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KAYAK’s top tips for hiring 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.
- Book your car hire in Oceanside at least 1 day before your trip in order to get a below-average price
- Standard car hire in Oceanside are around 70% cheaper than other car types, on average
FAQs about car hire 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.
How much is the price of fuel in Oceanside?
The average price of fuel in Oceanside is £3.10 per litre over the past 30 days. Filling up a tank of fuel costs between £37 and £50, depending on the car size.
What is the most popular car hire in Oceanside?
Standard (Volkswagen Passat or similar) is the most frequently booked car hire type in Oceanside.
How can I find car hires near me in Oceanside?
Take a look at our extensive car hire location map to find the best car hire deals near you.
How much does a Standard car hire cost in Oceanside?
A Standard car hire in Oceanside costs £19 per day, on average.
How much does an Economy car hire cost in Oceanside?
An Economy car hire in Oceanside costs £21 per day, on average.
How much does an Intermediate car hire cost in Oceanside?
An Intermediate car hire in Oceanside costs £21 per day, on average.
Should I get insurance when hiring a car in Oceanside?
Most car hire providers in Oceanside offer insurance but the level of protection can differ substantially. If you're unsure whether to get extra protection for your car hire in Oceanside, check out KAYAK's car hire insurance guide.
Oceanside car hire reviews and directory
Hertz
8.0
Very Good
31 reviewsCleanliness
8.3
Comfort
8.1
Pick-up/Drop-off
7.6
Value for money
8.0
One location in Oceanside
Locations in Oceanside
1816-c Oceanside Blvd.
+1 760 722 7031
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10.0 Wonderful
Apr 2021
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Sebastian was knowledgeable, polite and helpful. The pick-up location was convenient.Cons:
additional clerks8.0 Very Good
Mar 2021
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Pick up took an hour at off airport location. Drop off at Reno Airport was just fine.Cons:
Pick up -- especially because we had gone to location and confirmed the pickup for Monday morning early. Only one staff person for 4 customers.10.0 Wonderful
Dec 2020
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Turn signal was not functioning2.0 Poor
Mar 2020
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If I would have been able to go.Cons:
refund on my money. I wasn’t able to go due to the coronavirus. I called and the dude said I wasn’t able to get my money back. Kinda bs4.4 Mediocre
Nov 2019
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The staf was nice..Cons:
Well... I make resevetion on line when a went to pick the car they said theyNo have A car to give if i can wait hour i will call you..they never call me back .... I need to get uber for my destination 3 times is very sad... To go true that..make sure call before go to pick car...6.8 Okay
May 2019
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The agency is closed from noon on Saturday to Monday morning. Inconvenient compared to competitors.Enterprise Rent-A-Car
8.6
Very Good
20 reviewsCleanliness
8.1
Comfort
8.2
Pick-up/Drop-off
8.5
Value for money
8.4
2 locations in Oceanside
Locations in Oceanside
510 Jones Rd
+1 760 435 2229
875 S. Coast Highway
+1 760 966 9090
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10.0 Wonderful
Jan 2021
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Everything was good6.0 Okay
Nov 2020
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Yes I’m please very easy .Cons:
I went first time , just the car I was selected it wasn’t available, but it works of what I chose. I’m happy with the service I am appreciate have a business with you!6.8 Okay
Sept 2020
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Car was very fun!Cons:
The price for insurance was not clear and I overpaid for this.10.0 Wonderful
Dec 2019
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Staff friendly and courteous. Excellent car and rates.Cons:
Nothing10.0 Wonderful
Oct 2019
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Staff was very friendly and informativeCons:
I wish they had a car for use on the lot but they did drive us to the next location to pick up our car there.8.4 Very Good
Oct 2019
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Even though I was out of their pick up range, they literally went the extra mile and picked me up so I didn't have to leave my car the whole weekend or gather my car up before my trip. Very helpful and professional.Cons:
I requested an Ford Transit and got a Chevy passenger van which was sandy, had loose seats that I had to secure myself, food and stains on the benches, and lacked safety technology I would have expected in the Ford Transit with back up cameras, etc. Not happy with the vehicle switch.Budget
7.3
Good
28 reviewsCleanliness
7.4
Comfort
8.4
Pick-up/Drop-off
6.8
Value for money
7.4
One location in Oceanside
Locations in Oceanside
1771 Oceanside Boulevard Ste B
+1 760 757 5799
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10.0 Wonderful
Mar 2024
2.0 Poor
Oct 2022
8.0 Very Good
Apr 2021
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COUNTER GUY WAS FRIENDLY, DROP OFF SUPER EASY AND QUICKCons:
ON PICK UP COUNTER GUY WAS VERY BUSY, COULD HAVE USED SECOND PERSON6.0 Okay
Apr 2021
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They upgraded my car.Cons:
The car smelled like cigarettes.10.0 Wonderful
Oct 2019
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Quick easy drop off6.0 Okay
Feb 2017
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Pick up went well.Cons:
Called 800 # rep gave me all kinds of wrin5g information concerning drop off time and location. Was no help at all.Avis
5.9
Fair
24 reviewsCleanliness
5.5
Comfort
5.9
Pick-up/Drop-off
5.1
Value for money
5.1
One location in Oceanside
Locations in Oceanside
1771 Oceanside Boulevard Ste B
+1 760 757 9929
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2.0 Poor
Oct 2022
8.0 Very Good
Apr 2021
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The staff was friendly and efficentCons:
The car had a horrible smoke odor that permeated all of my luggage.2.0 Poor
Jun 2018
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The customer services were very poor. Having a reservation in hand I was ready to go. I showed up and no vehicles were available. Apparently no ono could get a thing done. Kayak sent me to Avis and Avis sent me to Kayak. After some time they wanted me to drive over hour away to pick up a vehicle. Ended up having to use a different company. Never again7.6 Good
Feb 2018
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One of the few I could find for a short rental periodCons:
Couldn't get a late pick up time8.0 Very Good
Jan 2018
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I liked the way the car drove. Good visibility10.0 Wonderful
Aug 2017
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I didn't catch the guys name but he did an amazing job getting the best prices for me. This was my first time renting with the company and because of the desk agent it definitely won't be my last.Cons:
I loved the vehicle I rented. I rented through kayak and I made a reservation the morning of and picked up the vehicle at noon. I also loved that I could pick up in Oceanside and drop off in San Diego, there weren't a lot of rental agencies that had a vehicle available for my needs.Thrifty
6.0
Okay
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One location in Oceanside
Locations in Oceanside
1816-c Oceanside Boulevard
+1 760 722 7031
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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
302 Missouri St
+1 760 846 6223
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Zeeba Rent-A-Van
No score available yet
2 locations in Oceanside
Locations in Oceanside
4901 El Camino Real Carlsbad, Ca ,charleston,sc,us
+1 800 761 8913
800 Grand Avenue
+1 800 940 9332
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Car hire insurance in Oceanside
Collision Damage Waiver (CDW) & Theft Protection Waiver
Some Oceanside car providers already include Collision Damage Waiver (CDW) and Theft Protection Waiver into the hire price but not all of them. We recommend being aware of your coverage when hiring a car in Oceanside.
Deductible
Keep in mind that car hire insurances often have a deductible clause, which is the amount you’ll have to pay if something happens during the time of your hire. If you want to avoid unwanted surprises, you should consider adding a non-deductible option to your Oceanside car hire.