Car rental in Coronado, CA

First, I contemplated leaving a 4 star review for a few reasons. However, the prompt response to the issue with the original vehicle reserved, partly due to luck that someone happened to be onsite with the car, and the flexibility with returning the vehicle without requiring washing and vacuuming is deserving of some grace. The price for 5 day/4 night rental was fantastic, around $150 total. I certainly didn't expect a car in pristine shape for the cost. This car is a part of a Turo "rental company" fleet. It seems like a company that buys cheap, used cars to rent out. There are 12-15 cars parked behind a strip mall 8-10ish minutes from the airport in an area I was glad we were picking up and dropping off midday rather than the evening. The hybrid we originally reserved had stained seats and a lot of cosmetic wear. One tire looked like it was on a spare wheel and didn't have a lot of life left, honestly. A lot of the roads in San Diego aren't exactly in great shape, I was concerned about getting a flat. When we turned the car on to leave we immediately got check engine lights and a "pull over immediately" message. Fortunately, someone with the "rental company" was on site and qas able to quickly switched cars for us. It wasn't a hybrid, though. We didn't plan on a lot of driving, but originally opted for a hybrid to save money since we had two days of freeway driving. We definitely spent more on gas then originally planned. If there wasn't someone available onsite to help, it could have been a much longer ordeal which is a terrible way to start a vacation. Communication day of pick up felt slow with the owner. I didn't think to look back to the 2 month old message about how to find the car. I received a message from Turo saying we'd be sent details the day before the trip. I never got that confirmation text or measage the day before or day of pick up from the actual rental owner. When I first reached out to the rental company through the turo app to find the car at pick up time, I didn't get a response. I finally found a way to text someone about 20 minutes later. We did get a pretty quick response that way, but it's frustrating to be in a random parking lot messaging through an app and not get a response. The Honda interior is definitely cleaner than the hybrid we reserved, but the exterior, not so much. Its been side swiped and has a lot of sun damage. The TPMS light was on the whole time, but the actual tire pressure was fine. There was also a rattle and grinding noise when accelerating from a stop or on a hill, but it didn't cause an issue. The car drives fine for a 14-15 year old car, it's just a little noisy and you feel all the bumps on the road. I understand with the cheaper cost of renting through Turo amd choosing a 12-15 year old car, I'm not getting a newer car like I would with a standard rental company or paying more for a newer car. That said, with my last few Turo rentals, it feels a lot of these Turo "rental companies" aren't checking their cars or doing much more than standard maintenance as frequently as they should when they have over 150,000 miles on them. The confirmation message also suggested the cars are kept in great shape. These cars were not in great shape by any stretch of the imagination. No one wants to be on vacation and have their car break down or even be worried that the car they're driving is gonna get a flat or break down.

The Nissan Altima was great. Good mpg, clean, lots of power, great response time. The car needed to be picked up at an off site location called, economy car rental at 2367 India street. A proximity 2 1/2 miles from the airport. You will need to find a ride to their location. The price of taxi will be $30, however we took the free shuttle to the car rental center then walked 20 minutes the rest of the way. The team at this location did a great job, fast, friendly, polite, and after returning they able to offer a ride back to the airport. We would rent this Altima again, and I would recommend this vehicle.

This was my first experience using Turo and didn’t know what to expect. The car was clean and as expected. The host was very helpful in providing detailed instructions and pictures to help with pick up and drop off. They even went out of their way to make sure I had the instructions in my messages which was very helpful when I dropped off. Only complaint is that I didn’t know exactly where on the street the car was when my uber dropped me off at the address, but not much you can do to prevent that when you’re utilizing street parking. It only took a minute or so to find, but it would be helpful to know which street it’s parked on since the address takes you to a cross street. Overall, I would recommend this host and use them again if I’m back in the area.

Nice, little car at a great price. Cost 50% less than similar rental cars elsewhere. Easy pickup and dropoff too. Good deal!

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Fantastic experience from start to finish! The car was clean, comfortable, and exactly as described. The host was friendly, responsive, and made the entire rental process incredibly easy and convenient. Pickup and drop-off were smooth, and the car drove perfectly throughout the trip. I couldn’t have asked for a better experience and would definitely rent from this host again. Highly recommend!

Absolutely incredible experience renting Barry’s BMW M850i! The car was immaculate, extremely comfortable, and an absolute blast to drive. The combination of luxury, power, and performance makes this car something truly special. It looks even better in person and gets plenty of attention wherever you go. Barry was an excellent host—professional, responsive, and very accommodating. The entire rental process was smooth and hassle-free, and everything was exactly as described. The car was clean, well-maintained, and ready to go when I picked it up. If you're looking for something luxurious, sporty, and exciting, I highly recommend renting from Barry. I would definitely rent the M850i again! 5 stars all around!

Geoff was an awesome host. I had to modify my reservation to start early and end early ands he d the request. I have never driven a Tesla before and Geoff explained how to operate the car. I recommend and would definitely rent from Geoff on my next trip to San Diego.

Amazing service, amazing car, great handling, great milage great car. TURO app makes it the best private car rental experience great!

Great budget option! $20 or less in an uber to the car from the airport. Much nicer than getting on the people mover to the car rental location. The car was clean and well maintained. Wonderful communication from the host. Thank you.

Great car for a quick turn around trip. Very friendly host. Thank you. Can't beat the price!

The car was a 2016 Ford Fiesta with 104K miles. We only needed a vehicle for a few days and for local day trips only. Leni's price was the lowest so we gave Leni our business. After the initial contract terms were set, we decided to extend a day and also asked if we could bring our two small dogs in the car with us. Although she was somewhat caught off guard by our dog request, she quickly pivoted and said if we paid the Turo pet fee, she would be fine with it. On delivery day, she was on time. The car was thoroughly clean and for a 10 year old car, it had only a few cosmetic defects, none of which affected the drivability of the car. During the rental, the car ran well without any issues! And on return day, Leni was prompt in meeting us for the transfer. One final note - Leni is a vibrant, cheerful person and was so positive throughout the entire transaction. I heartily recommended Leni and will look to use her again if her car matches our future transportation needs in the San Diego area! - CWO4 M. Brown USN Ret

Decent car. Needed work but ran well. For the price I’d rent again

Fast easy and seamless experience to rent a car I’ll definitely be back

Had an amazing time! Absolutely un matched price for value 👌 The car sounds like no other on the road! I WILL BE BACK TO RENT AGAIN - so everyone who rents it - do your part to keep this car in good condition for when I get back! Thanks again to the two wonderful hosts! 🤜✨️🤛 Great location for pick up and drop off and the whole process was super easy! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Great car, easy pick up location, great fuel economy and price. One of those special Turo deals that makes this platform worthwhile.

Car was exactly what I needed. Easy pick up and an easy location at affordable price. Great on gas mileage. Thank you!

Pickup and drop off was super easy. Car was clean and fully charged at pickup. Host was great with communication and also let me extend my trip when my flight was rescheduled with no hassle. I always rent a tesla on vacation as I have my own back home. It was fun to drive a different model! Look forward to renting again when I come back to beautiful San Diego!

The car I received looked brand new! It even had that good new car smell. It was super clean, gas efficient and both the pickup and drop of was so fast and seamless. Way faster than waiting in line and getting a rental car from a rental company! My host was awesome. Anytime I had a quick question his response time was so fast. Great communication and if I book another trip to San Diego I am definitely searching for any cars coming him. Thank you! 🙏🏽 💛