The new gas station is so much better than the old one! There's was often a line and sometimes it stretched out into the street. The lanes to pass in the middle were a little bit close so it was sometimes a bit challenging if people had a bigger car or didn't park correctly. The new station has lots of space and way more pumps. I have been several times since it opened and I've never had to wait in line which is a huge difference from the old station. It does make the parking a bit more congested, but I'll take the wait time decrease any day.. The station is usually cheaper than the nearby Palomar station by at least .10¢. I haven't been at peak time so I'm not sure how the traffic is or the lines but so far so good and it is my gas station of choice. read more

See all

The renewed gas station at this location has made a huge difference. They spent months stalling the new station with many more gas pumps - 6 lanes, 5 pumps on each side reduces much of the wait. There's trash cans nearby to empty the trash from your vehicle. The 1st traffic light coming in backs up so I drive to the other entrances to get to the gas station. With the ease of getting gas, it does bring more to shop at this Costco location. read more

Costco - Gas station - Gas Stations Near Me - Vista, California

I absolutely love Costco. They have great prices and wonderful high-quality products. The only issue I have with the Costco on Hacienda Drive is that the parking area is chaotic. The gas station move from the side of the store to the front of the store took away many parking spaces. They also created a new entrance. The new entrance creates a backup of traffic onto Emerald Drive. Just be careful in the area. Other than that, excellent staff, clean store and plenty to choose from! Oh, I also love the food court, which offers excellent prices and decent food. read more

Costco - Picking up New Year's Eve pizza - Gas Stations Near Me - Vista, California

4/2025 Beware: The parking lot is under construction right now The gas station will be Moved from the south east side of the warehouse to the west end by the end of the year. read more

So Costco is my go to gas spot! I was very skeptical when I saw they changed the location of their gas. Since the new light they added is already causing severe traffic jams. However, once I had pulled up the station I noticed they have allowed space for 6 cars to pull up in each row....hopefully making it less chaotic. I seemed to have come at a slow time which was nice, making it a quick fill up. Hopefully, this new location makes filling up faster, but still fear the new light nearby will cause some issues. read more

Oh my gosh, they redid the whole gas station and it's so much better now! They took my advice and redid everything towards the end of 2025... the previously ridiculously long lines are now nonexistent, and I can get in and out very quickly, which used to be impossible. Good job, Costco! read more

Awesome place to be a member of. The savings here are out of this world and I stopped going to Walmart all together. Contact lenses and kitten insurance for my fur baby both so worth the cost and the membership. After a long couple of hours of bulking items we grab a slice of pizza because it's the only way to end a day at Costco! read more

Costco - Always busy on a Saturday - Gas Stations Near Me - Vista, California

See all

Parking has gotten better since their old spots. Not excited for the future gas station getting moved. Best it stays in the back. Real reason that made me make this review- The pizza has become TERRIBLE. No more fluffy crust. It dries out way too fast and becomes very difficult and tough to eat. This is costco quality post-pandemic: read more

Costco - Pepperoni-less Pizza - Gas Stations Near Me - Vista, California

See all

Recently opened and added 14 new fuel pumps... None of which have Diesel???? Glad my membership fees are only serving those with regular fuel. Insert sarcastic face! read more

This place has significantly improved over the years . They now have two gas stations which make getting gas more convenient and efficient. Great value , 5 stars . read more

I was very happy to be able to buy eggs. Kirkland Canadian bacon, which was previously available, is now out of stock. I hope it will be re-released. read more

Moving the gas pumps seems like a crazy idea. They desperately need that additional parking. And, assuming they add new spots when they close the existing station, who wants to walk that far? I think the next project had better be a multi level parking structure with an automated system that directs you to specific open parking spaces. Enough of the driving around aimlessly, and people blocking the way as they wait for handicapped senior citizens loading their cars like snails! read more

Any chance I have to stop in and get gas from Costco, I will! It's no secret that gas prices are a little higher and a little bit of savings is always great. The lines are usually long but it flows pretty quickly. This last time I made the mistake of going behind an RV that took awhile. It's also convenient after doing some shopping at Costco! read more

Parking is ridiculous and now it's about to get worse. Apparently they've decided to move the gas station​ to a part of the parking lot in front of the store instead of alongside. This is going to make a longer walk and more difficult parking in the long run. I'm sick of Costco making things more and more challenging to shop at their stores. read more

I'm about to go off on a little rant. This Costco in Vista is probably the worst Costco I've ever been to. They give me the hardest time with my returns with or without a receipt. One time I try to return an item with tags still on, and I had a receipt that was paid with the gift card, the lady gave me such a hard time about returning my item back to a gift card. She said she wanted to return it back to the original purchaser. When I literally had a receipt that had a gift card that was purchased with a gift card. But that's not the first time I've had many incidents where it was difficult to return items that were in completely intact that could be resold. I forget my ID and I've done it before but for some reason this Vista Costco always gives me a hard time to get in. Like they take your picture for a reason right so why is it that you can't just give me my temporary card so that way I can go shopping so I don't have to drive all the way home to get my card and come all the way back and then they call security. They call management all these people just so they could all tell me whatever their policy is. But this is the only Costco that gives me a hard time. Now my last rant is I will grab a hotdog to enjoy dollar 50. I have probably gotten maybe 12 hotdog and not once has that hot. Been nice and warm and intact. The bun is always in two pieces. I would love to see somebody take a picture of a hotdog that's actually intact where the bread is intact. It's cold and it's separated all the time. It's not even worth $1.50 anymore. Maybe my rants are useless compared to what other people are complaining about but it is ridiculous that I am there ready to purchase ready to buy, but they will not let me enter and they will not let me return items. It's ridiculous and it's always always always this to Costco. What is wrong with you guys? Seriously it's nuts. read more

The service was amazing and the food was great and the gas was fast also very clean I love this Costco definitely come here and shop they have great prices and quality of there clothes is great and the variety stuff they have here is amazing I recommend to come here it's the best Costco there is read more

Line was long but went quick. It was packed at this Costco. Went to the food court to pick up 2 slices pizza and a hotdog. The server was rude when I inquired about my order because they and said, we are going numerical order, but they weren't going in numerical order. I observed them filling the tickets that were easy to fill, not in numerical order. I just can't believe that people think you're stupid and are not observant of what they are doing. read more

Costco - Gas Stations Near Me - Vista, California

I've never had an issue at this Costco. The staff is friendly and helpful, for the most part. Occasionally you will see hum drum worker. Loads of variety and some pretty swell ready to heat meals for those busy folks. The food court is great and the pharmacy is top notch. I would rank higher but we have limits. read more

Costco - The front - Gas Stations Near Me - Vista, California

Lines can be long at times but the prices are worth it. Don't be that driver to pull up to the wrong side of a pump from where your gas tank is located on your car. Sure Costco hoses will reach that far, but you'll suffer from embarrassment and you'll probably block other drivers who are trying to squeeze thru the center lane to either get in or out. Side note: I do wish Costco would come out with an RFID based membership card so we could tap the payment sensor to validate our membership. read more

Costco - Always a line - Gas Stations Near Me - Vista, California

Strangely I never remembered this was a Costco, because it is a Costco gas station, trying to submit to change the name of the business a few times, but it didn't work, some says it was in the same location with the warehouse so they got mixed up. I only came here once, super busy not really, but getting might be a little tricky, more than likely I would cross paths here, but sure it's another convenient place to get gas and take advantage of my membership while I am on the road read more

We come here for the cheap gas which is a thing in this area. However, they are comparable with local small no big name gas stations by 1-2 cents. I highly recommend to come right when they open because you do not need to wait much and it's a quick drive but if you decide to come at main hours, it might take you forever to get to the pump. Even arriving 15 min before closure can bite you since this location seems always busy! The staff are always friendly and helpful and will help you out if you need it. Come early or be prepared to be patient. read more

Excellent customer service. Great value for lower price gas in area. It is easy to find less busy times to go early in morning or later in evening. read more

no doubt the quality and value are outstanding however its grossly overcrowded and difficult to navigate, they should open another location in Carlsbad read more

This Costco is awesome. I've had to return a stand-up desk because of a malfunctioning button, didn't have a receipt or the original box it was in, and they still did the return no problem! They just searched up my membership card and took care of it. I've also come in plenty of other times and had great experiences. The gas is also very affordable. read more

Of course my car was running on empty last night. Decided to swing my Costco in hopes that I wasn't to late to fill up. Yep, I was. The cones were up and the last two customers were in line. I could just hear my husband barking in my ear, "I told you to get gas the other day". Anyway, the gas attendant there must have seen the tears in my eyes from a distance(not really but I'm going with it anyways), he waved me over. With a smile on his face, said go ahead. Thank you Richard, you saved me. A+ in my book. read more

Good value . Takes 10-15 minutes wait . Unfortunately every time I'm there I always see so many rude customers . People honking there horns so others will hurry up . I think Costco Gas should come up with a better system which they have employees helping to assist at the gas pump so this can be avoided in the future . . read more

Costco - Front of the store from the parking lot - Gas Stations Near Me - Vista, California

This is one of the smaller Costco gasoline stations in the area. Access is directly from Hacienda east of the main Costco entrance only. The access lane from the store parking lot is currently blocked. Today, delivery from a tanker truck totally blocked one of the pump lanes, but an attendant did try to direct cars around the rig and to the pumps. Short hop off CA78 at the Emerald exit. read more

One of the best prices for a gas (usually 20 or even 30 cents better then competition), but the lanes to fill it up are insane. You have to be at the Costco either before 7 AM or just before closing at 9:00 PM to avoid long waits. One interesting statistic - Costco Gas is number one in volume to be sold in USA, go figure. read more

I witnessed a nice moment getting gas here Sunday. There was a senior woman in the car ahead of me. When she pulled up to the gas pump, she honked to get the CostCo attendant's attention. It seems she was not able to get out of the car and she gave the attendant her credit card. It was kind of awesome, he gladly pumped her gas. Wow, chivalry is not dead. It was very sweet and old fashioned and gave me renewed faith in humanity. I love this time of year, it seems like everyone is a little extra. read more

I'm giving it four stars as it seems to have improved since I posted my pic of drivers cutting in line. Looks like the attendants have placed orange cones along the outside edge to gently remind people that you can't cut in from the outside. The gas station now has three pumps for each lane, so the wait time isn't bad at all. The gas is cheap and it doesn't clog my engine. My new car runs on the 87 unleaded and it works just fine. read more

Costco - Hello people! Don't you know how to queue?!! Read the sign. Too many drivers trying to cut in line from the outside every time. - Gas Stations Near Me - Vista, California

See all

3 stars because this is probably the most difficult Costco gas station to access- at least of the ones I've been to. They don't have signs out on the street to let people know this, but you have to enter on hacienda otherwise you have to drive around the buildings and get back on the street to get in line. Otherwise, it's a typical Costco gas station with typical Costco gas prices. read more

Longer lines especially during lunch and after work but typically the cheapest gas in the area. That's what keeps me coming back. Try to come early morning and before they close read more

For me its not worth the time and effort involved to fight traffic, sit in line, and be frustrated to save a few cents on fuel. Master planning for this gas station is poor; it is a shared common entrance to other businesses and gets very congested very quick - not to mention the people who attempt to cut in line but coming around from the service side of the motorcycle shop. read more

Costco - Normal congestion - Gas Stations Near Me - Vista, California

Hell yeah this Costco has the long hoses for convenient dual filling, but that doesn't stop people from parking like total idiots. Pulling too far forward and trying to around the back or not realizing how large their car is. My other gripe on this is that when the line is long and you wait with everyone else that you fill 6 gallons and mess up the flow or you take your sweet time also messing up the flow. Love the hours, open longer and later than the store. Like most Costco's 1 line has 2 and the rest have 3(usually the left pump towers). They probably didn't think about cars coming from the store side as that messes up the order even more instead of just entering off Hacienda. Prices are among the cheapest in all of North County, sometimes San Marcos Costco is cheaper. It's pretty clean, the trash cans are emptied regularly. Staff is staff, receipt dispensers are refiled timely, but honestly if you are still getting yours printing you're a turd. read more

They always have the cheapest gas in town which is a known fact. I like how this gas station has 3 pumps in one lane! The line does move pretty fast. The attendants were also very diligent about keeping the lines moving but at the same time were very willing to help out customers with card payment troubles and looking out for them for traffic. The location of this Costco gas is very close to the freeway off of Emerald. I wish this gas station is bigger though with more space for the cars to line up. read more

I usually go to the Costco Gas in Carlsbad off Palomar, but I was on the 78 and needed gas, then I remembered the Costco Gas in Vista! Perfect! Always the best place for the cheapest gas. I like this spot because each row has 3 pumps, instead of two. Came here last night around 8:20PM and there was no line. Yesterday's price was $2.55/gal for the 87 one. read more

When you arbitrarily set up your inventory control workers to take disabled customers who just renewed their membership and spent over $100 on your products and your worker has a conversation as the disabled customer takes a cushion for the back of the cart out of the wrapper, talking to the store worker and laughing about how great it feels, then sits the wrapper - a big circle of cardboard with the tag on it - inside the disabled scooter they're shopping in, and after a couple of hours shopping in the store, heads to checkout to make their purchase - not a word from the cashier about the cushion clearly sticking up from the back of the seat, and the bagger takes each individual item out of the basket, which isn't something the customer figured requires a ton of scrutiny, then puts a lid on the big box containing some toys purchased for the customer's son, and in the back and forth where the bagger is practically waving them in the air while the cups is standing close to the cart, the disabled customer is frantically trying to get him to hide the two toys - forgets entirely about the cushion, which they assume has been rung up by the bagger since every item was removed from the cart, and after being given leave to go, scooters across to the exit where the person checking the merchandise for accuracy could have said they missed the wrapper for the $15 cushion (which the customer didn't notice due to the total overall cost seeming to add up correctly with their horrid math skills!), and instead of noticing the cushion missing from the receipt, decides to check off the receipt after making a comment about the customer's hair color, the disabled customer drove slowly toward the car parked in the disabled stall when two people, a young man and a single icky woman, approach the disabled scooter and ask where the receipt for the cushion is, you grab your receipt, handing it over with a smile because you assume everyone has done their job...then suddenly you're ordered to follow them in your slow scooter to some back room where you can't even fit through the door, they tell you to get up and make you walk into the room; leaving all your purchased items out in the hallway for anyone to take, carrying your purse in as they can see you can barely walk, and as you look confused and ask what happened, you're asked over and over again where the wrapping went (maybe ask the bagger? He threw out a lot of cardboard items of many shapes.) and see annoyed when you ask if you can go then refuse to let you out of the room until you fill out a long paper admitting to taking something without permission, and which you tell them you'd gladly pay for because this is slightly over reactive...I mean, incredibly overreactive... You're repeatedly asked where the wrapper is and you tell them to check the front of the cash registers, which they won't admit they've done or not, and they ask if you threw it out, to which you laugh and say they need to ask the store employee you actually put the cushion on the seat directly next to and had a full conversation with afterward...because they still can't get you to say you ate the wrapping or transported it to another dimension (as you've already requested they look at their security cameras it they didn't believe you) they finally make you sign a piece of paper stating you're not ever allowed in a Costco ever again because if so, you'll be arrested for trespassing. You cannot have your money for the membership you just bought refunded even though they've produced no proof you did anything wrong and the bagger likely chucked it out with the produce boxes. I got my money reimbursed, you didn't get a penny more than what I actually purchased, and I hope whoever actually found the wrapper in the front of the cashier area felt like a real bully. Because that's what i encountered when I tried to become a member of CostCo using a Living Social voucher. A bunch of bullies who lacked any hard of credible evidence but thought they might harass a disabled woman and not even allow her out to use the restroom because they were going to catch her after she made her $109 purchase of items - stealing a $15 cushion. It's almost so unbelievably sick and ridiculous I would laugh if it hasn't been so traumatizing. If I ever enter Costco property again, I'll be arrested for criminal trespassing. I had to sign that before I could go the the restroom. Entrapment. False imprisonment. Abuse of a disabled adult. Costco has gone from cheap merchandise to cheap methods of meeting shoplifting quotas. Next time, maybe you should check your cameras before you deny someone their freedoms. read more

Worse customer service, they want to sell you the exclusive membership at any cost, even when you tell them not interested. They want to make you feel bad not to get their credit card, make you feel like you are missing on there cash back. Come on is a credit card!!! People clearly care about meeting their goals not what customers want. read more

They expanded to have 3 pumps per island instead of 2 , but they can still be crowded and take some time but it is faster now. Prices are very competitive. read more

See all

Always great prices here...about six cents a gallon less in San Marcos though. Usually a pretty quick turn around here, obviously longer on weekends and evenings. The only challenge here is the entrance. Can become a nightmare as the limited line space makes for some short fused drivers. I really like the Long Hose option on these pumps. Don't have to worry about "taking sides" driving in. Debit and Costco credit cards only!! read more

Costco - Line up!! - Gas Stations Near Me - Vista, California