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Reviews for Ace in San Diego
Pros
"The gas mileage"(in 621 reviews)
" and accommodating."(in 282 reviews)
" fast and helpful."(in 282 reviews)
Cons
"ing from here again!"(in 111 reviews)
" seats were stained"(in 33 reviews)
"Will Ace again."(in 111 reviews)
Overall RatingBased on 154 reviews
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10.0
Check in & check out super easy & efficient.Reviewed 2024 Apr 16
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2.0
I couldn’t rent the car. Their machine to check my passport was not working at all Plus the price they asked me was 3 times bigger than what the site said. Emoloyer was pretty rude Very very bad I wasted my timeReviewed 2024 Mar 22
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10.0
Ace had great pricing and pickup and drop off was quick and easy. Jenny helped us check in and was very nice and helpful. She gave my wife and I several restaurant recommendations while we were in town for the weekend. Car was nothing special and drove a little bit run down, but it was fine for the few days we used it. Would use them again because of the customer service, ease of booking, and value.Reviewed 2024 Feb 08
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4.0
Pickup process took an hour. Had to wait outside in the cold while they checked in another customer. Then I returned it on its due date and tried to check another car using a new reservation with a better rate but they would not honor the new rate.Reviewed 2024 Feb 04
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10.0
Gentle people and respectful.Reviewed 2024 Jan 12
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2.0
some parking lot with a portable toilet sized office. The guy kept hustling me and adding on money till I left.Reviewed 2023 Dec 13
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2.0
Do not use this company! I booked a car 2 weeks ahead They did not have a car ready the wait was going to be 2 hours so I had to pay for an Uber to take me to another rental car company where I had to pay for a SECOND rental car!! Exasperating and expensive experience! Buyer beware!Reviewed 2023 Oct 25
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10.0
Smooth pickup and drop off. Nice staff. Liked that they didn't have any ridiculous upsells that u see in other car rental places. That's a huge plus.Reviewed 2023 Oct 21
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2.0
I never got to use the rental because it was closed so I could not pick up the car! There is no shuttle from the car rental center from the airport. So you need to setup a separate Uber to the car rental place. It was very confusing and frustrating because we needed to truck around a bunch of luggage I wouldn't normally need to do with other car rental place. Definitely do not recommend. I I'd give negative points if I could!!!Reviewed 2023 Sept 29
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2.0
Cons:Never picked me upReviewed 2021 May 20
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4.0
Pros:It was a fairly simple process.Cons:I called the day before we picked up our rental and the quoted price was $146. When we arrived, they told us our car rental was going to cost closer to $400. I was displeased but we needed a car as we were on vacation. So if you are considering utilizing ACE, beware that the quoted price is way below what you will actually pay.Reviewed 2021 May 12
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2.0
Cons:Wasn't even able to rent the vehicle due to me living in san diego and wanting to rent it to go to las vegas and back couldn't take it out of state, but if I wasn't from here I was told i could rent the car and take it wherever I wanted. Won't be renting from them! You want a great rental car place go with Enterprise, have nothing but rave reviews for them and was able to rent within ours of being told no from Ace!Reviewed 2021 Apr 30
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Where can I find Ace car rentals in San Diego?
526 Grape Street
Address
526 Grape StreetHours
| Monday | 08:00 - 18:00 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 08:00 - 18:00 |
| Wednesday | 08:00 - 18:00 |
| Thursday | 08:00 - 18:00 |
| Friday | 08:00 - 18:00 |
| Saturday | 08:00 - 18:00 |
| Sunday | 08:00 - 18:00 |
Phone
+1 858 999 9066Address
2745 Otay Pacific DriveHours
| Monday | 09:00 - 17:30 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 09:00 - 17:30 |
| Wednesday | 09:00 - 17:30 |
| Thursday | 09:00 - 17:30 |
| Friday | 09:00 - 17:30 |
| Saturday | 09:00 - 17:30 |
| Sunday | 09:00 - 17:30 |
Phone
+1 619 591 9150Address
1002 West Juniper StreetHours
| Monday | 08:00 - 18:00 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 08:00 - 18:00 |
| Wednesday | 08:00 - 18:00 |
| Thursday | 08:00 - 18:00 |
| Friday | 08:00 - 18:00 |
| Saturday | 08:00 - 18:00 |
| Sunday | 08:00 - 18:00 |
Phone
+1 619 323 3100Address
1002 West Juniper StreetHours
| Monday | 08:00 - 18:00 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 08:00 - 18:00 |
| Wednesday | 08:00 - 18:00 |
| Thursday | 08:00 - 18:00 |
| Friday | 08:00 - 18:00 |
| Saturday | 08:00 - 18:00 |
| Sunday | 08:00 - 18:00 |
Phone
+1 619 323 3100Good to know
Most popular location | 1002 West Juniper Street |
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Most popular car type | Intermediate |
Top tips for renting a car from Ace in San Diego
- Ace car rentals in San Diego offer a vast array of vehicles to choose from so that you can enjoy your time in this beautiful Southern California city. For an iconic trip to the sunny Golden State, consider a convertible. For more luxurious refinement, opt for a premium or luxury sedan. If you want to be able to maneuver more easily through congested Southern California traffic and save on fuel costs, go with a smaller sedan. Families may want to opt for a minivan or an SUV, which comes in various sizes.
- Since travel plans can easily get interrupted, delayed, or canceled, you can choose a rental car reservation that features free cancellation when you book Ace rental cars in San Diego through KAYAK. The free cancellation policies that you will find either require you to cancel 48 hours in advance of your pickup time or they do not require you to pay anything at all unless you arrive to pick up your vehicle. Choosing Ace car rentals in San Diego that include a free cancellation policy can add some peace of mind as you are trying to arrange your San Diego travel plans.
- When you book Ace car rentals in San Diego through KAYAK, you can choose the precise make and model of rental car that you want. Once you choose the car category, you can select which car you want from the list of available cars. If, when you arrive at the Ace location in San Diego, they do not have the car you chose, Ace staff members will try their hardest in order to find you a rental car as similar as possible to the one you chose on your reservation.
- If you are going to be driving in and around San Diego in your Ace rental car with little kids, let your Ace pick up location know beforehand that you will need a child safety seat or seats. Tell them what size you require so that they can have what you need available for you when you arrive. At Ace car rentals in San Diego, you can also opt to add on a hands-free GPS navigation device and extra insurance coverage.
- Intermediate rental cars from Ace in San Diego are around 59% cheaper than other car types, on average.
FAQs about renting a car from Ace in San Diego
Where can I pick up Ace car rentals in San Diego?
The most popular Ace agency in San Diego where you can pick up your rental car is at 526 Grape Street in the heart of downtown, near the San Diego Zoo. You can find another Ace location nearby at 1002 West Juniper Street. There is yet another Ace car rental agency in San Diego, at the southern end of the city right near the Mexican border, at 2745 Otay Pacific Drive.
What speed limits will I encounter while I am driving my Ace rental car in San Diego?
On the interstates in and around San Diego, the speed limit is 65 mph, as it is for any divided highways you drive on in and around San Diego. When you are driving through the heart of downtown San Diego, the speed limit is 25 mph. Sections of the city that are residential also have a speed limit of 25 mph. More major roads with fewer businesses and houses tend to have speed limits ranging from 35 mph to 45 mph.
Where can I park Ace car rentals in San Diego?
When you are driving in downtown San Diego, it is unlikely you will be able to find any free parking spaces. You will most likely have to park in a metered spot that you pay for. Meters are enforced from Monday to Saturday from 8 am to 6 pm. The cost of metered spot ranges from about $0.50 an hour to about $1.25 an hour.
What is the most popular rental car from Ace in San Diego?
Intermediate (Kia Sportage or similar) is the most frequently booked rental car type from Ace in San Diego.
How many car rental locations does Ace have in San Diego?
Ace has 4 rental locations in San Diego. Take a look at our Ace rental location map to find the best rental cars near you.
Does Ace have a car rental location at the airport: San Diego airport (SAN)?
Yes
Does Ace offer shuttle or airport pick-up services from San Diego airport (SAN)?
No (According to our data)