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Mini car
Mini
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Economy car
Economy
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Compact car
Compact
M
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Intermediate car
Intermediate
M
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Standard car
Standard
M
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Full-size car
Full-size
M
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Luxury car
Luxury
M
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Minivan
M
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Passenger van
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SUV
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Most popular location

Most popular car type

3355 Admiral Boland Way
Intermediate

Top tips for renting a car from Thrifty in San Diego

  • Travelers who book Thrifty car rentals in San Diego, California, will have the freedom to explore all that this Southern California city has to offer. San Diego is home to beautiful beaches, delicious food, and plenty of attractions, so Thrifty car rentals make it easy for you to experience it all. Thrifty has a couple of locations in the city, making it convenient for you to pick up your vehicle and get going on your own time.
  • When you book Thrifty car rentals in San Diego, California, you will be able to choose what type of car you want to rent. Those traveling with family or a group may need a large SUV with extra space. Those who plan to do a lot of city driving may opt for a compact car. If you want to drive luxuriously, consider a convertible. No matter what you need, Thrifty has a car to meet your needs when you are driving around San Diego.
  • San Diego is a major Southern California city, just a short drive south of Los Angeles and a short drive north of the Mexican border and Tijuana. These nearby locations may have inspired you to take a road trip. If you would like to leave the city with your Thrifty rental car, let the agency know in advance. Some rental cars may be restricted from crossing the Mexican border, so be sure to confirm this before attempting to cross.
  • The San Diego Thrifty team is famous for its friendly and helpful approach to customer support. When you book Thrifty car rentals in San Diego, you will enjoy 24/7 customer service to help with any questions or concerns you may have throughout your rental period. They can also give you travel tips and advice on driving through the area that only a local would know.
  • Compact rental cars from Thrifty in San Diego are around 46% cheaper than other car types, on average.

FAQs about renting a car from Thrifty in San Diego

  • Where should I plan to pick up my Thrifty car rentals in San Diego, California?

    If you are flying into San Diego using San Diego International Airport (SAN), you will be delighted to know that Thrifty has a location directly at the airport. This means it will be easy and hassle-free for you to start exploring in your rental car right after you land. If you are already in the downtown area, the location on West Laurel Street is popular and well-connected to other parts of town, making it convenient for you to pick up your car rentals from here.

  • What benefits will I enjoy when I book Thrifty car rentals in San Diego, California?

    Not only will you have access to a wide variety of rental cars and exceptional customer service, but you can also access the benefits associated with Thrifty’s rewards program, Blue Chip Rewards. This program allows members to enjoy expedited pick-up and drop-off services as well as accumulate points that can later be redeemed for discounts and even free rentals at participating locations.

  • Where are the best places to park my Thrifty car rentals in San Diego, California?

    San Diego, California, is home to a number of public parking lots and garages in the downtown area that are convenient for those driving rental cars to use. For example, you can utilize the San Diego Parking lot on First National Center, the 6th and K Parkade garage, or the Park It on Market parking garage on Market Street. You will also find some metered street spaces, but it may be more secure to utilize a paid lot or garage. Some hotels in the area may also provide free parking to guests, so inquire with your chosen accommodation in advance about the parking situation.

  • What is the most popular rental car from Thrifty in San Diego?

    Intermediate (Mazda CX-5 or similar) is the most frequently booked rental car type from Thrifty in San Diego.

  • How many car rental locations does Thrifty have in San Diego?

    Thrifty has 5 rental locations in San Diego. Take a look at our Thrifty rental location map to find the best rental cars near you.

  • Does Thrifty have a car rental location at the airport: San Diego airport (SAN)?

    Yes

  • Does Thrifty offer shuttle or airport pick-up services from San Diego airport (SAN)?

    Yes

Reviews for Thrifty in San Diego

Overall Rating5.8 FairBased on 96 reviews
Cleanliness
6.8
Comfort
6.5
Overall
5.8
Pick-up/Drop-off
5.9
Value for money
6.0

Recent reviews

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10.0
great!Reviewed 2025 Jun 06
review fromkayak
2.0
My experience was absolutely horrible. I showed up at Thrifty to pick up my rental car that I had already paid for in full. They advised me that they were out of rental cars for the night and to try someplace else. I told them I already paid for it and they told me "too bad". I was left scrambling and had to use Budget renal service and pay almost 4x the price on top of what I already paid. I've been trying to get ahold of someone to help but they keep pointing me in different directions.Reviewed 2025 Feb 17
review fromkayak
10.0
Everything was good.Reviewed 2025 Feb 17
review fromkayak
2.0
Terrible , worse experience ever , when we arrived at Thrifty no car was available despite we reserved many days prior , and they gave no assistance. We had to Uber to our destination. We will NEVER use them again and also recommend to our friends and family never to use them.Reviewed 2024 Dec 30
review fromkayak
10.0
Cost for tolls was exhorbitantReviewed 2024 Oct 03
review fromkayak
2.0
They had a 1.5 hour line and were out of the car type we reserved. They advised us to come back the next day and even then they didn’t have the car we reserved. So we ended up having to make a new reservation with a different company.Reviewed 2024 Sept 10
review fromkayak
2.0
Didn't end up completing reservation because they didn't have a car.Reviewed 2024 Jul 13
review fromkayak
2.0
Inside the car was a moldReviewed 2024 Mar 30
review fromkayak
4.0
Was not charged the same and the return was totally incorrect. Also I mentioned I have car insurance and still had it charged. How can you fix thisReviewed 2024 Feb 06
review fromkayak
10.0
The wait in line was long. There could have been more customer service agents.Reviewed 2024 Jan 09
review fromkayak
2.0
We arrived to a line of 100 people and they had run out of cars so we didn’t get one.Reviewed 2024 Jan 01
review fromkayak
2.0
1 person at the dollar/thrifty counter for 20 people in line. After travelling all day and then having to tale an airport shuttle.to a.counter who's line is out the door with only one person working is highly disappointing. The wait to move was awful. I have pictures and a video to share of this absolutely pathetic situationReviewed 2023 Dec 07
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Where can I find Thrifty car rentals in San Diego?

Address

3355 Admiral Boland Way

Hours

Monday06:00 - 23:5900:00 - 01:00
Tuesday00:00 - 01:0006:00 - 23:59
Wednesday00:00 - 01:0006:00 - 23:59
Thursday00:00 - 01:0006:00 - 23:59
Friday00:00 - 01:0006:00 - 23:59
Saturday06:00 - 23:5900:00 - 01:00
Sunday06:00 - 23:5900:00 - 01:00

Phone

+1 877 283 0898

Address

1120 West Laurel Street

Hours

Monday08:00 - 17:00
Tuesday08:00 - 17:00
Wednesday08:00 - 17:00
Thursday08:00 - 17:00
Friday08:00 - 17:00
Saturday09:00 - 12:00

Phone

+1 619 557 8499

Address

7337 Clairemont Mesa Blvd

Hours

Monday08:00 - 17:00
Tuesday08:00 - 17:00
Wednesday08:00 - 17:00
Thursday08:00 - 17:00
Friday08:00 - 17:00
Saturday09:00 - 12:00

Phone

+1 858 503 7755

Address

4240 La Jolla Village Dr.

Hours

Monday13:00 - 17:0008:00 - 17:00
Tuesday08:00 - 17:0013:00 - 17:00
Wednesday08:00 - 17:0013:00 - 17:00
Thursday13:00 - 17:0008:00 - 17:00
Friday13:00 - 17:0008:00 - 17:00

Phone

+1 858 458 0638

Address

1441 Camino Del Rio South

Hours

Monday08:00 - 17:00
Tuesday08:00 - 17:00
Wednesday08:00 - 17:00
Thursday08:00 - 17:00
Friday08:00 - 17:00
Saturday09:00 - 12:00

Phone

+1 619 294 4023
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