El Centro car hire

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KAYAK’s top tips for hiring a car in El Centro

  • If you need to have a great tour in El Centro, consider using El Centro car rentals. With car rentals in El Centro, you can visit top attractions sites such as Bucklin Park and USS Midway Museum comfortably with no haste. Also, you can decide on your own departure and arrival times inclusive of some stops with car rentals as compared to the public transport in the city. You can have any type of luggage on your journey with car rentals as compared to the buses and taxis in the city.
  • Imperial County Airport (IPL) is a convenient place to get car rentals in El Centro if you are a guest in the city. IPL features several car dealers such as Budget, Hertz, Avis, and Firefly that you can opt to reserve your preferred car model. For the car reservation process, you need to visit the car rental counter located at the Arrivals close to the Baggage Claim area. After reservation, you’ll pick up the car keys at the car rental parking lot outside close to Ground Transportation.
  • Before hitting the road with your child using El Centro car rentals, ensure your car rental dealer supplies you with the child seat and booster seats. If the child is 8 years and below, ensure they travel on the back seats in the restrained systems. When driving car rentals in El Centro on busy roads such as Imperial Avenue which contains motorists and pedestrians who get into the road without notifying the incoming vehicle. Also, when driving El Centro car rental in rural areas on local roads, beware of the potholes which may inconvenience your trip in the city.
  • Expect to have a difficult time driving car rentals in El Centro during rush hours which begin from 7 am to 10 am and 3 pm to 5 pm. Most of the roads connecting south to north route, experience heavy traffic flow that may inconvenience your trip while at the city. Also, before taking off in your car rental on the road for a trip, beware of the annual events and festivals which lead to roads closure. You need to have the city’s road map so that in case of such you use alternative roads to avoid delays.
  • Book your car hire in El Centro at least 1 day before your trip in order to get a below-average price
  • Mini hire cars in El Centro are around 159% more expensive than other car types, on average

FAQs about hiring a car in El Centro

  • How much is the price of fuel in El Centro?

    The average price of fuel in El Centro is R61,63 per litre over the past 30 days. Filling up a tank of fuel costs between R740 and R986, depending on the car size.

  • What is the most popular car hire in El Centro?

    Mini (Chrysler Pacifica or similar) is the most frequently booked car hire type in El Centro.

  • How can I find car hires near me in El Centro?

    Take a look at our extensive car hire location map to find the best car hire deals near you.

  • How much does a Mini car hire cost in El Centro?

    A Mini car hire in El Centro costs R4 134 per day, on average.

  • How much does a Standard car hire cost in El Centro?

    A Standard car hire in El Centro costs R1 181 per day, on average.

  • How much does a Full Size car hire cost in El Centro?

    A Full Size car hire in El Centro costs R3 367 per day, on average.

  • What type of car is recommended for driving in El Centro?

    Before renting the car in El Centro, you need to consider the number of people and the prices of luggage you’re carrying during the trip. This will help you select the appropriate car which you’ll hit on the road for your entire period. Standard is the most recommended type of car that people prefer renting in El Centrol. This car carries five passengers with three pieces of luggage in a trip. If you’re traveling with more luggage such as five pieces, consider using Minivan or Premium.

  • What’s the speed limit in El Centro?

    The speed limit in El Centro keeps on changing depending on the route you’re using. For instance, when driving in Forrester from I-8 to Westmoreland your speed limit should be 55 mph, while when driving at Interstate 8 near Ocotillo Wells your speed limit should be 70 mph. This shows that the Interstate in the city has different speed limits. However, residential, hospitals, and school zone have a specified speed limit which is below 25 mph.

  • Where are the best places to park in El Centro?

    City Parking Lot and 3003 South Dogwood Avenue Parking are among the few chosen parking lots that you may consider parking your car rentals in El Cento. These places are well secured with CCTVs. You’ll incur $2 per hour when parking your car in either of the lots. Street parking is the most affordable one for it costs $1 per hour and is free during public holidays and weekends.

El Centro car rental reviews and directory 
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Hertz

Best rated

Cleanliness

8.6

Comfort

7.3

Pick-up/Drop-off

7.3

Value for money

7.3

2 locations in El Centro

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Locations in El Centro

1101 Airport Road

+1 760 355 2401

Monday08:00 - 17:00
Tuesday08:00 - 17:00
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Saturday09:00 - 12:00

1520 W Ford Drive

+1 760 355 2401

Monday08:00 - 17:00
Tuesday08:00 - 17:00
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Friday08:00 - 17:00

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2,0 Poor

Anonymous, Mar 2022

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They have added over an additional $100 dollars onto my bill! Thought priceline was the payment. How can they upcharge and then tax me again when priceline already taxed me. Sounds like a class action law suit to me.

1 out of 1

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

Cleanliness

7.5

Comfort

7.5

Pick-up/Drop-off

6.0

Value for money

7.0

One location in El Centro

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Locations in El Centro

299 W. Main St

+1 760 353 3600

Monday08:00 - 17:00
Tuesday08:00 - 17:00
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2,0 Poor

Jorge, May 2021

KAYAK

Pros:

Bad services

6,0 Okay

Edward, Apr 2020

KAYAK

Pros:

Staff (same guy) wasn’t friendly

10,0 Wonderful

Alejandro, Jan 2020

KAYAK

Pros:

Friendly staff, pickup and drop off very easy

Cons:

I prefer Chrysler Pacifica rather than Dodge Caravan, because of the entreteinment sistem, but the rest was ok.

10,0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Jul 2022

KAYAK
Buen servicio y amable el trato del personal.

1 out of 2

Thrifty

5,7

Fair

One location in El Centro

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1520 Ford Dr

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U-Save

5,2

Fair

2 locations in El Centro

Locations in El Centro

400 West Birch Street

+1 760 357 8949

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710 W Main Street

+1 760 352 1947

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Easirent

4,6

Mediocre

One location in El Centro

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Imperial County Airport

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Avis

No score available yet

2 locations in El Centro

Locations in El Centro

1101 Airport Road

+1 760 355 2408

Monday08:00 - 17:00
Tuesday08:00 - 17:00
Wednesday08:00 - 17:00
Thursday08:00 - 17:00
Friday08:00 - 17:00
Saturday08:00 - 17:00
Sunday09:00 - 12:00

744 Emerson Avenue

+1 760 768 8300

Monday09:00 - 12:00
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Wednesday09:00 - 12:00
Thursday09:00 - 12:00
Friday09:00 - 12:00
Saturday08:00 - 17:00

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7,6 Good

Anonymous, Jul 2020

KAYAK

Pros:

GOOD CARS

2,0 Poor

Anonymous, Jun 2023

Economy

KAYAK
No one at the counter after waiting 35 minutes. Had to go to Hertz and pay more.

10,0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Nov 2021

KAYAK
Awesome experience, easy and quick.

7,9 Good

Belia, Jul 2021

KAYAK
Fast and affordable

Budget

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One location in El Centro

Locations in El Centro

1101 Airport Road

+1 760 545 8456

Monday08:00 - 17:00
Tuesday08:00 - 17:00
Wednesday08:00 - 17:00
Thursday08:00 - 17:00
Friday08:00 - 17:00
Saturday08:00 - 17:00
Sunday09:00 - 12:00

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10,0 Wonderful

Anonymous, May 2023

Compact

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Great experience
3432 travellers who hired a car in El Centro gave the car agency they used an average rating of 5.0

Car hire locations in or near El Centro

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Most popular car type

Mini

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El Centro car hire information

Pick-up locationEl Centro
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Hire locations5
Airport locations2

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