Book Advantage car rentals at San Diego Carlsbad-Palomar Airport
Same drop-off
Driver's age: 26-65
Here is why travelers choose KAYAK
Save up to 42%Compare multiple travel sites with one search.
Free to useThere are no hidden charges or fees.
Filter your dealsFilter by car type, brand and more. Instantly customize your results.
Book with flexibilityUse our "free cancellation" filter for maximum flexibility at no extra cost.
Advantage car rental prices at San Diego Carlsbad-Palomar Airport
Discover the best prices and deals for you by selecting your travel dates.
Mini
Economy
Compact
Intermediate
Standard
Full-size
Luxury
Minivan
Passenger Van
SUV
Commercial
Pick-up truck
Reviews
Pros
"The ."(in 1231 reviews)
" condition"(in 1231 reviews)
"s and easy return process."(in 354 reviews)
Cons
"The reservation had no !"(in 1430 reviews)
"The inside and out."(in 68 reviews)
" like cigarettes."(in 109 reviews)
Overall RatingBased on 974 reviews
Cleanliness
Comfort
Overall
Pick-up/Drop-off
Value for money
Recent reviews
Traveler rating
Find reviews that mention:
4.0
The car they gave us was extremely dirty outside and had a dent in the trunk. They did let us switch it out for a better one.Reviewed 28 Sep 2024
review from![kayak]()
6.0
The final price a lot closer than it ended up being. Lots of hidden costsReviewed 28 Sep 2024
review from![kayak]()
2.0
Horrible customer service! Would not hold my rental and still charged me for a processing fee. Lady at counter was very rude. Will not return!Reviewed 27 Sep 2024
review from![kayak]()
2.0
We waited for a half hour to go from the main rental facility to get a ride across the street to advantages, they didn’t pull up in the right spot and we were lucky we found them. We had no idea it was literally just across the street. When we got there they didn’t have any of the vehicles That we had chosen, there was one person working in a long line. We didn’t have hours to wait to get a rental car so we ended up just having to leave. Lots of upset people in that line!Reviewed 24 Sep 2024
review from![kayak]()
2.0
Las Vegas Advantage agent cheated me with prepaid fuel even though I didn’t opt for it. She rushed me through signing for it even though she told me the final price without the fuel option & after I left, she sends an email rental agreement copy with that charged. Later when I talked to the agent, they said, they can’t help! Never thought company like Kayak would recommend these kinds of companies but learned the lesson hard way :-(Reviewed 20 Sep 2024
review from![kayak]()
8.0
Easy to get to the lot outside the airport. When I arrived at check in, all of the up sale started. Was charged for daily loss of use insurance because I didn’t have that on my personal insurance. They also made it difficult to use my SunPass for the toll roads. Wanted me to purchase theirs for $69/day! That would have been more than the rental. I went to find the car and the attendant said to just hit the key fob to find the car. When I got in, it had an incredibly strong marijuana odor. Car was good; no complaints there. Checkout was excellent; quick and easy. Ended with a quick shuttle to the airport.Reviewed 11 Sep 2024
review from![kayak]()
2.0
The fees were NOT transparent at all. After waiting in line for well over thirty minutes, the total cost of the rental was DOUBLE what we had booked through Kayak. The agent was nice enough and answered questions but did not tell us the total. She said there were additional fees but didn’t say what they were. She asked for my credit card and I did not realize she was charging for the rental amount until she asked for my pin. The total did not appear on the credit card machine or anywhere else. Only then, did I stop her and ask for the total which is the point when I found out the total was double. I asked her to explain exactly what the fees were again - she offered for me to come around the counter to look at the invoice but would not explain directly. Her only real explanation was that “this is why you don’t book through Kayak.” Despite having insurance from an outside company and AAA we were told we could not waive the insurance fee nor the roadside assistance fee. Additionally, we were given a sedan, not the SUV we had booked. Which gave us serious issues at our final destination which was in the back country of Utah. We were not told what kind of vehicle we were getting - just handed keys and told to click it in the parking lot. At this point we were so frustrated, we just left. Be prepared for outlandish fees by the time you actually go there. Ours was double the cost for a one week rental. It may be the same cost as other rental companies at that point but I really did not appreciate what felt like repeated attempts to hide the cost from me. Will not book from them again and may actually avoid booking rental cars through kayak altogether.Reviewed 8 Sep 2024
review from![kayak]()
4.0
A lot of hidden fees and new requirement traps upon pickup. What should have been a certain price as shown originally online when booking actually doubled in price in the end. Not impressed. .Reviewed 4 Sep 2024
review from![kayak]()
4.0
The car was good, the unaccounted for cost threw me off. I paid double of what I was quoted. I was quoted $110 I had to pay $240 and the $109 included the damage waiverReviewed 1 Sep 2024
review from![kayak]()
10.0
Car was good only problem was driver’s side rear tire kept loosing airReviewed 28 Aug 2024
review from![kayak]()
8.0
Cheaper insurance the rental is very affordable, but it seems they make up with high insurance priceReviewed 25 Aug 2024
review from![kayak]()
2.0
Service could have been better, upfront charges and they charged a late fee without being lateReviewed 22 Aug 2024
review from![kayak]()
Other car rental agencies at San Diego Carlsbad-Palomar Airport scored
FAQs about renting a car from Advantage at San Diego Carlsbad-Palomar Airport
Does Advantage offer shuttle or airport pick-up services from San Diego Carlsbad-Palomar Airport (CLD)?
No (According to our data)