Do you need a car in San Diego? NO, public transportation is efficient.
I finally rented Buick Century in Budget rent a car agency not to drive around San Diego but... over 11,500 miles around the West and the Southwest of the USA.
Why just at Budget? Hmmm... Linda's son helped me a lot. He called to many rent a car agencies and I finally chose Budget because of the best price (they gave me a good discount). I was looking for a comfortable midsize car with unlimited mileage with possible driving to Canada (I was going to drive at least to Vancouver).
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Updated Jul 23, 2003
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We then met Sean at his National City office where his customer, Mr. Gary Cooper, was waiting with a limousine to take Sean, Debbie, several colleagues or Sean's from work, to Qualcomm Park for the ball game. This was the first time I had ever been in anything like a limousine in my life without somebody important dying first. The limo was a black Lincoln Continental. It could seat as many as 9 people comfortably and still have room for a bar and 2 T.V.'s. It was easily 30 ft. (9 m.) long.
Written Mar 17, 2003
You can drive to San Diego and throughout California but it is best to fly there and then rent a car.
It is a 'driving culture place' and if you don't
have a car....you won't be able to get around as easily if at all!
The best way to get around would be by car. It is definately a 'driving culture' place. They have a trolley system but it is not very extensive. The buses take hours to get places that take only 15 minutes by car! Rent a car and you can go anywhere!
Updated Feb 26, 2003
That would depend on where you're coming from, of course!
Get a car - please! :-)
San Diego is a very big city, and to be able to get around you really need a car. While there is some public transportation, it's not very convenient.
Written Sep 7, 2002
I had a car and I had no problems getting around. Not beacause I am an excellent driver, but because it is very difficult to get lost. There is one main highway (No. 5) that goes from Tijuana through downtown in direction of L.A. and it is one orientation. The other one is ocean. I was also impressed by quality of roads, how easy is to find what you are looking for. They have great signs.
I only had to pay for parking in downtown, and it was around $5 - whole day.
Written Aug 26, 2002
Ok, San Diego does not have good public transport. Unless you're staying with friends or family, I highly recommend renting a vehicle. If you have an ok budget, try the major rental car companies
Or if you want to save money and don't mind driving a beater, try Rent-A-Wreck. 4400 El Cajon Blvd, San Diego, CA 92115. (619)223-3300
Written Aug 25, 2002
Is to fly into to Los Angeles, rent a car and drive from there. This way you can drive along the coast and take in the spectacular view.
Driving is the best way. Driving is fairly easy if you come from anywhere in North America. I didn’t experience any of the road rage we always here about in the news.
Written Aug 24, 2002
I believe that the best way to get to San Diego is to drive.
If you drive you will be able to see many cool places and you can travel anywhere at anytime.
The best and almost only way to get around is to use a car or other motorized vehicle.
Written Aug 24, 2002
The best way to get around in San Diego is by renting a car. There's not many taxi's in San Diego and the only ones that I know are down town. You can call for a taxi but I'm not sure what they will charge you.
Written Aug 24, 2002
Southern Calif was built around the auto....don't fight it. If you can't drive stay near the downtown.
Written Jan 3, 2003
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