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    Free beach parking windows, transit day passes, airport transfer maths, and when skipping the rental car saves more than any coupon.

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    MTS day pass beats three rideshares

    $6 all day vs $45 in Ubers

    The Trolley covers downtown, Old Town, Little Italy and the convention centre — the exact corridor where parking is worst.

    How: Buy the day pass in the PRONTO app before your first ride.

    Available all year.

    Terms verified 2026-08-01

    Year-round

    Coastal lots are free — if you arrive before 9am

    Save $20–$40 a day

    La Jolla Shores, Mission Beach and Coronado all have free public lots that fill by mid-morning in summer. Paid private lots exist purely because people arrive at 11am.

    How: Be parked by 9am on summer weekends, or go after 4pm.

    Available all year.

    Terms verified 2026-08-01

    Year-round

    Skip the rental car if you're staying downtown

    $60–$110 a day, all-in

    Rental plus hotel parking plus gas exceeds rideshare for most downtown-based trips. Rent only for the days you leave the coast.

    How: Book a one- or two-day rental mid-trip instead of the full week.

    Available all year.

    Terms verified 2026-08-01

    Year-round

    Airport: rideshare beats a transfer under three people

    $25 vs $75

    Fixed-price private transfers only win with four or more passengers and luggage, or a late-night arrival with kids.

    How: Under three people? Walk to the rideshare island. Over four? Price the transfer.

    Available all year.

    Terms verified 2026-08-01

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