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Reviews for Thrifty in San Diego

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2.0

Inside the car was a moldReviewed Mar 30 2024

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4.0

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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10.0

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

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2.0

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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2.0

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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10.0

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

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8.0

The price was good, the car was fine. However, the line to pick up the car was long. More than 12 people in line and only two representatives on a Friday? The price makes up for that delay, so I would use Thrifty again in the future.Reviewed Nov 27 2023

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2.0

Not accommodating in the least.Reviewed Oct 11 2023

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2.0

Terrible. There was an incident at pickup that made me feel unsafe and was exacerbated by the Thrifty staff who stated “you’re all here for the $15 dollar rental right?” “You can go to the other rental places next door.” Implying that we should wait since we were getting a low price. There is a longer narrative but the Thrifty remarks continued an escalating discussion between two other renters and there were threats of violence by one of the renters. At minimum Thrifty staff should have called facility security. I abandoned my rental at this point and left.Reviewed Oct 5 2023

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Worst I. Ever hadReviewed Sep 26 2023

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4.0

Pros:The staff was helpful and courteous, but the process was too long.Cons:More staff, better communicationReviewed May 30 2021

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4.0

Pros:The vehicle was excellent. Brand new. Returning the car was very fast with not problems.Cons:Have more notifications to take a CREDIT CARD. Small print on some customer agreement page is worthless. This was even more critical in San Diego, "Sorry, sir, We're so close to the border." If you wanted to use a debit card you need to have a flight... if not ... sorry too bad. I had to drive back and forth to get my credit card (my fault for not having it). When I was standing in line I saw about 12/18 people have an issue with CREDIT CARD / Debit Card. Update your policies modernize to use other payment methods. The people at the counter had no solutions for me and pointed me to curb to get an UBER. I cant imagine being out of town and being told that.Reviewed May 26 2021

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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 (Volkswagen Tiguan 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 2 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