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Carmel Valley (San Diego) car rental reviews and directory 
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Enterprise Rent-A-Car

Cheapest deal
Most popular

Cleanliness

7.7

Comfort

7.8

Pick-up/Drop-off

7.4

Value for money

7.3

2 locations in Carmel Valley

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Locations in Carmel Valley (San Diego)

6330 Marindustry Dr

+1 858 455 0075

Monday08:00 - 17:30
Tuesday08:00 - 17:30
Wednesday08:00 - 17:30
Thursday08:00 - 17:30
Friday08:00 - 17:30
Saturday09:00 - 12:00
Sunday00:00 - 00:00
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6620 Mira Mesa Boulevard

+1 858 404 0700

Monday08:00 - 17:30
Tuesday08:00 - 17:30
Wednesday08:00 - 17:30
Thursday08:00 - 17:30
Friday08:00 - 17:30
Saturday00:00 - 00:00
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2.0 Poor

Anonymous, Nov 2024

Luxury

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They don’t even have the car!

10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Jul 2024

Economy

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Cody was super helpful and courteous when I picked up my rental car and dropped it off.

2.0 Poor

Anonymous, Dec 2023

Pickup truck

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Debit card was used online to make the reservation but enterprise does not accept debt cards when renting out their vehicles

2.0 Poor

Anonymous, Nov 2023

Economy

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To actually have gotten a car

2.0 Poor

Anonymous, Oct 2023

Minivan

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They were closed at the time I was supposed to pick up my rental. Why would you give the customer a choice of pickup times that included hours that the pickup location is closed?? Awful. Absolutely awful. Cost me hours of my time and hundreds of dollars. Will never use your site or Enterprise again.

8.0 Very good

Anonymous, Apr 2021

KAYAK

Pros:

Nice car

Cons:

I had to stand in line for 90 minutes (no exaggeration) to get my rental.

1 out of 8

Budget

Cleanliness

7.3

Comfort

7.3

Pick-up/Drop-off

6.5

Value for money

6.6

2 locations in Carmel Valley

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Locations in Carmel Valley (San Diego)

3890 Valley Centre Dr Ste 103

+1 858 755 7457

Monday08:00 - 17:30
Tuesday08:00 - 17:30
Wednesday08:00 - 17:30
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Friday08:00 - 17:30
Saturday09:00 - 12:00
Sunday10:00 - 13:00
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4550 La Jolla Village Drive

+1 858 320 9017

Monday08:00 - 17:30
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Saturday09:00 - 12:00
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10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Sep 2022

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Easy service

1 out of 1

Avis

Cleanliness

7.2

Comfort

7.2

Pick-up/Drop-off

6.7

Value for money

6.5

2 locations in Carmel Valley

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Locations in Carmel Valley (San Diego)

3890 Valley Centre Dr Ste 103

+1 858 755 0400

Monday08:00 - 17:30
Tuesday08:00 - 17:30
Wednesday08:00 - 17:30
Thursday08:00 - 17:30
Friday08:00 - 17:30
Saturday09:00 - 12:00
Sunday10:00 - 13:00
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4550 La Jolla Village Drive

+1 858 450 6553

Monday08:00 - 17:30
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2.0 Poor

Anonymous, Mar 2021

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Cons:

I have reserved with Avis three times now and theee times they have no car available when I got there. The third time I had called to confirm they were not out of cars. They said as long g as I arrive by 1pm I would get a car. I was there at 11:30. No cars available. I will never ever use Avis Budget again.

1 out of 4

Hertz

Best rated

Cleanliness

6.7

Comfort

6.5

Pick-up/Drop-off

5.8

Value for money

6.0

One location in Carmel Valley

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Locations in Carmel Valley (San Diego)

10606 Camino Ruiz Suite 5

+1 858 320 9051

Monday08:00 - 17:30
Tuesday08:00 - 17:30
Wednesday08:00 - 17:30
Thursday08:00 - 17:30
Friday08:00 - 17:30
Saturday09:00 - 12:00
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10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, May 2024

Minivan

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Staff friendly both at pick-up and drop-off. Drop-off at Indianapolis airport couldn’t have been easier. Quick, clearly marked, they were ready before I was! Nice to have hybrid minivan. Comfortable.

4.0 Mediocre

Anonymous, Oct 2022

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This may be a Kayak issue. I searched SAN airport location and I was given one 20miles away from the airport.

2.0 Poor

Anonymous, Sep 2022

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Car was extremely dirty (have video/pics), gas was only 3/4 full when picked up and the web site when scheduling was to be picked up at airport rental area but was told we had to go 17 miles for car, thus causing us to get Uber to get to other Hertz. Not fun experience. Did not have to pay return of car to airport and not original location.

6.0 Okay

Anonymous, Jun 2022

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Car was filthy when I picked it up. Also, there was less than 1/2 tank of gasoline. Almost as soon as I got out of the lot, the tire pressure alarm went off and I had to go find air to fill one of the tires. The car was well "used". The floor carpet on the passenger side was coming up. Other than the above, the car drove and rode well on the 1600 mile trip.

2.0 Poor

Anonymous, Dec 2021

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Wrong location. Place closed when I got there.

10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Dec 2021

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I rented a pickup truck from Hertz. It was very easy to pick up and drop off. On both, I spent less than 15 minutes on pick up and drop off. The truck was in great shape and was a pleasure to drive. The only problem I have with this truck is that now I want one for myself.

1 out of 20

Dollar

6.4

Okay

Cleanliness

7.6

Comfort

7.4

Pick-up/Drop-off

6.5

Value for money

6.6

2 locations in Carmel Valley

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Locations in Carmel Valley (San Diego)

10606 Camino Ruiz Suite 5

+1 858 320 9051

Monday08:00 - 17:30
Tuesday08:00 - 17:30
Wednesday08:00 - 17:30
Thursday08:00 - 17:30
Friday08:00 - 17:30
Saturday09:00 - 12:00
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4240 La Jolla Village Dr.

+1 858 458 0638

Monday13:00 - 17:0008:00 - 17:30
Tuesday08:00 - 17:3013:00 - 17:00
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Thrifty

5.9

Fair

Cleanliness

6.9

Comfort

6.6

Pick-up/Drop-off

6.0

Value for money

6.1

One location in Carmel Valley

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Locations in Carmel Valley (San Diego)

4240 La Jolla Village Dr.

+1 858 458 0638

Monday13:00 - 17:0008:00 - 17:30
Tuesday13:00 - 17:0008:00 - 17:30
Wednesday13:00 - 17:0008:00 - 17:30
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1394 travelers who rented a car in Carmel Valley gave the car agency they used an average rating of 6.3

When to book a rental car in Carmel Valley, San Diego

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Top tips for renting a car in Carmel Valley, San Diego

  • If you’re looking to save money and don’t mind renting a car in another neighborhood in San Diego, look for deals in Little Italy, where daily prices are around $34/day, or Otay Mesa (average of $34/day).

FAQs about renting a car in Carmel Valley (San Diego)

  • Are car rentals cheaper in other San Diego neighborhoods?

    Yes. Based on our information, DOLLAR in Otay Mesa is the cheapest car rental location in San Diego. It is located at 2745 Otay Pacific Drive.

  • How can I find car rentals near me in Carmel Valley?

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