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University City, San Diego car hires in 2026

Most popular company

Hertz

Most common car type

Intermediate

Average price per day

$71

Cheapest price per day

$47
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Best University City, San Diego car hire deals

Toyota Camry$47/day
Toyota Camry
Found 09/14/26
Suzuki Baleno$55/day
Suzuki Baleno
Found 09/14/26
Mazda CX-5$65/day
Mazda CX-5
Found 09/14/26

Cheapflights insights for University City car hires

Get relevant, data-driven information to help you hire a car in University City, including pricing trends, ideal booking times, and more.

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

For the best savings on car hire in University City, make your reservation 80 days before pickup. The average price then is just $38/day – about 19% less than the yearly average.

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What is the cheapest car hire company in University City?

Hertz is currently the cheapest car hire company in University City with deals as low as $25.76/day found in the past two weeks. Avis is another inexpensive option with rates as low as $26.43/day.

What is the best car rental company in University City?

Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car hire company in University City is Enterprise Rent-A-Car (rated 7.4/10 with 9 reviews). Budget (rated 6.4/10) is also highly rated by our users.

Enterprise Rent-A-Car
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
7.4
Budget
Budget
6.4
Avis
Avis
6.3
Thrifty
Thrifty
5.7

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

The cheapest month to hire a car in University City is November, when you can expect to pay $49/day on average. The most expensive month to hire a car in University City is July ($83/day on average). The average daily car hire price for each month is shown below. Keep in mind that prices will vary based on availability, when you book, and the type of car you hire.

January

$55

February

$55

March

$69

April

$60

May

$62

June

$69

July

$83

August

$62

September

$66

October

$67

November

$49

December

$76

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 hire agencies in University City, San Diego

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

7.4
Good
9 reviews•2 locations
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Cleanliness

7.4

Comfort

7.5

Overall

7.4

Pick-up/drop-off

7.3

Value

7.1

Budget

1 location
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Cleanliness

7.3

Comfort

7.3

Overall

6.4

Pick-up/drop-off

6.5

Value

6.5

Avis

6.3
Okay
5 reviews•1 location
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Cleanliness

7.2

Comfort

7.3

Overall

6.3

Pick-up/drop-off

6.6

Value

6.5

Thrifty

1 location
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Cleanliness

6.7

Comfort

6.2

Overall

5.7

Pick-up/drop-off

5.9

Value

5.8

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

Dollar

2 locations
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Cleanliness

6.6

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 hire FAQs

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

    Yes, cars are available to be hired for an entire month at University City.

  • What is the cheapest rental car in University City, San Diego?

    A Class Special Car, for $41 per day on average, is the cheapest rental car in University City, San Diego. This price is 0% cheaper than other rental cars in University City.

  • How much is a rental car in University City, San Diego?

    $41 per day, on average, is how much a rental car in University City, San Diego costs. However, our users have found rentals for as low as $41 per day.

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