Check out the latest trends and booking tips to hire a car in Oceanside with confidence.
How far in advance should you book a rental car in Oceanside?
You should book your rental car in Oceanside around 48 days before your trip in order to get a below-average price.
What is the cheapest car rental company in Oceanside?
In the past 72 hours, the cheapest rental cars were found at Avis (₹ 24/day), Hertz (₹ 25/day) and Budget (₹ 29/day). The cheapest car hire price was found at Avis 1771 Oceanside Boulevard Ste B (1.9 km from city centre).
What is the most popular rental car in Oceanside?
Hires in the Medium category (Mazda CX-5 or similar) are the most popular option in Oceanside, costing ₹ 5,637/day on average. Some users have found deals as low as ₹ 3,713/day.
What is the cheapest month to hire a car in Oceanside?
The cheapest month to hire a car in Oceanside is January at an average cost of ₹ 3,714/day. October is the most expensive month to hire a car in Oceanside when prices are ₹ 5,047/day on average, which tends to be 10,412% above the yearly average hire price for Oceanside.
Which car hire company in Oceanside has the most locations?
Enterprise Rent-A-Car and Avis each operate 2 locations in Oceanside, more than any other car hire company.
Oceanside car rental price comparison by vehicle type
Find the right rental car in Oceanside by comparing prices across vehicle types.
Small
Medium
Large
4x4
Van
Pickup truck
Luxury
Convertible
Small cars
₹ 2,618 - ₹ 4,570
All Car Types
₹ 5,522 - ₹ 7,012
How much does it cost to hire a small car in Oceanside?
How much does it cost to hire a medium car in Oceanside?
How much does it cost to hire a large car in Oceanside?
How much does it cost to hire an SUV in Oceanside?
How much does it cost to hire a van in Oceanside?
How much does it cost to hire a pickup truck in Oceanside?
How much does it cost to hire a luxury car in Oceanside?
How much does it cost to hire a convertible in Oceanside?
Small car hire in Oceanside typically costs around ₹ 3,701 per day. The best time to book is January, when prices average ₹ 2,618 per day, which is about 30% less than the yearly average. Small cars are usually 41% cheaper than the average car hire in Oceanside, making them ideal for budget-conscious travellers.
Medium car hire in Oceanside typically costs around ₹ 5,171 per day. The best time to book is November, when prices average ₹ 3,999 per day, which is about 23% less than the yearly average. Medium cars are usually 17% cheaper than the average car hire in Oceanside, offering a good balance of space and value.
Large car hire in Oceanside typically cost around ₹ 5,902 per day. The best time to book is September, when prices average ₹ 4,570 per day, which is about 23% less than the yearly average. Large cars can be 5% cheaper than the average car hire in Oceanside, offering more comfort for longer trips at a reasonable price.
SUV hire in Oceanside typically costs around ₹ 6,677 per day. The best time to book is January, when prices average ₹ 5,637 per day, which is about 16% less than the yearly average. SUVs are typically 8% more expensive than the average car hire in Oceanside but provide extra space and capability for groups or road trips.
Van hire in Oceanside typically costs around ₹ 8,661 per day. The best time to book is January, when prices average ₹ 6,665 per day, which is about 24% less than the yearly average. Vans are typically 29% more expensive than the average car hire in Oceanside but are the best choice for families or groups needing maximum passenger capacity.
Pickup truck hire in Oceanside typically costs around ₹ 6,221 per day. The best time to book is January, when prices average ₹ 5,046 per day, which is about 19% less than the yearly average. Pickup trucks are typically 1% more expensive than the average car hire in Oceanside but are ideal for hauling gear or outdoor adventures.
Luxury car hire in Oceanside typically costs around ₹ 7,663 per day. The best time to book is June, when prices average ₹ 6,332 per day, which is about 18% less than the yearly average. Luxury cars are typically 20% more expensive than the average car hire in Oceanside but deliver premium comfort and style for special occasions.
Convertible hire in Oceanside typically costs around ₹ 8,483 per day. The best time to book is September, when prices average ₹ 5,618 per day, which is about 34% less than the yearly average. Convertibles are typically 28% more expensive than the average car hire in Oceanside but are perfect for scenic drives and warm-weather destinations.
Good to know
Most popular car type
Medium
KAYAK’s top tips for renting a car in Oceanside
Come to the beach city of Oceanside in California and visit the expansive 1,954 ft Oceanside Fishing Pier, which spans a large part of the Pacific Ocean. You can park your car here and indulge in fishing or enjoy a good dinner at Ruby's Diner. If that doesn't sound like fun, then a tour of the Oceanside Museum of Art or California Surf Museum would do it. The Oceanside Fishing Pier is about 86 miles from the Los Angeles International Airport. The Oceanside Museum of Art and the California Surf Museum are around 87 miles from the airport. For convenience and flexibility, drive around to these sites in a rental car instead of the overpriced taxis. You can rent a car through KAYAK with various car rentals in Oceanside and run your schedules comfortably.
At the Los Angeles International Airport, there are about 10 on-site car rentals where you can rent a car. Ace, Budget, Hertz, Airport Van, NU Car, U-Save, Fox, Thrifty, and Sixt are among the car rentals in Oceanside with offices at the airport. They also provide shuttle or pick-up services mostly at the exit terminal at the airport. Most of these car rental companies have offices near the arrivals terminal at the airport. You can pick up a shuttle to your respective hotel in the city or rent a car with Oceanside car rentals and drive yourself conveniently to your specific destination.
As a beach city, Oceanside is popular with local and visiting tourists and surfers. The city experiences a bustle of activity during the summer vacation seasons when thousands of tourists throng the city's expansive beaches. If you visit Oceanside around such time, you may experience heavy traffic gridlocks on most roadways. Other road conditions include rain, wind, mist, and snow, which are usually only present during winter. Most highways in Oceanside have traffic cameras, so ensure that you adhere to traffic rules. We encourage safe and responsible driving at all times.
Oceanside is a busy city, and commuters are on the road as early as 5am. The rush hour begins at around 5:30am and stretches to mid-morning around 10:30am. Evening rush hour starts at around 4pm and slows down at 7pm. The busiest road in Oceanside is State Route 78, with its western terminus at Interstate 5.
Small rental cars in Oceanside are around 44% cheaper than other car types, on average
FAQs about renting a car in Oceanside
What type of car is recommended for driving in Oceanside?
The type of car you can drive around Oceanside depends on several factors. They include the nature of your visit, the number of passengers and personal preferences. A full SUV or minivan works best with a group of around six people or a family on vacation. On the other hand, an economy, intermediate or compact car is ideal for a few people or a solo traveler.
What’s the speed limit in Oceanside?
The maximum speed limit on most California highways is 65-70mph. However, it is half the same limit in Oceanside, which is 35mph. Different roads and streets in Oceanside have different speed limits between 40 and 25mph. Major streets and busy highways have a maximum speed limit of 35mph, while streets connecting to residential areas and business buildings are 25mph.
Where are the best places to park in Oceanside?
You can park your car at the public parking garage on Cleveland Street. The Oceanside city council runs the garage at around $3 per hour and $5 per day. The garage is located in Downtown Oceanside and operates daily from 5am to midnight. Surfrider Way on 202 Street is another parking garage near Oceanside Fishing Pier, charging around $2 per hour and $5 per day from 6am to 8pm daily. 224 Pier View, also near the Fishing Pier, provides 24h parking services and charges about $5 per day. Harbor Drive North and Riverside Drive parking garages in Downtown Oceanside provide round-the-clock free parking services.
Which hire car agencies are at Los Angeles airport (LAX)?
Horrible experience. Horrible service. Car not available. Staff rude. Made promises than didn’t keep. Given incorrect information. Agent at counter called the corporate office “liars.”
10.0 Wonderful
Bill, Mar 2024
Intermediate
Car was reserved only 30 minutes in advance. I got a decent car that was ready for immediate pickup. Friendly staff person too.
2.0 Poor
Kurt, Oct 2022
The entire experience was a complete waste of time. I prepaid $208 on budget.com for my entire reservation it was going to be 4 days in a Fullsize sedan. I completed the online check in to speed up the process at the counter just like the pop up prompted me to do so. A few hours later I am at the local budget location and I go to the counter and the representative takes my ID and Debit card says it runs a soft credit check or some BS and he says oh we can't rent to you the check came back bad. I have already paid for this rental I tell him so why would I be charged on the website prior to this the full amount of the rental and then be denied after I am already checked in online before coming to the store all on the exact same debit card. I then become aware that if I use a credit card for the $200 deposit there is no credit check. Oh well then that's a no brainer and I hand over my capital one credit card he takes it and then as he is about to swipe it, he abruptly stops and says oh that's right we can't rent to you at all. Once youre denied from the credit check you're blacklisted essentially from renting at budget. I have never used budget before in my life and I will never use there services again. I have tried to call the 800 number the representative at the store gave me however the phone representative was unable to locate my reservation with the confirmation code I was emailed or with the code given by the counter representative. I am about to head back down this morning to get a rental somewhere else and I will be following up with BUDGET about these issues and will update the review once this happens.
1 out of 2
Avis
5.4
Fair
Cleanliness
5.4
Comfort
5.4
Pick-up/Drop-off
4.4
Value for money
4.4
One location in Oceanside
Locations in Oceanside
1771 Oceanside Boulevard Ste B
+1 760 757 9929
Monday
08:00 - 17:00
Tuesday
08:00 - 17:00
Wednesday
08:00 - 17:00
Thursday
08:00 - 17:00
Friday
08:00 - 17:00
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09:00 - 12:00
Sunday
09:00 - 12:00
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2.0 Poor
Anonymous, Oct 2022
So many things went wrong with pickup. Including the employee leaving before we even saw the car. Locked the door. Gone. So we were stuck with a “luxury upgrade” with one bald tire and stinking of smoke. After the automated customer service loophole I contacted another Avis location who called the owner to meet us.
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Dollar
5.4
Fair
One location in Oceanside
Locations in Oceanside
1816-c Oceanside Blvd
+1 760 722 7031
Monday
08:00 - 17:00
Tuesday
08:00 - 17:00
Wednesday
08:00 - 17:00
Thursday
08:00 - 17:00
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08:00 - 17:00
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09:00 - 12:00
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Thrifty
5.2
Fair
One location in Oceanside
Locations in Oceanside
1816-c Oceanside Blvd
+1 760 722 7031
Monday
08:00 - 17:00
Tuesday
08:00 - 17:00
Wednesday
08:00 - 17:00
Thursday
08:00 - 17:00
Friday
08:00 - 17:00
Saturday
09:00 - 12:00
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EZ Van
No score available yet
2 locations in Oceanside
Locations in Oceanside
235 South Tremont St
+1 866 735 8267
Opening times not available
302 Missouri St
+1 760 846 6223
Opening times not available
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No reviews available
Zeeba Rent-A-Van
No score available yet
One location in Oceanside
Locations in Oceanside
800 Grand Avenue
+1 800 940 9332
Opening times not available
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No reviews available
18 travellers who rented a car in Oceanside gave the car agency they used an average rating of 5.3
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