Car hire in University City, San Diego

If you plan on visiting University City, consider renting a car from Hertz, which is the best rental car company in the neighborhood with 4 locations. 6 momondo reviewers gave this rental agency an average rating of 9.6 out of 10 for their reasonable prices and customer service.

29% of momondo users prefer to hire Intermediate vehicles when visiting University City. You can expect daily hire prices for this type of car to be £44 on average. Rates might be different depending on what agency you rent your car from and what neighbourhood you intend to visit. Keep in mind that there are also other types of hire cars available in University City if this one doesn’t suit your needs.

Midtown and Hillcrest are the cheapest neighbourhoods to hire a car in San Diego. We found that Fox is the cheapest car hire company in Midtown with an average cost of £20/day. Budget is the most affordable hire company in Hillcrest with prices averaging £22/day.

The majority of momondo users will hire a car in University City for 9 days at an average cost of £34 per day. Hiring for 1 week will cost a total of £223, while hiring for just the weekend will cost £99 in total. You can also hire a car for a month or longer if need be - according to our data, hiring a car for a month in University City costs, on average, £642 total.

The best time to hire a car in University City is during the month of February, when prices average £22 per day. The most expensive month to hire a car is in December, during which you will frequently find prices averaging £40 per day. Be sure to book your car hire around 20 days or more ahead of time for the best prices.

Prices for cars in University City are updated 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.