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+41-445514539
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+66-25088458
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+65-31585008
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+61-1800-507-258
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+90-850-390-7486
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Thrifty, San Diego International Airport Car hire

Thrifty 1000+ ratings, 9 reviews

San Diego, California, United States

6.3 / 10 Average

Best Price Car Hire at San Diego Airport(SAN)

Last updated on: January 15, 2025

Thrifty - San Diego International Airport Information, Car hire Instructions & Policies

Address

3355 ADMIRAL BOLAND WAY,SAN DIEGO,CA,92101,US

Telephone

+18772830898

Pick-up Instructions

The Thrifty - San Diego International Airport car hire location is located out of the airport

From all Terminals, after collecting your baggage, exit and follow "Rental car shuttle" signs to catch the shuttle stop, take the bus to Rental Car Center. Shuttles are provided by the San Diego Airport and run every 15-20 minutes, 24 hours a day.

Drop-off Instructions

Please return to the SAN Rental Car Center, follow the Rental Car Return signs to enter the car park. After returning, take the shuttle bus back to the airport. Shuttle bus run every 15-20 minutes, 24 hours a day. Goole map link: https://maps.app.goo.gl/BemCoih36gRBcM7u8

Opening Hours

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Opening hours
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Deposit

Deposits are depending on which car type your rental car falls into, and can be paid with credit cards (pre-authorization)
Representative Car ModelsDeposit Amount(approx.)Business Days Required for Refund

Applicable to all car types，incl. Compact，Suv，Economy，Mini and others.

Pack up ^
USD300-500030-60

Accepted Cards

Credit cards issued by the following companies qualify a car hire from this store: Visa, Master

E-voucher

Yes. E-voucher is accepted. Show the digital voucher on your mobile instead of a print-out is good enough.

Age requirements

20 - 99 years old

Young Driver Fee applies at 20 - 24 years old with charge of USD 25 per day approximately.

Driver's License Requirements

The main driver and any additional drivers will need to provide a physical full driving license in their name with no major endorsements. The license should be held for at least 1 year(s).

For foreign renters, you need to bring:

Original driving licence + International Driving Permit (IDP)

Please note that an International Driving Permit(IDP) is only a translation and you must present your original driving licence at the counter.

Original driving licence + Official embassy translation in English

Please note that your English translation should be authorized by the embassy.

For local renters, you need to bring:

Full Driving License issued in United States

This option applies to customers with local driving license, please show your local license at pick-up.

Additional Extras

Extras Prices
Extras Prices
Additional driver
Additional driver
Note that all drivers must provide their valid documentation.
USD 13/day
GPS rental
GPS rental
Provided by the local stores. Usually, interface and voice are of the local language.
USD 16.99/day
Infant car seat rental
Infant car seat rental
Recommended for children weighing under 20 lbs /9kg (birth to approx. 1-12 months)
USD 13.99/day
capped at USD 91
Child car seat rental
Child car seat rental
Recommended for children weighing 20-40 lbs /9-18kg (approx. 1 - 3 years)‌
USD 13.99/day
capped at USD 98
Child booster seat rental
Child booster seat rental
Recommended for children weighing 40-80 lbs /18-36 kg
USD 13.99/day
capped at USD 91
Tire chains rental
Tire chains rental
Prices and inventory depend on local stores.
USD 18/day

Cross Border

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Depending on which countries to bring the rental cars to, policies differ:
Mexico, Canada
A vehicle can be driven across the Canadian border at any time, no matter what location it was rented from. It is recommended to have PERS coverage when using vehicle in cross border rentals for the US and Canada. The renter must have a valid driver's license and rental record to cross the border into Canada. Canadian law does require that everyone entering the country have a passport, so everyone in the vehicle must have the proper identification. If a renter (including a Canadian resident) is driving a U.S. rented (and licensed in the U.S.) vehicle to Canada, it can only be driven across the border for up to 30 days unless an extension is requested from Customs at the time of entry.

Cross Islands

To be updated

Excess

Collision Damage Waiver Excess:

USD 0

Fuel Policy (what does it mean)

Full to Full

Free Tank

Distances to Airports | Railway Stations | Hotels | Other Landmarks

Airports

1.2 km from San Diego Airport

4.8 km from North Island Naval Air Station-Halsey Field Airport

9.3 km from Montgomery Field Airport

Railway Stations

2.4 km from Amtrak

Hotels

2.6 km from Kings Inn San Diego - Seaworld - Zoo

2.8 km from Comfort Inn & Suites San Diego - Zoo SeaWorld Area

2.9 km from Hotel Iris - San Diego

Other Landmarks

3.1 km from Downtown San Diego

8.7 km from Mission San Diego De Alcala

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Map view of Thrifty Store Location
coordinates: 32.736232 -117.180625

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Location Images

Thrifty-San Diego International Airport-34454-dropoff_guide Return Sign
Thrifty-San Diego International Airport-34454-feeder_bus The Shuttle Bus
Thrifty-San Diego International Airport-34454-store The Rental Desk
Thrifty-San Diego International Airport-34454-telegraph The Sign
Guest Reviews

Total points： 6.3 / 10 Average

  • Vehicle condition: 2.4
  • Vehicle cleanliness: 1.7
  • Spaciousness: 2.6
  • Counter staff: 1.5
  • Pick-up location: 2.6
  • Drop-off location: 2.8
  • Pick-up time: 10-30 mins
  • Drop-off time: 0-10 mins

  • C.BERNAL GONZALEZ

    San Diego

    5.7 /10 Average

    Reviewed: Saturday, January 18, 2025

    Initial quote by TRIP = $66.46 Secondary quote by Thrifty = ~$135 Secondary quote by Thrifty = $89.52 Even I was not satisfied with the additional charges, I accepted the fee for the urgency of the trip I had scheduled. What is the procedure in this case?
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  • Anonymous

    San Diego

    7.7 /10 Good

    Reviewed: Saturday, January 18, 2025

    great staff
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  • Anonymous

    San Diego

    7.7 /10 Good

    Reviewed: Saturday, January 18, 2025

    Avoid them! Way to pushy trying to get you to purchase add-on's and she even tried to get me to take a bigger car. There was only me, so why on earth she thought I'd need a bigger one was beyond me.
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  • Jocelyn Wild

    San Diego

    6 /10 Average

    Reviewed: Saturday, January 18, 2025

    The check engine light came on during normal use, and we had to switch cars on the night of June 25th. This severely affected our trip, and we were very dissatisfied. Additionally, when documenting the car's condition, it was recorded with less than a quarter tank of gas. We inquired about the fuel charges, but the inspector did not inform us about the costs, otherwise we would have refueled immediately. Therefore, I am filing a complaint regarding the additional $69 charge.
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  • Yedda Lucy

    San Diego

    6 /10 Average

    Reviewed: Saturday, January 18, 2025

    At the store, they directly asked us to pay to upgrade to a larger model, claiming the space was small. However, we insisted on seeing the car first. In the end, the model we rented had plenty of space for our luggage.
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  • Christine Duncan

    San Diego

    2 /10 Poor

    Reviewed: Saturday, January 18, 2025

    Long queues, staff were rude and very impatient.
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  • Levi Tyler

    San Diego

    4 /10 Average

    Reviewed: Saturday, January 18, 2025

    The credit card didn't go through the first time. They reluctantly tried again, but still, it didn't go through. They insisted it was the credit card company's issue. After calling the credit card company, there were no issues on their end. Finally, after insisting, they switched to another counter, and it worked without problems.
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  • Crystal Constance

    San Diego

    10 /10 Excellent

    Reviewed: Saturday, January 18, 2025

    Good
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  • Mavis Eveline

    San Diego

    8 /10 Very good

    Reviewed: Saturday, January 18, 2025

    Satisfied
    Read More >

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