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San Diego Car Rental & Nearby Locations
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San Diego Car Rental & Nearby Locations
Pick-up Service Available
To use our free pick-up service, call your Budget rental location directly at the location phone number listed on your reservation confirmation. Pick-up service policies (hours of availability, allowable pick-up distance, etc.) vary by location so it's important that you call the location and make arrangements for pick-up at least 24 hours before your desired rental time. When you call the location, be ready to provide all applicable information including precise address, exact time of pick up, and a phone number where you can be reached at that time.
Please note that an off-airport Budget location cannot pick you up at an airport that has a Budget location. In this case, either you must rent your car at the airport location, or provide your own transportation to the off-airport location where you prefer to rent
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To use our free pick-up service, call your Budget rental location directly at the location phone number listed on your reservation confirmation. Pick-up service policies (hours of availability, allowable pick-up distance, etc.) vary by location so it's important that you call the location and make arrangements for pick-up at least 24 hours before your desired rental time. When you call the location, be ready to provide all applicable information including precise address, exact time of pick up, and a phone number where you can be reached at that time.
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Car Rental in San Diego, CA
When visiting San Diego, grab a rental car for the easiest and most convenient way to see all of the city’s highlights. Whether you’re here for business for pleasure, you’ll likely arrive at the San Diego International Airport. From there, you can rent a car in San Diego from multiple locations and begin your adventures! Whether you are starting in Coronado or Escondido or traveling to the California/Mexico border or Chula Vista, just pick up your rental car and go. You can get to any of the San Diego tourist attractions such as Balboa Park and La Jolla easily with your rental car.
San Diego’s beautiful, temperate weather means that this is the perfect location for a luxury car rental like a convertible. If you’re going fishing, hiking, or camping on the beach, you’ll love our wide selection of SUVs. For the tight parking spaces downtown, try grabbing an eco-friendly smart car. Check out our full selection of San Diego rental cars to see which one you’ll want.
To make your trip even easier, Budget Rent a Car has great perks! Reserve your rental car to make sure that your dream vehicle is ready to go when you arrive. For a cheap car rental, join our business partner program for special deals and discounts.
Car Rental in San Diego, CA
When visiting San Diego, grab a rental car for the easiest and most convenient way to see all of the city’s highlights. Whether you’re here for business for pleasure, you’ll likely arrive at the San Diego International Airport. From there, you can rent a car in San Diego from multiple locations and begin your adventures! Whether you are starting in Coronado or Escondido or traveling to the California/Mexico border or Chula Vista, just pick up your rental car and go. You can get to any of the San Diego tourist attractions such as Balboa Park and La Jolla easily with your rental car.
San Diego’s beautiful, temperate weather means that this is the perfect location for a luxury car rental like a convertible. If you’re going fishing, hiking, or camping on the beach, you’ll love our wide selection of SUVs. For the tight parking spaces downtown, try grabbing an eco-friendly smart car. Check out our full selection of San Diego rental cars to see which one you’ll want.
To make your trip even easier, Budget Rent a Car has great perks! Reserve your rental car to make sure that your dream vehicle is ready to go when you arrive. For a cheap car rental, join our business partner program for special deals and discounts.
Budget Rental Car Types & Services in San Diego
San Diego Tourist Attractions
No matter what time of year it is, San Diego’s beautiful weather and numerous attractions mean that there are always fun things to do. Here are some of the best tourist attractions that are just a short drive from the San Diego Airport.
SeaWorld
Watch sea otters play and feed sea lions at this unique marine biology haven. You can touch dolphins and manta rays before going on roller coaster rides that plunge you into pools. If you’re a fan of the whale shows, you can catch one before heading over to enjoy the turtle exhibit. The fun and education here is for all ages--and you can have fun knowing that you’re also supporting SeaWorld’s efforts to save endangered marine species.
La Jolla
From posh shopping to dazzling nightlife to rugged tide pools, La Jolla is the ultimate beach town getaway. Torrey Pines Golf Course offers some of the best golf in the state, and the Museum of Contemporary Art is perfect for contemplating how the ocean inspires creativity. Kids will love the La Jolla Children’s Beach, and if you’re more adventurous, you can snorkel with sharks at the nearby nature preserve.
Travel Guide: San Diego Business Trip
After a long day of business meetings, you can enjoy your business trip in San Diego to the fullest. From gorgeous beaches to the best golf in the state, here are the must-do attractions in San Diego.
Best Things to Do in San Diego
San Diego’s natural charm is inviting to everyone. There are adventures in this city for your whole family, from historic sites to beautiful beaches to exciting amusement parks. Whether you’ll be here for a month or for just a few days, these are the best San Diego attractions you won’t want to miss!
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San Diego Travel FAQs
San Diego has excellent nightlife, no matter your interests. Many of Balboa Park’s museums extend their hours during the summer, and the Old Globe Theatre provides classic entertainment year-round. Additionally, you could ferry across San Diego Bay, go on a club crawl, or dine at various restaurants.
San Diego has excellent nightlife, no matter your interests. Many of Balboa Park’s museums extend their hours during the summer, and the Old Globe Theatre provides classic entertainment year-round. Additionally, you could ferry across San Diego Bay, go on a club crawl, or dine at various restaurants.
We recommend spending at least three days in San Diego so that you have plenty of time to enjoy the city’s attractions, unique neighborhoods, and outdoor adventures. However, you could easily stay a week or longer and never run out of things to do in the city.
We recommend spending at least three days in San Diego so that you have plenty of time to enjoy the city’s attractions, unique neighborhoods, and outdoor adventures. However, you could easily stay a week or longer and never run out of things to do in the city.
San Diego is about 120 miles from downtown Los Angeles, so you should be able to make the drive in your Budget rental in around two hours if the roads are clear. However, plan for a lengthier trip if you make the drive during high-traffic hours in either city.
San Diego is about 120 miles from downtown Los Angeles, so you should be able to make the drive in your Budget rental in around two hours if the roads are clear. However, plan for a lengthier trip if you make the drive during high-traffic hours in either city.
A Budget car rental is the best way to get around San Diego. The city has public transportation available, but it’s not as well-connected as many other cities of the same size. By choosing to drive, you’ll have much more time to fit the city’s various attractions into your schedule.
A Budget car rental is the best way to get around San Diego. The city has public transportation available, but it’s not as well-connected as many other cities of the same size. By choosing to drive, you’ll have much more time to fit the city’s various attractions into your schedule.
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