 but it would have to be via credit card. I was not told this beforehand, so I didn’t bring a credit card with me. The agent told me I could call the customer service hotline and get a refund do to the situation. However, I called and was told “well our policy is you need an additional credit card, so you will not be refunded, is there anything else I can do for you”. Now, I’m out $171 because of missing information and being told I could get my money back when apparently I can’t.

8.0 Very Good

May 2021

KAYAK

Pros:

Staff was great and everything was super easy

Cons:

The car smelled of marijuana and smoke and floor mats were ripped, could have been cleaner

2.0 Poor

Mar 2021

KAYAK

Cons:

I have reserved with Avis three times now and theee times they have no car available when I got there. The third time I had called to confirm they were not out of cars. They said as long g as I arrive by 1pm I would get a car. I was there at 11:30. No cars available. I will never ever use Avis Budget again.

2.0 Poor

Mar 2021

KAYAK

Pros:

There was NOTHING to like, horrible experience with Avis. Avis (Suzanne, the location manager: San Diego, CA Miramar Rd Location, (858) 271-0018) rented out all of their cars and told me they would not be able accommodate my reservation I made and secured with a credit card days before arriving, ultimately leaving my family of four stuck without a car. I then called Avis' main number, talked to Maggie, they were not able to offer assistance to find a replacement car either and basically told me tough luck. To add to the frustration, a day later they charged my credit card a $50 "No Show" fee for not picking up the car I reserved that they didn't have. From talking to others at the hotel it sounds like they do this often. Live and learn for me, no more Avis car rentals.

Cons:

Obviously Avis should have managed the situation better. (1) have a car for the reservation, (2) make arrangements for when Avis over-rents and fails to provide a car for a reservation, (3) not charge a $50 to a family that didn't get a car in the first place.

6.0 Okay

Mar 2021

KAYAK

Pros:

The pick up and drop off was pretty easy.

Cons:

Old food left from previous renter. This shows how they didn't clean the car beforehand. Also, the previous renter left their paperwork with all of their information in the glove compartment. I shouldn't be able to know the details of the previous renter. Again, shows how they didn't clean or look through the car.

1 out of 93

Budget

11 locations in San Diego

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1110 Torrey Pines Road Suite H

+1 858 456 2124

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1350 6th Ave Suite #170

+1 619 544 0510

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1670 Kettner Boulevard Suite 1

+1 619 231 7162

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2790 Kurtz Street Suite 1

+1 619 574 6975

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3355 Admiral Boland Way

+1 619 680 4949

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3890 Valley Centre Dr Ste 103

+1 858 755 7457

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4550 La Jolla Village Drive

+1 858 320 9017

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500 Hotel Circle North

+1 619 220 0294

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7815 Balboa Avenue

+1 858 974 8632

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8720 Miramar Road

+1 858 271 0035

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Cross Border Xpress - 2745 Otay Pacific Dr

+1 619 644 1362

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2.0 Poor

Oct 2022

KAYAK
I booked the car with Kayak and they allowed me to book it at a rental location that closes at 5pm, when my flight arrived at 5pm. Therefore, I missed the pickup, and when I went to get it the next day the price was twice as much as the original.

10.0 Wonderful

Sep 2022

KAYAK
Easy service

2.0 Poor

Sep 2022

KAYAK
Horrible service/ experience. Why no one called when I was Uber to get my car they were all out. They didn’t even cancel my rental. I still had to do it even though they didn’t had the van. Please consider other car rentals.

2.0 Poor

Sep 2022

KAYAK
Rented a car with two patches in the tire. One let loose less than 40 miles down the highway. Luckily we were not in the desert driving when it happened. Roadside assistance sent us to a “more local” branch to swap out the vehicle and that branch had no clue we were coming. Total mess and I’m not stoked.

2.0 Poor

Sep 2022

KAYAK
The car wasn’t available. They canceled the reservation and we couldn’t rent a car.

2.0 Poor

Sep 2022

KAYAK
They cancelled my reservation last minute. Claimed they called my phone the day before which is not true. I showed up morning of and was told there were no more cars. Didn’t offer any help on alternatives.

1 out of 55

MEXRENTACAR

4 locations in San Diego

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1002 West Juniper Street

+1 619 255 9094

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2745 Otay Pacific Drive

+1 866 496 2880

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3355 Admiral Boland Way

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San Diego Downtown

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1.9 Poor

Jun 2021

KAYAK
Don’t use this company. Not onsite to the airport and shuttle service only from 8am-6pm.

2.0 Poor

Jun 2021

KAYAK

Pros:

New car

Cons:

This location is not near the airport and you have to take two shuttles which was never mentioned. Also they charged me $80 extra when i went to pick up my car saying I have to pay those fees if not dont get my rental. It felt i was held hostage as had no choice

2.0 Poor

May 2021

KAYAK

Pros:

Car was clean.

Cons:

Office doesn’t answer phone. Ever. Hours on their voicemail aren’t those kept by office. No overnight drop box. Not at airport. They don’t return calls. Waiver for liability is a scam. I will never rent from them again.

4.0 Mediocre

May 2021

KAYAK

Pros:

Cheap

Cons:

Pick was awful.

2.0 Poor

May 2021

KAYAK

Pros:

Nothing because they said or we scheduled to pick up the car at 6:00 PM and it was confirmed. We received emails for 6:00 PM pickup. When we went for pickup they were closed and there was already a customer waiting who said he had have a really hard time getting a car there. The gates were closed, no car for us. The response was “guy leaves 6:00 pm on the dot” Really? Worst place to book from. Never book your car here unless you want to take the risk of not having a car to drive when you get there.

Cons:

Everything - I don’t think this car rental should be permitted to operate if they don’t have the will to serve their customers with right information and service.

2.0 Poor

May 2021

KAYAK

Pros:

Nothing at all

Cons:

this rental company should clearly indicate international customer have no option but they have to paid the liability insurance and it cost 16/day so customer don't get frustrate and choose the other rental car that does not mandatory on this. also they should need to mention that they don't care about the customer so they don't answer the phone no matter what and you need to find yourself to get to the rental car company. for customer, i will say look at the review before book this company and if they are lazy or stupid enough like me then they will learn the lesson hard way.

1 out of 78

Ace

3 locations in San Diego

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1002 West Juniper Street

+1 619 323 3100

Monday08:00 - 17:00
Tuesday08:00 - 17:00
Wednesday08:00 - 17:00
Thursday08:00 - 17:00
Friday08:00 - 17:00
Saturday08:00 - 17:00
Sunday08:00 - 17:00
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2745 Otay Pacific Drive

+1 619 591 9150

Monday09:00 - 13:30
Tuesday09:00 - 13:30
Wednesday09:00 - 13:30
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Friday09:00 - 13:30
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526 Grape Street

+1 858 999 9066

Monday08:00 - 17:00
Tuesday08:00 - 17:00
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2.0 Poor

May 2021

KAYAK

Cons:

Never picked me up

4.0 Mediocre

May 2021

KAYAK

Pros:

It was a fairly simple process.

Cons:

I called the day before we picked up our rental and the quoted price was $146. When we arrived, they told us our car rental was going to cost closer to $400. I was displeased but we needed a car as we were on vacation. So if you are considering utilizing ACE, beware that the quoted price is way below what you will actually pay.

2.0 Poor

Apr 2021

KAYAK

Cons:

Wasn't even able to rent the vehicle due to me living in san diego and wanting to rent it to go to las vegas and back couldn't take it out of state, but if I wasn't from here I was told i could rent the car and take it wherever I wanted. Won't be renting from them! You want a great rental car place go with Enterprise, have nothing but rave reviews for them and was able to rent within ours of being told no from Ace!

2.0 Poor

Apr 2021

KAYAK

Pros:

Absolutely nothing I’m very unhappy with this rental

Cons:

When I arrived to pick up my vehicle there was one employee working the desk, with quite a long line to even talk to a worker. Once I got inside the employee asked for my ID and credit card. I was then told the car I requested had not been available for about a year. He then tried to offer me a SUV priced at $412 compared to the $249 I was quoted. I had to leave the building to consult with my party only to have to wait about another 20 mins outside . Once I get to the counter for the second time the clerk then informed me of the under 25 clause and then it was going to be another $114 on top of the $412. I believe this to be highly unprofessional and requested a refund for the insurance. The employee said he could do that. I then called Priceline who I did my insurance through and was laughed at and hung up on. I called back and was told that I could expect a refund in 3-7 business days for the $88 I paid for for the insurance due to the car not being available. It’s been 7 days however and I still have not received the $88. This rental was felt with extremely unprofessionally. I’m highly disappointed.

2.0 Poor

Apr 2021

KAYAK

Pros:

Not much. Staff was extremely slow, and they had an extra $17 per day hidden fee.

2.0 Poor

Apr 2021

KAYAK

Cons:

They actually advertise that their cars must not leave San Diego County. And, the rep could have cared less that she left me hanging with no rental to get my group to Las Vegas.

1 out of 48

Dollar

2 locations in San Diego

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3355 Admiral Boland Way

+1 866 434 2226

Monday06:00 - 23:0000:00 - 01:00
Tuesday06:00 - 23:0000:00 - 01:00
Wednesday00:00 - 01:0006:00 - 23:00
Thursday00:00 - 01:0006:00 - 23:00
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6609 Mira Mesa Blvd

+1 858 320 9051

Monday08:00 - 17:00
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Friday08:00 - 17:00
Saturday09:00 - 13:30
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2.0 Poor

Jun 2021

KAYAK

Cons:

I took over 70 minutes waiting in line to pick up the car. Ridiculous. Never again.

2.0 Poor

May 2021

KAYAK

Pros:

A hertz employee ended up helping us because the line was so long

Cons:

Horrible experience. Will never rent from dollar again.

8.0 Very Good

Apr 2021

KAYAK

Pros:

Car was comfortable, clean and drove easily - lousy mileage, but we got the sense that Californians dont care much, given the number of gas guzzlers we saw on the road at over $4.00/gal in most service stations - mixed in with Tesla's and Prius's. Odd contrast.

Cons:

All good with exception of Drop-Off. Unclear directions in the final stretch of the exercise (needed to turn up a lane in the garage that was hidden behind other cars). No staff present and when a fellow eventually showed up, he did not check the car, just told us to leave the keys in the car and all else would be dealt with - whatever that means - if there is any disagreement on gas (we filled up), damage (there was none), etc., how would one verify it after the fact?

4.0 Mediocre

Apr 2021

KAYAK

Pros:

The staff was helpful and friendly.

Cons:

I reserved a Nissan Pathfinder only to show up and get a Kia Sorrento. 6 people with luggage will not fit in a Kia. We had to pay a lot extra to get a Ford Expedition because they didn't have a Nissan or any SUV similar. The guy was really nice and gave us a discount for having to upgrade. I don't appreciate paying for one vehicle on this site only to show up having to pay hundreds more for a vehicle that will actually work. I will never book through here again.

10.0 Wonderful

Mar 2021

KAYAK

Cons:

It was perfect

4.0 Mediocre

Mar 2021

KAYAK

Cons:

Hard to find the car rental. Another family was lost at the airport rental site. The car had been smoked in.

1 out of 74

Sixt

2 locations in San Diego

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3355 Admiral Boland Way

+1 888 749 8227

Monday07:00 - 16:00
Tuesday07:00 - 16:00
Wednesday07:00 - 16:00
Thursday07:00 - 16:00
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Saturday07:00 - 16:00
Sunday07:00 - 16:00
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+1 858 764 9338

Monday10:00 - 13:00
Tuesday10:00 - 13:00
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10.0 Wonderful

Mar 2023

KAYAK
The front desk employe was very polite and helpful. She answered all our questions without any problem.

10.0 Wonderful

Oct 2022

KAYAK
Nice car. Fast service

10.0 Wonderful

Oct 2022

KAYAK
Excellent service from check in to check out. I could not have been happier with my experience.

10.0 Wonderful

Oct 2022

KAYAK
Professional people at the airport. Great vehicle. All-around good experience

2.0 Poor

Sep 2022

KAYAK
I chose sixth because on KAYAK it says that their rental car agency is in the terminal as opposed to the shuttle. Every rental car agency in the San Diego airport is in the rental car center which is a long way away from the airport and requires waiting in a huge line to get to it. The counter was understaffed – I canceled on the spot and booked Avis which is what I should’ve done from the beginning

6.0 Okay

Aug 2022

KAYAK
An additional fee, although only $11, was annoying.

1 out of 53

Thrifty

2 locations in San Diego

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1120 West Laurel Street

+1 619 557 8499

Monday08:00 - 17:00
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3355 Admiral Boland Way

+1 877 283 0898

Monday06:00 - 23:0000:00 - 01:00
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Wednesday00:00 - 01:0006:00 - 23:00
Thursday06:00 - 23:0000:00 - 01:00
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4.0 Mediocre

May 2021

KAYAK

Pros:

The staff was helpful and courteous, but the process was too long.

Cons:

More staff, better communication

4.0 Mediocre

May 2021

KAYAK

Pros:

The vehicle was excellent. Brand new. Returning the car was very fast with not problems.

Cons:

Have more notifications to take a CREDIT CARD. Small print on some customer agreement page is worthless. This was even more critical in San Diego, "Sorry, sir, We're so close to the border." If you wanted to use a debit card you need to have a flight... if not ... sorry too bad. I had to drive back and forth to get my credit card (my fault for not having it). When I was standing in line I saw about 12/18 people have an issue with CREDIT CARD / Debit Card. Update your policies modernize to use other payment methods. The people at the counter had no solutions for me and pointed me to curb to get an UBER. I cant imagine being out of town and being told that.

4.0 Mediocre

May 2021

KAYAK

Pros:

Dealt with one Staff member in pick up, she was very helpful

Cons:

Car “clean sticker” was broken. Found trash and a hair in the seat when we opened it. LOTS of damage to the car, dents, tears in the seat that Took us about 30 minutes to document, so that was a time constraint I wasn’t expecting. We rented a convertible on the top could not function on our way out and so we had to go back, it took for employees to figure out why it wouldn’t work. We laying our trip another 45 minutes. It took us almost 2 hours to rent a car not because of the checkout people but because of the vehicle itself being poorly maintained.

4.0 Mediocre

May 2021

KAYAK

Cons:

Time to stand in line for pickup was an hour. Unacceptable, care smelled like cigarettes

8.0 Very Good

Apr 2021

KAYAK

Pros:

The staff was helpful great customer service. Drop off was easy.

Cons:

They could have cleaned the inside of the car, made sure there was no left overs from the previous drivers.

4.0 Mediocre

Apr 2021

KAYAK

Cons:

Car was poorly maintained...too many hidden costs

1 out of 79

Alamo

One location in San Diego

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3355 Admiral Boland Way

+1 833 763 1741

Monday04:30 - 23:59
Tuesday04:30 - 23:59
Wednesday04:30 - 23:59
Thursday04:30 - 23:59
Friday04:30 - 23:59
Saturday04:30 - 23:59
Sunday04:30 - 23:59
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10.0 Wonderful

Mar 2021

KAYAK

Pros:

I was able to pick up the car the night before and saved money

10.0 Wonderful

Nov 2020

KAYAK

Pros:

Great service, fast easy courteous. employees seemed happy. rental car employees not usually that way.

10.0 Wonderful

Oct 2020

KAYAK

Pros:

The staff were great. They showed us how to work some of the new features on the car. The car was in excellent condition; it was brand new!

Cons:

Nothing

9.6 Wonderful

Oct 2020

KAYAK

Pros:

Alamo was great. But it was my second choice, after my first choice -- some no name rental agency called Mex, selected initially via Kayak, which routed me through Rentcars.com -- was a friggin disaster. I landed at 6 pm, the time of my reservation, only to discover that the rental office was already closed. There was no one to help me, no number to call, no customer service from anyone in that chain, including Kayak. It was a friday evening at 6. I tried 4 other rental agencies; they were either out of cars or were asking insane amounts of $$ for them. I had to get a ride from the airport, and come back the next morning to rent from Alamo. (Which was great.)

Cons:

Alamo was great. Avoid Mex Rent a Car and Rentcars.com at all costs. No one picks up the phone at Mex and you can't leave a voicemail. The number for Rentcars doesn't work, and the email responses are all in Portuguese. I'm not kidding. Why Kayak continues to use these vendors is a mystery to me. Makes me reconsider my choice in travel apps.

7.6 Good

Oct 2020

KAYAK

Pros:

Staff was helpful in securing a gas discount for me when the car I reserved wasn’t available.

Cons:

Don’t oversell cars! If I book a pickup, giving me a dodge caravan minivan because you oversold pickup trucks isn’t providing excellent service.

5.6 Fair

Sep 2020

KAYAK

Pros:

Drop off was great

Cons:

Have the selected class or better available. I don’t consider an infinity to be the same class as an Escalade

1 out of 83

Fox

One location in San Diego

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3355 Admiral Boland Way

+1 619 432 0620

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