Car rental in Kensington (San Diego)

Nissan Versa

or similar Small

$41/day

Toyota Corolla

or similar Medium

$45/day

Volkswagen Jetta

or similar Medium

$44/day

Chevrolet Malibu

or similar Large

$47/day

Nissan Maxima

or similar Large

$50/day

Ford Mustang Convertible

or similar Convertible

$81/day

Toyota Tacoma

or similar Pickup truck

$48/day

Hyundai Kona

or similar SUV

$49/day

Chevrolet Equinox

or similar SUV

$50/day

Nissan Rogue

or similar SUV

$51/day

Audi Q5

or similar SUV

$56/day

Class Special SUV

or similar SUV

$466/day

Best rates found by KAYAK users in the past 48 hours.

Useful Info

Most popular agency	Enterprise Rent-A-Car
Most popular car type	Standard
Average price	$102/day
Good deal	$65/day

Average daily price per month

Rental car prices as pick-up date approaches

25% of our users found rental cars in Kensington for $65 or less.
Book your rental car in Kensington at least 1 day before your trip in order to get a below-average price.
Convertible rental cars in Kensington are around 34% cheaper than other car types, on average.
January is typically the cheapest month to rent a car in Kensington, with prices around $39/day. November, in contrast, is often the most costly month, with an average of $86/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 Otay Mesa, where daily prices are around $35/day, or Little Italy (average of $46/day).

How much does it cost to rent a car in Kensington?
On average a rental car in Kensington costs $102 per day.
Are car rentals cheaper in other San Diego neighborhoods?
Yes. Based on our information, ECONOMY in Little Italy is the cheapest car rental location in San Diego. It is located at 2367 India Street.
What is the cheapest car rental company in Kensington?
In the past 72 hours, the cheapest rental car price ($36/day) in Kensington was found at ENTERPRISE, 3851 El Cajon Blvd.
What is the best rental car company in Kensington?
Based on ratings and reviews from real users on KAYAK, the best car rental company in Kensington is ENTERPRISE (8.7, 8 reviews).
How can I find car rentals near me in Kensington?
Take a look at our extensive car rental location map to find the best rental cars near you.
What is the most popular rental car type in Kensington?
Standard (Volkswagen Jetta or similar) is the most frequently booked rental car type in Kensington.
How much does a Standard car rental cost in Kensington?
A Standard car rental in Kensington costs $80 per day, on average.
How much does it cost to rent a car for a week in Kensington?
On average a rental car in Kensington costs $712 per week ($102 per day).
How much does it cost to rent a car long term for a month in Kensington?
On average a rental car in Kensington costs $3,050 per month ($102 per day).

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

7.4

Good

Read 10 reviews

Best rated

Most popular

Cleanliness

7.6

Comfort

7.7

Pick-up/Drop-off

7.4

Value for money

7.3

2 locations in Kensington

from$82/day

Locations in Kensington (San Diego)

1333 Camino Del Rio South

+1 619 260 1505

Monday	08:00 - 17:30
Tuesday	08:00 - 17:30
Wednesday	08:00 - 17:30
Thursday	08:00 - 17:30
Friday	08:00 - 17:30
Saturday	09:00 - 12:00
Sunday	00:00 - 00:00

3851 El Cajon Blvd

+1 619 229 2300

Monday	08:00 - 17:30
Tuesday	08:00 - 17:30
Wednesday	08:00 - 17:30
Thursday	08:00 - 17:30
Friday	08:00 - 17:30
Saturday	09:00 - 12:00
Sunday	00:00 - 00:00

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Reviews

10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Aug 2024

Minivan

Excellent customer service.

10.0 Wonderful

Rafael, May 2021

Pros:

Yes

Cons:

All fine

10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Jan 2021

Cons:

I can't imagine

10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Dec 2020

Pros:

great staff, great service

9.6 Wonderful

Anonymous, Sep 2020

Pros:

Car was what we needed and had great safety features.

Cons:

Pick up was slow. You had to wait outside and hope someone in the office would see you. Maybe adding a door bell/buzzer would help speed up the process.

Budget

6.5

Okay

Read 8 reviews

Cleanliness

7.3

Comfort

7.3

Pick-up/Drop-off

6.6

Value for money

6.6

One location in Kensington

Locations in Kensington (San Diego)

500 Hotel Circle North

+1 619 220 0294

Monday	08:00 - 17:30
Tuesday	08:00 - 17:30
Wednesday	08:00 - 17:30
Thursday	08:00 - 17:30
Friday	08:00 - 17:30
Saturday	08:00 - 17:30
Sunday	08:00 - 17:30

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2.0 Poor

Anonymous, Jul 2025

Economy

Overcharged by $6/day for a 62 day rental. Figured out I was being overcharged. Brought it to their attention. They refused to fix it. Promptly returned the car. Was then charge $580 after returning the car (after already paying). DO NOT USE BUDGET.

2.0 Poor

Anonymous, Sep 2022

Horrible service/ experience. Why no one called when I was Uber to get my car they were all out. They didn’t even cancel my rental. I still had to do it even though they didn’t had the van. Please consider other car rentals.

2.0 Poor

Evelyn, Sep 2022

The car was filthy! Dirty, dusty, full of food crumbs, and terrible smell! My return time was 10am. I arrived by 10:30 and they charged me for an extra day no matter how I argued the issue! By the end I just wanted to leave! But an absolute racket! And then they wanted to charge me an airport fee when we are not at the airport and it’s just a scam! Do not rent from either Budget or Avis at this location!

Hertz

5.8

Fair

Read 22 reviews

Cheapest deal

Cleanliness

6.7

Comfort

6.5

Pick-up/Drop-off

5.8

Value for money

5.9

3 locations in Kensington

from$56/day

Locations in Kensington (San Diego)

1441 Camino Del Rio South

+1 619 294 4023

Monday	08:00 - 17:30
Tuesday	08:00 - 17:30
Wednesday	08:00 - 17:30
Thursday	08:00 - 17:30
Friday	08:00 - 17:30
Saturday	09:00 - 12:00

5910 Mission Gorge Rd Ste 600

+1 619 285 9905

Monday	07:30 - 18:00
Tuesday	07:30 - 18:00
Wednesday	07:30 - 18:00
Thursday	07:30 - 18:00
Friday	07:30 - 18:00
Saturday	08:00 - 17:30

6828 Federal Boulevard

+1 619 583 1569

Monday	07:30 - 18:00
Tuesday	07:30 - 18:00
Wednesday	07:30 - 18:00
Thursday	07:30 - 18:00
Friday	07:30 - 18:00
Saturday	09:00 - 12:00

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4.0 Mediocre

Anonymous, Aug 2024

Full-size

They didn’t have the vehicle we booked. We went to the first lot at the airport but realized we had to take a cab to a different hertz dealer. Then they didn’t have the correct vehicle. They were going to send us to a third hertz, but we ended up settling for a different vehicle.

2.0 Poor

Anonymous, Oct 2023

Supplier choice

Hertz falsely accused me of smoking in the Car.. was trying to impose smoking fee for a car I did not smoke in

2.0 Poor

Anonymous, Oct 2022

Receptionist was extremely rude. There was no car available for me even though a reservation was a made. She was quick to let me know there was nothing she could do for me. She didn’t even try and cancel for me but instead kept directing me to call a 1-800 number to cancel or else I would still get charged. Very rude lady.

10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Dec 2021

The rates were awesome and check out was so easy! Little bit of a long wait to get checked in but everything else was smooth.

10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Mar 2021

Pros:

Ease of picking up and dropping off

Cons:

nothing

8.0 Very good

Anonymous, Feb 2021

Pros:

The staff went above standards to accommodate my rental needs. When the SUV had a problem with the tires they made sure to give me a car that would better fit my safety concerns.

Cons:

There was little to no trunk space in a 7 passenger suv. I was not aware that it was possible to not have a suv with no space for luggage.

Dollar

6.3

Okay

Cleanliness

7.4

Comfort

7.2

Pick-up/Drop-off

6.4

Value for money

6.4

One location in Kensington

Locations in Kensington (San Diego)

1441 Camino Del Rio South

+1 619 294 4023

Monday	08:00 - 17:30
Tuesday	08:00 - 17:30
Wednesday	08:00 - 17:30
Thursday	08:00 - 17:30
Friday	08:00 - 17:30
Saturday	09:00 - 12:00

Thrifty

5.8

Fair

Cleanliness

6.9

Comfort

6.5

Pick-up/Drop-off

5.9

Value for money

6.0

One location in Kensington

Locations in Kensington (San Diego)

1441 Camino Del Rio South

+1 619 294 4023

Monday	08:00 - 17:30
Tuesday	08:00 - 17:30
Wednesday	08:00 - 17:30
Thursday	08:00 - 17:30
Friday	08:00 - 17:30
Saturday	09:00 - 12:00

CarWiz

3.3

Poor

One location in Kensington

Locations in Kensington (San Diego)

6155 El Cajon Boulevard

+1 833 675 2070

Monday	08:00 - 17:30
Tuesday	08:00 - 17:30
Wednesday	08:00 - 17:30
Thursday	08:00 - 17:30
Friday	08:00 - 17:30
Saturday	08:00 - 17:30
Sunday	08:00 - 17:30