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Thrifty, San Diego International Airport Car Rental

Thrifty 2000+ ratings, 10 reviews

San Diego, California, United States

7.1 / 10 Good

Best Price Car Rentals at San Diego Airport(SAN)

Last updated on: September 23, 2026

Thrifty - San Diego International Airport Information, Car Rental Instructions & Policies

Address

3355 ADMIRAL BOLAND WAY,SAN DIEGO,CA,92101,US

Telephone

+18772830898

Pick-up Instructions

The Thrifty - San Diego International Airport car rental location is located out of the airport

From all Terminals, after collecting your baggage, exit and follow "Rental car shuttle" signs to catch the shuttle stop, take the bus to Rental Car Center. Shuttles are provided by the San Diego Airport and run every 15-20 minutes, 24 hours a day.

Drop-off Instructions

Please return to the SAN Rental Car Center, follow the Rental Car Return signs to enter the car park. After returning, take the shuttle bus back to the airport. Shuttle bus run every 15-20 minutes, 24 hours a day. Goole map link: https://maps.app.goo.gl/BemCoih36gRBcM7u8

Opening Hours

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Opening hours
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06:00 -23:59
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Security Deposit

The deposit amount depends on the car category and can be paid by credit cards and debit cards
Representative Car ModelsDeposit Amount (approx.)Business Days Required for Refund

Peugeot Traveller 9 Seats

Ford Explorer-4wd

Porsche Macan

Pack up ^
100% of the rental car rate plus USD 50030-60

Applicable to all car types, incl. Compact, SUV, Economy, Mini and more.

Pack up ^
100% of the rental car rate plus USD 20030-60

Opel Corsa

Nissan March

Compact Or Larger

Ford Focus

Jeep Avenger

Subaru Legacy Or Similar

Chery Tiggo 8 Pro Or Similar

Mercedes Benz Gle 4matic-4wd

Toyota Corolla

Mercedes-benz B-class Aut

Toyota Camry Hybrid

Gwm Haval H6

Kia Forte 2.0 Sedan Aut

Ford Taurus

Ford Taurus

Opel Crossland Or Similar

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Opel Corsa

Nissan March

Compact Or Larger

Ford Focus

Jeep Avenger

Subaru Legacy Or Similar

Chery Tiggo 8 Pro Or Similar

Mercedes Benz Gle 4matic-4wd

Toyota Corolla

Mercedes-benz B-class Aut

Toyota Camry Hybrid

Gwm Haval H6

Kia Forte 2.0 Sedan Aut

Ford Taurus

Ford Taurus

Opel Crossland Or Similar

P4 Cadillac Ct4 Ct5

Ford Mustang Convertible

Toyota Tacoma

Ford F 150

Pack up ^
USD 20030-60

Opel Corsa

Nissan March

Compact Or Larger

Ford Focus

Jeep Avenger

Subaru Legacy Or Similar

Chery Tiggo 8 Pro Or Similar

Mercedes Benz Gle 4matic-4wd

Toyota Corolla

Mercedes-benz B-class Aut

Toyota Camry Hybrid

Gwm Haval H6

Kia Forte 2.0 Sedan Aut

Ford Taurus

Ford Taurus

Opel Crossland Or Similar

Show more >

Opel Corsa

Nissan March

Compact Or Larger

Ford Focus

Jeep Avenger

Subaru Legacy Or Similar

Chery Tiggo 8 Pro Or Similar

Mercedes Benz Gle 4matic-4wd

Toyota Corolla

Mercedes-benz B-class Aut

Toyota Camry Hybrid

Gwm Haval H6

Kia Forte 2.0 Sedan Aut

Ford Taurus

Ford Taurus

Opel Crossland Or Similar

P4 Cadillac Ct4 Ct5

Ford Mustang Convertible

Volkswagen Taos

Buick Encore

Pack up ^
USD 50030-60

Volkswagen Taos

Buick Encore

Pack up ^
USD 30030-60

Volkswagen Tiguan Aut

Nissan Rogue

Volkswagen Nivus At

Jeep Wrangler 2 4 Dr

Volvo Xc90 Hybrid

Pack up ^
USD 40030-60

Toyota Highlander

Ford Expedition

Chevrolet Tahoe

Pack up ^
USD 75030-60

Mercedes C63 Amg Dream

Genesis G70

Peugeot 206 Van Or Similar

Chevy Camaro Ss Convertible

Ford Mustang Gt Premium

Pack up ^
USD 85030-60

Accepted Cards

Credit cards in the main driver's name from the following issuers are accepted: Visa, Master, DinersClub, JCB, Discover, AMEX, UnionPay

Visa Master DinersClub JCB Discover AMEX UnionPay

Discover is not accepted.

Debit card accepted: Visa, Master, Debit Mastercard, Discover, Visa Debit

Visa Master Debit Mastercard Discover Visa Debit

DinersClub,JCB,AMEX,UnionPay,Visa Electron,Maestro are not accepted.

E-voucher

Accepted on mobile, a printout is not required.

Age requirements

20 - 99 years old

Young Driver Fee applies at 20 - 24 years old with charge of USD 25 per day approximately.

Driver's License Requirements

The main driver and any additional drivers must provide a full physical driving licence with no major endorsements. The license should be held for at least 1 year(s).

For foreign renters, you need to bring:

Original driving licence + International Driving Permit (IDP)

Please note that an International Driving Permit (IDP) is only a translation. You must present your original driving licence together with the original IDP at the counter — photocopies or scanned copies are not accepted.

Original Driver's License in Latin/Roman Alphabet

Original Driver's Licenses printed in Latin/Roman alphabet (such as English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, etc.) are acceptable for car rental without the need for an International Driving Permit (IDP). Driver's licenses printed in a non-Roman alphabet (such as Arabic, Chinese, Japanese, Cyrillic, etc.) must be accompanied by an International Driving Permit.

Original Japanese Driving Licence + Dealer translation

Translation templates provided by car rental companies, available online for free: https://jp.qeeq.com/tld-topic

Original South Korea Driving License (English version)

An English translation must be provided on the back of the driver's license.

For local renters, you need to bring:

Full driver's license issued in United States

Additional Extras

To be updated

Cross Border

Conditional:

Depending on which countries to bring the rental cars to, policies differ:
Mexico, Canada
A vehicle can be driven across the Canadian border at any time, no matter what location it was rented from. It is recommended to have PERS coverage when using vehicle in cross border rentals for the US and Canada. The renter must have a valid driver's license and rental record to cross the border into Canada. Canadian law does require that everyone entering the country have a passport, so everyone in the vehicle must have the proper identification. If a renter (including a Canadian resident) is driving a U.S. rented (and licensed in the U.S.) vehicle to Canada, it can only be driven across the border for up to 30 days unless an extension is requested from Customs at the time of entry.

Cross Islands

To be updated

Excess

Collision Damage Waiver Excess:

USD 0

Third Party Liability Insurance Excess:

USD 0

Fuel Policy (what does it mean)

Free Tank

Full to Full

Distances to Airports | Railway Stations | Hotels | Other Landmarks

Airports

0.8 mi from San Diego Airport

3 mi from North Island Naval Air Station-Halsey Field Airport

5.8 mi from Montgomery Field Airport

Railway Stations

1.5 mi from Amtrak

1.7 mi from Old Town Transit Center

11.8 mi from Sorrento Valley

Hotels

1.6 mi from Kings Inn San Diego - Seaworld - Zoo

1.8 mi from Hotel Iris - San Diego

1.8 mi from Comfort Inn & Suites San Diego - Zoo SeaWorld Area

Other Landmarks

1.9 mi from Downtown San Diego

5.4 mi from Mission San Diego De Alcala

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Map view of Thrifty Store Location
coordinates: 32.736232 -117.180625

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Location Images

Thrifty-San Diego International Airport-34454-feeder_bus The Shuttle Bus
Thrifty-San Diego International Airport-34454-store The Rental Desk
Thrifty-San Diego International Airport-34454-dropoff_guide Return Sign
Thrifty-San Diego International Airport-34454-telegraph The Sign
Guest Reviews

Total points： 7.1 / 10 Good

  • Vehicle condition: 1.4
  • Vehicle cleanliness: 1.0
  • Spaciousness: 1.6
  • Counter staff: 0.9
  • Pick-up location: 1.6
  • Drop-off location: 1.7
  • Pick-up time: 10-30 mins
  • Drop-off time: 0-10 mins

  • Sandy Jenny

    San Diego

    8 /10 Very good

    Reviewed: Friday, May 9, 2025

    The service is average.
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  • Bernie Faraday

    San Diego

    2 /10 Poor

    Reviewed: Monday, January 20, 2025

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  • Zebulon Abraham

    San Diego

    10 /10 Excellent

    Reviewed: Wednesday, November 27, 2024

    Good
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  • Verne Cumberland

    San Diego

    10 /10 Excellent

    Reviewed: Thursday, August 8, 2024

    Long waiting time in line.
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  • Dale Clapham

    San Diego

    10 /10 Excellent

    Reviewed: Tuesday, August 6, 2024

    Fast and convenient, professional service.
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  • Aaron Ricardo

    San Diego

    10 /10 Excellent

    Reviewed: Friday, August 2, 2024

    Pretty good.
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  • Mavis Eveline

    San Diego

    8 /10 Very good

    Reviewed: Wednesday, June 26, 2024

    Satisfied
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  • Crystal Constance

    San Diego

    10 /10 Excellent

    Reviewed: Tuesday, February 27, 2024

    Good
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  • Anonymous

    San Diego

    7.7 /10 Good

    Reviewed: Monday, August 12, 2019

    Avoid them! Way to pushy trying to get you to purchase add-on's and she even tried to get me to take a bigger car. There was only me, so why on earth she thought I'd need a bigger one was beyond me.
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  • Anonymous

    San Diego

    7.7 /10 Good

    Reviewed: Tuesday, July 30, 2019

    great staff
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  • C.BERNAL GONZALEZ

    San Diego

    5.7 /10 Average

    Reviewed: Wednesday, April 10, 2019

    Initial quote by TRIP = $66.46 Secondary quote by Thrifty = ~$135 Secondary quote by Thrifty = $89.52 Even I was not satisfied with the additional charges, I accepted the fee for the urgency of the trip I had scheduled. What is the procedure in this case?
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  • Christine Duncan

    San Diego

    2 /10 Poor

    Reviewed: Monday, February 18, 2019

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  • Levi Tyler

    San Diego

    4 /10 Average

    Reviewed: Monday, May 21, 2018

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  • Yedda Lucy

    San Diego

    6 /10 Average

    Reviewed: Tuesday, July 25, 2017

    Read More >

  • Jocelyn Wild

    San Diego

    6 /10 Average

    Reviewed: Friday, July 7, 2017

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What's the address of the rental location?

3355 ADMIRAL BOLAND WAY,SAN DIEGO,CA,92101,US

What is the Telephone Number?

+18772830898

How to Return The Rental Car, Car Park or Key Box & After Hours Return Instructions?

Please return to the SAN Rental Car Center, follow the Rental Car Return signs to enter the car park. After returning, take the shuttle bus back to the airport. Shuttle bus run every 15-20 minutes, 24 hours a day. Goole map link: https://maps.app.goo.gl/BemCoih36gRBcM7u8

What are the Accepted Cards as Payment Methods for this Car Rental Location?

Can I Pick up Rental Cars with a E-voucher?

Accepted on mobile, a printout is not required.

What are the Driver's Age Requirements for this Car Rental Company?

20 - 99 years old

Young Driver Fee applies at 20 - 24 years old with charge of USD 25 per day approximately.

What are the Driving Licence Requirements to Rent a Car from this Car Rental Location?

The main driver and any additional drivers must provide a full physical driving licence with no major endorsements. The license should be held for at least 1 year(s).

  • For foreign renters, you need to bring:

    Original driving licence + International Driving Permit (IDP)

    Please note that an International Driving Permit (IDP) is only a translation. You must present your original driving licence together with the original IDP at the counter — photocopies or scanned copies are not accepted.

    Original Driver's License in Latin/Roman Alphabet

    Original Driver's Licenses printed in Latin/Roman alphabet (such as English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, etc.) are acceptable for car rental without the need for an International Driving Permit (IDP). Driver's licenses printed in a non-Roman alphabet (such as Arabic, Chinese, Japanese, Cyrillic, etc.) must be accompanied by an International Driving Permit.

    Original Japanese Driving Licence + Dealer translation

    Translation templates provided by car rental companies, available online for free: https://jp.qeeq.com/tld-topic

    Original South Korea Driving License (English version)

    An English translation must be provided on the back of the driver's license.

  • For local renters, you need to bring:

    Full driver's license issued in United States

Additional Extras

To be updated

What are the Distances to Airports | Railway Stations | Hotels | Other Landmarks from this Store?

  • Airports

    0.8 mi from San Diego Airport

    3 mi from North Island Naval Air Station-Halsey Field Airport

    5.8 mi from Montgomery Field Airport

  • Railway Stations

    1.5 mi from Amtrak

    1.7 mi from Old Town Transit Center

    11.8 mi from Sorrento Valley

  • Hotels

    1.6 mi from Kings Inn San Diego - Seaworld - Zoo

    1.8 mi from Hotel Iris - San Diego

    1.8 mi from Comfort Inn & Suites San Diego - Zoo SeaWorld Area

  • Other Landmarks

    1.9 mi from Downtown San Diego

    5.4 mi from Mission San Diego De Alcala

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