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Car hire in Little Italy (San Diego)

Driver's age: 26-65

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Kia Rio car
Kia Rio
or similar SMALL
2
2
4-5
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£26/day
Kia Soul car
Kia Soul
or similar SMALL
4
2
2/4
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£25/day
Toyota Corolla car
Toyota Corolla
or similar MEDIUM
5
3
2/4
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£24/day
Chevrolet Tahoe car
Chevrolet Tahoe
or similar SUV
5
2
4-5
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£46/day
Mazda CX-5 car
Mazda CX-5
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5
3
4-5
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£25/day
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Little Italy (San Diego) car hire reviews and directory 
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Economy Rent a Car

Best rated

Cleanliness

7.0

Comfort

6.6

Pick-up/Drop-off

5.3

Value for money

6.0

One location in Little Italy

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2367 India Street

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2.0 Poor

Mike, Oct 2024

Intermediate SUV

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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.

2.0 Poor

Anonymous, Oct 2024

Full-size

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I backed out of the rental as the conditions were poor. I was happy to pay more at Avis.

2.0 Poor

Anonymous, Sept 2024

Economy

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I rented with them to pick up the car at 12pm. On August 28, 2024 They took my money and they cancel the rent of the car because I didn't pick up the car at 12pm even though I gave them the flight and the airline that will be there at 5:20pm, until today I'm not receiving my reimbursement, I called again customer service and said that I have to e-mail to a different place. Waisting so much time because of the company incompetency.

10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Aug 2024

Intermediate

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The staff working at Economy were courteous, professional, polite, personable… really helpful in every way.

2.0 Poor

Omar, Jul 2024

People carrier

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Charged fees for little thing (which were either not explained or hidden until after drop-off) and were not honest about the drop-off process. I was told I could drop the car off without issue after hours (flight at 10PM on Sunday, 7/28), however, they don't have after hours drop-off at their lot and I almost missed my flight due to not having any idea where to return the car.

8.0 Very Good

Lisa, Jul 2024

Intermediate

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Pick up was great, car was great! Drop off the shuttle driver was rude and also drove like a maniac. Everyone else was great to work with and good communication.

1 out of 33

Ace

4.2

Cleanliness

5.0

Comfort

4.8

Pick-up/Drop-off

4.0

Value for money

4.4

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

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

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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 35

NU Car

4.3

Cleanliness

5.8

Comfort

5.5

Pick-up/Drop-off

3.8

Value for money

4.8

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, Oct 2024

Compact SUV

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Nu left us stranded at the airport. Just before our arrival they sent me an email which stated that they could not accommodate our rental and that they would revisit it tomorrow. They also threatened to add fees if I contacted my credit card and disputed the charges. I ended up renting from Alamo.

2.0 Poor

Angie, Sept 2024

Full-size

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Questionable car rental agency. They asked for a copy of my electric or gas bill to verify my address at pickup, and tried to sell me extra insurance even though I told them I already purchased it when I booked, and paid, for the car. When returning they also checked ID to make sure I was the one who had rented the car. Very sketchy and I would not rent with them again.

2.0 Poor

Anonymous, Sept 2024

Compact SUV

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The place was too far from airport. The waiting time was agonizing. There were too many hidden fees. I couldnt back out of the car since i had already waited an hour and a half and i was too far from the airport i just wanted the car and leave.

2.0 Poor

Anonymous, Jun 2024

Full-size

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I’d say it was criminal that they charged us for things without telling us (eg supplemental insurance without asking or charging us for my husband as an extra driver’) only for us to find hundreds of dollars charged to our credit card; no email receipts sent; They do not answer phones or provide an option to leave a message; I had to call toll free # and they said to email with an address that doesn’t exist; I had to go in to discuss my needs and questions and waited over 30 minutes for someone to talk with me and I ended up just leaving because it was so chaotically run.

4.0 Mediocre

Doug, Jun 2024

Full-size

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Shuttle from SD airport to main car park garage. Then NU picks up but not until after 8am. We arrived 7:30 and waited in cold on outside bench. Upon off site arrival one clerk to handle 3-4 customer groups. He was courteous but none of our cars were prepped for drive off. We waited 40+ minutes to get out, which was a lesser model than advertised. (Nissan Sentra vs Altima)

2.0 Poor

Anonymous, May 2024

Full-size

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NU over charged me and said they would fix it when i returned the car. I asked for a receipt and they wouldn't give me one, said it would be emailed but i never got it. They owe me $40.82. when i called, the phone rang and rang. There is no email address, no other way of contacting them.

1 out of 19

Budget

Cleanliness

7.2

Comfort

7.3

Pick-up/Drop-off

6.5

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 - 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

Anonymous, Feb 2024

Coupe

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It was fantastic.

2.0 Poor

Deborah, Jun 2024

Pick-up truck

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I was very disappointed. I went to rental location and was told that my debit card could not be used for payment. I asked to use apple pay and that was a big fat no. I returned home and picked up a credit card and went back to rental location and they were closed at noon. The $26 I paid for insurance was not refunded. When I lift the location I should have been informed that they close at noon on Sunday, I told the customer service representative that I would be coming back with a credit card,

10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Aug 2023

Economy

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Nice staff

2.0 Poor

Mary, Jul 2023

Intermediate SUV

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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

Anonymous, Apr 2023

Intermediate SUV

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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

Anonymous, Jan 2023

Intermediate SUV

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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.

1 out of 3

Avis

Cheapest deal
Most popular

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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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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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

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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

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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.

10.0 Wonderful

Robert, Jun 2022

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If you don't mind spending around $30 round trip for taxi fare to get to this place from the Rental Car Center, you will receive around 60% discount from Avis fares at the Center. Good service, nice people!

1 out of 3

Airport Van

Cleanliness

3.5

Comfort

3.5

Pick-up/Drop-off

2.7

Value for money

5.2

One location in Little Italy

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904 W Grape St.

+1 877 826 4680

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2.0 Poor

Kato, Mar 2020

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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

Kato, 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

Michael, 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

Anonymous, 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

Robin, 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.

1 out of 2

Midway

6.3

Okay

One location in Little Italy

Locations in Little Italy (San Diego)

2263 Pacific Highway

+1 619 238 9600

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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

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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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346 travellers who hired 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

SUV

Average price

£45/day

Good deal

£45/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 £45 or less.
  • Book your rental car in Little Italy at least 1 day before your trip in order to get a below-average price.
  • Compact rental cars in Little Italy are around 34% cheaper than other car types, on average.
  • January is typically the cheapest month to rent a car in Little Italy, with prices around £17/day. March, in contrast, is often the most costly month, with an average of £33/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 Midway District, where daily prices are around £25/day, or University City (average of £26/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 £45 per day.

  • Is car hire cheaper in other San Diego neighbourhoods?

    Yes. Based on our information, AVIS 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 (3.9, 104 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?

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

    On average a hire car in Little Italy costs £317 per week (£45 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 £1,357 per month (£45 per day).