Thrifty, San Diego International Airport Car Rental

Address
Pick-up
Drop-off
Opening Hours
Security Deposit
Accepted Cards
E-voucher
Age requirements
Driver's License Requirements
Additional Extras
Cross Border
Cross Islands
Distances to Landmarks

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

Days of Week	Sunday	Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday	Saturday
Opening hours	00:00 -01:00 06:00 -23:59	00:00 -01:00 06:00 -23:59	00:00 -01:00 06:00 -23:59	00:00 -01:00 06:00 -23:59	00:00 -01:00 06:00 -23:59	00:00 -01:00 06:00 -23:59	00:00 -01:00 06:00 -23:59

Security Deposit

The deposit amount depends on the car category and can be paid by credit cards and debit cards

Representative Car Models	Deposit Amount (approx.)	Business Days Required for Refund
Volkswagen Caddy Ford Explorer-4wd Volvo Xc90 Pack up ^	100% of the rental car rate plus USD 500	30-60
Applicable to all car types, incl. Compact, SUV, Economy, Mini and more. Pack up ^	100% of the rental car rate plus USD 200	30-60
Toyota Yaris Aut Toyota Starlet Compact Or Larger Ceed Ford Puma Volkswagen Golf Toyota Corolla Peugeot 3008 1.5 Automatic Or Similar Mercedes Benz Gle 4matic-4wd Kia K5 Byd Seal U Dmi Hybrid Or Similar Toyota Corolla Changun Cs 55 Nissan Altima Bmw 3 Series Ford Taurus Bmw 3 Series Show more > Toyota Yaris Aut Toyota Starlet Compact Or Larger Ceed Ford Puma Volkswagen Golf Toyota Corolla Peugeot 3008 1.5 Automatic Or Similar Mercedes Benz Gle 4matic-4wd Kia K5 Byd Seal U Dmi Hybrid Or Similar Toyota Corolla Changun Cs 55 Nissan Altima Bmw 3 Series Ford Taurus Bmw 3 Series Infiniti Q50 Ford Mustang Convertible W4 Toyota Hilux Ute Volkswagen Amarok Pack up ^	USD 200	30-60
Toyota Yaris Aut Toyota Starlet Compact Or Larger Ceed Ford Puma Volkswagen Golf Toyota Corolla Peugeot 3008 1.5 Automatic Or Similar Mercedes Benz Gle 4matic-4wd Kia K5 Byd Seal U Dmi Hybrid Or Similar Toyota Corolla Changun Cs 55 Nissan Altima Bmw 3 Series Ford Taurus Bmw 3 Series Show more > Toyota Yaris Aut Toyota Starlet Compact Or Larger Ceed Ford Puma Volkswagen Golf Toyota Corolla Peugeot 3008 1.5 Automatic Or Similar Mercedes Benz Gle 4matic-4wd Kia K5 Byd Seal U Dmi Hybrid Or Similar Toyota Corolla Changun Cs 55 Nissan Altima Bmw 3 Series Ford Taurus Bmw 3 Series Infiniti Q50 Ford Mustang Convertible Vw Taigo Chevrolet Tracker, Pack up ^	USD 500	30-60
Vw Taigo Chevrolet Tracker, Pack up ^	USD 300	30-60
Kia Sorento Auto 5 Doors Seat Ateca Skoda Karoq Jeep Wrangler 2 4 Dr Volvo Xc90 Hybrid Pack up ^	USD 400	30-60
Toyota Highlander Volvo Xc60 Description Not Available Pack up ^	USD 750	30-60
Mercedes C63 Amg Dream Genesis G70 Bmw 520 Chevy Camaro Ss Convertible V4 Ford Mustang Gt Premium Pack up ^	USD 850	30-60

Accepted Cards

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

Discover is not accepted.

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

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

E-voucher

A mobile voucher is accepted; 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 + Supplier Translation

Translation templates provided by car rental companies.

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

17.6 mi from Tijuana Airport CBX Terminal (US Border)

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Map view of Thrifty Store Location

coordinates: 32.736232 -117.180625

Location Images

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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
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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?

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

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

A mobile voucher is accepted; 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 + Supplier Translation
Translation templates provided by car rental companies.

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
17.6 mi from Tijuana Airport CBX Terminal (US Border)

Thrifty, San Diego International Airport Car Rental

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

Address

Telephone

Pick-up Instructions

Drop-off Instructions

Opening Hours

Security Deposit

Accepted Cards

E-voucher

Age requirements

Driver's License Requirements

Additional Extras

Cross Border

Conditional:

Cross Islands

Excess

Fuel Policy (what does it mean)

Distances to Airports | Railway Stations | Hotels | Other Landmarks

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Location Images

More Car Rental Brands at San Diego Airport

What's the address of the rental location?

What is the Telephone Number?

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

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

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

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

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

For foreign renters, you need to bring:

For local renters, you need to bring:

Additional Extras

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

Airports

Railway Stations

Hotels

Other Landmarks