La Mesa car hire

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Cheap car hire in La Mesa

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Most popular car type

Standard

KAYAK’s insights & trends for La Mesa car hire

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

How far in advance should you book car hire in La Mesa?

You should book your car hire in La Mesa around 15 days before your trip in order to get a below-average price.

What is the best car hire company in La Mesa?

Based on ratings and reviews from real users on KAYAK, the best car hire companies in La Mesa are Hertz (10.0, 1 review), Dollar (5.6), and Thrifty (5.6).
Dollar
Dollar
Rated 5.6/10
Thrifty
Thrifty
Rated 5.6/10
CarWiz
CarWiz
Rated 3.2/10

What is the most popular car to hire in La Mesa?

SUV cars (Class Intermediate SUV or similar) are the most popular type of vehicle to hire in La Mesa. SUV cars in La Mesa cost R1 161/day on average, though some users have found deals as low as R934/day.

What is the cheapest month to hire a car in La Mesa?

The cheapest month to hire a car in La Mesa is February at an average cost of R559/day. June is the most expensive month to hire a car in La Mesa when prices are R1 010/day on average, which tends to be 2 360% above the yearly average hire price for La Mesa.

Which car hire company in La Mesa has the most locations?

Hertz operates 3 locations in La Mesa, more than any other car hire company.

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.
  • Intermediate hire cars in La Mesa are around 52% cheaper than other car types, on average

FAQs about hiring a car 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 Standard car hire cost in La Mesa?

    A Standard car hire in La Mesa costs R992 per day, on average.

  • How much does a Special car hire cost in La Mesa?

    A Special car hire in La Mesa costs R896 per day, on average.

  • How much does a Mini car hire cost in La Mesa?

    A Mini car hire in La Mesa costs R1 687 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

 
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Hertz

10,0

Wonderful

Read 1 review

Cleanliness

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Pick-up/Drop-off

10.0

Value for money

10.0

3 locations in La Mesa

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Locations in La Mesa

6828 Federal Boulevard

+1 619 583 1569

Monday07:30 - 18:00
Tuesday07:30 - 18:00
Wednesday07:30 - 18:00
Thursday07:30 - 18:00
Friday07:30 - 18:00
Saturday09:00 - 12:00

7601 Alvarado Road

+1 619 469 1834

Monday13:30 - 17:0008:00 - 12:30
Tuesday08:00 - 12:3013:30 - 17:00
Wednesday13:30 - 17:0008:00 - 12:30
Thursday13:30 - 17:0008:00 - 12:30
Friday08:00 - 12:3013:30 - 17:00
Saturday09:00 - 12:00

8355 Hercules Dr

+1 619 469 1834

Monday07:30 - 18:00
Tuesday07:30 - 18:00
Wednesday07:30 - 18:00
Thursday07:30 - 18:00
Friday07:30 - 18:00
Saturday09:00 - 12:00

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10,0 Wonderful

Thomas, Jan 2022

KAYAK
truck was not clean or fueled when I picked it up.

1 out of 1

Dollar

5,6

Fair

2 locations in La Mesa

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7601 Alvarado Road

+1 619 469 1834

Monday13:30 - 17:0008:00 - 12:30
Tuesday13:30 - 17:0008:00 - 12:30
Wednesday13:30 - 17:0008:00 - 12:30
Thursday08:00 - 12:3013:30 - 17:00
Friday13:30 - 17:0008:00 - 12:30
Saturday09:00 - 12:00

761 Arnele Avenue Ste 5

+1 619 401 5980

Monday08:00 - 12:30
Tuesday08:00 - 12:30
Wednesday08:00 - 12:30
Thursday08:00 - 12:30
Friday08:00 - 12:30
Saturday09:00 - 12:00

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Thrifty

5,6

Fair

One location in La Mesa

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7601 Alvarado Road

+1 619 469 1834

Monday13:30 - 17:0008:00 - 12:30
Tuesday13:30 - 17:0008:00 - 12:30
Wednesday08:00 - 12:3013:30 - 17:00
Thursday08:00 - 12:3013:30 - 17:00
Friday13:30 - 17:0008:00 - 12:30
Saturday09:00 - 12:00

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CarWiz

3,2

Poor

One location in La Mesa

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6155 El Cajon Boulevard

+1 833 675 2070

Monday08:00 - 12:30
Tuesday08:00 - 12:30
Wednesday08:00 - 12:30
Thursday08:00 - 12:30
Friday08:00 - 12:30
Saturday08:00 - 12:30
Sunday08:00 - 12:30

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Enterprise Rent-A-Car

No score available yet

2 locations in La Mesa

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7370 Broadway

+1 619 460 6646

Monday08:00 - 12:30
Tuesday08:00 - 12:30
Wednesday08:00 - 12:30
Thursday08:00 - 12:30
Friday08:00 - 12:30
Saturday09:00 - 12:00
Sunday00:00 - 00:00

8323 Hercules St.

+1 619 698 2505

Monday07:30 - 18:00
Tuesday07:30 - 18:00
Wednesday07:30 - 18:00
Thursday07:30 - 18:00
Friday07:30 - 18:00
Saturday09:00 - 12:00
Sunday00:00 - 00:00

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6,4 Okay

DeeDee, Jul 2020

KAYAK

Cons:

I waited 50 minutes for my car . The car was given to me with 1/8 of a tank of gas .

1 out of 1

Rent-4-Less

No score available yet

One location in La Mesa

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Locations in La Mesa

1110 El Cajon Blvd

(619) 444-3944

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One traveller who hired a car in La Mesa gave the car agency they used an average rating of 5.4

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La Mesa car hire information

Pick-up locationLa Mesa
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Hire locations5
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