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KAYAK’s top tips for renting a car in San Pedro

  • Using San Pedro car rentals provides a wonderful opportunity to thoroughly explore various regions of the city while enjoying several benefits. When you use car rentals in San Pedro, you have the option of carefully selecting the finest routes to your desired destinations within the city. This gives you complete control over your trip schedule. The decision to hire a car in San Pedro provides you with an incomparable sense of liberty and versatility, overcoming the constraints associated with relying entirely on defined routes of public transit. It also makes it easier to visit well-known San Pedro attractions like Point Fermin Park and Cabrillo Marine.
  • Long Beach (LGB) Airport, located roughly 10.3 miles from the city center, is the main and nearest airport that offers car rentals in San Pedro. At this site, automobile rental companies such as Kyte Rent A car, Hertz, and Avis. Car Rental offer shuttle or pickup services. You can find the car rental counters and pick-up/drop-off areas in the parking structure adjacent to the terminal building. You can also pick your preferred rental cars at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), located about 15 miles from the city center. Picking San Pedro car rentals from this airport has various benefits, including a large range of rental car options and the ability to comfortably tour San Pedro in your desired vehicle.
  • When considering the option of using car rentals in San Pedro, it's crucial to think about several important factors. One key aspect to remember is the safety of young children who are under the age of seven or those who are shorter than 4'9". To ensure their safety, using booster seats is necessary. However, it's worth noting that rental companies might charge an extra fee for providing these seats. To avoid any unpleasant situations with law enforcement, particularly in the city center, it becomes vital to adopt a defensive driving strategy. The authorities in San Pedro are particularly attentive to enforcing traffic rules because there are frequent instances of pedestrians and cyclists crossing major roads recklessly.
  • Getting about San Pedro, CA, can be difficult owing to heavy traffic during the week, particularly in the mornings and evenings when commuter activities are at their peak. The principal routes, notably Pacific Avenue and Gaffey Street, are heavily congested between 6:50 am and 8:40 am, then again between 4:00 pm and 5:00 pm If you want to use Pacific Avenue and Gaffey Street in San Pedro during these times, it is best to leave at least half an hour earlier than your original departure time.
  • Book your rental car in San Pedro at least 1 day before your trip in order to get a below-average price
  • Mini rental cars in San Pedro are around 15% more expensive than other car types, on average

FAQs about renting a car in San Pedro

  • How much is gas price in San Pedro?

    The average gas price in San Pedro is C$ 4.84 per litre over the past 30 days. Filling up a gas tank costs between C$ 58 and C$ 77, depending on the car size.

  • What is the most popular rental car in San Pedro?

    Mini (Dodge Grand Caravan or similar) is the most frequently booked rental car type in San Pedro.

  • Which car rental companies are at Los Angeles airport (LAX)?

    Car rental companies onsite at Los Angeles airport include Thrifty, Ace, Fox, Dollar, NU Car, Midway, Budget, Hertz, Sixt and Priceless.

  • Which car rental companies will pick you up at Los Angeles airport (LAX)?

    Car rental companies that offer shuttle or pick-up services from Los Angeles airport to off-airport locations include Thrifty, Dollar, NU Car, Midway, Budget, Hertz, Sixt, Priceless, Right Cars and Europcar.

  • How can I find car rentals near me in San Pedro?

    Take a look at our extensive car rental location map to find the best rental cars near you.

  • How much does a Mini car rental cost in San Pedro?

    A Mini car rental in San Pedro costs C$ 124 per day, on average.

  • How much does a Special car rental cost in San Pedro?

    A Special car rental in San Pedro costs C$ 74 per day, on average.

  • How much does an Intermediate car rental cost in San Pedro?

    An Intermediate car rental in San Pedro costs C$ 98 per day, on average.

  • What type of car is recommended for driving in San Pedro?

    In San Pedro, CA, a significant number of clients who rent cars prefer compact and sedan vehicles. This preference is inspired by the ease, coziness, and inexpensive fuel usage that these vehicles are known for, making them a perfect choice for everyday driving on the well-maintained city roads in San Pedro. However, if additional versatility and storage space are required in San Pedro, it is prudent to consider leasing an SUV, such as a dual-cab truck, from any of the car rentals in San Pedro.

  • What’s the speed limit in San Pedro?

    Unless otherwise instructed, please follow the California Highway Authorities' speed limits when operating car rentals in San Pedro. Except if road signs indicate otherwise, the maximum allowable speed in school zones is 20 mph. The established speed limit in non-residential and urban areas of San Pedro is 30 mph. Furthermore, use caution and avoid exceeding 70 mph on highways and freeways in the San Pedro area.

  • Where are the best places to park in San Pedro, CA?

    There are public parking lots available in San Pedro that offer paid parking. These lots are often conveniently located near popular attractions, restaurants, and shopping areas. Some of the notable parking lots include the Ports O' Call Village parking lot and the San Pedro Public Market parking lot, which charge about $10-13 per day. Also, if you're planning to visit shopping centers or malls in San Pedro, such as the Ports O' Call Village or the Plaza at Cabrillo, they usually have their own parking facilities that don’t charge customers.

San Pedro car rental reviews and directory 
All ratings and reviews are collected from KAYAK users with a verified car rental booking. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.

Hertz

Best rated

Cleanliness

5.6

Comfort

6.6

Pick-up/Drop-off

6.3

Value for money

6.3

2 locations in San Pedro

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Locations in San Pedro

1859 Lomita Blvd

+1 310 891 3061

Monday08:00 - 17:00
Tuesday08:00 - 17:00
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Saturday09:00 - 12:00

222 W. 6th Street

+1 310 832 2397

Monday08:00 - 17:00
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6.0 Okay

Anonymous, Feb 2024

Supplier choice

KAYAK
Fast &save time

10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Dec 2023

Supplier choice

KAYAK
The employees were extremely friendly and nice.

2.0 Poor

Irina, Apr 2021

KAYAK

Cons:

Rental canceled by Hertz 2 days before the date

10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Apr 2023

Commercial

KAYAK
Smooth trouble-free rental experience. Good vehicle, reasonable price, great staff!

2.0 Poor

Anonymous, Aug 2022

KAYAK
I booked a Hertz rental using a third party app called “CheapCarRental”. I was completely unaware of the $200 deposit fee so I had to cancel the trip and have yet to get refunded for the rental in the first place.

2.0 Poor

Anonymous, May 2022

KAYAK
They didn’t have any cars for me. Literally went to enterprise instead

1 out of 2

Midway

Cleanliness

2.0

Comfort

2.0

Pick-up/Drop-off

2.0

Value for money

2.0

2 locations in San Pedro

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1441 North Gaffey Street

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3311 Pacific Coast Hwy

+1 310 237 7081

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2.0 Poor

Anonymous, Mar 2023

Economy

KAYAK
Refused an Apple Card and left me stranded.

1 out of 1

Kyte

6.0

Okay

One location in San Pedro

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250 E Broadway

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Enterprise Rent-A-Car

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3 locations in San Pedro

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111 W Ocean Boulevard

+1 562 495 1149

Monday08:00 - 17:00
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2230 Pacific Coast Hwy

+1 310 539 1939

Monday08:00 - 17:00
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235 W 6th St

+1 310 548 8060

Monday08:00 - 17:00
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10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Jun 2021

KAYAK
I would definitely rent again with this company

10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, May 2021

KAYAK

Cons:

Car drive well for being on the smaller side.

8.0 Very good

Anonymous, Sep 2020

KAYAK

Cons:

Car stereo capped at 14 so could not enjoy music No one could gelp

4.0 Mediocre

Francisco, Aug 2020

KAYAK

Cons:

I actually would have gotten the vehicle I requested and that it was clean , trash & order free.

9.6 Wonderful

Anonymous, Aug 2020

KAYAK

Pros:

Staff was excellent, great location...

Cons:

Drop off location said reserve for enterprise customers and not specifically saying “ Rental car Return here/drop off”

10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Dec 2019

KAYAK

Pros:

Eddie and Andrew were so helpful! I needed a big car to take my big family and our luggage from the port to Disneyland and they totally delivered! The process was so easy and Andrew explained everything clearly and answered all our questions. We were rolling to see Mickey Mouse in no time!

1 out of 4

Sixt

No score available yet

One location in San Pedro

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100 Pacific Avenue

+1 888 749 8227

Monday08:00 - 17:00
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10.0 Wonderful

Arun, Mar 2024

Full-size

KAYAK
Jazzmin helps me & gave me great service. I don’t feel like, this is my first time meeting with you. Looking forward do more business with you guys. Thanks 🙏 again Jazzmin. Keep it up good work.

1 out of 1

27 travellers who rented a car in San Pedro gave the car agency they used an average rating of 5.8

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