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KAYAK’s top tips for hiring a car in La Mesa
- It’s in your best interest to rent a vehicle from a reliable La Mesa car rental if you’d like to visit a majority of the fun destinations in this city. This is because, with one, you can easily move from one destination to another directly. In contrast, on a bus, you may have to stop over or transfer, both of which are time-consuming. Some of the top sights in and on the outskirts of La Mesa you can drive to include Mission Trails Regional Park, an expansive recreational area with trails; San Pasqual Winery Tasting Room & Gallery, a top-notch winery that offers exclusive wine tasting; Water Conservation Garden, an outdoor green space that boasts a variety of flowering plants; and Sweetwater Reservoir, a well-maintained reservoir suitable for fishing.
- San Diego Airport is La Mesa’s primary air transit station. If you’d like to rent a car once you land at the airport, you’ll be happy to hear that car rentals in La Mesa, such as Enterprise, Hertz, Budget, and Avis, have counters in the airport’s off-site car rental facility. The facility is accessible by a free shuttles service. You should head to the airport’s Ground Transportation Area to board one of these shuttles.
- You’ll find driving your car rental in La Mesa a walk in the park, given that La Mesa boasts wide roads with proper road signage and pedestrian and cyclist paths. However, when on this city’s roads, it’s advisable to keep an eye out for your surroundings, drive at a low speed, cut out distractions, stay in line behind a slower car instead of abruptly changing lanes, and stay safely distant from the vehicles around you. Observing these defensive driving techniques is essential, given that not all La Mesa pedestrians, cyclists, and drivers follow traffic rules.
- Many La Mesa residents are dependent on their cars to move around. Thus, La Mesa tends to experience slight traffic congestion. In the morning, the traffic congestion is usually from about 7:00 am to 9:00 am, while in the evening, it occurs from about 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm. All car rentals in Mesa offer GPS navigation systems. Using such a system, you can easily identify routes with little traffic. Hence, when renting a car, request a GPS navigation system.
- Book your car hire in La Mesa at least 1 day before your trip in order to get a below-average price
- Mini hire cars in La Mesa are around 178% more expensive than other car types, on average
FAQs about hiring a car in La Mesa
How much is the price of fuel in La Mesa?
The average price of fuel in La Mesa is R69,79 per litre over the past 30 days. Filling up a tank of fuel costs between R837 and R1 117, depending on the car size.
What is the most popular car hire in La Mesa?
Mini (Chrysler Pacifica or similar) is the most frequently booked car hire type in La Mesa.
How can I find car hires near me in La Mesa?
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 La Mesa?
A Mini car hire in La Mesa costs R3 423 per day, on average.
How much does an Economy car hire cost in La Mesa?
An Economy car hire in La Mesa costs R753 per day, on average.
How much does a Compact car hire cost in La Mesa?
A Compact car hire in La Mesa costs R275 per day, on average.
What type of car is recommended for driving in La Mesa?
Car rentals in La Mesa offer a variety of vehicles. At your preferred car rental, you can easily get an economy rental, a compact rental, an intermediate rental, a standard rental, a premium rental, a convertible, or a standard, compact, or intermediate SUV. Your rental car should be spacious enough to fit you, your companions, and your luggage. If you plan on traveling in your rental car alone or with one other individual, renting an economy rental would be wise. On the other hand, if you intend to travel with up to four other individuals, renting a standard, premium, or intermediate rental is advisable. The rental car you choose should also be capable of smoothly reaching the destinations you plan on visiting. Therefore, if you plan on driving to off-road destinations, you should rent an SUV.
What’s the speed limit in La Mesa?
Different parts of La Mesa have different speed limits. If you’re on a road that passes through an urban, residential, school, or construction zone, you’re required not to exceed 25 mph. In contrast, if you’re on one of the highways heading out and into the city, you must not exceed 65 mph.
Where are the best places to park in La Mesa?
There are several spots to park in La Mesa. If you’re around Fletcher Parkway, Alvarado Road, and Amaya Drive, you can park your car at 8125 Fletcher Parkway Parking, 7241 Alvarado Road Parking, and 6669 Amaya Drive Parking, respectively. On the other hand, if you’re around Murray Drive, you can leave it at Park & Ride #22 Lot.
La Mesa car rental reviews and directory
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
10,0
Wonderful
9 reviewsCleanliness
10.0
Comfort
10.0
Pick-up/Drop-off
10.0
Value for money
10.0
3 locations in La Mesa
Locations in La Mesa
451 North Magnolia Ave
+1 619 444 4744
7370 Broadway
+1 619 460 6646
8323 Hercules St.
+1 619 698 2505
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8,0 Very Good
Mar 2021
Pros:
Everyone's nice and helpful!Cons:
They already know what I was renting, they could’ve have it ready. I waited for over an hour, past my scheduled pick up time.6,4 Okay
Jul 2020
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I waited 50 minutes for my car . The car was given to me with 1/8 of a tank of gas .10,0 Wonderful
Aug 2019
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Staff was friendly and efficient10,0 Wonderful
Aug 2023
10,0 Wonderful
Aug 2021
Hertz
8,8
Very Good
8 reviewsCleanliness
9.0
Comfort
8.0
Pick-up/Drop-off
8.0
Value for money
8.0
4 locations in La Mesa
Locations in La Mesa
6828 Federal Boulevard
+1 619 583 1569
7601 Alvarado Road
+1 619 469 1834
761 Arnele Avenue Ste 5
+1 619 401 5980
8355 Hercules Dr
+1 619 469 1834
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10,0 Wonderful
Jan 2022
10,0 Wonderful
Apr 2021
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The staff was really friendly and helpful. They went above my expectations to make my experience memorable.Cons:
They forgot to show me where the button was to open the gas tank. But I was able to find it after some digging. Not a problem at all.7,6 Good
Sep 2019
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Pickup and drop off was a little time consuming.10,0 Wonderful
Aug 2022
10,0 Wonderful
Jan 2022
10,0 Wonderful
Sep 2021
CarWiz
3,2
Poor
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One location in La Mesa
Locations in La Mesa
6155 El Cajon Boulevard
+1 833 675 2070
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Avis
No score available yet
One location in La Mesa
Locations in La Mesa
163 Fletcher Parkway
+1 619 401 0732
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10,0 Wonderful
Nov 2023
8,0 Very Good
Apr 2023
Rent-4-Less
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One location in La Mesa
Locations in La Mesa
1110 El Cajon Blvd
(619) 444-3944
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