Rent a Car at Downtown - Little Italy

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Downtown - Little Italy (S6K)

Address:

1670 Kettner Blvd - Ste 1,
(entrance on Cedar St), San Diego, CA, California, 92101, United States

Phone:

6192317162

Location Type:

Corporate

Hours of Operation:

Sun 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM; Mon - Fri 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM; Sat 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Holiday Hours:

2026
LABOR DAY   September  17  08:00AM - 12:00PM
THANKSGIVING   November  26  closed
BLACK FRIDAY   November  27  08:00AM - 12:00PM
CHRISTMAS EVE   December  24  08:00AM - 12:00PM
CHRISTMAS   December  25  closed
NEW YEARS EVE   December  31  08:00AM - 12:00PM

2027
NEW YEARS DAY   January  1  closed

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Location Information
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Proceed to Budget rental counter. Show your drivers license and identify yourself as a Fastbreak member. The Budget rental agent will provide you with your preprinted contract and keys.
General Directions
COUNTER: From I-5 South, take the Front St exit. Turn right onto Cedar St. We are located on the northwest corner of Kettner Blvd & Cedar St. The office faces Cedar St.
VEHICLES: On-site.
RETURNS: Same as pickup.
After-hours Returns
Rental vehicle must be returned during office hours.

NOTE: Some locations may have a key drop available:

Drop Box Available: If the customer chooses to leave the vehicle, the customer is responsible for the vehicle & all charges (including any damages or theft of the vehicle may have incurred during after hours) until the contract can be closed on the following business day.

Drop Box NOT Available: If the location does not have a key drop box, the location does not permit vehicles to be left after closing hours. The customer should never lock or leave the keys inside the car. The customer is responsible for the vehicle & all charges (including any damages to or theft of the vehicle and locksmith fees if they choose to lock the keys in the car). The customer can either choose to return the car the next day the location is open OR change the Drop Off Location to the nearest Regional Airport. Customer is responsible for all charges related to the drop-off modification.

Budget in Downtown San Diego - Little Italy

If you’re headed to San Diego by train, you’ll find a convenient Budget car rental counter near the San Diego Amtrak Station to help you continue on your journey with ease. Budget in downtown San Diego near Little Italy is a great place to start a trip to Fiesta Island, Coronado Beach, or La Jolla Cove.

Budget has the affordable cars and accessible locations you need for every occasion. Take an epic family vacation to SeaWorld and Mission Beach. Rent an economy car and tour San Diego State University or the University of California San Diego with your incoming student. Or just choose a fun car to cruise in as an alternative way to commute while your car is in the shop. 

You can also book a one-way rental if you need to return your car to Budget at the San Diego International Airport or any other convenient car rental location in San Diego. In fact, you can choose from over 600 Budget locations across the nation as your pre-booked drop-off location.

Standard Car Rental

While your everyday car is in the shop, keep life moving with a standard car rental. These familiar cars make it simple to navigate around downtown San Diego.

 

Midsize SUV Rental

How many Comic-Con fans can you fit in a midsize SUV rental? Five. Plus, props and merch. We’ve got you covered for one-of-a-kind San Diego adventures.

 

Premium Car Rental

Use a premium car rental for an upscale couple’s weekend in Little Italy. Step into all the boutique shops, and satisfy your cravings at the best celebrity-chef restaurants.

 

See Prices & Available Cars

Check out deals to rent a car in downtown San Diego when you start a reservation at the top of this page. Choose different options and rental dates to compare your choices and see our best rates. Make your reservation today to get the best availability at Budget in downtown San Diego at Little Italy.

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