Encinitas car hire

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Most popular car type

Standard

KAYAK’s insights & trends for Encinitas car hire

Check out the latest trends and booking tips to hire a car in Encinitas with confidence.

How far in advance should you book car hire in Encinitas?

You should book your car hire in Encinitas around 85 days before your trip in order to get a below-average price.

What is the best car hire company in Encinitas?

Based on ratings and reviews from real users on KAYAK, the best car hire companies in Encinitas are Enterprise Rent-A-Car (7.3, 4 reviews), National (7.7), and Hertz (5.9).
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
Rated 7.3/10
National
National
Rated 7.7/10
Hertz
Hertz
Rated 5.9/10
Easirent
Easirent
Rated 4.6/10

What is the most popular car to hire in Encinitas?

SUV cars (Chevrolet Suburban or similar) are the most popular type of vehicle to hire in Encinitas. SUV cars in Encinitas cost R1 650/day on average, though some users have found deals as low as R921/day.

What is the cheapest month to hire a car in Encinitas?

The cheapest month to hire a car in Encinitas is January at an average cost of R546/day. August is the most expensive month to hire a car in Encinitas when prices are R1 180/day on average, which tends to be 2 213% above the yearly average hire price for Encinitas.

Which car hire company in Encinitas has the most locations?

Enterprise Rent-A-Car operates 3 locations in Encinitas, more than any other car hire company.

KAYAK’s top tips for hiring a car in Encinitas

  • Rent a car for your Encinitas and experience the ultimate flexibility that allows you to explore this southern California’s beach city and its surroundings. Nestled approximately 25 miles north of San Diego, Encinitas is home to beautiful attractions like Moonlight State Beach and San Elijo Lagoon Ecological Reserve. By opting for car rentals in Encinitas, you can travel with ease to attractions like Lazy Acres Encinitas which is approximately 7 miles from the city center. With your rented car, you can conveniently reach this destination in under 4 minutes.
  • Encinitas is approximately 25 miles from San Diego International Airport. Pretty much all the major car rentals in Encinitas are located at the Consolidated Rental Car Center just outside the airport. You can access the Rental Car Center using the free shuttle that picks up travelers from all the terminals. These shuttles depart from the terminals every 10 minutes. Once you arrive at SAN, you can head to the lower level of the terminal and hop onto the waiting shuttle. Some of the car rentals in Encinitas include Payless, Alamo, Avis, Enterprise and Hertz among others.
  • Encinitas may not be as busy as most of California’s major cities. However, navigating yourself through the city’s multiple intersections can be a challenge, especially if you are a visitor. Encinitas pedestrians have a strange habit of jaywalking and cyclists barely take traffic rules seriously. In light of this, it helps to pay maximum attention to the road and look out for pedestrians walking their dogs or cyclists while driving your rented car. This is especially important when driving during early morning or late evening when most residents take their dogs out for a walk.
  • Encinitas, like any major city, tends to have its share of traffic snarls during rush hours. Traffic tends to be particularly heavy on I-5 between 6 am and 9 am and later afternoon between 5 pm and 7 pm. While California does not experience heavy snow during winter months, it helps to pay extreme attention during wet months when the roads tend to be considerably slippery.
  • Economy hire cars in Encinitas are around 60% cheaper than other car types, on average

FAQs about hiring a car in Encinitas

  • How can I find car hires near me in Encinitas?

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

  • How much does a Standard car hire cost in Encinitas?

    A Standard car hire in Encinitas costs R1 633 per day, on average.

  • How much does a Mini car hire cost in Encinitas?

    A Mini car hire in Encinitas costs R2 575 per day, on average.

  • How much does an Intermediate car hire cost in Encinitas?

    An Intermediate car hire in Encinitas costs R795 per day, on average.

  • Which type of car is recommended for driving in Encinitas?

    Encinitas is a laid-back city with plenty of cars but limited parking lots. As such, renting a compact car during your Encinitas visit makes absolutely perfect sense. Encinitas streets are also noticeably narrow in several spots. As such, opting for smaller, compact cars over bulky fuel guzzlers is bound to make your navigation around the city a lot easier. That said, if you are coming to Encinitas with a large family or on a group tour, then consider renting going for SUV or high-capacity Encinitas car rentals. With these you can be certain to move around in comfort.

  • What is the speed limit in Encinitas?

    If you are driving through the commercial, residential and school areas, then you will be required to observe the 20 mph speed limit. However, once you get out of the city into more free space, you can hit more gas and drive at up to 40mph. The speed limit is even higher when you are on highways where you can drive at 50mph. All roads have speed limit labels, so be sure to look out for this.

  • Where are the best places to park in Encinitas?

    Finding a parking lot in Encinitas can be pretty tricky, especially if you are a visitor to the city. That said, Encinitas has several paid parking garages like Lot 15 where you can park your rented car for as less as $10 per day. 2nd Street, Encinitas offers outdoor parking at around $240 per month. You can also find several parking lots outside the city center such as Parking Lot West of Train Station and Beach Parking.

Encinitas car rental reviews and directory

 
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Enterprise Rent-A-Car

Cleanliness

7.3

Comfort

7.3

Pick-up/Drop-off

7.3

Value for money

7.3

3 locations in Encinitas

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165 S. El Camino Real, Suite B

+1 760 942 2626

Monday07:30 - 17:00
Tuesday07:30 - 17:00
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Friday07:30 - 17:00
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6050 Avenida Encinas

+1 760 918 0883

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617 S Highway 101

+1 858 350 1050

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10,0 Wonderful

Joan, Jul 2020

KAYAK

Cons:

all good

1 out of 2

National

7,7

Good

One location in Encinitas

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617 S Highway 101

+1 858 259 9500

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Hertz

5,9

Fair

2 locations in Encinitas

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2100 Palomar Airport Rd

+1 760 930 0123

Monday08:00 - 17:00
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6030 Avenida Encinas, Ste E

+1 760 579 0072

Monday07:30 - 17:00
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Friday07:30 - 17:00
Saturday09:00 - 12:00

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Easirent

4,6

Mediocre

One location in Encinitas

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McClellan–Palomar Airport

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Avis

No score available yet

One location in Encinitas

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2198 Palomar Airport Road

+1 760 931 1393

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10,0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Oct 2020

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Pros:

Easy pick up and drop off with free parking patrolled by security on site

1 out of 3

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One location in Encinitas

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2198 Palomar Airport Road

+1 760 931 2469

Monday08:00 - 17:00
Tuesday08:00 - 17:00
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Saturday09:00 - 12:00
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2,0 Poor

Anonymous, Oct 2022

KAYAK
We reserved the car with kayak and the company didn’t have cars available. I think kayak could’ve done a better job in this transaction. Kayak allowed us to make a reservation with the car company without cars available. Very poor communication and costumer service. The car company was nice to make a phone call to us to tell us they didn’t have cars at their location and couldn’t understand why kayak would allow this.

2,0 Poor

Olga, May 2021

KAYAK

Cons:

Rathe was $134 and was changed $356

1 out of 2

EZ Van

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One location in Encinitas

Locations in Encinitas

6511 Avenida Encinas

+1 866 735 8267

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3 travellers who hired a car in Encinitas gave the car agency they used an average rating of 5.4

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