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Dollar car rental prices in San Diego

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Hyundai Accent car
Hyundai Accent
or similar SMALL
2
2
4-5
C$ 43/day
Ford Focus car
Ford Focus
or similar SMALL
4
2
4-5
C$ 47/day
Mazda Mazda3 car
Mazda Mazda3
or similar MEDIUM
5
3
4-5
C$ 43/day
Volkswagen Jetta car
Volkswagen Jetta
or similar MEDIUM
5
3
4-5
C$ 42/day
Chevrolet Malibu car
Chevrolet Malibu
or similar LARGE
5
2
4-5
C$ 44/day
Buick Regal car
Buick Regal
or similar LARGE
5
5
4-5
C$ 63/day
Chrysler 300 car
Chrysler 300
or similar LUXURY
5
5
4-5
C$ 74/day
Ford Mustang Convertible car
Ford Mustang Convertible
or similar CONVERTIBLE
5
3
2/4
C$ 86/day
Toyota RAV4 car
Toyota RAV4
or similar SUV
5
3
4-5
C$ 44/day
Nissan Rogue car
Nissan Rogue
or similar SUV
4
2
4-5
C$ 49/day
Class Special Car car
Class Special Car
or similar Category
5
5
2/4
C$ 50/day
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Reviews for Dollar in San Diego

Pros

" and accommodating."(in 1049 reviews)
"We had a ."(in 361 reviews)
" and accomodating."(in 1049 reviews)

Cons

"I will dollar again."(in 256 reviews)
"The was bad."(in 326 reviews)
"Will from Dollar"(in 256 reviews)
Overall Rating6.6 OkayBased on 97 reviews
Cleanliness
7.7
Comfort
7.4
Overall
6.5
Pick-up/Drop-off
6.6
Value for money
6.7

Recent reviews

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2.0
I still had hair and other stuff from previous owner, yet get dinged with 400 dollar cleaning fee. Also the dollar employees especially Marie will lie into your face, even ignores multiple insurance declines and keeps asking as if she wants to jinx your rental.. i was extra careful nothing happened, still having her lie about gas prices and them without consent adding a random cleaning fee just showes how desperate dollar has gotten these daysReviewed 17 Nov 2024
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10.0
Worked out great got in/out in a timely fashionReviewed 8 Oct 2024
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4.0
Did the “time saving” pre check in to avoid lines the day of and we still waited over an hour to even see an employee much less be given our vehicle. First one had something wrong with the engine that forced us to drive it back and return it the same day. Adding more time and headache to this experience.Reviewed 16 Jun 2024
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4.0
Pickup at SAN was a nightmare. Dollar gave me online checkin and it still took about 57 minutes to get my car and exit the rental area. They were understaffed, ignorant of the process, and inefficient.Reviewed 21 Apr 2024
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8.0
I prob would have preferred the car size I reserved. I was upgraded to a bigger car which was fine but a bit cumbersome. I also would have preferred clarity upfront on how toll roads with no toll booths would be handled.Reviewed 17 Mar 2024
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2.0
Cons:I took over 70 minutes waiting in line to pick up the car. Ridiculous. Never again.Reviewed 1 Jun 2021
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2.0
Pros:A hertz employee ended up helping us because the line was so longCons:Horrible experience. Will never rent from dollar again.Reviewed 3 May 2021
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8.0
Pros:Car was comfortable, clean and drove easily - lousy mileage, but we got the sense that Californians dont care much, given the number of gas guzzlers we saw on the road at over $4.00/gal in most service stations - mixed in with Tesla's and Prius's. Odd contrast.Cons:All good with exception of Drop-Off. Unclear directions in the final stretch of the exercise (needed to turn up a lane in the garage that was hidden behind other cars). No staff present and when a fellow eventually showed up, he did not check the car, just told us to leave the keys in the car and all else would be dealt with - whatever that means - if there is any disagreement on gas (we filled up), damage (there was none), etc., how would one verify it after the fact?Reviewed 8 Apr 2021
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4.0
Pros:The staff was helpful and friendly.Cons:I reserved a Nissan Pathfinder only to show up and get a Kia Sorrento. 6 people with luggage will not fit in a Kia. We had to pay a lot extra to get a Ford Expedition because they didn't have a Nissan or any SUV similar. The guy was really nice and gave us a discount for having to upgrade. I don't appreciate paying for one vehicle on this site only to show up having to pay hundreds more for a vehicle that will actually work. I will never book through here again.Reviewed 8 Apr 2021
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10.0
Cons:It was perfectReviewed 31 Mar 2021
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4.0
Cons:Hard to find the car rental. Another family was lost at the airport rental site. The car had been smoked in.Reviewed 23 Mar 2021
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10.0
Pros:Dollar not available at pick up so Hertz did it.Cons:Just drop off car with key in it at San Diego AirportReviewed 9 Jan 2021
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Where can I find Dollar car rentals in San Diego?

Address

3355 Admiral Boland Way

Hours

Monday00:00 - 01:0006:00 - 23:59
Tuesday00:00 - 01:0006:00 - 23:59
Wednesday06:00 - 23:5900:00 - 01:00
Thursday00:00 - 01:0006:00 - 23:59
Friday00:00 - 01:0006:00 - 23:59
Saturday00:00 - 01:0006:00 - 23:59
Sunday00:00 - 01:0006:00 - 23:59

Phone

+1 866 434 2226

Address

10606 Camino Ruiz Suite 5

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

+1 858 320 9051

Address

2745 Otay Pacific Drive

Phone

+1 800 365 1111

Address

1120 W Laurel St

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

Phone

+1 858 503 7755

Address

4240 La Jolla Village Dr.

Hours

Monday08:00 - 17:0013:00 - 17:00
Tuesday13:00 - 17:0008:00 - 17:00
Wednesday13:00 - 17:0008:00 - 17:00
Thursday13:00 - 17:0008:00 - 17:00
Friday13:00 - 17:0008:00 - 17:00

Phone

+1 858 458 0638

Address

2667 Garnet Avenue B

Hours

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

Phone

+1 858 483 1015

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

Good to know

Most popular location

3355 Admiral Boland Way

Most popular car type

Premium

Average price

C$ 77/day

Good deal

C$ 69/day

Top tips for renting a car from Dollar in San Diego

  • When booking a car for Dollar car rentals in San Diego, like with any city, the conditions of the area must be taken into account. As a major metropolitan city in southern California, the weather is warmer year round with some colder days during the winter. You’re highly unlikely to encounter any issues like snow, or even rain. While traffic can be hectic on the freeway at times, especially during rush hour, local street traffic is much less congested than in many other major metropolitan areas.
  • Dollar car rentals in San Diego offers a selection of vehicles to choose from. Unlike many car rental companies, you have the ability to choose the make and model of your own selection. If you’re traveling with a large group, an SUV or minivan can make a lot of sense. A sedan fits the terrain just as well, though, and can be a huge money saver in terms of gas. Minivans include the Dodge Grand Caravan, full-sized 4-doors include the Chevrolet Malibu, and Intermediate 4-doors include the Mazda.
  • Dollar car rentals in San Diego are a thrifty choice for financially conscientious consumers. A subsidiary of Hertz, Dollar Car Rentals typically caters to those traveling for leisure on a budget. Renting from Dollar Rent A Car isn’t going to break the bank. Booking through KAYAK can help sweeten the deal even more.
  • Dollar car rentals in San Diego understand that travel plans can change suddenly and unexpectedly. For this reason, they offer several reservation options that feature a free cancellation policy. When you book your San Diego Dollar car through KAYAK, you can choose a deal where you will not be charged unless you arrive to collect your rental car. Other deals stipulate that you must cancel at least 2 full days before your pick-up time in order to avoid a cancellation fee.
  • 25% of our users found rental cars from Dollar in San Diego for C$ 69 or less.
  • Premium rental cars from Dollar in San Diego are around 29% cheaper than other car types, on average.

FAQs about renting a car from Dollar in San Diego

  • What are the best pickup locations for Dollar car rentals in San Diego?

    San Diego only has a single Dollar Car Rental location located at San Diego International Airport (SAN) at 3355 Admiral Boland Way. It’s a convenient location for anyone traveling to the city via flight, and it’s also the only option in-city for any other travelers. If they don’t have what you’re looking for, the other closest locations are located in Orange County at 4043 Birch St, in Newport Beach by Renaissance Hotel, and at John Wayne Airport (SNA) in Santa Ana at 18601 Airport Way, Suite 71.

  • What are the different car rental benefits or amenities offered by Dollar car rentals in San Diego?

    As a thrifty alternative for frugal customers, Dollar Car Rentals offers multiple discounts in addition to their already low prices. Members with AAA memberships can receive up to a 15% discount off the base rate of their rental, a 10% discount off prepaid gas, and a free additional driver and free unlimited mileage. Dollar Car Rentals also offers their own loyalty rewards program, Dollar Express, which gives you one point for every $1 spent on car rentals at participating locations. 500 points earns you a free rental for the entire weekend.

  • Where are the best places to park Dollar car rentals in San Diego?

    As a city with many individual drivers, San Diego has many parking lots and garages open to the public, as well as metered spaces. MTS Old Town Transit Center offers free two-hour parking with 412 spots at 4009 Taylor St. Cheap parking options include ABM Parking Lot #1002 at 1418 2nd Ave, Cortez Hill, and 6th and K Parkade at 289 Sixth Ave. In addition, San Diego offers many metered spaces for street parking, which accept coins, credit cards, and Apple Pay.

  • How much does it cost to rent a car from Dollar in San Diego?

    On average a rental car from Dollar in San Diego costs C$ 77 per day.

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

    Premium (Chevrolet Impala or similar) is the most frequently booked rental car type from Dollar in San Diego.

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

    Dollar has 8 rental locations in San Diego. Take a look at our Dollar rental location map to find the best rental cars near you.

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

    Yes

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

    Yes

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