Rent a Car at McClellan Palomar Airport, Carlsbad, California (CLD)

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McClellan Palomar Airport (CLD)

Address:

2198 Palomar Airport Rd,
(1/2 mile W of El Camino Real), Carlsbad, CA, California, 92008, United States

Phone:

(1) 760-931-2469

Location Type:

Corporate

Hours of Operation:

Sun 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM; Mon - Fri 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM; Sat 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Holiday Hours:

2024
THANKSGVING   November  28  closed
BLACK FRIDAY   November  29  08:00AM - 01:00PM
CHRISTMAS EVE   December  24  08:00AM - 01:00PM
CHRISTMAS DAY   December  25  closed
NEW YEARS EVE   December  31  08:00AM - 01:00PM

2025
NEW YEARS DAY   January  1  closed

Keydrop Location

If flying in, the rental counter is within the terminal with a short walk to the car lot.

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Location Information
Fastbreak Service
Proceed to the Budget counter Fastbreak line/or normal line if no Fastbreak line designation/or follow directions to the Fastbreak Kiosk. Present identification and receive your rental agreement. The counter representative will give the customer the keys & directions to their car. FASTBREAK RETURN: Follow the airport signs for Car Rental return. You do not need to return to the counter to complete your rental. Record your mileage and fuel level on the rental agreement and drop it in the Budget Fastbreak return box. A closed rental agreement will be mailed to you within 48 hours.
General Directions
COUNTER: **Airline Passengers** Proceed to the Budget counter in the baggage claim area. Rental cars are parked outside the baggage claim area. **Local Renters** From I-5, exit at Palomar Airport Rd (east). Go 3 miles and turn left on Palomar-McClellan. Follow airport signs for "Arrivals" or "Baggage Claim". They will lead to the baggage claim area entrance. CARS: On-site. RETURNS: Same as pick-up. AFTER-HOURS RETURNS: Available. Place the completed contract & the keys in the key drop box.
After-hours Returns
Park & lock the car. Place the completed contract & the keys in the Drop Box located in the Returns area. Remember to take your personal belongings with you.

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