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Poway, CA
Aug 18 — Aug 25
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Poway, CA
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Poway car rental information
| Pick-up location | Poway |
|---|---|
| Car types | Compact, Economy, Full-size, Intermediate, Intermediate SUV, Minivan, Standard, Standard SUV, Supplier choice |
| Rental locations | 7 |
| Popular agencies | Hertz, Avis, Budget, Enterprise |
Cheap car rentals in Poway
| Economy | $35/day |
| Compact | $35/day |
| Intermediate | $37/day |
| Standard | $43/day |
| Full-size | $42/day |
| Minivan | $61/day |
| Supplier choice | $35/day |
| Intermediate SUV | $45/day |
| Standard SUV | $54/day |
Poway car rental reviews and directory
Budget
10.0
Excellent
17 reviewsBest rated
Cheapest deal
Cleanliness
8.0
Comfort
10.0
Pick-up/Drop-off
10.0
Value for money
4.0
2 locations in Poway
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10.0 Excellent
May 2021
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LA staff at both counter and gate were quick and thorough. Poway staff was wonderful.9.2 Excellent
Dec 2019
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Staff was very friendly and helpful, no issues at allCons:
Didn't fully understand the built-in fastrak. It would have been helpful if they had just said, 'if you brought your own fastrak, just close the box on the dash/windshield of the built-in fastrak, and then yours will work instead' or something like that.4.0 Okay
Jan 2019
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Instead of small economy car I had a dirty inside and outside pick-up truck. It was an extremly noisy and uncomfortable ride. I was told it was the only available car. Very dissapointed.10.0 Excellent
Aug 2018
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Good customer serviceCons:
Parking space was too tight3.2 Mediocre
Apr 2018
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Take care if you think you are getting a deal with Budget and picking up your car at the main Car Rental building at the San Diego Airport. My online deal was waiting for me at a distant pickup location, NOT at the AIRPORT even though that was what I had inputted during my order. With no way to get to the other location, I had to rent a large car at three times the price.3.6 Mediocre
Apr 2018
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The location showed on booking was supposed to be the airport. It actually ended up 30 minutes away and we had to go to National at the last minute to get a different car.Hertz
10.0
Excellent
13 reviewsMost popular
Cleanliness
10.0
Comfort
10.0
Pick-up/Drop-off
10.0
Value for money
10.0
2 locations in Poway
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5.6 Okay
Feb 2019
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The car was clean and comfortable.Cons:
The attendants at pickup were extremely misleading and unhelpful. I ended up getting charged double what they promised me. Also, they filled out a "Customer Survey" on my behalf without me knowing (this showed up in the Customer Check-Out Summary Report). I'm getting my money back.10.0 Excellent
Aug 2018
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Excellent vehicle and well maintainedCons:
nothing10.0 Excellent
Feb 2018
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Easy to book online. The gentleman that helped me was very courteous and it was a very simple, smooth, enjoyable experience!2.0 Mediocre
Jan 2018
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I was not given my car. I arrived at 12 and both employees attempted to lock the door on me and said they were clocked out. I went to Enterprise next door and they helped me out.9.6 Excellent
Dec 2017
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we rented a minivan and took a roadtrip from san diego to salt lake city for christmas. It was the perfect solution. We had enough room for everyone, nobody got wear and tear on their car and it was a great value.10.0 Excellent
Nov 2017
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Friendly, paid for a Lyft ride home for me after drop off. Also have as pick up service.Avis
6.1
Good
25 reviewsCleanliness
5.7
Comfort
6.1
Pick-up/Drop-off
6.1
Value for money
6.3
3 locations in Poway
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2.0 Mediocre
Mar 2021
Pros:
There was NOTHING to like, horrible experience with Avis. Avis (Suzanne, the location manager: San Diego, CA Miramar Rd Location, (858) 271-0018) rented out all of their cars and told me they would not be able accommodate my reservation I made and secured with a credit card days before arriving, ultimately leaving my family of four stuck without a car. I then called Avis' main number, talked to Maggie, they were not able to offer assistance to find a replacement car either and basically told me tough luck. To add to the frustration, a day later they charged my credit card a $50 "No Show" fee for not picking up the car I reserved that they didn't have. From talking to others at the hotel it sounds like they do this often. Live and learn for me, no more Avis car rentals.Cons:
Obviously Avis should have managed the situation better. (1) have a car for the reservation, (2) make arrangements for when Avis over-rents and fails to provide a car for a reservation, (3) not charge a $50 to a family that didn't get a car in the first place.4.4 Okay
Jul 2020
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The clerk was awesome. My issue is that my original rate was not honored! I reserved a vehicle for San Diego Airport online at an affordable rate. When we arrived (after a long day of travel) we were told the address for the reservation wasn’t for SAN, but a location nearly an hour away!!Cons:
Our quoted rate should be honored and the website should be MUCH clearer on locations. In fact I would appreciate a refund of the difference in the higher price I ended up paying!10.0 Excellent
Jul 2019
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The rate was substantially lower than the airport pickup rate so it was worth the Uber ride to Miramar. Although the location was a bit funky, the car was in perfect condition and clean.6.8 Good
Jul 2019
Pros:
It was quickCons:
The agent did not explain any charges or policies. Said it was no problem to pick up a 20 min early but then charged me for an extra day without explanation. The guy got indignant when I questioned it and said it would automatically credit if I turned the car in within 24hrs. Naturally it did not.4.4 Okay
Dec 2019
Pros:
Nonairport location surcharge.Cons:
No afterhours return option. The 5/6 pm is too early for office closing time.10.0 Excellent
Aug 2018
Pros:
The service was excellentEnterprise
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Comfort
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10.0 Excellent
Mar 2019
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Drop off and pick up were both very quick and easy. The van we rented was brand new and very nice. The whole experience was excellent.4.4 Okay
Oct 2018
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when i went to pick up my rental, they didn't have it there. I was supposed to pick it up at 12pm, the lady said it'll be a moment while they get it ready. Then 15 minutes later I asked how long and they said the vehicle wasn't there because someone hadn't returned it yet. (this was opportunity #1 to communicate). So I asked they give me a ride home since my ride had already left. They said it would be there between 12-1. At 1pm I called back to see what was up (at this point I was already 1 hour late to depart for a wedding) and they said they had to go pick up the vehicle and it wouldn't be ready until like 3:30pm (again, they hadn't communicated this until I called them). At that point I was really screwed so I just took a different car. Absolutely the worst rental pickup I've ever had and horrible communication.10.0 Excellent
Feb 2017
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We had to extend our rental and helped out very easily8.0 Excellent
Oct 2016
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Customer serviceCons:
I felt rushed10.0 Excellent
Mar 2019
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Drop off and pick up were both very quick and easy. The van we rented was brand new and very nice. The whole experience was excellent.4.4 Okay
Oct 2018
Cons:
when i went to pick up my rental, they didn't have it there. I was supposed to pick it up at 12pm, the lady said it'll be a moment while they get it ready. Then 15 minutes later I asked how long and they said the vehicle wasn't there because someone hadn't returned it yet. (this was opportunity #1 to communicate). So I asked they give me a ride home since my ride had already left. They said it would be there between 12-1. At 1pm I called back to see what was up (at this point I was already 1 hour late to depart for a wedding) and they said they had to go pick up the vehicle and it wouldn't be ready until like 3:30pm (again, they hadn't communicated this until I called them). At that point I was really screwed so I just took a different car. Absolutely the worst rental pickup I've ever had and horrible communication.10.0 Excellent
Feb 2017
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We had to extend our rental and helped out very easily8.0 Excellent
Oct 2016
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Customer serviceCons:
I felt rushed66 travelers who rented a car in Poway gave the car agency they used an average rating of 6.8
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