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Carmel Valley - San Diego, CA, United States

5 May — 12 May

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All major car hire suppliers in Carmel Valley, San Diego

Hertz

5.9

Fair

138 reviews•2 locations

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10.0

Wonderful|Aug 2023

Easy pick up and return

2.0

Poor|Sept 2022

I searched for airport rentals and the listing came up. No where did I see that KAYAK had expanded my search for all of San Diego. I reserved a car and went to pick it up at the airport only to be told that my pick up location was located 12 miles away. The Hertz agent says it happens all the time. This is KAYAK's fault. It cost me $30 and an extra hour to take an UBER to the pick up location. KAYAK should be reimbursing me the extra cost and compensating me for the extra time but I'm sure they won't.

4.0

Mediocre|Aug 2022

Car was at different Hertz location and staff was not very good.

2.0

Poor|Aug 2022

We were never told, nor saw that Hertz closed at 5pm. Our flight did not arrive until 4:45, and the Hertz location was still 20 minutes away (which we were also NOT notified about until someone called). So, I had to find another rental that was available. Thanks to AVIS, we were able to find the car we needed without issue.

2.0

Poor|Aug 2022

This was THE WORST car rental experience that I have ever had! I tried renting a car at a place near me and I received a response indicating that my car would be ready. Shortly thereafter I received a text that the car I had reserved was NOT available - in fact, there were no cars available. So, I tried another place and the result was exactly the same - no cars available! But, there is no indication that no cars are available BEFORE making the reservation!!! I will NEVER use this website again, EVER!!!

2.0

Poor|Aug 2022

This was the worst rental experience I have ever had by far! The website let us book our rental for when we needed it…the day of our initial start to our travels we got a call from the company saying that the facility would be closed by the time we got in and that we wouldn’t be able to pick up our car. After being transferred to customer service/being on the phone for over an hour and being told it would be an extra ~$900, we tried to see what other avenues we could go down…finally the facility agreed to carry our reservation over to the next day. WELL. Next day comes around and they gave our reservation away, because they “don’t hold reservations.” Mind you, we don’t have transportation, have multiple bags, and are traveling with a 1 month old. The facility was finally able to get us a car but not without attitude from staff because they had to drive elsewhere to get it. The car was very cramped and given to us on 42% of a charge granted it was just returned, but nonetheless another inconvenience to our rental experience. We looked up our reservation to see if we could possibly take it to a different location for drop-off (we couldn’t) and the car we did end up getting wasn’t even tied to our reservation…it was the original car we were supposed to get…hoping this was taken care of in their system and glad it didn’t cause us anymore issues. Luckily, drop-off was a little smoother. Anyways. Do NOT recommend. The encounter was with Hurtz. 6609 Mira Mesa Blvd. San Diego, CA.

1 out of 46

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

7.7

Good

36 reviews•2 locations

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10.0

Wonderful|Sept 2023

Jake was extremely helpful with my rental pickup, and quick and efficient as I had to make an appointment shortly after pickup. Thanks Jake and enterprise!

10.0

Wonderful|June 2023

Staffs in the Mira Mesa office were super nice and helpful

2.0

Poor|Sept 2022

Sales person kept attempting to raise the rental car price with all the rental car accessories….when you refused the salesperson would overly push them. I wound up leaving with no rental car.

2.0

Poor|Mar 2022

NO CAR

10.0

Wonderful|Jan 2022

I love the smooth efficiency. More choices would have been nice but I also liked it that the place was small—on balance I prefer the smaller place even if it meant fewer choices of cars.

1.9

Poor|Oct 2021

Terrible experience. Never got the car, rental location was closed and airport location wouldn’t assist, told me that’s what I get for going through a third party. Extremely rude. Non refundable fee, so out the money, everyone with our travel group was appalled. Rebooked with Avis through Costco.

1 out of 12

Dollar

1 location

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Budget

6.6

Okay

6 reviews•2 locations

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Avis

6.5

Okay

12 reviews•2 locations

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2.0

Poor|Aug 2022

The car could have had road worthy tires, current registration and been clean inside.

2.0

Poor|July 2022

Make sure you call to verify they have cars available for pickup.

10.0

Wonderful|July 2022

Off site from airport but much more affordable & really friendly crew

10.0

Wonderful|Mar 2022

Rental agency was inside hotel lobby, very easy to get to and to deal with. No crowd or hassle involved. Staff was super nice and even gave us a choice on car.

2.0

Poor|Mar 2022

My experience totally sucked! I booked a car online through kayak. I specified that I was picking the car up at the San Diego airport. As it turns out when I went to actually get the car at the San Diego airport the very well-mannered clerk informed me that the car was actually closer to del Mar in San Diego county which is a $50 taxi ride away. Talk about bait and switch. .. I managed to get another rental at San Diego airport but I will never get snookered again

10.0

Wonderful|Feb 2022

Get more cars at the airport to avoid the extra transport to satellite locations

1 out of 4

EZ Van

1 location

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Driving with a car hire in Carmel Valley - FAQs

Learn everything there is to know about hiring a car in Carmel Valley so you can be properly prepared for your next trip

What is the best rental car company in Carmel Valley?

If you plan on visiting Carmel Valley, consider renting a car from Budget, which is the best rental car company in the neighborhood with 2 locations. 2 momondo reviewers gave this rental agency an average rating of 6.0 out of 10 for their reasonable prices and customer service.

What is the most popular type of car to hire in Carmel Valley?

Passenger Van cars are the preferred type of car to hire while visiting Carmel Valley. This is a popular car type among drivers thanks to its value at an average price of $230 per day. While 18% of momondo users settled on this type of car, you can always choose a different one based on your needs.

How long do people hire a car when staying in Carmel Valley?

The most popular number of days to hire a car in Carmel Valley is 37 days, at an average daily price of $113. Only need a car hire for a weekend? Average weekend prices are $282 total. For your week-long Carmel Valley road-trip you can find prices averaging $766 altogether or for a whole month, costs can be in the neighbourhood of $1,572.

When is the best time to hire a car in Carmel Valley?

January is the best time of year to hire a car when visiting Carmel Valley. During this month, you can find car hire prices for $78/day on average if you book at least 8 days ahead of your trip. If you can, try to avoid hiring a car in Carmel Valley during the month of June, when prices average $147/day.

When did momondo last update prices for cars in Carmel Valley?

Prices for cars in Carmel Valley were last updated today.

How many operators does momondo search for cars in Carmel Valley?

As of April 2024, there are 12 operators available to choose from for cars in Carmel Valley.

How old do you have to be to hire a car in Carmel Valley?

The minimum age for drivers varies by country, including Carmel Valley. In many EU countries drivers must be 18 years old. As a rule, you’ll need to be 21 to hire a car abroad, and a young driver surcharge may be applied if you are under 25. We recommend reading through the policy of your chosen hire company before booking.

What documentation or ID do you need to hire a car in Carmel Valley?

To hire a car in Carmel Valley, all drivers must have a valid full driving license. If the license is written in a language other than the language of the country of hire, an International Driving Permit may be required to avoid the risk of potential fines. If you're hiring a car abroad, you may also need to provide proof of return travel and accommodation information during your stay. We recommend that you verify with the specific hire company you're booking with.

Why use momondo?

Why should I use momondo to book a car hire in Carmel Valley?

You should use momondo to book a car hire in Carmel Valley because it could save you time and money. momondo fetches and allows you to compare car hire prices and policies from thousands of car hire websites.

How does momondo help me find the best car hire deal in Carmel Valley?

Once you have performed a search for a car hire in Carmel Valley, momondo will show the results and enable you to find the best deal by using our filters; here you can narrow your search down by vehicle type, price, agencies and a multitude of policies that can apply.

Does momondo show car hire deals in Carmel Valley with free cancellation?

Yes momondo does have a filter to only highlight car hire deals which offer free cancellation. This filter is available for all car hire searches on momondo including those for cars in Carmel Valley.