Book Thrifty car rentals at San Diego Carlsbad-Palomar Airport
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Thrifty car rental prices at San Diego Carlsbad-Palomar Airport
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" and clean"(in 2376 reviews)
"The "(in 959 reviews)
", easy pick up."(in 959 reviews)
Cons
"Thrifty's was terrible."(in 203 reviews)
" inside."(in 69 reviews)
" is horrible."(in 203 reviews)
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8.0
When I placed the order for this car on CarRentals.com, I was charged $40.95 which was described as: "the total cost of this reservation". When I went to pick up the car at Hertz, I was told that the vehicle license fee and taxes were not included - and was charged an additional $6.74. This information should be fully disclosed at the time the reservation is made.Reviewed 15 May 2024
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2.0
Reserved a Jeep Cherokee type vehicle. 3rd party CarRental.com booked an electric car. I had to pay extra at the counter to get the type of vehicle I reserved. The vehicle I rented has significant wheel noise. No one is ever interested in listening or addressing the detailed issuesReviewed 14 May 2024
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10.0
Customer service at airport was excellent and detailed information was given.Reviewed 14 May 2024
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2.0
Horrible experience.Reviewed 14 May 2024
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10.0
Entire experience was great. From booking, check-in to drop-off.Reviewed 13 May 2024
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2.0
First they refused rental because they were out of cars we asked them to cancel, then I called on the 4th to see where our refund was now 2 weeks later still waiting for refund because Thrifty is looking into itReviewed 12 May 2024
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10.0
Great car! Great value! Kind and helpful employees! Overall a wonderful experience!Reviewed 12 May 2024
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10.0
Pick up and drop off was a breeze, the price was excellent just wish the car had mats in it and it would haven't been washed better and dried off without water spots.Reviewed 11 May 2024
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10.0
Speedy. Only issue was car options were minimal and not what I reserved.Reviewed 11 May 2024
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4.0
The people at the service counter were friendly and tried to be helpful, however, they could not give me the car I had reserved or the equivalent. After an hour at the counter I had to insist that I get the car I had reserved (or equivalent) at the price I had reserved it. In the end, I had to pay more and did not get a 4 wheel drive. I had to add over 100 miles to my travel to avoid a snowy route.Reviewed 9 May 2024
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10.0
Great staff in sju. Very pleasedReviewed 8 May 2024
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10.0
The time in line to get the carReviewed 8 May 2024
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FAQs about renting a car from Thrifty at San Diego Carlsbad-Palomar Airport
Does Thrifty offer shuttle or airport pick-up services from San Diego Carlsbad-Palomar Airport (CLD)?
No (According to our data)