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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.
There are six airports serving Oceanside, California. For proximity, you’ll most likely arrive through Carlsbad-Palomar (CLD) airport in Carlsbad, located 11 miles south of Oceanside and less than 3 miles from downtown Oceanside. It will take you 14 minutes if you head southeast on Palomar Airport Rd, turn right to merge onto I-5 N, then turn to exit 51C for Vista Way. The route merges onto CA-78W, which connects to Vista Way where you’ll make a right onto County HYW S21 and drive less than 3 ½ minutes to reach downtown Oceanside.
The U.S. Pacific Coast Highway on Route 101 is a scenic route like none other as it offers a bit of everything along the 70 miles of coastline from La Jolla to Oceanside. Pack cheap car rentals with the essentials needed for an extended road trip because it’s time for a change of scenery, and there is a lot to do along the way. For example, you can drive 22 miles to Torrey Pines State Reserve and walk 8 miles of trails to explore a treasure trove of natural beauty, then visit the deli counter at the Seaside Market and get a taste of the famous Cardiff Crack Succulent grilled tri-tip.
If you missed out on reserving a vehicle from the airport, downtown Oceanside has seven off-site car rental locations where you can rent and drive off with economy, intermediate, luxury, or SUV cheap car rentals in Oceanside. There is a Hertz Car Rental on 1816-C Oceanside Blvd, a Budget office along 1771 S Oceanside Blvd Ste B, an Enterprise Rent-A-Car as a spot on 510 Jones Rd, Oceanside, and an Avis car rental agency on 2198 Palomar Airport Rd. Here you can hire a car to get you around Oceanside.
25% of our users found rental cars in Oceanside for $39 or less
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Standard rental cars in Oceanside are around 72% cheaper than other car types, on average
FAQs about renting a car 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 does it cost to rent a car in Oceanside?
On average a rental car in Oceanside costs $51 per day. But prices differ between operators and you can save money through a price comparison of car rental deals from different agencies. The cheapest price for a car rental in Oceanside found in the last 2 weeks is $35.
What is the cheapest car rental company in Oceanside?
In the past 72 hours, the cheapest rental cars were found at Thrifty ($31/day), Hertz ($31/day) and Dollar ($43/day).
How much is gas price in Oceanside?
The average gas price in Oceanside is $3.40 per gallon over the past 30 days. Filling up a gas tank costs between $41 and $54, depending on the car size.
What is the most popular rental car in Oceanside?
Standard (Chrysler 200 or similar) is the most frequently booked rental car type in Oceanside.
Which car rental companies are at Los Angeles airport (LAX)?
How much does a Standard car rental cost in Oceanside?
A Standard car rental in Oceanside costs $31 per day, on average.
How much does an Economy car rental cost in Oceanside?
An Economy car rental in Oceanside costs $39 per day, on average.
How much does a Luxury car rental cost in Oceanside?
A Luxury car rental in Oceanside costs $51 per day, on average.
How much does it cost to rent a car for a week in Oceanside?
On average a rental car in Oceanside costs $358 per week ($51 per day).
How much does it cost to rent a car long term for a month in Oceanside?
On average a rental car in Oceanside costs $1,536 per month ($51 per day).
Should I get insurance when renting a car in Oceanside?
Most car rental 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 rental in Oceanside, check out KAYAK's car rental insurance guide.
How many car agencies are operating in Oceanside?
KAYAK has deals for you to compare from 7 car rental agencies in Oceanside.
What do I need to know before booking a car rental in Oceanside?
Finding the right price, understanding the add-ons and staying up to date with policy changes can be a challenge. That’s why KAYAK has produced the ultimate guide to renting a car to help you cut though the jargon and make the right choice for your rental car. Find tips and insights for how to book your rental, what car rental insurance you’ll need, how to deal with a car rental agency and what extra fees to expect (and avoid!).
Why should I use KAYAK to rent a car in Oceanside?
KAYAK searches thousands of car rental agencies to provide you with offers from all car rental agencies operating in Oceanside so that you can compare car rental rates, reviews and pick-up and drop-off locations to find the best deal for you.
Are there toll roads in Oceanside?
Yes. You can find Toll Roads when driving Oceanside car rentals along state Routes 73, 133, 241, and 261. Note that while FastTrack is generally the accepted electronic payment method and can be paid with a pre- FasTrak account, some tolls accept Pay By Plate and cash.
Are there mandatory laws I should abide by while driving in Oceanside?
Driving while operating a wireless communication device is prohibited by California’s Distracted Driving Law. However, first-time visitors to California who must rely on navigational equipment to find their way around can do so provided they are voice-operated, hands-free devices. Any hand-held device is prohibited while driving.
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
Anonymous, Sep 2020
Pros:
Car was very fun!
Cons:
The price for insurance was not clear and I overpaid for this.
10.0 Wonderful
Anonymous, Apr 2023
Pickup truck
Staff was friendly and helpful. They did not have the truck that I reserved but offered me an upgrade for the same price.
Car was reserved only 30 minutes in advance. I got a decent car that was ready for immediate pickup. Friendly staff person too.
2.0 Poor
Kurt, Oct 2022
The entire experience was a complete waste of time. I prepaid $208 on budget.com for my entire reservation it was going to be 4 days in a Fullsize sedan. I completed the online check in to speed up the process at the counter just like the pop up prompted me to do so. A few hours later I am at the local budget location and I go to the counter and the representative takes my ID and Debit card says it runs a soft credit check or some BS and he says oh we can't rent to you the check came back bad. I have already paid for this rental I tell him so why would I be charged on the website prior to this the full amount of the rental and then be denied after I am already checked in online before coming to the store all on the exact same debit card. I then become aware that if I use a credit card for the $200 deposit there is no credit check. Oh well then that's a no brainer and I hand over my capital one credit card he takes it and then as he is about to swipe it, he abruptly stops and says oh that's right we can't rent to you at all. Once youre denied from the credit check you're blacklisted essentially from renting at budget. I have never used budget before in my life and I will never use there services again. I have tried to call the 800 number the representative at the store gave me however the phone representative was unable to locate my reservation with the confirmation code I was emailed or with the code given by the counter representative. I am about to head back down this morning to get a rental somewhere else and I will be following up with BUDGET about these issues and will update the review once this happens.
8.0 Very good
albert, Apr 2021
Pros:
COUNTER GUY WAS FRIENDLY, DROP OFF SUPER EASY AND QUICK
Cons:
ON PICK UP COUNTER GUY WAS VERY BUSY, COULD HAVE USED SECOND PERSON
6.0 Okay
Anonymous, Apr 2021
Pros:
They upgraded my car.
Cons:
The car smelled like cigarettes.
10.0 Wonderful
Anonymous, Sep 2022
Nice make and model.
8.0 Very good
Anonymous, Jan 2022
I'm not sure I've ever had an experience where you actually get the car you reserve? But pickup in Oceanside was a breeze and it was easy to modify the reservation online.
So many things went wrong with pickup. Including the employee leaving before we even saw the car. Locked the door. Gone. So we were stuck with a “luxury upgrade” with one bald tire and stinking of smoke. After the automated customer service loophole I contacted another Avis location who called the owner to meet us.
8.0 Very good
Anonymous, Apr 2021
Pros:
The staff was friendly and efficent
Cons:
The car had a horrible smoke odor that permeated all of my luggage.
8.0 Very good
Anonymous, Feb 2022
Car not available at first in Oceanside. until I insisted on a possible upgrade, then car became available. Return at Torrance, excellent. Car was clean and ran well. Had to throw out hanging scented deodorizer hanging from rear view mirror. HORRIBLE scent. Had to drive with windows down for quite awhile. Not good for those of us allergic to scented products!
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