Rent a Car at Escondido

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Escondido (ES2)

Address:

2040 Auto Park Way,
Escondido, CA, California, 92029, United States

Phone:

(1) 760-480-7406

Hours of Operation:

Sun 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM; Mon - Fri 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM; Sat 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Holiday Hours:


2025
CHRISTMAS EVE   December  24  08:00AM - 12:00PM
CHRISTMAS DAY   December  25  closed
NEW YEARS EVE   December  31  08:00AM - 12:00PM
NEW YEARS DAY   January  1  closed
EASTER   April  20  closed
MEMORIAL DAY   May  26  08:00AM - 12:00PM
INDEPENDENCE DY   July  4  08:00AM - 12:00PM
LABOR DAY   September  1  08:00AM - 12:00PM
THANKSGVING HDY   November  27  closed
BLACK FRIDAY   November  28  08:00AM - 12:00PM
2024
CHRISTMAS EVE   December  24  08:00AM - 12:00PM
CHRISTMAS DAY   December  25  closed
NEW YEARS EVE   December  31  08:00AM - 12:00PM
NEW YEARS DAY   January  1  closed

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Location Information
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Proceed to Budget rental counter. Show your drivers license and identify yourself as a Fastbreak member. The Budget rental agent will provide you with your preprinted contract and keys.
General Directions
The location is located on Auto Parkway between S Vinewood St and Market Pl. CARS: On-site. RETURNS: Same as pick-up. AFTER-HOURS RETURNS: Not available.

Budget Car Rental in Escondido, CA

Are you planning a trip to the hidden gem of San Diego County? Budget rental cars in Escondido are the best way to head to the coast on an adventure or explore our city’s best attractions, like the San Diego Archaeological Center, San Diego Zoo Safari Park, and Balloon Safari.

Whether you’re here on business or vacation, our wide selection of car rentals in Escondido ensures you find the perfect vehicle for your itinerary and group size. Budget elevates your trip without breaking the bank, from sleek compact cars to spacious minivans. Plus, our rental facility is a convenient place to kick-start any trip, with easy access to I-15 and Highway 78, giving you the freedom to explore Escondido, San Diego, and beyond. 

Want more customization for your car rental in Escondido? No problem! With Budget, you can set almost any of our U.S. locations as an alternative drop-off location, including at any of our other Escondido rental locations or the Budget counter at McClellan-Palomar Airport (CLD).

Compact Car

Compact cars offer greater fuel efficiency and maneuverability (and are perfect for parking in tight spaces), making them ideal for trips into downtown San Diego or cruises along the coast. 

 

Minivan

Enjoy spacious seating, ample cargo space, and easy in-and-out sliding doors with a minivan. Elevate your next family vacation or group outing to the San Diego Zoo or Flightline Safari. 

 

Standard SUV

Going on an outdoor adventure to Elfin Forest Recreational Reserve or Daley Ranch? Get more power, performance, and storage space for gear with a 5-passenger standard SUV.

 

See Prices & Available Cars

Ready to get started? You can view our available options and rates for an Escondido car rental by entering your pickup date and time into the reservation form near the top of this page and clicking “Select My Car.” 

Start your reservation now to secure your savings and your preferred vehicle for your next trip in Escondido, CA.

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