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2.0

My experience was absolutely horrible. I showed up at Thrifty to pick up my rental car that I had already paid for in full. They advised me that they were out of rental cars for the night and to try someplace else. I told them I already paid for it and they told me "too bad". I was left scrambling and had to use Budget renal service and pay almost 4x the price on top of what I already paid. I've been trying to get ahold of someone to help but they keep pointing me in different directions.Reviewed Feb 17 2025

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Everything was good.Reviewed Feb 17 2025

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2.0

Terrible , worse experience ever , when we arrived at Thrifty no car was available despite we reserved many days prior , and they gave no assistance. We had to Uber to our destination. We will NEVER use them again and also recommend to our friends and family never to use them.Reviewed Dec 30 2024

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Cost for tolls was exhorbitantReviewed Oct 3 2024

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They had a 1.5 hour line and were out of the car type we reserved. They advised us to come back the next day and even then they didn’t have the car we reserved. So we ended up having to make a new reservation with a different company.Reviewed Sep 10 2024

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Didn't end up completing reservation because they didn't have a car.Reviewed Jul 13 2024

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Inside the car was a moldReviewed Mar 30 2024

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Was not charged the same and the return was totally incorrect. Also I mentioned I have car insurance and still had it charged. How can you fix thisReviewed Feb 6 2024

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The wait in line was long. There could have been more customer service agents.Reviewed Jan 9 2024

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We arrived to a line of 100 people and they had run out of cars so we didn’t get one.Reviewed Jan 1 2024

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1 person at the dollar/thrifty counter for 20 people in line. After travelling all day and then having to tale an airport shuttle.to a.counter who's line is out the door with only one person working is highly disappointing. The wait to move was awful. I have pictures and a video to share of this absolutely pathetic situationReviewed Dec 7 2023

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It was my 1st time renting an electric car. It was nice that was an option.Reviewed Dec 1 2023

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• Where should I plan to pick up my Thrifty car rentals in San Diego, California?

  If you are flying into San Diego using San Diego International Airport (SAN), you will be delighted to know that Thrifty has a location directly at the airport. This means it will be easy and hassle-free for you to start exploring in your rental car right after you land. If you are already in the downtown area, the location on West Laurel Street is popular and well-connected to other parts of town, making it convenient for you to pick up your car rentals from here.

• What benefits will I enjoy when I book Thrifty car rentals in San Diego, California?

  Not only will you have access to a wide variety of rental cars and exceptional customer service, but you can also access the benefits associated with Thrifty’s rewards program, Blue Chip Rewards. This program allows members to enjoy expedited pick-up and drop-off services as well as accumulate points that can later be redeemed for discounts and even free rentals at participating locations.

• Where are the best places to park my Thrifty car rentals in San Diego, California?

  San Diego, California, is home to a number of public parking lots and garages in the downtown area that are convenient for those driving rental cars to use. For example, you can utilize the San Diego Parking lot on First National Center, the 6th and K Parkade garage, or the Park It on Market parking garage on Market Street. You will also find some metered street spaces, but it may be more secure to utilize a paid lot or garage. Some hotels in the area may also provide free parking to guests, so inquire with your chosen accommodation in advance about the parking situation.

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

  Standard (Ford Transit or similar) is the most frequently booked rental car type from Thrifty in San Diego.

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

  Thrifty has 5 rental locations in San Diego. Take a look at our Thrifty rental location map to find the best rental cars near you.

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

  Yes

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

  Yes