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Zero deductible
Kia Rio
or similar Economy
Automatic
5
1
A/C
4
$36.89
per day
Free cancellation
8.0
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
2040 Auto Park Way,
Escondido, CA, 92029, United States
Drop-off information
Downtown
2040 Auto Park Way,
Escondido, CA, 92029, United States
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Kia Soul
or similar Compact
Automatic
5
2
A/C
4
$37.46
per day
Free cancellation
8.0
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
2040 Auto Park Way,
Escondido, CA, 92029, United States
Drop-off information
Downtown
2040 Auto Park Way,
Escondido, CA, 92029, United States
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Zero deductible
Toyota Corolla
or similar Intermediate
Automatic
5
1
A/C
4
$38.17
per day
Free cancellation
8.0
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
2040 Auto Park Way,
Escondido, CA, 92029, United States
Drop-off information
Downtown
2040 Auto Park Way,
Escondido, CA, 92029, United States
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Zero deductible
Toyota RAV4
or similar Intermediate SUV
Automatic
5
3
A/C
4
$39.60
per day
Free cancellation
8.0
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
2040 Auto Park Way,
Escondido, CA, 92029, United States
Drop-off information
Downtown
2040 Auto Park Way,
Escondido, CA, 92029, United States
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Low deposit
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Zero deductible
Kia Rio
or similar Economy
Automatic
5
1
A/C
4
$36.89
per day
Free cancellation
7.9
Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
2040 Auto Park Way, Escondido, CA 92029
Drop-off information
Downtown
2040 Auto Park Way, Escondido, CA 92029
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Zero deductible
Kia Soul
or similar Compact
Automatic
5
2
A/C
4
$37.46
per day
Free cancellation
7.9
Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
2040 Auto Park Way, Escondido, CA 92029
Drop-off information
Downtown
2040 Auto Park Way, Escondido, CA 92029
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Zero deductible
Toyota Corolla
or similar Intermediate
Automatic
5
1
A/C
4
$38.17
per day
Free cancellation
7.9
Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
2040 Auto Park Way, Escondido, CA 92029
Drop-off information
Downtown
2040 Auto Park Way, Escondido, CA 92029
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Zero deductible
Toyota RAV4
or similar Intermediate SUV
Automatic
5
3
A/C
4
$39.60
per day
Free cancellation
7.9
Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
2040 Auto Park Way, Escondido, CA 92029
Drop-off information
Downtown
2040 Auto Park Way, Escondido, CA 92029
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Toyota Camry
or similar Full-size
Automatic
5
2
A/C
4
$40.32
per day
Free cancellation
8.0
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
2040 Auto Park Way,
Escondido, CA, 92029, United States
Drop-off information
Downtown
2040 Auto Park Way,
Escondido, CA, 92029, United States
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Volkswagen Jetta
or similar Standard
Automatic
5
2
A/C
4
$40.32
per day
Free cancellation
8.0
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
2040 Auto Park Way,
Escondido, CA, 92029, United States
Drop-off information
Downtown
2040 Auto Park Way,
Escondido, CA, 92029, United States
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Zero deductible
Toyota Camry
or similar Full-size
Automatic
5
2
A/C
4
$40.32
per day
Free cancellation
7.9
Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
2040 Auto Park Way, Escondido, CA 92029
Drop-off information
Downtown
2040 Auto Park Way, Escondido, CA 92029
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Zero deductible
Volkswagen Jetta
or similar Standard
Automatic
5
2
A/C
4
$40.32
per day
Free cancellation
7.9
Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
2040 Auto Park Way, Escondido, CA 92029
Drop-off information
Downtown
2040 Auto Park Way, Escondido, CA 92029
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Ford Edge
or similar Standard SUV
Automatic
5
3
A/C
5
$44.47
per day
Free cancellation
8.0
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
2040 Auto Park Way,
Escondido, CA, 92029, United States
Drop-off information
Downtown
2040 Auto Park Way,
Escondido, CA, 92029, United States
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Zero deductible
Ford Edge
or similar Standard SUV
Automatic
5
3
A/C
4
$44.47
per day
Free cancellation
7.9
Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
2040 Auto Park Way, Escondido, CA 92029
Drop-off information
Downtown
2040 Auto Park Way, Escondido, CA 92029
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Jeep Grand Cherokee
or similar Standard Elite SUV
Automatic
7
2
A/C
5
$54.48
per day
Free cancellation
8.0
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
2040 Auto Park Way,
Escondido, CA, 92029, United States
Drop-off information
Downtown
2040 Auto Park Way,
Escondido, CA, 92029, United States
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Zero deductible
Jeep Grand Cherokee
or similar Standard Elite SUV
Automatic
7
2
A/C
5
$54.48
per day
Free cancellation
7.9
Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
2040 Auto Park Way, Escondido, CA 92029
Drop-off information
Downtown
2040 Auto Park Way, Escondido, CA 92029
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Zero deductible
Chrysler Pacifica
or similar Mini Van
Automatic
7
4
A/C
4
$62.62
per day
Free cancellation
8.0
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
2040 Auto Park Way,
Escondido, CA, 92029, United States
Drop-off information
Downtown
2040 Auto Park Way,
Escondido, CA, 92029, United States
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
Low deposit
Instant confirmation!
Unlimited mileage
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Zero deductible
Chrysler Pacifica
or similar Mini Van
Automatic
7
4
A/C
4
$62.62
per day
Free cancellation
7.9
Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
2040 Auto Park Way, Escondido, CA 92029
Drop-off information
Downtown
2040 Auto Park Way, Escondido, CA 92029
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The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 03:09 on 01/05/26. Prices may vary based on the booking dates, length of rental, and car class.
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Table of contents
- Cheapest car rental rates
- Why book with us?
- Travel information
- Top 20 cities near Escondido
- Top 20 locations near Escondido
- Map of top car rental locations
- When to book in Escondido and for how long?
- Car rental information
- Most popular car models of rental suppliers
- Car rental statistics
- Top 5 suppliers in Escondido in 2026
- Award-winning service
Travel information
Languages
English, Spanish
Currency
USD
Drive on
Right-hand side
Country code
+1
Average car rental price
$58 per day
Average car rental length
9 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
$1.21 per liter or $4.58 per gallon
Highest gas price
$1.59 per liter or $6.02 per gallon
Top 20 cities near Escondido
- Vistafrom $52.91 per day17.9 km / 11.12 miles away
- Oceansidefrom $52.91 per day28.3 km / 17.58 miles away
- La Jollafrom $52.91 per day35.4 km / 22 miles away
- Temeculafrom $52.91 per day41.4 km / 25.72 miles away
- San Diegofrom $31.80 per day44.6 km / 27.71 miles away
- Murrietafrom $52.91 per day49.2 km / 30.57 miles away
- Hemetfrom $52.91 per day69.8 km / 43.37 miles away
- Laguna Niguelfrom $52.91 per day72.7 km / 45.17 miles away
- Mission Viejofrom $52.91 per day75.8 km / 47.1 miles away
- Irvine82.7 km / 51.39 miles away
- Coronafrom $52.91 per day94.5 km / 58.72 miles away
- Santa Anafrom $45.47 per day94.9 km / 58.97 miles away
- Riversidefrom $52.91 per day95 km / 59.03 miles away
- Palm Springsfrom $44.10 per day95.1 km / 59.09 miles away
- Costa Mesafrom $52.91 per day96.2 km / 59.78 miles away
- Redlandsfrom $52.91 per day103.9 km / 64.56 miles away
- Huntington Beachfrom $47.97 per day105.9 km / 65.8 miles away
- Anaheimfrom $47.59 per day112.5 km / 69.9 miles away
- Fullertonfrom $52.91 per day114.5 km / 71.15 miles away
- Ontariofrom $45.12 per day115.6 km / 71.83 miles away
Top 20 locations near Escondido
- Vista Downtownfrom $52.91 per day17.9 km / 11.12 miles away
- San Diego Carmel Valleyfrom $52.91 per day23.7 km / 14.73 miles away
- Oceanside Downtownfrom $52.91 per day28.3 km / 17.58 miles away
- San Diego Kearny Mesafrom $52.91 per day33.4 km / 20.75 miles away
- La Jolla Downtownfrom $52.91 per day35.4 km / 22 miles away
- San Diego Mission Valleyfrom $52.91 per day40.4 km / 25.1 miles away
- Temecula Downtownfrom $52.91 per day41.4 km / 25.72 miles away
- San Diego Old Townfrom $52.91 per day42.5 km / 26.41 miles away
- San Diego Airportfrom $31.80 per day44.5 km / 27.65 miles away
- San Diego (Downtown)from $52.91 per day44.6 km / 27.71 miles away
- San Diego India Street44.6 km / 27.71 miles away
- San Diego East Villagefrom $52.91 per day46.1 km / 28.65 miles away
- San Diego Portfrom $40.82 per day46.1 km / 28.65 miles away
- Murrieta Downtownfrom $52.91 per day49.2 km / 30.57 miles away
- San Diego Cross Border Xpressfrom $50.58 per day64.9 km / 40.33 miles away
- Hemet Westfrom $52.91 per day69.6 km / 43.25 miles away
- Mission Viejo Margueritefrom $52.91 per day72.3 km / 44.93 miles away
- Laguna Niguel Downtownfrom $52.91 per day72.7 km / 45.17 miles away
- Irvine South-east82.7 km / 51.39 miles away
Map of top car rental locations
A
Escondido (Downtown)
5 rental locations
When to book in Escondido and for how long?
What is the cheapest month to rent a car in Escondido?
Car rental prices in Escondido vary by time of year. This graph shows the average prices per month to help you find the best time of year to rent.
Saver's insights
| Cheapest monthApril | Most expensive month December | ||
| Average price $25 | A good deal $56 | Cheapest supplier Avis | Cheapest car type Small cars |
Average rental costs per day in Escondido
$33
$17
$0
Jan
Feb
Mar
$25
in April
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
$25
in October
Oct
Nov
$30
in December
Dec
The cheapest month to rent a car in Escondido is April (when prices average $24.70 per day). This is 0% cheaper than the yearly average and 19% cheaper than renting in December (when prices average $30.39).
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's the most popular month to rent a car in Escondido?
Based on the number of searches by our customers, the most popular month for renting a car in Escondido is December, and the least popular is April.
Monthly searches in Escondido by pick-up date relative to the average
2
1
0
Jan
Feb
Mar
0.6 times in April
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
0.6 times in October
Oct
Nov
1.8 times in December
Dec
What’s the usual rental length in Escondido?
How long travelers keep their rental cars for varies from month to month: in October, the average renter keeps their car for 11 days, and in December, they keep their car for 6 days.
Average number of rental days in Escondido
12
6
0
Jan
Feb
Mar
7 days in April
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
11 days in October
Oct
Nov
6 days in December
Dec
Car rental information
| 📍 Car rental locations | 1 |
| 🔥 Popular suppliers | Avis, Budget |
| 🚗 Popular car types | Large cars |
| 🤑 Lowest price | $53 per day |
| 👛 Cheapest supplier | Avis |
Most popular car models of rental suppliers
| Rental Supplier | Model | Doors | Luggage | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avis | Toyota Corolla | 4 | 1 | Large car |
| Budget | Toyota Corolla | 4 | 1 | Large car |
Car rental statistics
Highest-rated company
Thrifty (rated 8.2 / 10)
Lowest-rated company
Hertz (rated 7.9 / 10)
Total rental companies
5
Average daily price
$58
Lowest daily price
$53
Total cars available
14
Top 5 suppliers in Escondido in 2026
Thrifty
1 location
8.2
Very Good
Value for money
7.8
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
7.5
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
8.6
Car condition
8.9
$30
per day
Most popular location
665 Metcalf St
Avis
1 location
8.0
Very Good
Value for money
7.7
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
7.7
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
7.9
Car condition
8.1
$53–$64
per day
Most popular location
2040 Auto Park Way,
Escondido, CA, 92029, United States
Dollar
1 location
8.0
Very Good
Value for money
7.4
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
7.5
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
8.5
Car condition
8.5
$53–$64
per day
Most popular location
665 Metcalf St
Budget
1 location
7.9
Good
Value for money
7.6
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
8.0
$53–$64
per day
Most popular location
2040 Auto Park Way, Escondido, CA 92029
Hertz
1 location
7.9
Good
Value for money
7.4
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
7.1
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
8.1
Car condition
8.4
$53–$64
per day
Most popular location
665 Metcalf St
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