Hertz

Hertz Car Rental - San Diego Downtown

🚙 Rental Cars · 3338 Kettner Blvd · San Diego

NeverAbsolutely not. I’d never go back, buy again, or use them again.
24

total experiences

42%

replied on google

Most reported issues

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Experiences

NeverBilling & ChargesFrom Google Reviews
May 13, 2026

Rental agency refused the credit card used for the booking.

NeverWait & DelaysFrom Google Reviews
Jan 17, 2026

Long wait time for a rental car due to understaffing.

Business reply on Google

Hello, Johanna. We sincerely apologize for the wait time you experienced at our San Diego Hertz Car Rental location. Management does make every attempt to staff accordingly. Please know we will be in contact with the appropriate management regarding this delay so we can prevent this from happening again. We truly hope this doesn't deter you from choosing us again in the future for all of your rental needs.

NeverCustomer ServiceFrom Google Reviews
Jan 16, 2026

Confirmed rental car reservation was unavailable upon arrival

NeverBilling & ChargesFrom Google Reviews
Jan 5, 2026

Customer charged for unavailable rental car and unable to obtain refund

Business reply on Google

Hi, Dale. I am sorry to read about your experience at our San Diego Hertz Car Rental location. Improvements on our reservation system is a top priority of our new management team. We understand your frustration and are looking forward to the betterment our services. We're always striving to improve and as a result, we will forward this to the appropriate management team. We do appreciate you taking the time to leave us a review and providing us with this feedback.

NeverCustomer ServiceFrom Google Reviews
Dec 27, 2025

The rental agency failed to honor a confirmed vehicle reservation.

Business reply on Google

Hi, Connor. I am sorry to read about your experience at our San Diego Hertz Car Rental location. Improvements on our reservation system is a top priority of our new management team. We understand your frustration and are looking forward to the betterment our services. We're always striving to improve and as a result, we will forward this to the appropriate management team. We do appreciate you taking the time to leave us a review and providing us with this feedback.

NeverWait & DelaysFrom Google Reviews
Dec 25, 2025

Customer experienced long wait times due to understaffing at rental location.

Business reply on Google

Hi. We're very sorry to read that you didn’t have a 5-Star experience with us at our San Diego Hertz Car Rental location. We would like to be given the chance to review your concerns. Please copy and paste the following link to your browser https://www.hertz.com/us/en/support to see if we can be of further assistance in regards to your experience. Thank you!

NeverBilling & ChargesFrom Google Reviews
Dec 1, 2025

customer charged additional fees despite prepaid online reservation

Business reply on Google

Hi, Ronald. We’re extremely sorry to read about your experience at our San Diego Hertz Car Rental location. We do appreciate you taking the time to leave us a review and providing us with this feedback. We're always striving to improve and truly appreciate your review.

NeverBilling & ChargesFrom Google Reviews
Nov 13, 2025

Customer was incorrectly charged for fuel despite returning the car correctly.

NeverRefund & ReturnFrom Google Reviews
Nov 8, 2025

Rental vehicle unavailable and refund denied by staff

Business reply on Google

Hi, Jessica. We’re extremely sorry to read about your experience at our San Diego Hertz Car Rental location. We do appreciate you taking the time to leave us a review and providing us with this feedback. We're always striving to improve and truly appreciate your review.

NeverCustomer ServiceFrom Google Reviews
Oct 20, 2025

Reserved vehicle was unavailable without prior notification.

Business reply on Google

Hi, Julia. We’re extremely sorry to read about your experience at our Hertz W Laurel St Car Rental location. We do appreciate you taking the time to leave us a review and providing us with this feedback. We're always striving to improve and truly appreciate your review.

NeverCustomer ServiceFrom Google Reviews
Oct 13, 2025

Rental location closed unexpectedly and failed to provide reserved vehicle.

NeverStaff BehaviorFrom Google Reviews
Jun 20, 2025

Long wait times due to insufficient staffing at the rental counter.

Business reply on Google

Hi, Barbarah. We’re extremely sorry to read about your experience at our San Diego Hertz Car Rental location. We do appreciate you taking the time to leave us a review and providing us with this feedback. We're always striving to improve and truly appreciate your review.

NeverCustomer ServiceFrom Google Reviews
Jan 21, 2025

Vehicle had unpleasant odor and incorrect fuel level upon pickup.

Business reply on Google

Hi, Viktoria. We're very sorry to read that you didn’t have a 5-Star experience with us at our San Diego Hertz Car Rental location. We would like to be given the chance to review your concerns. Please copy and paste the following link to your browser https://www.hertz.com/us/en/support to see if we can be of further assistance in regards to your experience. Thank you!

NeverCleanliness & HygieneFrom Google Reviews
Aug 28, 2023

The rental car was dirty and staff were unhelpful.

NeverWait & DelaysFrom Google Reviews
Aug 2, 2023

Excessive wait times due to understaffing at the rental location.

NeverCustomer ServiceFrom Google Reviews
Jun 25, 2023

Customer was denied service due to uncommunicated business closing hours.

NeverWait & DelaysFrom Google Reviews
Jun 26, 2022

Excessive wait times due to manager refusing to release uncleaned vehicles

NeverProduct / Service QualityFrom Google Reviews
Sep 14, 2021

Vehicle door locks and driver seat mechanism were malfunctioning and unsafe.

NeverBilling & ChargesFrom Google Reviews
Jul 15, 2021

Overcharged for smaller vehicle with faulty equipment and poor car condition.

NeverBilling & ChargesFrom Google Reviews
Mar 30, 2021

unauthorized charges were applied to the customer's credit card