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KAYAK’s top tips for hiring a car in Poway

  • Renting a car from the available Poway car rentals is the best decision to explore the city at your own pace and time. Poway boasts many tourist attractions like parks, museums, and historical sites. Renting a car can give you the freedom to go wherever you please at your time. With your rental car, hit the road to sceneries such as West Hollywood, Venice Beach, The Grove, Hermosa Beach, and Griffith Observatory located about 100 miles northwest of Poway. Campers can visit campgrounds such as Lupine Campground, Oak Hill RV Village, and Hesperia Lake Park roughly 99 miles north of the city. You can also go for a drive to Little Tokyo about 101 miles northwest of Poway or Catalina Island roughly 85 miles west of the city.
  • Several airports nearby host car rentals in Poway, both onsite and offsite counters are available. If you arrive through San Diego Airport, find the counters at the Consolidated Rental Car Center found a few minutes away from the terminals. You can also find car hire desks at John Wayne Airport, Orange County Airport located on the Arrival Level between Terminals A and B. Travelers landing at Ontario Airport should proceed to the offsite airport consolidated car rental facility on 3450 East Airport Drive. Palm Springs Airport hosts the car rentals in Poway counters at the East parking structure of the Tech Center at the airport while San Diego Carlsbad-Palomar Airport features car hire off-site facilities at the Pacific Plaza.
  • Pedestrians cross at street corners and traffic lights in Poway. Turn right on red after coming to a complete stop if no signs prohibit it. Right turn always yields right of way to pedestrians entering the intersection in the crosswalk. When an emergency vehicle is approaching, yield it the right of way by pulling over to the side. Drivers are required to come to a complete stop at the railroad crossing when a train is approaching.
  • Poway experiences heavy traffic just like other cities in the country. In the morning hours, traffic congestion starts at around 5:00 am and can last until early afternoon. In addition, roads near the San Diego Freeway become extremely congested during rush hour, and other major roads such as Lindbergh Boulevard and El Camino Real. In the afternoon, traffic congestion starts around 4:00 pm with its peak around 6:30 pm It usually dissipates by 8:00 pm during the week and 9:00 pm on the weekends.
  • Book your car hire in Poway at least 1 day before your trip in order to get a below-average price
  • Supplier choice hire cars in Poway are around 44% cheaper than other car types, on average
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FAQs about hiring a car in Poway

  • How much is the price of fuel in Poway?

    The average price of fuel in Poway is R62,58 per litre over the past 30 days. Filling up a tank of fuel costs between R751 and R1 001, depending on the car size.

  • What is the most popular car hire in Poway?

    Supplier choice (Class Special Car or similar) is the most frequently booked car hire type in Poway.

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

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

  • How much does a Special car hire cost in Poway?

    A Special car hire in Poway costs R755 per day, on average.

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

    A Mini car hire in Poway costs R1 594 per day, on average.

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

    A Standard car hire in Poway costs R1 188 per day, on average.

  • What type of car is recommended for driving in Poway?

    Car rentals in Poway provide numerous types of rental cars; however, the economy is recommended for driving in the city. This is because economy cars are affordable. They also boast great fuel economies, they’re efficient on gas since they are generally smaller and hence can maneuver the city roads easily. Economy cars come with their set of aesthetic features both inside and outside.

  • What’s the speed limit in Poway?

    The speed limit in Poway is important like in other cities and the maximum speed defined by the traffic laws are permitted in good road conditions and weather. In residential areas, school zones, and business districts, speed levels are reduced to 25 mph. Blind intersections and alleys feature a 15- mph speed limit while when driving in safety zones and passed buses, trolleys, and street cars stopped at an intersection you can only speed up to 10 mph. On most state highways, the maximum speed is 65 mph, and 55 mph on two-lane undivided highways.

  • Where are the best places to parking in Poway?

    Poway offers several parking spaces accessible to the public. Some of the convenient, secure, and efficient parking lots are Poway Rd Parking on Poway Rd, Blue Sky Parking on 16275 Espola Rd, Old Poway Park on 14134 Midland Rd and Community Park on 13094 Civic Center Dr. Other parking spaces include St. Gabriel’s Catholic Church P+R on 13734 Twin Peaks Rd, Amazon Associate Parking on 14000 Kirkham Way and Hilleary Park on13500 Community Rd.

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Poway car rental reviews and directory 
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Hertz

10,0

Wonderful

Read 1 review
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Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Pick-up/Drop-off

10.0

Value for money

10.0

2 locations in Poway

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Locations in Poway

12963 Poway Rd

+1 858 679 0576

Monday08:00 - 17:00
Tuesday08:00 - 17:00
Wednesday08:00 - 17:00
Thursday08:00 - 17:00
Friday08:00 - 17:00

17082 Thornmint Court

+1 858 679 0576

Monday09:00 - 15:00
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Friday09:00 - 15:00

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Budget

9,0

Cleanliness

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Pick-up/Drop-off

9.0

Value for money

4.0

2 locations in Poway

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12631 Poway Road

+1 858 668 0906

Monday08:00 - 17:00
Tuesday08:00 - 17:00
Wednesday08:00 - 17:00
Thursday08:00 - 17:00
Friday08:00 - 17:00
Saturday09:00 - 15:00
Sunday09:00 - 15:00

16410 Bernardo Center Dr

+1 858 613 1342

Monday08:00 - 17:00
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Friday08:00 - 17:00
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8,0 Very Good

Thomas, Sept 2022

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They didn’t have the car I actually reserved so they offered an SUV upgrade. I didn’t want the SUV due to gas prices so all that was left was a car in a lower class than I reserved. It was smaller, the seat was very uncomfortable and it was not cleaned thoroughly.

10,0 Wonderful

Anonymous, May 2021

KAYAK

Pros:

LA staff at both counter and gate were quick and thorough. Poway staff was wonderful.

1 out of 1

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

9,0

Wonderful

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Cleanliness

9.0

Comfort

9.0

Pick-up/Drop-off

9.0

Value for money

8.0

2 locations in Poway

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11635 Iberia Pl

+1 858 485 8525

Monday08:00 - 17:00
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Friday08:00 - 17:00
Saturday00:00 - 00:00
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13027 Poway Rd

+1 858 748 6900

Monday07:30 - 17:30
Tuesday07:30 - 17:30
Wednesday07:30 - 17:30
Thursday07:30 - 17:30
Friday07:30 - 17:30
Saturday09:00 - 15:00
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Avis

4,6

Cleanliness

4.6

Comfort

4.6

Pick-up/Drop-off

5.3

Value for money

5.3

2 locations in Poway

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12631 Poway Road

+1 858 679 2495

Monday08:00 - 17:00
Tuesday08:00 - 17:00
Wednesday08:00 - 17:00
Thursday08:00 - 17:00
Friday08:00 - 17:00
Saturday09:00 - 15:00
Sunday09:00 - 15:00

16558 Bernardo Center Drive

+1 858 675 8660

Monday08:00 - 17:00
Tuesday08:00 - 17:00
Wednesday08:00 - 17:00
Thursday08:00 - 17:00
Friday08:00 - 17:00
Saturday09:00 - 15:00
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2,0 Poor

Anonymous, Oct 2023

Intermediate SUV

KAYAK
Avis was great

1 out of 1

Dollar

5,6

Fair

One location in Poway

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Locations in Poway

12963 Poway Rd

+1 858 679 0576

Monday08:00 - 17:00
Tuesday08:00 - 17:00
Wednesday08:00 - 17:00
Thursday08:00 - 17:00
Friday08:00 - 17:00

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Thrifty

5,6

Fair

One location in Poway

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Locations in Poway

12963 Poway Rd

+1 858 679 0576

Monday08:00 - 17:00
Tuesday08:00 - 17:00
Wednesday08:00 - 17:00
Thursday08:00 - 17:00
Friday08:00 - 17:00

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8 travellers who hired a car in Poway gave the car agency they used an average rating of 5.6

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