Car hire in Otay Mesa (San Diego)

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Otay Mesa (San Diego) car hire reviews and directory

Hertz

Best rated

Cleanliness

6.7

Comfort

6.6

Pick-up/Drop-off

5.9

Value for money

6.0

2 locations in Otay Mesa

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Locations in Otay Mesa (San Diego)

2745 Otay Pacific Drive

+1 844 705 8085

Monday06:00 - 23:00
Tuesday06:00 - 23:00
Wednesday06:00 - 23:00
Thursday06:00 - 23:00
Friday06:00 - 23:00
Saturday06:00 - 23:00
Sunday06:00 - 23:00
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Carretera Aeropuerto

+52 999 911 8040

Monday00:00 - 01:0004:00 - 23:59
Tuesday04:00 - 23:5900:00 - 01:00
Wednesday04:00 - 23:5900:00 - 01:00
Thursday00:00 - 01:0004:00 - 23:59
Friday00:00 - 01:0004:00 - 23:59
Saturday04:00 - 23:5900:00 - 01:00
Sunday04:00 - 23:5900:00 - 01:00
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2.0 Poor

Apr 2024

KAYAK
Advertised as Sand Diego Airport, but really Tijuana. Guy at San Diego says it happens all he time

2.0 Poor

Apr 2024

KAYAK
Kayak booked us a car in Tijuana when I had searched a car in SanDiego . To get a car when we arrived would have cost 5 times the price we booked for ! 🤬

2.0 Poor

Feb 2024

KAYAK
My reservation with Hertz called for the car to be picked up at San Diego Airport on Saturday at 3PM. When I got to the hertz pick up location I was told that someone had changed my pick up location to another Hertz office on the US side of Tijuana, Mexico, some 30 to 40 minutes away from the airport. Furthermore, there was no shuttle service to the alternate location. This was unsatisfactory to me and did not meet my requirements. As a result, I was forced to rent with some "no name" agency that normally services high risk customers. The rental from them was significantly more expensive, the car, although it ran well, had over 220,000 miles, had numerous scratches, a cracked windshield, worn upholstery and the cruise control didn't work. Furthermore, one of the tires kept leaking air and I had to put air in it on 3 different occasions. Based on this experience, I would not recommend Hertz or KAYAK nor will I use them in the future.

2.0 Poor

Dec 2023

KAYAK
Way too expensive. Went with personal car sharing for 1/2 the cost. If major companies like Hrrtz don’t adapt, they’ll be the next Blockbuster Video store

2.0 Poor

Dec 2023

KAYAK
Robert at the pick up office was not at all helpful. Apparently this rental was for San Diego airport in Tijuana even though I entered San Diego Airport and my flight information. Robert said oh did you use Kayak? This happens often and was going to charge 2X what my original rental was saying the taxes were higher. Almost $600 for 5 day rental. I told him I was a Hertz gold member he didn't even try to look it up. This was 8pm at night stranded at the airport with luggage etc. I declined and went next door to Enterprise and payed a bit more than my original reservation from Hertz. Disgusting customer service and trying to overcharge whe someone was in a difficult situation. I went.

2.0 Poor

Oct 2023

KAYAK
Horrible I booked rental car for San Diego airport and got there and was told it was book for e pick up in Mexico, only other car available was for 4X the cost

1 out of 89

Budget

6.6

Cleanliness

7.3

Comfort

7.3

Pick-up/Drop-off

6.5

Value for money

6.6

One location in Otay Mesa

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Cross Border Xpress - 2745 Otay Pacific Dr

+1 619 644 1362

Monday07:00 - 23:59
Tuesday07:00 - 23:59
Wednesday07:00 - 23:59
Thursday07:00 - 23:59
Friday07:00 - 23:59
Saturday07:00 - 23:59
Sunday07:00 - 23:59
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6.0 Okay

Mar 2024

KAYAK
Ended up paying $200+ because I booked here from the airport rental center and this app booked it 30 min away to one close to the damn border. I’d had to get a Uber for not only myself but for my 2 kids aw well. Ended up settling to just rent from the location the shuttle already took us to, just to find out it’s gonna be $350 more. Manager did to some adjusting to get it a lil lower. I was grateful for that. Also upgraded my vehicle for no cost. :)

1.9 Poor

Jun 2021

KAYAK
Incorrect pickup location regardless of calling to verify after booking. I even called to verify pickup and time change the day before...but when I showed up to pick up the vehicle, they said I had to go to a different location nearly an hour away and they were long since closed. Had to leave without a vehicle and go with a different rental car company hoping they could assist.

10.0 Wonderful

May 2021

KAYAK

Pros:

Both drop off and pick up staff was great!! Definitely booking again in the future

Cons:

Nothing everything was excellent i recommend

6.0 Okay

Feb 2020

KAYAK

Pros:

The car was not ready when I got there. They gave me a un upgrade to a Camaro. When I dropped off the car (early) I was charged an extra 50 dollars.

7.2 Good

Feb 2019

KAYAK

Pros:

Drop off attendant was very nice and gave me some money back when I explained that the car I was given was not the type that I had rented. The car itself, though was clean and worked well.

Cons:

They gave me a different kind of car than what I reserved and I easily spent $100 more in gas than planned since they gave me a Jeep Renegade and I reserved a Ford Fiesta or similar. Also, there was no windshield wiper fluid at all.

4.4 Mediocre

Jan 2019

KAYAK

Cons:

We arrived at the airport return station to return the car, where we were told that we were at the wrong drop off place. We were told that we could leave the car there for $200 extra dollars. Agent was extremely abrupt and rude. We had to drive the car another 20 plus miles(To the Mexican border). I complained to the agent there and her response was "well, you had this address," to which my reply was "I am from Kansas how do I know where this is?" It ended up costing us another $40 to get a Uber to return us to the airport. Additionally, we left the car in a parking lot unchecked, as we were told to just return the key to the agent inside the airport. Thankfully we were early, or we might have missed our flight. Agent in LA should have caught this and changed our return location. I will never rent from Budget again...I don't care how cheap they are.

1 out of 9

Avis

6.5

Cleanliness

7.2

Comfort

7.3

Pick-up/Drop-off

6.6

Value for money

6.5

2 locations in Otay Mesa

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Cross Border Xpress - 2745 Otay Pacific Dr

+1 619 588 1309

Monday07:00 - 23:59
Tuesday07:00 - 23:59
Wednesday07:00 - 23:59
Thursday07:00 - 23:59
Friday07:00 - 23:59
Saturday07:00 - 23:59
Sunday07:00 - 23:59
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Intl Apo Abelardo Rodriguez

+52 664 683 8586

Monday00:00 - 01:00
Tuesday00:00 - 01:00
Wednesday00:00 - 01:00
Thursday00:00 - 01:00
Friday00:00 - 01:00
Saturday00:00 - 01:00
Sunday07:00 - 23:59
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2.0 Poor

Sep 2022

KAYAK
Had no cars

10.0 Wonderful

Oct 2020

KAYAK

Pros:

The staff at the airport was friendly and helpful and drop off was very easy. When they found out that my reservation was at a different location they were very helpful in fixing the situation!

5.6 Fair

Sep 2020

KAYAK

Pros:

New Vehicle, Quick drop off

Cons:

Pick up at 10am. No one at the counter until 10:15. Given a vehicle that ran out of oil (0%) during the trip. Called AVIS customer service. They told me I could either buy oil and bring the receipt to get reimbursed or I could go to a AVIS location and exchange the vehicle. I went to an AVIS location and was told there were no vehicles available and to just buy some oil to fill it up until the trip was over. Finally got back to the original location and they told me that I had to speak to the manager on the phone in order to handle my case. Would've preferred not having to go around in circles

2.8 Poor

Jul 2020

KAYAK

Cons:

Pickup Location was not correct for what I requested

8.8 Very Good

Jul 2020

KAYAK

Pros:

The staff was excellent. Ha accommodated me as much as possible as my reservations were not as planned/ordered/requested.

Cons:

When I reserved the rental car I wanted to reserve from airport and the agent had told me my car reservations was at a location 30 miles away so I had to pay the difference to reserve from that location.

7.2 Good

Dec 2019

KAYAK

Cons:

Fill tires air.

1 out of 18

Ace

4.4

Mediocre

36 reviews

Cleanliness

5.1

Comfort

5.0

Pick-up/Drop-off

4.2

Value for money

4.6

One location in Otay Mesa

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Locations in Otay Mesa (San Diego)

2745 Otay Pacific Drive

+1 619 591 9150

Monday09:00 - 17:30
Tuesday09:00 - 17:30
Wednesday09:00 - 17:30
Thursday09:00 - 17:30
Friday09:00 - 17:30
Saturday09:00 - 17:30
Sunday09:00 - 17:30
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2.0 Poor

Dec 2020

KAYAK

Pros:

Nothing at all.

Cons:

To know that when you reserve through a third party, the companies do not abide by the contracts and the customers end up paying more for the product. Sometimes, even getting their contract voided.

10.0 Wonderful

Feb 2020

KAYAK

Pros:

Always have the best price

Cons:

More options for the price

9.2 Wonderful

Nov 2019

KAYAK

Pros:

It was fast service Clean rental Fast drop off

Cons:

Price

5.6 Fair

Oct 2019

KAYAK

Cons:

Air freshener would help

2.0 Poor

Oct 2019

KAYAK

Cons:

If they actually had a car for our reservation!

2.0 Poor

Aug 2019

KAYAK

Pros:

Nothing.

Cons:

There could have been a car actually available for me to pick up when I already had a reservation or it could have been mentioned in the reservation process that there were no cars at the pickup location.

1 out of 11

MEXRENTACAR

3.9

Cleanliness

4.6

Comfort

4.5

Pick-up/Drop-off

3.8

Value for money

4.2

One location in Otay Mesa

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2745 Otay Pacific Drive

+1 866 496 2880

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8.0 Very Good

Apr 2024

KAYAK
I probably didn't read the correspondence carefully. My drivers license wasn't sufficient ID and they required a second form of ID. If I hadn't had one on me I would have had to go to another counter to rent. You should make that requirement in BOLD print so I can't skim past it.

2.0 Poor

May 2021

KAYAK

Cons:

Wasn't at location where i booked

2.0 Poor

May 2021

KAYAK

Cons:

Tried to reach them about a refund never responded back

2.0 Poor

Nov 2022

KAYAK
Car was at Mexican border not in San Diego as advertised

2.0 Poor

Nov 2022

KAYAK
Never got the car ..called back to cancel reservation ..none of the phone numbers worked all said out of service ..unable to complete call ..not a working number ..and some Spanish message …I put in the San Diego airport and your system was sending me to who knows where in San Diego ..wasn’t the airport

2.0 Poor

Nov 2022

KAYAK
They over charge me and in top of that they charge twice, Mex rental car is a fuckig scam. I gonna publish it in all social media plataforms. Never rent a car whit Kayak or Mex rental car. All you guys a a fraud

1 out of 7

Thrifty

6.3

Okay

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Most popular

Cleanliness

7.2

Comfort

7.0

Pick-up/Drop-off

6.3

Value for money

6.5

One location in Otay Mesa

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Locations in Otay Mesa (San Diego)

2745 Otay Pacific Drive

+1 800 365 1111

Monday08:00 - 22:00
Tuesday08:00 - 22:00
Wednesday08:00 - 22:00
Thursday08:00 - 22:00
Friday08:00 - 22:00
Saturday08:00 - 22:00
Sunday08:00 - 22:00
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CarWiz

3.3

Poor

No reviews available

One location in Otay Mesa

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Aeropuerto Internacional Abelardo L. Rodriguez

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keddy by Europcar

6.3

One location in Otay Mesa

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Gral Abelardo L.Rodriguez Airport- Col Mesa De Otay

+52 664 682 9275

Monday06:00 - 23:00
Tuesday06:00 - 23:00
Wednesday06:00 - 23:00
Thursday06:00 - 23:00
Friday06:00 - 23:00
Saturday06:00 - 23:00
Sunday06:00 - 23:00
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2.0 Poor

Aug 2023

KAYAK
It was to hard to rent a car … So disappointed ☹️

1 out of 1

Fox Autorent

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One location in Otay Mesa

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San Diego Cross Border Xpress CBX

+1 619 591 9150

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489 travellers who rented a car in Otay Mesa gave the car agency they used an average rating of 5.5

Car hire locations in or near Otay Mesa (San Diego)

Good to know

Most popular agency

Hertz

Most popular car type

Economy

Average price

$67/day

Good deal

$67/day

When to book a rental car in Otay Mesa, San Diego

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Top tips for renting a car in Otay Mesa, San Diego

  • 25% of our users found rental cars in Otay Mesa for $67 or less.
  • Book your rental car in Otay Mesa at least 5 days before your trip in order to get a below-average price.
  • February is typically the cheapest month to rent a car in Otay Mesa, with prices around $66/day. December, in contrast, is often the most costly month, with an average of $99/day.

FAQs about hiring a car in Otay Mesa (San Diego)

  • How much does it cost to hire a car in Otay Mesa?

    On average a car hire in Otay Mesa costs $67 per day.

  • Is car hire cheaper in other San Diego neighbourhoods?

    Yes. Based on our information, DOLLAR in Midtown is the cheapest car hire location in San Diego. It is located at 3355 Admiral Boland Way.

  • What is the cheapest car hire company in Otay Mesa?

    In the past 72 hours, the cheapest car hire price ($137/day) in Otay Mesa was found at AVIS, Cross Border Xpress - 2745 Otay Pacific Dr.

  • What is the best car hire company in Otay Mesa?

    Based on ratings and reviews from real users on KAYAK, the best car hire in Otay Mesa is HERTZ (3.7, 202 reviews).

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  • How much does it cost to hire a car for a week in Otay Mesa?

    On average a hire car in Otay Mesa costs $469 per week ($67 per day).

  • How much does it cost to hire a car long term for a month in Otay Mesa?

    On average a hire car in Otay Mesa costs $2,010 per month ($67 per day).