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Cheap car rentals in University City (San Diego)

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Chevrolet Spark car
Chevrolet Spark
or similar Small
2
2
4-5
$28/day
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Kia Soul car
Kia Soul
or similar Small
4
2
4-5
$26/day
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Toyota Corolla car
Toyota Corolla
or similar Medium
5
3
2/4
$28/day
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Volkswagen Jetta car
Volkswagen Jetta
or similar Medium
5
3
4-5
$34/day
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Chevrolet Malibu car
Chevrolet Malibu
or similar Large
5
2
4-5
$33/day
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Nissan Quest car
Nissan Quest
or similar Van
5
5
4-5
$54/day
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Nissan Pathfinder car
Nissan Pathfinder
or similar SUV
5
2
4-5
$48/day
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Toyota Crown car
Toyota Crown
or similar Luxury
5
5
4-5
$48/day
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Genesis G70 car
Genesis G70
or similar Luxury
5
5
2/4
$44/day
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Hyundai Venue car
Hyundai Venue
or similar SUV
4
2
4-5
$26/day
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Class Special Car car
Class Special Car
or similar Category
5
5
2/4
$27/day
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Chevrolet Equinox car
Chevrolet Equinox
or similar SUV
5
3
4-5
$38/day
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Average price

Good deal

Budget
Small
$75/day
$64/day

When to book a rental car in University City, San Diego

Average daily price per month
Rental car prices as pick-up date approaches

Top tips for renting a car in University City, San Diego

  • 25% of our users found rental cars in University City for $64 or less.
  • Book your rental car in University City at least 1 day before your trip in order to get a below-average price.
  • Small rental cars in University City are around 65% cheaper than other car types, on average.
  • February is typically the cheapest month to rent a car in University City, with prices around $29/day. December, in contrast, is often the most costly month, with an average of $56/day.
  • If you’re looking to save money and don’t mind renting a car in another neighborhood in San Diego, look for deals in Little Italy, where daily prices are around $38/day, or Otay Mesa (average of $39/day).

FAQs about renting a car in University City (San Diego)

  • How much does it cost to rent a car in University City?

    On average a rental car in University City costs $75 per day.

  • Are car rentals cheaper in other San Diego neighborhoods?

    Yes. Based on our information, ECONOMY in Little Italy is the cheapest car rental location in San Diego. It is located at 2367 India Street.

  • What is the cheapest car rental company in University City?

    In the past 72 hours, the cheapest rental car price ($26/day) in University City was found at BUDGET, 4550 La Jolla Village Drive.

  • What is the best rental car company in University City?

    Based on ratings and reviews from real users on KAYAK, the best car rental company in University City is HERTZ (9.4, 7 reviews).

  • How can I find car rentals near me in University City?

    Take a look at our extensive car rental location map to find the best rental cars near you.

  • What is the most popular rental car type in University City?

    Economy (Chevrolet Spark or similar) is the most frequently booked rental car type in University City.

  • How much does a Economy car rental cost in University City?

    A Economy car rental in University City costs $43 per day, on average.

  • How much does it cost to rent a car for a week in University City?

    On average a rental car in University City costs $524 per week ($75 per day).

  • How much does it cost to rent a car long term for a month in University City?

    On average a rental car in University City costs $2,244 per month ($75 per day).

University City (San Diego) car rental reviews and directory

 
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Enterprise Rent-A-Car

7.1

Good

Read 21 reviews
Best rated
Cheapest deal

Cleanliness

7.4

Comfort

7.4

Pick-up/Drop-off

7.1

Value for money

7.0

3 locations in University City

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from$78/day

Locations in University City (San Diego)

3299 Holiday Court

+1 858 404 0700

Monday00:00 - 00:00
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Wednesday00:00 - 00:00
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Friday00:00 - 00:00
Saturday00:00 - 00:00
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6330 Marindustry Dr

+1 858 455 0075

Monday08:00 - 17:30
Tuesday08:00 - 17:30
Wednesday08:00 - 17:30
Thursday08:00 - 17:30
Friday08:00 - 17:30
Saturday09:00 - 12:00
Sunday00:00 - 00:00
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6620 Mira Mesa Boulevard

+1 858 404 0700

Monday08:00 - 17:30
Tuesday08:00 - 17:30
Wednesday08:00 - 17:30
Thursday08:00 - 17:30
Friday08:00 - 17:30
Saturday00:00 - 00:00
Sunday00:00 - 00:00
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10.0 Wonderful

Joseph, Oct 2025

Pickup truck

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Customer Service was excellent

10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, May 2025

Pickup truck

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Unparalleled customer service! Andre was exceptional! So friendly, kind, easy to work with. Couldn’t be happier w service.

2.0 Poor

Anonymous, Nov 2024

Luxury

KAYAK
They don’t even have the car!

10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Jul 2024

Economy

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Cody was super helpful and courteous when I picked up my rental car and dropped it off.

2.0 Poor

Anonymous, Dec 2023

Pickup truck

KAYAK
Debit card was used online to make the reservation but enterprise does not accept debt cards when renting out their vehicles

2.0 Poor

Anonymous, Nov 2023

Economy

KAYAK
To actually have gotten a car

1 out of 7

Budget

6.5

Okay

Read 1 review

Cleanliness

7.3

Comfort

7.3

Pick-up/Drop-off

6.6

Value for money

6.6

One location in University City

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Locations in University City (San Diego)

4550 La Jolla Village Drive

+1 858 320 9017

Monday08:00 - 17:30
Tuesday08:00 - 17:30
Wednesday08:00 - 17:30
Thursday08:00 - 17:30
Friday08:00 - 17:30
Saturday09:00 - 12:00
Sunday10:00 - 13:00
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Avis

6.3

Okay

Read 6 reviews

Cleanliness

7.1

Comfort

7.2

Pick-up/Drop-off

6.6

Value for money

6.4

One location in University City

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Locations in University City (San Diego)

4550 La Jolla Village Drive

+1 858 450 6553

Monday08:00 - 17:30
Tuesday08:00 - 17:30
Wednesday08:00 - 17:30
Thursday08:00 - 17:30
Friday08:00 - 17:30
Saturday09:00 - 12:00
Sunday10:00 - 13:00
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2.0 Poor

Anonymous, Mar 2021

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Cons:

I have reserved with Avis three times now and theee times they have no car available when I got there. The third time I had called to confirm they were not out of cars. They said as long g as I arrive by 1pm I would get a car. I was there at 11:30. No cars available. I will never ever use Avis Budget again.

1 out of 2

Hertz

5.7

Fair

Read 6 reviews

Cleanliness

6.6

Comfort

6.4

Pick-up/Drop-off

5.7

Value for money

5.9

One location in University City

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Locations in University City (San Diego)

4240 La Jolla Village Dr.

+1 858 458 0638

Monday08:00 - 17:3013:00 - 17:00
Tuesday08:00 - 17:3013:00 - 17:00
Wednesday08:00 - 17:3013:00 - 17:00
Thursday08:00 - 17:3013:00 - 17:00
Friday13:00 - 17:0008:00 - 17:30
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8.0 Very good

Cindy, May 2025

Intermediate SUV

KAYAK
Great but… car smelled …really bad

8.0 Very good

Adam, Jun 2024

Intermediate

KAYAK
Older used car. Staff super helpful and friendly. Rescheduling was easy

10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Apr 2024

Intermediate

KAYAK
We worked with Ed! He’s so awesome!

10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Nov 2021

KAYAK
Quick, excellent service

1 out of 2

Dollar

6.0

Okay

Cleanliness

7.4

Comfort

7.0

Pick-up/Drop-off

6.2

Value for money

6.2

One location in University City

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from$220/day

Locations in University City (San Diego)

4240 La Jolla Village Dr.

+1 858 458 0638

Monday13:00 - 17:0008:00 - 17:30
Tuesday13:00 - 17:0008:00 - 17:30
Wednesday13:00 - 17:0008:00 - 17:30
Thursday08:00 - 17:3013:00 - 17:00
Friday08:00 - 17:3013:00 - 17:00
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Thrifty

5.8

Fair

Most popular

Cleanliness

6.9

Comfort

6.5

Pick-up/Drop-off

5.9

Value for money

6.0

One location in University City

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from$196/day

Locations in University City (San Diego)

4240 La Jolla Village Dr.

+1 858 458 0638

Monday08:00 - 17:3013:00 - 17:00
Tuesday08:00 - 17:3013:00 - 17:00
Wednesday08:00 - 17:3013:00 - 17:00
Thursday13:00 - 17:0008:00 - 17:30
Friday08:00 - 17:3013:00 - 17:00
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EZ Van

No score available yet

One location in University City

Locations in University City (San Diego)

6904 MIramar Rd#108

+1 866 735 8267

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San diego Van Rentals

No score available yet

One location in University City

Locations in University City (San Diego)

4901 Morena Blvd. STE 126

+1 888 855 8722

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1287 travelers who rented a car in University City gave the car agency they used an average rating of 6.1

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