Car hire in Little Italy (San Diego)

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Little Italy (San Diego) car rental reviews and directory

 
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Budget

Cleanliness

7.2

Comfort

7.3

Pick-up/Drop-off

6.6

Value for money

6.6

One location in Little Italy

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Locations in Little Italy (San Diego)

1670 Kettner Boulevard Suite 1

+1 619 231 7162

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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10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Feb 2024

Coupe

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It was fantastic.

1 out of 3

Avis

Cleanliness

7.2

Comfort

7.2

Pick-up/Drop-off

6.7

Value for money

6.5

One location in Little Italy

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1670 Kettner Boulevard Suite 1

+1 619 231 7137

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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8.0 Very Good

Anonymous, Jul 2024

Compact

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Vincent and Lauren both helped us a ton when a pickup error caused our reservation to go sideways. There needed to be a better explanation online that there are multiple pickup locations right by the airport that have different hours of operation.

6.0 Okay

James, Jan 2024

Intermediate SUV

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

Anonymous, Jan 2024

Pick-up truck

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

10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Feb 2021

KAYAK

Pros:

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

6.4 Okay

Anonymous, 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.

1 out of 3

Economy Rent a Car

Best rated

Cleanliness

6.9

Comfort

6.6

Pick-up/Drop-off

5.4

Value for money

6.0

One location in Little Italy

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2367 India Street

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6.0 Okay

Anonymous, Apr 2025

Intermediate

KAYAK
The car, itself, was the best part. Pickup and drop off was a bit of an annoyance. When I search for rental cars via search engine such as Kayak, I expect it give me options that match my pickup/drop off locations. Economy Rent a Car is not at the Rental Car Facility; you need to get a Lyft/Uber to Economy. And, Economy’s drop off directions for where the key goes was poorly written and confusing.

2.0 Poor

Anonymous, Apr 2025

Supplier choice

KAYAK
I arrived after they closed, was unable to pick up my car, the reservation was then canceled without a refund. 100% frustration and anger. I will never, ever rent from them again. Will be attempting to get a refund via my credit card company.

2.0 Poor

Anonymous, Apr 2025

Intermediate

KAYAK
Car was give to us dirty on the outside and full of scratches nicks and dents. There are many surprise fees Also as an airport rent-a-car it is not adjacent to the airport at all. No public bathrooms is insulting after you took a long trip. Never again

8.0 Very Good

Anonymous, Apr 2025

Standard

KAYAK
The process went smooth. Nice vehicle. Process to pick up care was a bit of a hassle as its location needs an uber to get to, and then you wait in a line. Same for going back. Plan accordingly.

2.0 Poor

Anonymous, Nov 2024

Compact SUV

KAYAK
When I landed, I called to pick up the rental car and was just told they had no cars left and that I needed to contact corporate to get a refund. The agent was very blunt and didn’t offer any real apology. I was left stranded with a 7 month old baby. We ended up having to pay $50 for a taxi to my hotel and the next morning got a rental car from enterprise costing us $280. My original reservation was meant to be $140 For the entire week. I will not risk booking a car again through Economy. I am now having to work with another agent from corporate for a refund and it has just been so much more work.

2.0 Poor

Mike, Oct 2024

Intermediate SUV

KAYAK
There was little to no information on how I should find Economy. When I called, the man tells me that 'you know that we don't have your car' and it would take an hour to get my car. How would I know? But if you don't have my car, then I'll take another car from the lot. So I travel to the lot after an Uber takes us to their lot. He meant to say 'we have no cars right now, no idea when we'll get any cars, you may be 2nd on the waitlist, so if any cars do become available, they will be distributed first come - first serve, and I'll be happy to give you your money back now so you can find a rental car for the weekend' instead.

1 out of 32

Ace

4.0

Cleanliness

4.9

Comfort

4.6

Pick-up/Drop-off

3.8

Value for money

4.2

One location in Little Italy

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1002 West Juniper Street

+1 619 323 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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2.0 Poor

Braz, May 2021

KAYAK

Cons:

Never picked me up

4.0 Mediocre

Anonymous, 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

Karyn, 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

Anonymous, 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

Anonymous, Apr 2021

KAYAK

Pros:

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

2.0 Poor

Jeffrey, 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 32

NU Car

4.0

Cleanliness

5.4

Comfort

5.1

Pick-up/Drop-off

3.6

Value for money

4.4

One location in Little Italy

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2263 Pacific Hwy

+1 844 270 2377

Saturday07:00 - 20:00
Sunday07:00 - 20:00
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2.0 Poor

Anonymous, Apr 2025

Full-size

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Hard to get picked up, fecility is very dirty, customer service very poor. I was not able to gwt a car ftom this location. I was there for an hour and i was tild that no debit card acepped. Evern with credit card they require $500 deposit.

2.0 Poor

Anonymous, Apr 2025

Intermediate

KAYAK
Communication was very poor, we never got in touch to be picked up so we had to go with another rental company

2.0 Poor

Anonymous, Apr 2025

Full-size

KAYAK
The whole experience was stressful. You offer the option to pay onsite at pickup, but I was told no cars were available in the category I reserved under. Instead, the NU representative used this opportunity to upsell a small SUV for over $100 more. I was also told I had to wait over an hour to see "if" a car came in. After waiting an hour, I was then told if a prepaid customer comes in, they get priority and will take the car. Your process and policies are predatory to for customers to pay much more. Will never use this company again and will never recommend them.

10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Apr 2025

Full-size

KAYAK
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4.0 Mediocre

Anonymous, Apr 2025

Economy

KAYAK
NU car is listed as at the airport, this is not the case it isn't even at the rental car terminal in San Diego! 20 min walk or another shuttle from the company after going odd to a sign with a phone # tucked in the corner. Then I found out they are only open until 8pm on weekdays so my flight got in too late to pick my car up. When I came back the next day I learned they only hold the car type you picked for 2 hours after your pickup time of noon! So after getting a more expensive car than I budgeted for. The cherry on top was realizing that while I was driving to my first destination, minutes after picking up the car, it had no washer fluid for the wipers to use! The car functioned fine otherwise, even if it was quite a bit bigger than what I originally thought I would get or need.

2.0 Poor

Anonymous, Apr 2025

Compact SUV

KAYAK
Horrible! My flight was delayed due to a mechanical and they gave my car away! Made me spend $50 more to get a different car. Can you say bait and switch! Also the guy we picked it up from said they were not open before 8am. for drop off. I had a 9am flight so was there early. The drop off guy said they have an after hours drop off. Finally the drop off guy said he would take me to the airport. I canceled my Uber and when he passed that airport I asked him where he was taking me. He said he only goes to the rental center. Again HORRIBLE communication. I was so stressed both picking up and dropping off the car. I will never rent from anyone but the big companies now.

1 out of 25

Midway

6.3

Okay

One location in Little Italy

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2263 Pacific Highway

+1 619 238 9600

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Airport Van

4.6

Mediocre

One location in Little Italy

Locations in Little Italy (San Diego)

904 W Grape St.

+1 877 826 4680

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1st Van Rental

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One location in Little Italy

Locations in Little Italy (San Diego)

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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Eco Rent

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One location in Little Italy

Locations in Little Italy (San Diego)

2367, India Street, 32.72928109259348, -117.17035741981499, San Diego (SAN), USA

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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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Pacific

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One location in Little Italy

Locations in Little Italy (San Diego)

2100 Kettner Blvd

619-233-3366

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Rent-4-Less

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One location in Little Italy

Locations in Little Italy (San Diego)

2305 Pacific Hwy

(619) 260 0340

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818 travellers who rented a car in Little Italy gave the car agency they used an average rating of 5.8

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

Good to know

Most popular agency

NU Car

Most popular car type

Intermediate

Average price

AED 127/day

Good deal

AED 102/day

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

Average daily price per month
Car hire prices as pick-up date approaches

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

  • 25% of our users found rental cars in Little Italy for AED 102 or less.
  • Book your rental car in Little Italy at least 1 day before your trip in order to get a below-average price.
  • Economy rental cars in Little Italy are around 42% cheaper than other car types, on average.
  • January is typically the cheapest month to rent a car in Little Italy, with prices around AED 77/day. July, in contrast, is often the most costly month, with an average of AED 132/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 Otay Mesa, where daily prices are around AED 163/day, or Midtown (average of AED 255/day).
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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 AED 127 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 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 ECONOMY (5.6, 118 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 Intermediate 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 AED 889 per week (AED 127 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 AED 3,811 per month (AED 127 per day).

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