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University City, San Diego car rentals in 2026

Most popular company

Hertz

Most common car type

Intermediate

Average price per day

$88

Cheapest price per day

$43
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How far in advance should I hire a car in University City?

Book your rental car in University City 80 days before your pickup date to maximise your savings. Car rental prices are around $45/day on average when booked 80 days ahead, which saves you 3% off the average price.

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What is the cheapest car hire company in University City?

Avis is currently the cheapest car hire company in University City with deals as low as $25.61/day found in the past two weeks. Hertz is another inexpensive option with rates as low as $25.63/day.

What is the best car rental company in University City?

Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car rental company in University City is Enterprise Rent-A-Car (rated 7.3/10 with 9 reviews). Avis (rated 6.4/10 with 5 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.

Enterprise Rent-A-Car
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
7.3
Avis
Avis
6.4
Budget
Budget
6.4
Hertz
Hertz
5.5

What is the cheapest month to hire a car in University City?

Planning to hire a car in University City? November is the cheapest month, costing about $59 per day. In contrast, July is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of $97. Monthly average car hire prices are listed below. Remember, prices can change based on when you book, the type of car, and availability.

January

$65

February

$65

March

$82

April

$72

May

$74

June

$82

July

$97

August

$74

September

$89

October

$84

November

$59

December

$91

Which car hire company has the most locations in University City?

Enterprise Rent-A-Car has 2 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Avis has the second-highest number of locations in University City at 1.

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Top rental agencies in University City, San Diego

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

7.3
Good
9 reviews•2 locations
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Cleanliness

7.4

Comfort

7.5

Overall

7.3

Pick-up/drop-off

7.2

Value

7.1

Avis

6.4
Okay
5 reviews•1 location
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Cleanliness

7.2

Comfort

7.3

Overall

6.4

Pick-up/drop-off

6.6

Value

6.5

Budget

1 location
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Cleanliness

7.3

Comfort

7.3

Overall

6.4

Pick-up/drop-off

6.6

Value

6.6

Hertz

5.5
Fair
6 reviews•1 location
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Cleanliness

6.5

Comfort

6.3

Overall

5.5

Pick-up/drop-off

5.6

Value

5.8

Thrifty

1 location
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Cleanliness

6.6

Comfort

6.1

Overall

5.5

Pick-up/drop-off

5.8

Value

5.7

Dollar

2 locations
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Cleanliness

6.8

Comfort

6.3

Overall

5.4

Pick-up/drop-off

5.7

Value

5.7

San diego Van Rentals

1 location
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EZ Van

1 location
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University City Car rental FAQs

  • Can I rent a car for a month at University City?

    Yes, you can rent a car for a month at University City check Cheapflights for the latest prices and car type availability.

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