Car rentals in University City, San Diego

You can expect to spend around $42 per day on average on a rental car in University City. Depending on what neighborhood you plan to visit, daily rental prices may be as low as $33 per day or as high as $64 per day which is a 49% difference.

The cheapest rental car company in University City is Dollar at $32/day. Other affordable options found in the past 72 hours include Hertz at $32/day and Avis at $41/day. These rates may be different depending on what neighborhood you plan on visiting and the type of car you rent.

The best rental car company in University City is Hertz. This is based on an average momondo customer rating of 9.6/10 from 6 reviews. If you are planning a trip to University City, you will be able to find Hertz at 4 locations in the neighborhood.

Intermediate or similar cars are the most popular type of car to rent in University City, with 27% of our users choosing this type over other options. Renting Intermediate cars in University City costs, on average, $55/day. Keep in mind that prices may fluctuate based on when you visit, what neighborhood you stay in, and what agency you rent from.

The cheapest neighborhood to rent a car when in San Diego is Little Italy. On average, the daily cost to rent a car in Little Italy is $16 from Economy Rent a Car. Another affordable neighborhood to rent a car in is Otay Mesa, where Dollar has an average price of $22 per day.

The most popular number of days to rent a car in University City is 9 days, at an average daily price of $46. Only need a rental car for a weekend? Average weekend prices are $133 total. For your week-long University City road-trip you can find prices averaging $300 altogether or for a whole month, costs can be in the neighborhood of $861.

February is the best time of year to rent a car when visiting University City. During this month you can find rental car prices for $29/day on average if you book at least 20 days ahead of your trip. If you can, try to avoid renting a car in University City during the month of December, when prices average $54/day.

Prices for cars in University City refresh daily.

As of April 2025, there are 15 operators available to choose from for cars in University City.

Among different countries, including University City, the minimum age for drivers varies. In numerous EU countries, drivers must be 18 years old. To hire a car overseas, you'll generally need to be at least 21, and if you're under 25, a young driver surcharge may be imposed. It's recommended that you review the policy of the rental company you're considering before booking.

All drivers must have a valid full driving license when renting a car in University City. If the license is written in a different language from the country of rental, an International Driving Permit may be required to avoid the risk of potential fines. If you're renting a car overseas, you may also need to provide proof of return travel and accommodation information during your stay. It is always advisable to check with the individual rental company you're booking with.