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Economy Rent a Car

5.6

Fair

96 reviews•1 location

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2.0

Poor|Apr 2024

This rental company requires 2 shuttles and requires their own insurance (not included in the booking fees) which doubled the cost of our rental. By the time we were made aware of these extra fees, changing to another company was equally expensive last minute. While they were nice about it and the car was clean, these two inconveniences (wasting time and money) mean I would never rent from them again.

10.0

Wonderful|Jan 2024

Quick, convenient.. friendly service. Had a great experience. Well book again.

2.0

Poor|Aug 2023

they decive me with an insurance that I pay double the price

2.0

Poor|Aug 2023

Build in plenty of time to get to the pickup location as it’s two shuttles away from the airport. Once you arrive, you better hope you aren’t more than two hours beyond your estimated pickup time or they will have given your car away. Extremely frustrating—I’ve never dealt with a rental company with these policies, and looking at other reviews I’m not the only one!

2.0

Poor|Jul 2023

I did not pick up the car because they change the price on me.

6.0

Okay|Jul 2023

It was so long to get to. Take the shuttle to the car rental place and then they pick you up from there to go to the economy car rental. It was long to get there and on the way back we opted to just Uber instead of let them take us back to the car rental area to then have to go take another shuttle to the airport.

1 out of 32

Ace

4.0

Mediocre

89 reviews•1 location

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2.0

Poor|Jul 2022

When arriving at airport called number for shuttle to pick up only to be told the company went out of business stranding me at the airport with no rental and offered no help. Didn't receive any prior notice that they went out of business so I could make alternate arrangements

2.0

Poor|May 2022

I did this specifically for an airport pickup, and then it turns out ACE doesn’t have airport pickup, although it had said it did.

10.0

Wonderful|Apr 2022

Very nice people. However, the shuttle service was too slow and pick-up was lengthy.

2.0

Poor|Feb 2022

Ace has absolutely no business being a car rental option for Kayak.

2.0

Poor|Jan 2022

They are open limited hours with no after hours option so if your flight is delayed you’ll be left stranded, as I was. Not worth the cheaper price.

2.0

Poor|Jan 2022

The rep up charged us and wouldn’t honor the price of the quote even though I showed her the email confirmation and itinerary. She was very rude and pushy - poor customer service. On top of not honoring the price she tried to charge us for 3 days when we only needed it for 2 days. Will never use Ace/Mex Rent A Car again.

1 out of 30

NU Car

4.0

Mediocre

74 reviews•1 location

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4.0

Mediocre|Mar 2025

Received the car with gas light on. Needed to put fuel in the car immediately. Employee had no understanding of procedures if the car gets involved in an accident. Had no number to give or insurance company info to give.

2.0

Poor|Feb 2025

Horrible. Scammers. They would not honor our reservation. Said it was a busy weekend and only had more expensive cars. Acted like"jeeze, we're real sorry, here's all we can do" No way to run a business. So we left and ended up screwed anyway. Also watch out, they charge extra for after hours drop off

2.0

Poor|Feb 2025

Unprofessional staff, $500+ deposits, 0700pm return time or extra charge. I cancel the rental but of course nothing is done.

2.0

Poor|Feb 2025

Two bus pickups. Forced into buying there insurance coverage. Never again .

2.0

Poor|Nov 2024

I waited 2 1/2 hours to get car. Instructions were wrong. There was no shuttle. I had to call and get picked up in a Jeep Cherokee. Took me 1 1/2 hours to get to NU rental facility. Associates were extremely rude when I complained about the process they said “It is what it is.” Once I finally got to talk to someone my rental was canceled because it was more than 2 hours past my rental pick up time (NU rentals fault). Then they made me buy their insurance because they said the Kayak insurance I already bought was not valid. When I got the car it was dirty inside and out and the gas gauge read around 3/4 of a tank. They told me to bring it in at the same level. How is this possible? I have never received a rental without a full tank. Did they expect me to keep adding gas until it got to 3/4 tank? Once I drove off and reached my hotel, I realized that they kept my credit card. So I had to use my emergency card to check into the hotel. This all happened on Friday. Then when I returned the car, there was nobody there to meet me. I sat in the parking lot for 30 minutes until the jeep Cherokee driver returned and helped me. Then he gave me a ride in a disgusting Jeep that looked like it had not been cleaned in weeks. I was so angry that I canceled my credit card that they kept and ordered a new one. This place ruined my whole weekend and has me second guessing using Kayak or any travel service at this point. Terrible company, Terrible customer service, and Terrible experience. Rude employees.

10.0

Wonderful|Sept 2023

The price was exactly what they said it would be, no hidden fees or "upgrades". They had the car they promised me and got me in and out in minutes. Drop off and pick was quick and painless. Will use them again.

1 out of 25

Budget

6.5

Okay

8 reviews•1 location

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10.0

Wonderful|Aug 2023

Nice staff

2.0

Poor|Jul 2023

I said I’d pick-up at 5:00 PM. We arrived at 5:20 PM slowed by heavy traffic and the office was closed!! Very disappointed! Could not pickup next day, Had to leave San Diego at 6:00 AM!

2.0

Poor|Jan 2023

Made 5 pm reservation and no one there to pick up car. Contacted service was no help as hung up on me 2 times and never called back and wasn’t able to help as tried to transfer to airport at almost 3 x the price and didn’t responsibility for car not available at time requested. They didn’t contact me at number to come earlier if they were not going to be there.

10.0

Wonderful|Jul 2021

The Budget car rental service staff were very professional. Vehicle was in perfect condition. The return process very easy and also professional staff at drop off location.

10.0

Wonderful|Jun 2021

excellent helpful agents at drop and pickup VERY GOOD PRICE !!! LOWEST by far. Nice big SUV that worked fine. Did I mention that the overall price was BEST by far !!

i did not know that AVIS and BUDGET were the same company and could not find the BUDGET pickup site at first.

1 out of 3

Avis

6.4

Okay

9 reviews•1 location

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10.0

Wonderful|Jun 2022

If you don't mind spending around $30 round trip for taxi fare to get to this place from the Rental Car Center, you will receive around 60% discount from Avis fares at the Center. Good service, nice people!

4.0

Mediocre|Jun 2022

Drop off in Oakland was horrible. Person kept yelling at us to leave keys in car while we were making sure we had all our stuff. Avis lady in San Diego was nice

2.0

Poor|Dec 2021

The rental car olace eas not at the airport. I had no way of knowing that and spent alot of extra money on uber rides. Huge headache and very bad experience. You need a huge disclaimer that says no transportation avsilable to and from rental car place.

10.0

Wonderful|Sept 2021

The staff at the Avis location in Little Italy, San Diego, were excellent - very helpful and friendly.

1 out of 3

1st Van Rental

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Ace Rental Cars

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Airport Van

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Driving with a car hire in Little Italy - FAQs

Learn everything there is to know about hiring a car in Little Italy so you can be properly prepared for your next trip

What is the best rental car company in Little Italy?

With an average review score of 5.6/10 from 119 reviewers, Economy Rent a Car is rated the best car rental company in Little Italy by our users.

What is the most popular type of car to hire in Little Italy?

SUV cars are the preferred type of car to hire while visiting Little Italy. This is a popular car type among drivers thanks to its value at an average price of €34 per day. While 50% of momondo users settled on this type of car, you can always choose a different one based on your needs.

Is car hire cheaper in other San Diego neighbourhoods?

At the moment, the cheapest neighbourhoods to hire a car in San Diego are Midtown and Otay Mesa from Fox and Dollar, respectively. Fox in Midtown has average hire rates of €21/day while Dollar in Otay Mesa offers hire for €37/day on average.

How long do people hire a car when staying in Little Italy?

Consider hiring a car in Little Italy for 37 days, which is the most popular length of time people tend to spend in the neighbourhood. The average daily hire cost for 37 days is €25. Weekend and 1-week-long hires will average a total of €184 and €79, respectively. For your more long-term car hire needs, a 1-month-long Little Italy car rental will cost €1,570 in total on average.

When is the best time to hire a car in Little Italy?

Consider hiring a car in Little Italy during the month of January. This is the cheapest time of year to hire, and you can often find deals for €19/day on average. In contrast, the most expensive month to hire a car in Little Italy is July, when prices are often €31/day on average. Be sure to book your car hire at least 7 days ahead of your intended pick-up date for the best deals.

When did momondo last update prices for cars in Little Italy?

Prices for cars in Little Italy are refreshed on a daily basis.

How many operators does momondo search for cars in Little Italy?

The number of operators available for cars in Little Italy is 17 as of May 2025.

How old do you have to be to hire a car in Little Italy?

Among different countries, including Little Italy, the minimum age for drivers varies. In numerous EU countries, drivers must be 18 years old. To hire a car overseas, you'll generally need to be at least 21, and if you're under 25, a young driver surcharge may be imposed. It's recommended that you review the policy of the hire company you're considering before booking.

What documentation or ID do you need to hire a car in Little Italy?

All drivers must have a valid full driving license when hiring a car in Little Italy. If the license is written in a different language from the country of hire, an International Driving Permit may be required to avoid the risk of potential fines. If you're hiring a car overseas, you may also need to provide proof of return travel and accommodation information during your stay. It is always advisable to check with the individual hire company you're booking with.

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