Car rentals in University City, Philadelphia

If you plan on visiting University City, consider renting a car from Hertz, which is the best rental car company in the neighborhood with 2 locations. 2 momondo reviewers gave this rental agency an average rating of 5.0 out of 10 for their reasonable prices and customer service.

40% of users prefer to rent Economy vehicles in University City, making it the most popular car rental type. If you are also interested in renting one for your trip to University City, then you can expect to pay around $43 per day.

The cheapest neighborhood to rent a car when in Philadelphia is Far Northeast Philadelphia. On average, the daily cost to rent a car in Far Northeast Philadelphia is $29 from Payless. Another affordable neighborhood to rent a car in is Southwest Philadelphia, where Dollar has an average price of $34 per day.

The most popular number of days to rent a car in University City is 16 days, at an average daily price of $68. Only need a rental car for a weekend? Average weekend prices are $144 total. For your week-long University City road-trip you can find prices averaging $527 altogether or for a whole month, costs can be in the neighborhood of $1,467.

The best time to rent a car in University City is during the month of February when prices average $40 per day. The most expensive month to rent a car is in June, during which you will frequently find prices averaging $107 per day. Be sure to book your rental car around 50 days or more ahead of time for the best prices.

Prices for cars in University City are refreshed on a daily basis.

The number of operators available for cars in University City is 12 as of April 2025.

The minimum age for drivers varies by country, including University City. In many EU countries drivers must be 18 years old. As a rule, you’ll need to be 21 to hire a car abroad, and a young driver surcharge may be applied if you are under 25. We recommend reading through the policy of your chosen rental company before booking.

To rent a car in University City, all drivers must have a valid full driving license. If the license is written in a language other than the language of the country of rental, an International Driving Permit may be required to avoid the risk of potential fines. If you're renting a car abroad, you may also need to provide proof of return travel and accommodation information during your stay. We recommend that you verify with the specific rental company you're booking with.