Car rentals in University City, San Diego

Based on our data, the cost to rent a car in University City is C$ 72 per day on average. However, you might be able to find rental car deals as low as C$ 47 per day which is a 53% difference from the highest price per day at C$ 98.

Avis is the cheapest rental car company in University City according to our data from the past 72 hours. You can find prices for as low as C$ 46 per day from Avis. Budget is another affordable rental company, with prices recently found for as low as C$ 69 per day.

Consider renting a car from Hertz, which is currently the best rental agency in University City, according to our users, with 7 reviews and an average rating of 9.4/10.

17% of momondo users prefer to rent SUV vehicles when visiting University City. You can expect daily rental prices for this type of car to be C$ 85 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.

Midtown has the cheapest car rentals in San Diego. Our users found that GREEN MOTION offers the cheapest rental car deals in the city at C$ 26/day on average. Little Italy is the next cheapest neighborhood for car rentals. Here you can find average daily rental prices from Economy Rent a Car for C$ 40/day.

The most popular length of time momondo users rent a car in University City is 9 days. For a 9-day rental the average daily price is C$ 57, though prices are subject to change depending on the type of car you rent and what neighbourhood you stay in. To rent a car for a week in general is C$ 409 on average and for a weekend rental, expect to pay a total of C$ 179 on average. Month-long University City car rentals are generally about C$ 1,023 in total depending on your dates.

The best time to rent a car in University City is in the month of February, when prices are C$ 40/day on average. December is often the most expensive month to rent a car, when average prices are C$ 75/day. However, no matter what month you plan to visit University City, it’s recommended that you book your rental around 30 days out for the best possible price.

Prices for cars in University City refresh daily.

As of September 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.

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.