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McClellan-Palomar Airport (CLD), Carlsbad, USA - California
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Cheapest car rental rates

Zero deductible

Chevrolet Spark

or similar Economy
Automatic
4
A/C
4
2
$45.31
per day
Free cancellation
8.0
Good
In terminal
Pick-up information
McClellan-Palomar Airport (CLD)
Mcclellan Palomar Airport, 2198 Palomar Airport Rd, Carlsbad, CA, 92008, United States
Please follow the signs to the car rental area
Drop-off information
McClellan-Palomar Airport (CLD)
Mcclellan Palomar Airport, 2198 Palomar Airport Rd, Carlsbad, CA, 92008, United States
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
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Zero deductible

Kia Soul

or similar Compact
Automatic
5
A/C
4
4
$45.75
per day
Free cancellation
8.0
Good
In terminal
Pick-up information
McClellan-Palomar Airport (CLD)
Mcclellan Palomar Airport, 2198 Palomar Airport Rd, Carlsbad, CA, 92008, United States
Please follow the signs to the car rental area
Drop-off information
McClellan-Palomar Airport (CLD)
Mcclellan Palomar Airport, 2198 Palomar Airport Rd, Carlsbad, CA, 92008, United States
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Zero deductible

Volkswagen Jetta

or similar Standard
Automatic
5
A/C
4
6
$46.94
per day
Free cancellation
8.0
Good
In terminal
Pick-up information
McClellan-Palomar Airport (CLD)
2198 Palomar Airport Rd
The rental desk is located inside the terminal. Please follow the signs to car rental area.
Drop-off information
McClellan-Palomar Airport (CLD)
2198 Palomar Airport Rd
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
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Mazda CX-50

or similar Intermediate SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
5
1
$45.27
per day
Free cancellation
8.0
Good
In terminal
Pick-up information
McClellan-Palomar Airport (CLD)
2198 Palomar Airport Rd
The rental desk is located inside the terminal. Please follow the signs to car rental area.
Drop-off information
McClellan-Palomar Airport (CLD)
2198 Palomar Airport Rd
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
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Toyota RAV4

or similar Intermediate SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
4
3
$45.75
per day
Free cancellation
8.0
Good
In terminal
Pick-up information
McClellan-Palomar Airport (CLD)
Mcclellan Palomar Airport, 2198 Palomar Airport Rd, Carlsbad, CA, 92008, United States
Please follow the signs to the car rental area
Drop-off information
McClellan-Palomar Airport (CLD)
Mcclellan Palomar Airport, 2198 Palomar Airport Rd, Carlsbad, CA, 92008, United States
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Toyota RAV4

or similar Intermediate SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
4
5
$46.62
per day
Free cancellation
7.9
Average
In terminal
Pick-up information
McClellan-Palomar Airport (CLD)
Mcclellan Palomar Airport, 2198 Palomar Airport Rd, Carlsbad, CA, 92008, United States
Please follow the signs to the car rental area
Drop-off information
McClellan-Palomar Airport (CLD)
Mcclellan Palomar Airport, 2198 Palomar Airport Rd, Carlsbad, CA, 92008, United States
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Toyota Camry

or similar Full-size
Automatic
5
A/C
4
7
$46.94
per day
Free cancellation
8.0
Good
In terminal
Pick-up information
McClellan-Palomar Airport (CLD)
2198 Palomar Airport Rd
The rental desk is located inside the terminal. Please follow the signs to car rental area.
Drop-off information
McClellan-Palomar Airport (CLD)
2198 Palomar Airport Rd
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
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Mitsubishi Mirage

or similar Economy
Automatic
4
A/C
4
8
$47.05
per day
Free cancellation
7.9
Average
In terminal
Pick-up information
McClellan-Palomar Airport (CLD)
Mcclellan Palomar Airport, 2198 Palomar Airport Rd, Carlsbad, CA, 92008, United States
Please follow the signs to the car rental area
Drop-off information
McClellan-Palomar Airport (CLD)
Mcclellan Palomar Airport, 2198 Palomar Airport Rd, Carlsbad, CA, 92008, United States
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
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Kia Soul

or similar Compact
Automatic
5
A/C
4
9
$47.34
per day
Free cancellation
7.9
Average
In terminal
Pick-up information
McClellan-Palomar Airport (CLD)
Mcclellan Palomar Airport, 2198 Palomar Airport Rd, Carlsbad, CA, 92008, United States
Please follow the signs to the car rental area
Drop-off information
McClellan-Palomar Airport (CLD)
Mcclellan Palomar Airport, 2198 Palomar Airport Rd, Carlsbad, CA, 92008, United States
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
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Instant confirmation!
Unlimited mileage
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Zero deductible

Toyota Camry

or similar Full-size
Automatic
5
A/C
4
10
$48.50
per day
Free cancellation
7.9
Average
In terminal
Pick-up information
McClellan-Palomar Airport (CLD)
Mcclellan Palomar Airport, 2198 Palomar Airport Rd, Carlsbad, CA, 92008, United States
Please follow the signs to the car rental area
Drop-off information
McClellan-Palomar Airport (CLD)
Mcclellan Palomar Airport, 2198 Palomar Airport Rd, Carlsbad, CA, 92008, United States
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
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Instant confirmation!
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Zero deductible

Volkswagen Jetta

or similar Standard
Automatic
5
A/C
4
11
$48.50
per day
Free cancellation
7.9
Average
In terminal
Pick-up information
McClellan-Palomar Airport (CLD)
Mcclellan Palomar Airport, 2198 Palomar Airport Rd, Carlsbad, CA, 92008, United States
Please follow the signs to the car rental area
Drop-off information
McClellan-Palomar Airport (CLD)
Mcclellan Palomar Airport, 2198 Palomar Airport Rd, Carlsbad, CA, 92008, United States
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
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Instant confirmation!
Unlimited mileage
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Zero deductible

Toyota Corolla

or similar Intermediate
Automatic
5
A/C
4
12
$49.46
per day
Free cancellation
8.0
Good
In terminal
Pick-up information
McClellan-Palomar Airport (CLD)
2198 Palomar Airport Rd
The rental desk is located inside the terminal. Please follow the signs to car rental area.
Drop-off information
McClellan-Palomar Airport (CLD)
2198 Palomar Airport Rd
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
Low deposit
Instant confirmation!
Unlimited mileage
Pay now
Zero deductible

Toyota Corolla

or similar Intermediate
Automatic
5
A/C
4
13
$51.26
per day
Free cancellation
7.9
Average
In terminal
Pick-up information
McClellan-Palomar Airport (CLD)
Mcclellan Palomar Airport, 2198 Palomar Airport Rd, Carlsbad, CA, 92008, United States
Please follow the signs to the car rental area
Drop-off information
McClellan-Palomar Airport (CLD)
Mcclellan Palomar Airport, 2198 Palomar Airport Rd, Carlsbad, CA, 92008, United States
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
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Instant confirmation!
Unlimited mileage
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Zero deductible

Chevrolet Equinox

or similar Standard SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
4
14
$72.43
per day
Free cancellation
8.0
Good
In terminal
Pick-up information
McClellan-Palomar Airport (CLD)
2198 Palomar Airport Rd
The rental desk is located inside the terminal. Please follow the signs to car rental area.
Drop-off information
McClellan-Palomar Airport (CLD)
2198 Palomar Airport Rd
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
Low deposit
Instant confirmation!
Unlimited mileage
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Zero deductible

Ford Edge

or similar Standard SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
4
15
$73.92
per day
Free cancellation
8.0
Good
In terminal
Pick-up information
McClellan-Palomar Airport (CLD)
Mcclellan Palomar Airport, 2198 Palomar Airport Rd, Carlsbad, CA, 92008, United States
Please follow the signs to the car rental area
Drop-off information
McClellan-Palomar Airport (CLD)
Mcclellan Palomar Airport, 2198 Palomar Airport Rd, Carlsbad, CA, 92008, United States
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
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Instant confirmation!
Unlimited mileage
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Zero deductible

Chevrolet Equinox

or similar Standard SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
5
16
$78.42
per day
Free cancellation
7.9
Average
In terminal
Pick-up information
McClellan-Palomar Airport (CLD)
Mcclellan Palomar Airport, 2198 Palomar Airport Rd, Carlsbad, CA, 92008, United States
Please follow the signs to the car rental area
Drop-off information
McClellan-Palomar Airport (CLD)
Mcclellan Palomar Airport, 2198 Palomar Airport Rd, Carlsbad, CA, 92008, United States
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
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Unlimited mileage
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Zero deductible

Jeep Grand Cherokee

or similar Standard Elite SUV
Automatic
7
A/C
5
17
$88.44
per day
Free cancellation
8.0
Good
In terminal
Pick-up information
McClellan-Palomar Airport (CLD)
Mcclellan Palomar Airport, 2198 Palomar Airport Rd, Carlsbad, CA, 92008, United States
Please follow the signs to the car rental area
Drop-off information
McClellan-Palomar Airport (CLD)
Mcclellan Palomar Airport, 2198 Palomar Airport Rd, Carlsbad, CA, 92008, United States
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
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Zero deductible

Ford Explorer

or similar Standard Elite SUV
Automatic
7
A/C
4
18
$89.20
per day
Free cancellation
8.0
Good
In terminal
Pick-up information
McClellan-Palomar Airport (CLD)
2198 Palomar Airport Rd
The rental desk is located inside the terminal. Please follow the signs to car rental area.
Drop-off information
McClellan-Palomar Airport (CLD)
2198 Palomar Airport Rd
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
Low deposit
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Zero deductible

Chrysler Pacifica

or similar Mini Van
Automatic
7
A/C
4
19
$92.05
per day
Free cancellation
8.0
Good
In terminal
Pick-up information
McClellan-Palomar Airport (CLD)
2198 Palomar Airport Rd
The rental desk is located inside the terminal. Please follow the signs to car rental area.
Drop-off information
McClellan-Palomar Airport (CLD)
2198 Palomar Airport Rd
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
Low deposit
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Zero deductible

Jeep Grand Cherokee

or similar Standard Elite SUV
Automatic
7
A/C
5
20
$92.94
per day
Free cancellation
7.9
Average
In terminal
Pick-up information
McClellan-Palomar Airport (CLD)
Mcclellan Palomar Airport, 2198 Palomar Airport Rd, Carlsbad, CA, 92008, United States
Please follow the signs to the car rental area
Drop-off information
McClellan-Palomar Airport (CLD)
Mcclellan Palomar Airport, 2198 Palomar Airport Rd, Carlsbad, CA, 92008, United States
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
Low deposit
Instant confirmation!
Unlimited mileage
Pay now
Zero deductible

Chrysler Pacifica

or similar Mini Van
Automatic
7
A/C
4
21
$97.44
per day
Free cancellation
7.9
Average
In terminal
Pick-up information
McClellan-Palomar Airport (CLD)
Mcclellan Palomar Airport, 2198 Palomar Airport Rd, Carlsbad, CA, 92008, United States
Please follow the signs to the car rental area
Drop-off information
McClellan-Palomar Airport (CLD)
Mcclellan Palomar Airport, 2198 Palomar Airport Rd, Carlsbad, CA, 92008, United States
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
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Table of contents
Cheapest car rental ratesWhy book with us?Travel informationTop 20 locations near McClellan-Palomar AirportMap of top car rental locationsWhen to book at McClellan-Palomar Airport and for how long?Car rental informationMost popular car models of rental suppliersCar rental statisticsTop 2 suppliers at McClellan-Palomar Airport in 2026Award-winning service

Travel information

Languages
English, Spanish
Currency
USD
Drive on
Right-hand side
Country code
+1
Average car rental price
$71 per day
Average car rental length
6 days
Speed limit within town
40–48 km/h or 25–30 mph
Speed limit out of town
88–104 km/h or 55–65 mph
Acceptable limit of BAC
0.08%
Average gas price
$1.24 per liter or $4.69 per gallon
Lowest gas price
$1.12 per liter or $4.24 per gallon
Highest gas price
$1.57 per liter or $5.94 per gallon

Top 20 locations near McClellan-Palomar Airport

  1. San Diego Airportfrom $45.09 per day
    44.7 km / 27.78 miles away
  2. San Diego Cross Border Xpressfrom $64.88 per day
    70.5 km / 43.81 miles away
  3. John Wayne Airportfrom $55.74 per day
    81.7 km / 50.77 miles away
  4. Palm Springs Airportfrom $55.74 per day
    106 km / 65.87 miles away
  5. Ontario Airportfrom $51.98 per day
    107.3 km / 66.67 miles away
  6. Long Beach Airportfrom $55.74 per day
    111.4 km / 69.22 miles away
  7. Los Angeles (Downtown)from $25.43 per day
    136.8 km / 85 miles away
  8. Los Angeles Airportfrom $51.26 per day
    138.2 km / 85.87 miles away
  9. Pasadena Downtownfrom $60.19 per day
    138.7 km / 86.18 miles away
  10. Burbank Airportfrom $51.27 per day
    155.5 km / 96.62 miles away
  11. Santa Barbara Airportfrom $58.28 per day
    277.2 km / 172.24 miles away
  12. Meadows Field Airportfrom $55.74 per day
    304.1 km / 188.96 miles away
  13. Fresno Airportfrom $56.87 per day
    462.4 km / 287.32 miles away
  14. Monterey Regional Airportfrom $68.10 per day
    566.6 km / 352.07 miles away
  15. San Jose Airportfrom $56.11 per day
    632.2 km / 392.83 miles away
  16. Oakland Airportfrom $71.58 per day
    678.9 km / 421.85 miles away
  17. San Francisco Airportfrom $56.11 per day
    680 km / 422.53 miles away
  18. San Francisco Union Square Downtownfrom $55.76 per day
    695.6 km / 432.23 miles away
  19. Sacramento International Airportfrom $70.38 per day
    730.5 km / 453.91 miles away
  20. Charles M. Schulz–Sonoma County Airportfrom $72.72 per day
    778.5 km / 483.74 miles away

Map of top car rental locations

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Budget
Mcclellan Palomar Airport, 2198 Palomar Airport Rd, Carlsbad, CA, 92008, United States
B
Avis
Mcclellan Palomar Airport, 2198 Palomar Airport Rd, Carlsbad, CA, 92008, United States

When to book at McClellan-Palomar Airport and for how long?

When are car rental prices the lowest at McClellan-Palomar Airport?

The cost of renting a car at McClellan-Palomar Airport varies by season. The table and graph below can help you find the best time of year to save on a rental car.

Saver's insights

Cheapest monthJuly Most expensive month May
A good deal $58 Cheapest supplier Budget Cheapest car type Small cars
Average rental costs per day at McClellan-Palomar Airport
$79
$39
$0
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr

$72

in May

May
Jun

$49

in July

Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec

The cheapest month of the year to rent a car at McClellan-Palomar Airport is July — when rental costs average $49.44 per day. This is 18% cheaper than the yearly average and 31% cheaper than renting a car in May (when prices average $71.70 per day).

This information can help you identify the low season. But these are only average numbers. How much your car rental will cost will depend on the type of vehicle you rent, how long you’ll rent it for, and how far ahead you book. Simply enter your dates in the form at the top of the page to see the exact prices.

What is the most popular time of year to rent a car at McClellan-Palomar Airport?

Based on how many users search for a car in at McClellan-Palomar Airport, travelers are most likely to rent a car in May, while they are least likely to rent in in May.

Monthly searches at McClellan-Palomar Airport by pick-up date relative to the average
1.1
0.6
0
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr

Same as average in May

May
Jun

Same as average in July

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Oct
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Dec

For how long do renters keep their vehicles at McClellan-Palomar Airport?

How long travelers keep their rental cars varies by the time of year: in July the average rental period is 6 days, while in May, the average rental period is only 2 days.

Average number of rental days at McClellan-Palomar Airport
7
3
0
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr

2 days in May

May
Jun

6 days in July

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Car rental information

🔥 Popular suppliersBudget
🚗 Popular car typesSUVs
🤑 Lowest price$56 per day
👛 Cheapest supplierBudget

Car rental statistics

Highest-rated company
Budget (rated 8.0 / 10)
Lowest-rated company
Avis (rated 7.9 / 10)
Total rental companies
2
Average daily price
$71
Lowest daily price
$56
Total cars available
27

Top 2 suppliers at McClellan-Palomar Airport in 2026

Budget
Budget
8.0
Good
Value for money
7.7
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
7.5
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
8.0
Car condition
8.1
$56–$125
per day
Mcclellan Palomar Airport, 2198 Palomar Airport Rd, Carlsbad, CA, 92008, United States
+17609312469
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Avis
Avis
7.9
Average
Value for money
7.7
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
7.6
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
7.7
Car condition
8.0
$60–$125
per day
Mcclellan Palomar Airport, 2198 Palomar Airport Rd, Carlsbad, CA, 92008, United States
+17609311393
Show working hours
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Thu
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Fri
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Sat
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Sun
09:00-19:00

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