Car rental at San Diego Carlsbad-Palomar Airport

Driver's age: 26-65

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Top tips for hiring a car at San Diego Carlsbad-Palomar airport

  • Car rentals at San Diego Carlsbad-Palomar Airport (CLD) make it possible for travelers to access some areas that are inaccessible by public means. For instance, if you are a hiking enthusiast, Hidden Valley Trail Palomar Airport Road Trailhead is one of the places you may consider visiting with your rented car from CLD and have an exciting hiking experience. Apart from being able to access areas that are inaccessible using public means, the cost of renting a car is lower than the cumulative cost of using taxis.
  • Hiring a car at CLD is simple as most car hire agencies allow booking through their online portal. When you reserve your car in advance via KAYAK, all that you need to do is to present your documents at the car rentals desk and collect the keys to your vehicle. All the San Diego car rentals, including Hertz, Avis, Budget, and Enterprise, have on-site counters.
  • Returning your rentals car at San Diego Carlsbad-Palomar Airport is easier, with most of the car rentals at San Diego Carlsbad-Palomar here having flexible return policies. For example, Enterprise and Budget allow drivers to return their cars outside working hours. In such cases, drivers simply park the car, lock its doors, and leave the keys in the agency’s drop box. However, the companies’ usual drop-off hours usually run from 7:30 am to 5:30 pm.
  • You will experience considerable difficulties if you are to pick up or drop off your car at CLD on a weekend or public holiday like Labor Day, marked on September 5. On such days, the airport records a significant rise in the number of people arriving or leaving. This high number reflects at the various car rentals counters. Consequently, you are likely to take longer before getting the keys to your car.
  • Book your car hire at San Diego Carlsbad-Palomar airport at least 1 day before your trip in order to get a below-average price
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FAQs about renting a car at San Diego Carlsbad-Palomar airport

  • What do you require to rent a car at San Diego Carlsbad-Palomar Airport?

    You have to be 21 years and above for you to be able to rent a car from any of the car rentals at CLB. While at San Diego Carlsbad-Palomar Airport car rentals counter, you have to present two documents. The first document is a valid driver’s license, which has to be valid for the entire rentals period. The second document is a credit card or debit card, which should bear the name of the renter.

  • Where are the car rentals companies at CLD located?

    CLD car rentals is located at 2198 Palomar Airport Rd, which is a short drive from the airport’s terminals. Budget, Avis, Enterprise, and all the major car rentals at the airport avail courtesy shuttles to ferry travelers from the airport to the respective car rental pick-up locations. The courtesy shuttles are located adjacent to the baggage claim area, making it easier for travelers to access them once they have obtained their luggage. The shuttle takes about 10 minutes to arrive at the car rentals facility from the airport. Additionally, if you book Budget or Enterprise at CLD, you will have the privilege of getting a car model of your choice, subject to availability.

  • What amenities are offered at San Diego Carlsbad-Palomar Airport rentals car center?

    Special amenities for drivers with reduced mobility, winter car services, and child seats are some of the things you can enjoy at the rentals car center at CLD. Drivers with reduced mobility can access adaptive driving devices such as hand controls and pedal extenders at no extra cost. If you are renting your car during winter, you will have your car fixed with winter tires by the company’s mechanics free of charge. Lastly, all the car rentals at San Diego Carlsbad-Palomar Airport can include child seats, infant seats, and booster seats for those who are driving with their kids. These, however, attract a daily fee.

  • Which car rental companies will pick you up at San Diego Carlsbad-Palomar airport?

    Car rental companies that offer shuttle or pick-up services from San Diego Carlsbad-Palomar airport to off-airport locations include Avis, Budget, and Hertz.

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San Diego Carlsbad-Palomar Airport car rental reviews and directory 
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Enterprise Rent-A-Car

Best rated

Cleanliness

7.7

Comfort

7.7

Pick-up/Drop-off

7.4

Value for money

7.3

2 locations in San Diego Carlsbad-Palomar Airport

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5245 Car Country Dr

+1 760 931 1111

Monday07:30 - 17:30
Tuesday07:30 - 17:30
Wednesday07:30 - 17:30
Thursday07:30 - 17:30
Friday07:30 - 17:30
Saturday09:00 - 12:00
Sunday00:00 - 00:00
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6050 Avenida Encinas

+1 760 918 0883

Monday00:00 - 00:00
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10.0 Wonderful

Brian, Mar 2024

Premium SUV

KAYAK
Great car. Fast efficient friendly service both pick up and drop off.

1 out of 1

Hertz

Cleanliness

6.7

Comfort

6.5

Pick-up/Drop-off

5.8

Value for money

6.0

3 locations in San Diego Carlsbad-Palomar Airport

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2100 Palomar Airport Rd

+1 760 930 0123

Monday08:00 - 17:00
Tuesday08:00 - 17:00
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Thursday08:00 - 17:00
Friday08:00 - 17:00
Saturday09:00 - 12:00
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2198 Palomar Airport Rd

+1 760 603 8005

Monday07:30 - 17:30
Tuesday07:30 - 17:30
Wednesday07:30 - 17:30
Thursday07:30 - 17:30
Friday07:30 - 17:30
Saturday08:00 - 17:00
Sunday09:00 - 12:00
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6030 Avenida Encinas, Ste E

+1 760 579 0072

Monday07:30 - 17:30
Tuesday07:30 - 17:30
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Friday07:30 - 17:30
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9.2 Wonderful

Anonymous, Feb 2020

KAYAK

Pros:

The staff was friendly but not very helpful.

Cons:

I had to make a damage claim and the staff didn't seem to be prepared to handle the process properly.

1 out of 1

Budget

Cleanliness

7.0

Comfort

7.0

Pick-up/Drop-off

6.9

Value for money

6.8

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2198 Palomar Airport Road

+1 760 931 2469

Monday08:00 - 17:00
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2.0 Poor

Anonymous, Oct 2022

KAYAK
We reserved the car with kayak and the company didn’t have cars available. I think kayak could’ve done a better job in this transaction. Kayak allowed us to make a reservation with the car company without cars available. Very poor communication and costumer service. The car company was nice to make a phone call to us to tell us they didn’t have cars at their location and couldn’t understand why kayak would allow this.

2.0 Poor

Olga, May 2021

KAYAK

Cons:

Rathe was $134 and was changed $356

1 out of 2

Avis

Cleanliness

6.9

Comfort

6.7

Pick-up/Drop-off

6.5

Value for money

5.9

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2198 Palomar Airport Road

+1 760 931 1393

Monday08:00 - 17:00
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Saturday09:00 - 12:00
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10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Oct 2020

KAYAK

Pros:

Easy pick up and drop off with free parking patrolled by security on site

1 out of 3

Easirent

4.6

Mediocre

One location in San Diego Carlsbad-Palomar Airport

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McClellan–Palomar Airport

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EZ Van

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6511 Avenida Encinas

+1 866 735 8267

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Zeeba Rent-A-Van

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4901 El Camino Real Carlsbad, Ca ,charleston,sc,us

+1 800 761 8913

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762 travellers who rented a car in San Diego Carlsbad-Palomar Airport gave the car agency they used an average rating of 5.0

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