San Luis Obispo car hire information
| Pick-up location | San Luis Obispo |
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| Hire locations | 11 |
| Airport locations | 6 |
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San Luis Obispo car rental reviews and directory
Avis
8,2
Very Good
100 reviewsBest rated
Cleanliness
8.6
Comfort
8.6
Pick-up/Drop-off
8.2
Value for money
7.8
2 locations in San Luis Obispo
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10,0 Wonderful
Apr 2021
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Staff was great. pickup and drop off 75 feet from luggage pickup.Cons:
everything was great2,0 Poor
Apr 2021
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Drop off was easy, but I was overcharged.Cons:
A cleaner, newer vehicle. The Elantra we received had 61,710 miles on it and was stained.10,0 Wonderful
Apr 2021
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Staff was grear. Car was an upgrade that was awesome!Cons:
Nothing10,0 Wonderful
Mar 2021
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Car had a very heavy smell of Fabreze. We needed to open all doors to air it out overnight.8,0 Very Good
Mar 2021
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Dropoff parking was the only problem. Lot was full for early drop off and had fo double park just to make it to my flight ib their return lot. Other than that, excellent service and nice upgrade. Staff worked w/ me on my own mishap. Will recommend avis2,0 Poor
Mar 2021
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there is no longer avis rental in santa marta never got a car !!!!!! there gone !!!!!!Budget
6,9
Okay
126 reviewsCleanliness
7.5
Comfort
7.3
Pick-up/Drop-off
6.4
Value for money
7.1
2 locations in San Luis Obispo
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6,0 Okay
May 2021
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Despite having a reservation, they didn't have a car ready for me when I arrived. I had to wait while they prepared the car and it was pretty dirty when I did receive it. As soon as I got into the car, the "needs maintenance" warning showed up on the dashboard.10,0 Wonderful
May 2021
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Leticia N. who works at San Luis Obispo Budget at Broad st. was awesome !! She was alone and the place was busy, she got all customers taking care of in a timely and professional manor... Neil Reali4,0 Mediocre
May 2021
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The price was about the only thing I likedCons:
The pick up was a nightmare. I had to cross the highway with a suitcase and no sidewalks. The directions to the pick up weren't clear at all. I walked around forever before I actually found the right building. Then my car wasn't ready. The whole process took an hour and a half.2,0 Poor
Apr 2021
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absolutely nothing.Cons:
everything. a terrible experience2,0 Poor
Mar 2021
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the counter was closed even though all of the other car rental counters were open. I was stuck without a carCons:
actually getting the car i rented2,0 Poor
Mar 2021
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They gave away my car before I landed and did not provide me with any alternativesHertz
7,7
Good
51 reviewsCleanliness
7.8
Comfort
8.1
Pick-up/Drop-off
7.9
Value for money
7.4
3 locations in San Luis Obispo
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4,0 Mediocre
Dec 2022
10,0 Wonderful
May 2021
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Staff was wonderful, easy to work with. Excellent experience4,0 Mediocre
May 2021
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There was no radio No way to hook up my phone to Bluetooth10,0 Wonderful
May 2021
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Super helpful and friendly staff. Easy drop-off. Very clean and new car. Loved the car!Cons:
Nothing. It was my first time renting a car and they made it so easy. You will remain my first choice should I need another rental car.2,0 Poor
Oct 2020
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Lady was horrible when I dropped off the car5,2 Fair
Sep 2020
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Customer service on drop off could have been betterEnterprise
7,3
Good
51 reviewsCleanliness
7.7
Comfort
7.7
Pick-up/Drop-off
6.9
Value for money
6.8
3 locations in San Luis Obispo
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2,0 Poor
May 2021
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We had a communication problem, I stated several times that I have my own Insurance, AAA and have additional coverage on my American Express Card. Very disappointed and I assure you that I will tell EVERYONE THAT I know not to use you guys!!!10,0 Wonderful
Jun 2020
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Carpet on drivers side had a worn hole under the gas pedal. Rubber mat would have been good5,2 Fair
Jun 2020
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Didn’t have the truck I reserved.2,0 Poor
Feb 2020
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Enterprise is the worst ever10,0 Wonderful
Oct 2019
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Staff very helpful and friendly4,4 Mediocre
Sep 2019
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The Enterprise did not have any vehicles available and did not honor the reservation.Cons:
An integrated system so you can not make a reservation if there are no vehicles available. An integrated system where other party will have my informations that Kayak already have (email and phone number) so they can call me and let me know that they do not have vehicles available.Easirent
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One location in San Luis Obispo
328 travellers who hired a car in San Luis Obispo gave the car agency they used an average rating of 7,5
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Top tips for hiring a car in San Luis Obispo
- Renting a car in San Luis Obispo is a convenient and flexible means of visiting the city and getting a feel of the culture. Several airports are remotely far from the town center, such as the Santa Barbara Airport, approximately 75.8 miles away, and the Los Angeles International Airport, 158.9 miles away, thus it is more ideal and cheaper to opt for rental cars in San Luis Obispo. There are also several sandy beaches, hot springs, and beautiful landscapes located a few miles out of town, easily accessible using a personal vehicle.
- Some of the car rentals in San Luis Obispo are conveniently situated at the San Luis Obispo County (SBP) Airport, including Enterprise, Avis, Hertz, and Easier, which can be found at the baggage claim area at the Car Rental Center with the cars parked around 260 feet from the terminal. Off-site rentals, such as Budget, can be accessed via the airport shuttle, which is located on the east side of the terminal and are cheaper than taxis.
- Like other major cities, visitors are advised to be cautious while on the road and observe traffic rules. There are a few intersections in San Luis Obispo which are known to be hazard zones, especially to speeding drivers, such as the Santa Rosa and Foothill intersection and Los Osos Valley and Calle Joaquin intersection. There are also a few cases of distracted driving, as well as jaywalkers and cyclists who fail to observe traffic laws. While selecting a vehicle in one of the car rentals in San Luis Obispo, it advisable to get GPS to be able to navigate through unfamiliar roads.
- The rush hour in San Luis Obispo is pretty short-lived, with commuters spending an average of around 15 to 20min on the road, but is usually extended on roads undergoing construction. Rush hour in the morning is usually between 7:30am and 8:30am when people are leaving for work and school, and picks back up at 6pm to 7pm when people are heading back home. Heavy rains are also known to extend commute times in San Luis Obispo.
- Book your car hire in San Luis Obispo at least 9 weeks before your trip in order to get a below-average price
- Economy car hires in San Luis Obispo are around 18% cheaper than other car types, on average