Car Rental Escondido

The Californian city of Escondido lies in a valley surrounded by rocky hills to the north of San Diego city in San Diego County and is home to over 140,000 residents. The area is a popular vacationer destination, with many arrivals choosing budget car rental in Escondido Downtown as their personal transport.

Originally settled by Native American Indians, the area became an agricultural center following the late 19th century land boom. Citrus fruits and wine grapes were followed by avocados, but nowadays the city is mainly a dormitory town for San Diego, with vast tracts of agricultural land given over to housing estates.

Downtown Escondido has recently been revitalized, with many good restaurants, galleries and trendy cafe?s opening and a weekly display of hot-rod and vintage cars along its main street. The unusual Mingei Museum shows heritage artefacts, tools and costumes from the Ainu, the original inhabitants of the Japanese archipelago, as well as other ethnic groups.

Car rental in Escondido Downtown provides comfortable transportation around San Diego County and beyond. Escondidos's selection of shopping centers includes a popular discount mall, as well as many local designer boutiques and an antiques mall. A number of art galleries hold exhibitions of local artists'' work.

Chinese, Japanese, Mediterranean and many other world cuisines are represented in Escondido, at prices to suit all pockets. In San Diego, the Museum of Art is interesting and the Automotive Museum holds over 80 vintage and classic cars. Farther afield with car rentals in Escondido Downtown, the stunning Californian coastline offers unlimited possibilities including beaches, resorts and spas.