Cheap Car Rental in Vista, USA

Cheap car rental in Vista, USA

We have no fresh offers in Vista yet. Prices and availability change daily, so search your dates to see today's cars and prices.

Nearest desks with offers

Poway Downtown · 33 km · from $79 per day
San Diego 9292 Miramar Rd # 28 · 36 km · from $135 per day
Murrieta · 38 km · from $91 per day

Car rental prices near Vista by car type

Class	Typical cars	Suppliers	From / day	Typical / day
Economy	Ford Fiesta, Kia Rio, Mitsubishi Mirage	3	$71
Compact	Nissan Versa, Kia Niro Electric, Kia Soul	3	$73
Intermediate	Toyota Corolla, BMW 3 Series, Hyundai Elantra	4	$72
Standard	Volkswagen Jetta	3	$76
Full size	Toyota Camry, Chevrolet Malibu	4	$77
Small SUV	Buick Encore, Jeep Renegade	2	$86
Medium SUV	Hyundai Santa Fe, Mazda CX-50, Toyota Rav4	4	$89	$108
Large SUV	Audi Q7, Ford Expedition, Ford Explorer	2	$102
Minivan	Chrysler Pacifica, Nissan Quest	2	$118
12-passenger van	Ford Transit Passengervan	1	$161
15-passenger van	Chevrolet Express	1	$200
Luxury	Audi A4, Dodge Challenger RT, Mercedes S Class	2	$106
Premium	BMW 5 Series, Cadillac XT6, Lexus ES350	2	$89
Convertible	Ford Mustang Convertible	2	$117
Small or medium truck	Toyota Tacoma	1	$159

The from price is among the lowest prices seen. Half of the offers were cheaper than the typical price. Based on offers seen in the 12 months to Feb 2026. Rental companies guarantee the car class, not the exact model. Live availability and prices are shown in search results. How we collect prices

Avis

Kia Rio

or similar

5 seats
2 bags
Automatic transmission
Air conditioning

from $71/day

Avis

Kia Soul

or similar

5 seats
3 bags
Automatic transmission
Air conditioning

from $73/day

Enterprise

Mitsubishi Mirage

or similar

5 seats
2 bags
Automatic transmission
Air conditioning

from $79/day

Enterprise

Nissan Versa

or similar

5 seats
3 bags
Automatic transmission
Air conditioning

from $79/day

Avis

Kia Niro Electric

or similar

5 seats
3 bags
Automatic transmission
Air conditioning

from $87/day

Dollar

Ford Fiesta

or similar

5 seats
2 bags
Automatic transmission
Air conditioning

from $198/day

Car rental companies near Vista

Prices and conditions come from searches on TREWL and may have changed. Ratings come from CarTrawler customer reviews, as shown in searches up to Feb 2026. Live availability and prices are shown in search results. How we collect prices

Enterprise

24 min wait Credit card only

8.6

Excellent 2000+ reviews

from $79/day

Ratings, policies and office

Customer ratings

Value for money 8.2 Cleanliness 8.6 Service at the rental desk 8.9 Pick-up process 8.5 Drop-off process 8.9

Policies

Unlimited mileage on selected cars
Free cancellation up to 48 h before pick-up
Free additional driver

Office

Enterprise in Poway Downtown
13027 Poway Rd, Poway, 92064 4519, CA
8587486900

Avis

17 min wait Credit card only

7.0

Good 5000+ reviews

from $135/day

Ratings, policies and office

Customer ratings

Value for money 6.7 Cleanliness 6.9 Service at the rental desk 6.9 Pick-up process 6.5 Drop-off process 8.1

Policies

Full to full
Unlimited mileage
Free cancellation up to 48 h before pick-up

Extras (paid at the desk)

GPS · Infant seat · Child seat · Booster seat

Office

San Diego 9292 Miramar Rd # 28
8720 Miramar Road, San Diego, 92126, CA
858-271-0018

Budget

14 min wait Credit card only

6.8

Good 10000+ reviews

from $135/day

Ratings, policies and office

Customer ratings

Value for money 6.6 Cleanliness 7.0 Service at the rental desk 6.6 Pick-up process 5.9 Drop-off process 8.1

Policies

Unlimited mileage
Free cancellation up to 48 h before pick-up

Extras (paid at the desk)

GPS · Infant seat · Child seat · Booster seat

Office

San Diego 9292 Miramar Rd # 28
8720 Miramar Road, San Diego, 92126, CA
858-271-0035

Dollar

16 min wait Credit and debit cards

6.7

Good 5000+ reviews

from $198/day

Ratings, policies and office

Customer ratings

Value for money 6.2 Cleanliness 7.4 Service at the rental desk 6.4 Pick-up process 6.1 Drop-off process 7.6

Policies

Unlimited mileage
Free cancellation up to 48 h before pick-up
Pre-registration available

Extras (paid at the desk)

GPS · Ski rack · Infant seat · Child seat · Booster seat

Office

Dollar in Poway Downtown
12963 Poway Road, Poway, CA, United States, 92064
(858) 679-0576

Rental conditions in Vista

Based on 4 suppliers here and nearby. Data from the 12 months to Feb 2026.

Debit card	Accepted by 1 of 4 suppliers: Dollar.
Credit card	Usually required, in the main driver's name. 3 of 4 suppliers list no debit option.
Mileage	Unlimited at all 4 suppliers.
Transmission	All cars are automatic.
Cancellation	Free up to 48 hours before pick-up at 4 suppliers.
Free additional driver	Enterprise
Extras	GPS (3 suppliers), Infant seat (3 suppliers), Child seat (3 suppliers), Booster seat (3 suppliers), Ski rack (1 supplier)
Special offers	Free additional driver (1 supplier), Pre-registration available (1 supplier)

Driving in the USA: drive on the right · 0.08% blood alcohol (0.05% in Utah) · 0.02% for new drivers. Driving rules

Pick-up point	Type	Suppliers	From / day	Average wait
Poway Downtown · 33 km	City office	2	$79	20 min
San Diego 9292 Miramar Rd # 28 · 36 km	City office	2	$135	16 min
Murrieta · 38 km	City office	1	$91	18 min

Car rental in Vista: what to expect

Customers report an average wait at the desk from 14 min at Budget to 24 min at Enterprise.

100% of the cars offered here are automatic. Mileage is unlimited at all 4 suppliers. Most suppliers allow free cancellation up to 48 hours before pick-up.

Car rental in Vista: FAQ

Where do I pick up my rental car in Vista?

It depends on the rental company, and the pick-up type is shown for each company on this page. Your booking confirmation always includes the exact pick-up address and instructions.

Can I pick up a car in Vista and return it somewhere else?

Yes, one-way rentals are possible with many companies, but they usually charge a one-way fee, which is higher for longer distances or for drop-offs in another country. Enter a different drop-off location in the search form to see one-way prices with the fee included.

What is the minimum age to rent a car in Vista?

The minimum age to rent a car in Vista is usually 21, although some companies accept drivers from 18 and others require 23 or 25 for larger or premium cars. Drivers under 25 usually pay a daily young driver fee, and some companies limit younger drivers to smaller car classes. You also need to have held your driving license for at least one year.

Can I rent a car in Vista with a debit card?

Rental companies in Vista typically accept major credit cards such as Visa, Mastercard and American Express. The card must be in the main driver's name and have enough funds for the security deposit. Debit and prepaid cards are accepted only by some companies, sometimes with a higher deposit or extra checks. The accepted cards are listed for each company on this page.

What fuel policy do rental companies use in Vista?

The fuel policy is shown for each company on this page. The most common ones in Vista are:

Full to full: you get the car with a full tank and return it full. This is usually the cheapest option because you only pay for the fuel you use at pump prices. Refuel near the drop-off point, or the company will charge for the missing fuel plus a service fee.
Same to same: you return the car with the same fuel level as at pick-up.

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