Car rentals in University City, Philadelphia

Hertz is considered the best car rental company in University City based on our data - 2 reviews have given them an average customer satisfaction score of 5.0 out of 10.

40% of momondo users prefer to rent Economy vehicles when visiting University City. You can expect daily rental prices for this type of car to be C$ 60 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 rental cars available in University City if this one doesn’t suit your needs.

At the moment, the cheapest neighbourhoods to rent a car in Philadelphia are Far Northeast Philadelphia and Southwest Philadelphia from Payless and Dollar, respectively. Payless in Far Northeast Philadelphia has average rental rates of C$ 43/day while Dollar in Southwest Philadelphia offers rentals for C$ 48/day on average.

Consider renting a car in University City for 16 days, which is the most popular length of time people tend to spend in the neighbourhood. The average daily rental cost for 16 days is C$ 94. Weekend and 1-week-long rentals will average a total of C$ 729 and C$ 199, respectively. For your more long-term car rental needs, a 1-month-long University City car rental will cost C$ 2,027 in total on average.

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 C$ 55/day on average if you book at least 50 days ahead of your trip. If you can, try to avoid renting a car in University City during the month of June, when prices average C$ 148/day.

Prices for cars in University City refresh daily.

As of May 2025, there are 12 operators available to choose from for cars in University City.

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.