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Cheap Car Hire in University City, Philadelphia

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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 63 days before pickup. The average price then is just R698/day – about 948% less than the yearly average.

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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 Hertz (rated 4.8/10 with 59 reviews). National (rated 8.0/10) is also highly rated by our users.

Hertz
Hertz
4.8
National
National
8.0
Alamo
Alamo
7.4
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
6.9

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

Planning to hire a car in University City? February is the cheapest month, costing about R716 per day. In contrast, June is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of R1 737. Monthly average car hire prices are listed below. Remember, prices can change based on when you book, the type of car, and availability.

January

R1 289

February

R716

March

R842

April

R1 146

May

R1 450

June

R1 737

July

R1 379

August

R1 057

September

R1 146

October

R1 236

November

R1 236

December

R1 074

Which car hire company has the most locations in University City?

Hertz has 2 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Alamo has the second-highest number of locations in University City at 1.

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Top rental agencies in University City, Philadelphia

Explore the most popular car rental suppliers in University City, including their locations and customer reviews, to make the best choice for your next trip.

Hertz

4,8
Mediocre
59 reviews•2 locations
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Cleanliness

5,5

Comfort

5,6

Overall

4,8

Pick-up/drop-off

4,6

Value

5,0

National

1 location
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Cleanliness

8,6

Comfort

8,2

Overall

8,0

Pick-up/drop-off

8,4

Value

7,5

Alamo

7,4
Good
5 reviews•1 location
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Cleanliness

7,5

Comfort

7,6

Overall

7,3

Pick-up/drop-off

7,4

Value

7,2

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

6,9
Okay
1 review•1 location
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Cleanliness

6,8

Comfort

7,1

Overall

6,9

Pick-up/drop-off

7,0

Value

6,6

Budget

5,9
Fair
5 reviews•1 location
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Cleanliness

6,4

Comfort

6,7

Overall

5,9

Pick-up/drop-off

5,8

Value

6,1

Dollar

1 location
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Cleanliness

6,2

Comfort

6,1

Overall

4,9

Pick-up/drop-off

4,8

Value

5,4

Thrifty

1 location
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Cleanliness

6,0

Comfort

5,6

Overall

4,4

Pick-up/drop-off

4,1

Value

5,0

AutoEurope

1 location
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University City Car hire FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in University City, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 30 July 2025.

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

    Yes, hiring a vehicle at University City for a month is certainly possible.

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