Lake Elsinore car hire

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Most popular car type

Full-size

KAYAK’s insights & trends for Lake Elsinore car hire

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

How far in advance should you book car hire in Lake Elsinore?

You should book your car hire in Lake Elsinore around 90 days before your trip in order to get a below-average price.

What is the best car hire company in Lake Elsinore?

Based on ratings and reviews from real users on KAYAK, the best car hire companies in Lake Elsinore are Enterprise Rent-A-Car (10.0, 4 reviews), Hertz (4.8, 1 review), and Budget (0.0, 3 reviews).
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
Rated 10.0/10
Hertz
Hertz
Rated 4.8/10
Budget
Budget
Rated 0.0/10
Avis
Avis
Rated 0.0/10

What is the most popular car to hire in Lake Elsinore?

Full-size cars (Nissan Pathfinder or similar) are the most popular type of vehicle to hire in Lake Elsinore. Full-size cars in Lake Elsinore cost R1 612/day on average, though some users have found deals as low as R476/day.

What is the cheapest month to hire a car in Lake Elsinore?

The cheapest month to hire a car in Lake Elsinore is January at an average cost of R658/day. August is the most expensive month to hire a car in Lake Elsinore when prices are R1 067/day on average, which tends to be 2 077% above the yearly average hire price for Lake Elsinore.

Which car hire company in Lake Elsinore has the most locations?

Enterprise Rent-A-Car operates 5 locations in Lake Elsinore, more than any other car hire company.

KAYAK’s top tips for hiring a car in Lake Elsinore

  • Driving car rentals in Lake Elsinore is an excellent way to get around this city located in the western part of Riverside County in Southern California. Lake Elsinore car rentals will allow you to get to your appointments on time, visit people according to your own schedule, and see local sites, including Lake Elsinore itself, the Temecula Valley Museum, and Los Pinos Peak. Car rentals in Lake Elsinore also give you the freedom to drive east to Joshua Tree National Park, northeast to Las Vegas, or south to San Diego.
  • Located about 90 miles northwest of Lake Elsinore, the Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) makes a convenient place for securing a rental car when you fly in to visit Lake Elsinore. In order to easily access the off-site car rental agencies, deplaning passengers should go to the arrivals curb and wait under the purple sign for Rental Car Shuttles, located on the traffic island. If you need a GPS or a child safety seat along with your rental car, it is advisable to mention this when you make your reservation to help make sure that what you need is available when you arrive at your LAX car rental location.
  • The streets of Lake Elsinore are wide and well maintained. You can depend on congested traffic every weekday from about 6:30 am to 10 am and 3:30 pm to 7 pm. You might want to add-on a GPS device in order to help you navigate around traffic snarls in a hands-free manner. Lake Elsinore is populated by many families, so drive with caution, on the lookout for children darting into the road, around schools, parks, and family restaurant parking lots.
  • One of the biggest challenges those driving car rentals in Lake Elsinore will face Is the hectic way people tend to drive on the massive Southern California freeways, often four or five lanes wide on either side. Drivers swerve in and out of traffic lanes at any given opportunity, often without using a turn signal. When it is not rush hour, the traffic moves incredibly fast on both sides of you, and it can be disconcerting at first if you are not used to it. Drive with caution, and if you're driving more slowly than most traffic, stay in the right-hand lanes. You can use your navigation device to find a route to your destination that does not include freeways If you feel uncomfortable driving on them.
  • Standard hire cars in Lake Elsinore are around 66% cheaper than other car types, on average

FAQs about hiring a car in Lake Elsinore

  • How can I find car hires near me in Lake Elsinore?

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

  • How much does a Full Size car hire cost in Lake Elsinore?

    A Full Size car hire in Lake Elsinore costs R1 695 per day, on average.

  • How much does a Special car hire cost in Lake Elsinore?

    A Special car hire in Lake Elsinore costs R967 per day, on average.

  • How much does a Mini car hire cost in Lake Elsinore?

    A Mini car hire in Lake Elsinore costs R1 667 per day, on average.

  • What type of car is recommended for driving in Lake Elsinore?

    In Lake Elsinore and the surrounding Southern California area, you will find a number of SUVs on the road at any given time. Therefore, you might want to rent an SUV yourself in order to give you the best visibility in Lake Elsinore traffic. An SUV will also help you transport large numbers of people if you are visiting family and friends, and it will also help you indulge in the many opportunities for outdoor recreation because you can load up your vehicle with outdoor adventure equipment or picnic supplies. If you will be attending business meetings or social events and you want to arrive in style, consider renting a luxury SUV.

  • What's the speed limit in Lake Elsinore?

    On Lake Elsinore residential streets and streets where businesses are present, those driving car rentals in Lake Elsinore should observe a speed limit of 25 mph. When you are driving through an intersection, your speed should not exceed 15 mph. If you are driving in a school zone during the day, your speed should not exceed 25 mph. The speed on all freeways near Lake Elsinore, including I-5 and I-15, is 65 mph.

  • Where are the best places to park in Lake Elsinore?

    Most retail businesses in Lake Elsinore, such as superstores, shopping plazas, restaurants, and bars have their own parking lots free to patrons. In downtown Lake Elsinore, you can park for free in the City of Lake Elsinore parking lot, located at 130 South Main Street. Very often, the only paid parking you encounter in Lake Elsinore is at the lake itself, if you want to bring a boat. In that case, you need a permit, which costs around $10 a day.

Lake Elsinore car rental reviews and directory

 
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Enterprise Rent-A-Car

10,0

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9.0

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10.0

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10.0

Value for money

9.0

5 locations in Lake Elsinore

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158 Campbell St

+1 951 245 7997

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26790 Madison Ave

+1 951 894 1514

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29738 Haun Rd

+1 951 309 2228

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37680 Sky Canyon Dr

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707-a East 4th Street

+1 951 657 0748

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2,0 Poor

Aaron & Lauren, Mar 2021

KAYAK

Pros:

The Menifee store is shut down! We arrived to an empty building.

Cons:

We shouldn’t have been given an address to get the car at that is no longer in business! Very unprofessional!!

4,0 Mediocre

Tyler, Nov 2020

KAYAK

Pros:

Decently friendly staff

Cons:

They didn't have a car for me though I reserved one

1 out of 2

Hertz

4,8

Cleanliness

6.0

Comfort

6.0

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4.0

Value for money

4.0

One location in Lake Elsinore

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31500 Auto Center Drive

+1 951 674 9104

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4,8 Mediocre

Gabby, Nov 2020

KAYAK

Pros:

The vehicle was nice. Not the expected rental but it fit everything we had to make it back to Texas with.

Cons:

The service picking up the vehicle could have been a lot better. Only one person working because everyone else was at lunch or “called in”. A warning before renting needs to be advertised about a major credit card is needed to rent anything over a full-size vehicle and that they do a soft credit check, needing at least a 650 to rent the vehicle. This wasn’t known until we got there. Thankfully things worked out but we had to downsize the vehicle because I don’t carry a credit card. Returning the vehicle was easy and great. It was just picking the vehicle up that made this experience so bad.

1 out of 1

Budget

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2 locations in Lake Elsinore

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25125 Madison Avenue

+1 951 696 7210

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27315 Jefferson Avenue Ste G1

+1 951 296 2202

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8,0 Very Good

Anonymous, Apr 2024

Intermediate SUV

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Good value. Your app failed completely however. Only able to find one way car was with Kayak. Also brakes made really loud noise. But it survived the trip and got us to our destination!

1 out of 1

Avis

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One location in Lake Elsinore

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25125 Madison Avenue

+1 951 304 7060

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8,0 Very Good

Anonymous, Feb 2021

KAYAK

Pros:

yes quick response No waiting

Cons:

Cleanliness of the vehicle, windows and interior where dirty' also car head No Gas

1 out of 2

Eagle Rent A Car

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One location in Lake Elsinore

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Murrieta City Location

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3 travellers who hired a car in Lake Elsinore gave the car agency they used an average rating of 8.3

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