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KAYAK’s top tips for hiring a car in Paso Robles

  • Car rentals in Paso Robles, California make perfect sense as the ideal mode of transportation. Paso Robles could get you to your destinations within the city more than six times as fast as public transportation could. When you choose car rentals in Paso Robles, you could also explore central California by taking Route 101 north for about 90 minutes to Salinas, 2 hours to Monterey, or 3 hours to San Jose. You could drive south 30 minutes to San Luis Obispo, 2 hours to Santa Barbara, and even 4 hours to Los Angeles. Within the area itself, Paso Robles car rentals will allow you to explore the vineyards and wineries that the region is known for or to head to the beach, about 35 minutes away.
  • When you are flying into central California to visit Paso Robles, consider landing at the San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport. This airport is about 40 minutes southwest of Paso Robles. This airport is small and easy to navigate, and Avis, Enterprise, Budget, and Hertz are among the car rental agencies that you will find. Once you have secured your rental vehicle, simply exit the airport and follow signs to Route 101 west/north, which will take you directly into Paso Robles.
  • Paso Robles is essentially a small town that is growing very quickly, largely due to the wine industry. As a result, some of the infrastructure, including roads, haven't quite caught up to the population growth. Some of the roads show wear and tear, such as potholes, and parts of the town could use more street signs and street lights. Overall, Paso Robles is a small town with a quaint, but very busy, downtown area. As you drive at night further from the town center, be advised that country roads become extremely dark at night, much darker than you might be used to if you are accustomed to driving in more urban areas.
  • When you are driving through Paso Robles, beware of congested traffic on Niblick Road in the morning and the afternoon at the times when the high school is both starting and stopping for the day. The downtown area tends to be crowded, especially in the summer and during holidays, when there is an abundance of shoppers or people attending festivals. Also, drivers in car rentals in Paso Robles should exercise caution on Spring Street when driving by the vast public park. Beware, especially, of children or animals running into the road.
  • Book your car hire in Paso Robles at least 1 day before your trip in order to get a below-average price
  • Economy hire cars in Paso Robles are around 18% more expensive than other car types, on average
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FAQs about car hire in Paso Robles

  • How much is the price of fuel in Paso Robles?

    The average price of fuel in Paso Robles is £2.76 per litre over the past 30 days. Filling up a tank of fuel costs between £33 and £44, depending on the car size.

  • What is the most popular car hire in Paso Robles?

    Economy (Ford Fiesta or similar) is the most frequently booked car hire type in Paso Robles.

  • Which car hire agencies are at County airport (SBP)?

    The only car hire company onsite at County airport is Avis.

  • Which car hire companies will pick you up at County airport (SBP)?

    The only car hire company that offers shuttle or pick-up services from County airport to off-airport locations is Avis.

  • How can I find car hires near me in Paso Robles?

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

  • How much does an Economy car hire cost in Paso Robles?

    An Economy car hire in Paso Robles costs £47 per day, on average.

  • Should I get insurance when hiring a car in Paso Robles?

    Most car hire providers in Paso Robles offer insurance but the level of protection can differ substantially. If you're unsure whether to get extra protection for your car hire in Paso Robles, check out KAYAK's car hire insurance guide.

  • What type of car is recommended for driving in Paso Robles?

    Paso Robles is known particularly for its hot summers. If you opt for car rentals in Paso Robles in the summer months, a comfortable sedan with fully working air conditioning would be an ideal car rental. Since Paso Robles has a relatively flat geography in central California, a comfortable sedan would make an ideal car rental in Paso Robles throughout the year.

  • What’s the speed limit in Paso Robles?

    Most roads in Paso Robles have speed limits ranging from 25 mph to 45 mph, so it is important to pay attention to posted signs. Niblick Road has a speed limit of 35 mph, Spring Street has a speed limit of 30 mph, and Meadowlark Road has a speed limit of 45 mph. Route 101, which runs through Paso Robles, has a speed limit of 65 mph.

  • Where are the best places to park in Paso Robles?

    Downtown Paso Robles has a paid parking system. If you want to park on a street downtown, you will find the nearest payment station and enter your space number and your license plate number. You will have two free hours of parking, and once the two free hours are up, parking will cost about $1 an hour. You can pay with a credit card, debit card, or app. These paid parking spaces operate daily between 9 am and 8 pm. Parking in the paid spots is free on Christmas, New Year's, and Thanksgiving.

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Paso Robles car hire reviews and directory 
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Enterprise Rent-A-Car

6.4

Okay

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Best rated

Cleanliness

7.0

Comfort

7.0

Pick-up/Drop-off

6.0

Value for money

6.0

6 locations in Paso Robles

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Locations in Paso Robles

12318 Los Osos Valley Rd

+1 805 546 6270

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2111 Golden Hill Rd

+1 805 239 0628

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2989 Broad Street

+1 805 546 6270

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7434 El Camino Real

+1 805 461 0871

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975 Airport Dr

+1 844 942 0338

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Cal Poly San Luis Obispo

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10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Dec 2024

Compact SUV

KAYAK
Great and easy collection, very helpful staff and easy drop off! Would use again for a rental car.

2.0 Poor

Anonymous, Dec 2024

Supplier choice

KAYAK
I never rented a car and was charged for protection and now it is extremely hard to get in touch with anyone to get a refund for something I should have never been charged for.

4.0 Mediocre

Anonymous, Nov 2024

Intermediate

KAYAK
When I went to pick up the car my credit card wasn't working when putting in the machine. The representative said he couldn't enter it manually. Finally it worked but almost had a heart attack if it didn't. Then on my on 2nd to last day the battery went bad had to call road side assistance and was told it would be a $55 charge. The AAA driver said it was the original battery and wouldn't hold a charge and probably would have to call the next morning. Fortunately I ran the car for about an hour and half and it did start the next day and the enterprise representative waived the fee.

2.0 Poor

Anonymous, Sept 2024

Compact

KAYAK
Car was not available upon arrival. No cars.

2.0 Poor

Anonymous, Jun 2024

Standard

KAYAK
No car available

2.0 Poor

Anonymous, Apr 2024

Passenger van

KAYAK
Reservation was cancelled last minute for my sister’s bachelorette party weekend

1 out of 5

Hertz

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2 locations in Paso Robles

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4554 Broad Street Suite #130

+1 805 781 3385

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9195 El Camino Real

+1 805 462 8333

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10.0 Wonderful

Terrie, May 2021

KAYAK

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Staff was wonderful, easy to work with. Excellent experience

4.0 Mediocre

Anonymous, May 2021

KAYAK

Cons:

There was no radio No way to hook up my phone to Bluetooth

10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, May 2021

KAYAK

Pros:

Super helpful and friendly staff. Easy drop-off. Very clean and new car. Loved the car!

Cons:

Nothing. It was my first time renting a car and they made it so easy. You will remain my first choice should I need another rental car.

2.0 Poor

Anonymous, Oct 2020

KAYAK

Cons:

Lady was horrible when I dropped off the car

1 out of 2

Avis

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One location in Paso Robles

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333 Madonna Road

+1 805 595 1464

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10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Sept 2024

Standard

KAYAK
Pro:Easy check in. Improvement: Needed to call earlier that they were closing right when we were going to pick up car. Did not realize they closed same time we were to pick up car.

6.0 Okay

Anonymous, Mar 2024

Intermediate SUV

KAYAK
Didn’t receive receipt or email of final charges. Also was charged a $200 “deposit” in addition to rental charges. They are supposed to reverse the $200 “deposit” ???

10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Dec 2023

Compact

KAYAK
Pickup was fast, good, well maintained. Car. Paperwork was a minimum. Drop off was during a huge rainstorm at Santa Barbara airport. They were Avis reps outside who took care of just about everything. Couldn't have been better under the circumstances.

1 out of 5

Budget

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One location in Paso Robles

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4554 Broad Street

+1 805 541 3977

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10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Jul 2024

Economy

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The man at the desk was really pleasant and helpful and got me into a car quick , even unpgraded me to a wonderful orange Tacoma for minimal fee. He was kind and made it a great experience overall. Thank you to him.

10.0 Wonderful

Bob, Apr 2024

Economy

KAYAK
Easy and fast

2.0 Poor

Anonymous, Apr 2024

Economy

KAYAK
The location given to me by Kayak had been torn down. I had to call the 800 number to find the new office, and when I got there they were already closed. I cancelled the reservation and booked with Enterprise.

10.0 Wonderful

neil, May 2021

KAYAK

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Leticia N. who works at San Luis Obispo Budget at Broad st. was awesome !! She was alone and the place was busy, she got all customers taking care of in a timely and professional manor... Neil Reali

4.0 Mediocre

Anonymous, May 2021

KAYAK

Pros:

The price was about the only thing I liked

Cons:

The pick up was a nightmare. I had to cross the highway with a suitcase and no sidewalks. The directions to the pick up weren't clear at all. I walked around forever before I actually found the right building. Then my car wasn't ready. The whole process took an hour and a half.

2.0 Poor

Anonymous, Apr 2021

KAYAK

Pros:

absolutely nothing.

Cons:

everything. a terrible experience

1 out of 8

4 travellers who hired a car in Paso Robles gave the car agency they used an average rating of 6.4

Car hire locations in or near Paso Robles

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Travelling to a place near Paso Robles?

Hire a car at Paso Robles if you plan to visit one of these locations
Pismo Beach
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San Simeon
Arroyo Grande
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Avila Beach
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Most popular car type

Economy

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Car hire insurance in Paso Robles

Collision Damage Waiver (CDW) & Theft Protection Waiver

Some Paso Robles 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 Paso Robles.

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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 Paso Robles car hire.

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