Car hire in Little Italy (San Diego)

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Ace

4.4

Mediocre

129 reviews
Best rated

Cleanliness

5.1

Comfort

5.0

Pick-up/Drop-off

4.2

Value for money

4.6

One location in Little Italy

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Locations in Little Italy (San Diego)

1002 West Juniper Street

+1 619 323 3100

Monday08:00 - 18:00
Tuesday08:00 - 18:00
Wednesday08:00 - 18:00
Thursday08:00 - 18:00
Friday08:00 - 18:00
Saturday08:00 - 18:00
Sunday08:00 - 18:00
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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 36

MEXRENTACAR

Cleanliness

4.6

Comfort

4.5

Pick-up/Drop-off

3.8

Value for money

4.2

One location in Little Italy

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1002 West Juniper Street

+1 619 255 9094

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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 74

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

7.8

Cleanliness

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Pick-up/Drop-off

7.6

Value for money

7.7

One location in Little Italy

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Locations in Little Italy (San Diego)

2305 Pacific Hwy

+1 619 294 7774

Monday08:00 - 18:00
Tuesday08:00 - 18:00
Wednesday08:00 - 18:00
Thursday08:00 - 18:00
Friday08:00 - 18:00
Saturday09:00 - 12:00
Sunday00:00 - 00:00
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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😡😡😡😡😡

2.0 Poor

Feb 2021

KAYAK

Pros:

reserved a large size truck twice. both times they had non available

Cons:

dont rent out what you dont have to rent

10.0 Wonderful

Jan 2021

KAYAK

Cons:

nothing

2.0 Poor

Sep 2020

KAYAK

Cons:

Called the car company several times after landing at San Diego Airport to request customer pick up and no answered the phone. My fiancé and I spent several hours waiting. The worst experience I’ve ever had with a car rental company and with Kayak.

6.0 Okay

Sep 2020

KAYAK

Pros:

Assistant Manager was helpful but could have done more to correct the problems and make me feel like my business was appreciated.

Cons:

Vehicle was a complete mess upon pick-up. Dirt, dust and dead bugs all over the front of the car. More crumbs and dirt inside the vehicle. Like, so much that it was first thing I noticed when I opened the doors. When I asked the employee if the car had been cleaned the only response I got was, “ I tried.” Enterprise has some pretty strict cleaning guidelines for covid but this particular employee refused to adhere to the mask policy because “it was too hot.” Watched the Manager scold her for it. Apparently she had already been warned...

8.0 Very Good

Aug 2020

KAYAK

Cons:

We made full use of the Yukon xl - our trip to Sequoia Nat’l was fun and worked out perfect

1 out of 16

Avis

6.5

Cleanliness

7.2

Comfort

7.3

Pick-up/Drop-off

6.6

Value for money

6.5

Locations in Little Italy (San Diego)

1670 Kettner Boulevard Suite 1

+1 619 231 7137

Monday08:00 - 18:00
Tuesday08:00 - 18:00
Wednesday08:00 - 18:00
Thursday08:00 - 18:00
Friday08:00 - 18:00
Saturday08:00 - 18:00
Sunday08:00 - 18:00
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6.0 Okay

Jan 2024

KAYAK
It was the fastest I was in and out of a rental office. The individual working at the drop off in Palm Springs was really nice. I can't tell you how disappointed I was that the type of car I reserved was not there since I made the reservation ahead of time.

2.0 Poor

Jan 2024

KAYAK
I booked something $103 and ended up paying $355

10.0 Wonderful

Feb 2021

KAYAK

Pros:

Great staff both in San Diego and San Jose, very helpful.

6.4 Okay

Nov 2020

KAYAK

Cons:

Offer wasn’t clear location did not include transportation from to airport, so had to eat that cost separately obliterating any savings discount. Also access to parking garage failed and office did not open at posted start time so had no help to drop off after sneaking into garage on piggyback of a condo resident, then had to park in avis shuttle slot since avis section of garage was locked closed by a chained gate.

9.6 Wonderful

Mar 2019

KAYAK

Pros:

Close to the airport so very convenient.

Cons:

Address drops you on the other side of the building.

10.0 Wonderful

Jan 2019

KAYAK

Pros:

Easy, friendly

1 out of 9

NU Car

4.5

Mediocre

58 reviews

Cleanliness

5.7

Comfort

5.4

Pick-up/Drop-off

4.0

Value for money

5.0

One location in Little Italy

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3355 Admiral Boland Way

+1 844 270 2377

Saturday07:00 - 20:00
Sunday07:00 - 20:00
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4.0 Mediocre

Apr 2024

KAYAK
Staff was friendly. They didn't have the car I reserved but gave me one that worked. Pick up took a long time and getting to/from the location is very inconvenient and inefficient. The car wasn't in full working order as it had several problems but none that were debilitating.

2.0 Poor

Apr 2024

KAYAK
Not located at SD airport as shown in Kayak results. Two shuttle rides away. Upon finally getting there, line/wait was hours long. Some people reported no cars were available although they had a reservation.

2.0 Poor

Feb 2024

KAYAK
I feel cheated and scammed. Will never consider NU Car, pr priceline for that matter, again.

2.0 Poor

Feb 2024

KAYAK
My confirmation for returning the car said 10 am, I inputted 3 pm when I booked it, they would not extent the drop off time by 4 hours without charging me over $100 when I only paid 60 for the whole booking. So 160 for two days is unacceptable. I will be disputing the charge

4.0 Mediocre

Jan 2024

KAYAK
Rental is off location. You first take the normal rental car shuttle to the rental car center and then another van to Nu. The line was very long to pick up the rental and we turned what would have been a 20 minute process with a other agency into a 2 hour ordeal. The feel is very much one of being nickel and dimed for any damage on the vehicle and the staff we interacted with had a generally combative attitude. We also got a car that was a bit smaller than anticipated (Nissan rogue instead of chevy blazer). The car was in fine enough condition and we had no issues with it. Drop off opens at 8am or else there is an extra surcharge. The van takes you back to the rental car center to transfer onto the normal rental car shuttle bus to the terminal. My biggest complaint for Kayak is it was not obvious that this company was not in the same off-site location as all the other rental car companies but was even more off-site and required an additional shuttle transfer.

2.0 Poor

Nov 2023

KAYAK
I liked the original price quoted. I did not receive the suv I expected. The vehicle was very noisy and leaked air through the roof top. I paid more than quoted. I waited over an hour at check in to get car. Staff said the increase in price was due to taxes but was for an upgrade. He left and I needed the car so I did not dispute. I did not receive a check out email or paper upon drop off.(and still do not have one).

1 out of 17

Airport Van

4.2

Mediocre

76 reviews

Cleanliness

4.4

Comfort

4.4

Pick-up/Drop-off

3.2

Value for money

5.4

One location in Little Italy

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904 W Grape St.

+1 877 826 4680

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2.0 Poor

Mar 2020

KAYAK

Cons:

Booked a van pickup 5pm and drop off at same time 2 days later. The day off, 3 hours before pickup, I get a phone call from the location telling me I need to pickup an hour early because they decide to close at 4 “today”. Of fine. “Oh and also you need to drop off before 10am in 2 days because we will be closed at 10am”. “Or you can pay an extra $60 for late drop off”. What?? Late drop off would mean I extend pass my 24h, which I’m not!! If you decide to close early how does that become my problem?? Very disappointing.

2.0 Poor

Mar 2020

KAYAK

Cons:

Booked a van for 2 days w/ 150 mile per day. Arrived at location to be told that policies “of this specific branch” have changed and are now 150 “per rental” (!!!??) Long story short it’s obvious Non sense. Worker at location didn’t show any compassion and on the phone corporate couldn’t do anything because “we are reservation center and customer center only works week days”. Customer service non existent, bummer for loyal and respectful customers like us but I guess that’s the way it goes now.

3.2 Poor

Feb 2020

KAYAK

Pros:

Van was nice.

Cons:

Shuttle service was terrible/non existent. Rental office is a run down shack to smells of urine.

2.0 Poor

Feb 2020

KAYAK

Cons:

I can accurately rate this—they never showed up to pick me up. I waited a half hour for the shuttle and finally had to rent another car because I had a meeting in another town. I sincerely hope they didn’t charge my credit card.

3.6 Poor

Jan 2020

KAYAK

Cons:

Poor attitude. Had to wait for an hr and dealt with screw you attitude from the front desk. The place was dirty and shady. The van was old (60k + miles) and dirty. It was conveniently near the airport so that is a plus. Most of all is the lady at the front desk who was awful.

9.6 Wonderful

Sep 2019

KAYAK

Pros:

The staff was friendly and helpful. The drop off was super easy. We had a terrific vehicle for the cost.

Cons:

Didn't love that we had to go to the transit center for rentals & from there take another van (that we had to call & wait for). Also, we had to return by 2 or be charged extra to return it later to a different location (it was a Sat)- those were the only downsides to an otherwise great experience.

1 out of 15

Budget

6.6

Most popular

Cleanliness

7.3

Comfort

7.3

Pick-up/Drop-off

6.5

Value for money

6.6

Locations in Little Italy (San Diego)

1670 Kettner Boulevard Suite 1

+1 619 231 7162

Monday08:00 - 18:00
Tuesday08:00 - 18:00
Wednesday08:00 - 18:00
Thursday08:00 - 18:00
Friday08:00 - 18:00
Saturday08:00 - 18:00
Sunday08:00 - 18:00
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10.0 Wonderful

Feb 2024

KAYAK
It was fantastic.

10.0 Wonderful

Aug 2023

KAYAK
Nice staff

2.0 Poor

Jul 2023

KAYAK
I said I’d pick-up at 5:00 PM. We arrived at 5:20 PM slowed by heavy traffic and the office was closed!! Very disappointed! Could not pickup next day, Had to leave San Diego at 6:00 AM!

2.0 Poor

Apr 2023

KAYAK
My plane was late coming in so I missed my reservation. Budget would not honor my reservation rate the next morning bc they said I was outside my grace period. Very unprofessional. Will not do business with them in the future.

2.0 Poor

Jan 2023

KAYAK
Made 5 pm reservation and no one there to pick up car. Contacted service was no help as hung up on me 2 times and never called back and wasn’t able to help as tried to transfer to airport at almost 3 x the price and didn’t responsibility for car not available at time requested. They didn’t contact me at number to come earlier if they were not going to be there.

10.0 Wonderful

Jul 2021

KAYAK
The Budget car rental service staff were very professional. Vehicle was in perfect condition. The return process very easy and also professional staff at drop off location.

1 out of 3

Hertz

5.9

Cheapest deal

Cleanliness

6.8

Comfort

6.6

Pick-up/Drop-off

5.9

Value for money

6.0

Locations in Little Italy (San Diego)

1120 W Laurel Street

+1 800 654 3131

Monday09:00 - 12:00
Tuesday09:00 - 12:00
Wednesday09:00 - 12:00
Thursday09:00 - 12:00
Friday09:00 - 12:00
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2.0 Poor

Apr 2022

KAYAK
When I booked a box truck online it was listed at $28/day with 800 miles for my rental period of 5 days. When I arrived at the office, after walking a mile (no shuttle service), I was told it was 99 cents per mile. No mileage included. I felt like it was a bait and switch. The agent wasn't even nice about it. He said online booking information was wrong. I left and called an Uber to get me to my destination. Really disappointed.

1 out of 1

Pacific Rent A Car

7.8

Good

No reviews available

Cleanliness

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Pick-up/Drop-off

6.0

Value for money

10.0

One location in Little Italy

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2100 Kettner Blvd

+1 619 233 3366

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Thrifty

6.3

Okay

No reviews available

Cleanliness

7.2

Comfort

7.0

Pick-up/Drop-off

6.3

Value for money

6.4

One location in Little Italy

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1120 West Laurel Street

+1 619 557 8499

Monday08:00 - 18:00
Tuesday08:00 - 18:00
Wednesday08:00 - 18:00
Thursday08:00 - 18:00
Friday08:00 - 18:00
Saturday09:00 - 12:00
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Midway

6.4

Okay

No reviews available

One location in Little Italy

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2263 Pacific Highway

+1 619 238 9600

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1st Van Rental

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One location in Little Italy

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3225 North Harbor Dr.

+1 858 333 7775

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A Plus Car & Truck

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One location in Little Italy

Locations in Little Italy (San Diego)

2008 India Street

+1 619 233 8300

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Ace Rental Cars

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One location in Little Italy

Locations in Little Italy (San Diego)

1002 West Juniper Street

+1 619 255 9094

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All Star Rent a Van

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One location in Little Italy

Locations in Little Italy (San Diego)

3338 kettner blvd

+1 866 925 8695

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Eagle Rent A Car

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One location in Little Italy

Locations in Little Italy (San Diego)

2400 Kettner Boulevard

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MAS

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One location in Little Italy

Locations in Little Italy (San Diego)

1002 W Juniper St

+1 619 255 9094

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676 travellers who rented a car in Little Italy gave the car agency they used an average rating of 6.0

Car hire locations in or near Little Italy (San Diego)

Good to know

Most popular agency

Avis

Most popular car type

Economy

Average price

₹ 6,565/day

Good deal

₹ 6,565/day

When to book a rental car in Little Italy, San Diego

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Top tips for renting a car in Little Italy, San Diego

  • 25% of our users found rental cars in Little Italy for ₹ 6,565 or less.
  • Book your rental car in Little Italy at least 1 day before your trip in order to get a below-average price.
  • January is typically the cheapest month to rent a car in Little Italy, with prices around ₹ 2,166/day. July, in contrast, is often the most costly month, with an average of ₹ 5,499/day.
  • If you’re looking to save money and don’t mind renting a car in another neighborhood in San Diego, look for deals in Cortez Hill, where daily prices are around ₹ 4,712/day, or Midway District (average of ₹ 5,399/day).

FAQs about hiring a car in Little Italy (San Diego)

  • How much does it cost to hire a car in Little Italy?

    On average a car hire in Little Italy costs ₹ 6,565 per day.

  • Is car hire cheaper in other San Diego neighbourhoods?

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

  • What is the best car hire company in Little Italy?

    Based on ratings and reviews from real users on KAYAK, the best car hire in Little Italy is ACE (4.0, 108 reviews).

  • How can I find car hires near me in Little Italy?

    Take a look at our extensive car hire location map to find the best car hire deals near you.

  • What is the most popular hire car type in Little Italy?

  • How much does a Economy car hire cost in Little Italy?

  • How much does it cost to hire a car for a week in Little Italy?

    On average a hire car in Little Italy costs ₹ 45,956 per week (₹ 6,565 per day).

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

    On average a hire car in Little Italy costs ₹ 196,954 per month (₹ 6,565 per day).