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University City, San Diego car hires in 2025

Get helpful information to start your search for the perfect car hire in University City. The average price data is based on the last 12 months and was last updated on 1 Dezember 2025.

Most popular company

Hertz

Most common car type

Economy

Average price per day

R952

Cheapest price per day

R410
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Cheapflights insights for University City car hires

Get relevant, data-driven information to help you hire a car in University City, including pricing trends, ideal booking times, and more.

How far in advance should I hire a car in University City?

To get the best deal on car hire in University City, book about 39 days before your trip. At that point, average daily prices are around R445, which is about 983% cheaper than the typical rate.

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What is the cheapest car hire company in University City?

Hertz is currently the cheapest car hire company in University City with deals as low as R409,76/day found in the past two weeks. Budget is another inexpensive option with rates as low as R439,88/day.

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 Enterprise Rent-A-Car (rated 7.2/10 with 21 reviews). Budget (rated 6.5/10 with 1 review) is also highly rated by our users.

Enterprise Rent-A-Car
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
7.2
Budget
Budget
6.5
Avis
Avis
6.3
Dollar
Dollar
6.0

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

At University City, the best time to hire a car is in February, with an average daily rate of just R496. Conversely, December is the priciest month, averaging R924 per day. Below youll find the monthly average car hire prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.|1#In University City, the best time to hire a car is in February, with an average daily rate of just R496. Conversely, December is the priciest month, averaging R924 per day. Below youll find the monthly average car hire prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.

January

R907

February

R496

March

R582

April

R684

May

R650

June

R582

July

R616

August

R616

September

R907

October

R855

November

R599

December

R924

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

Enterprise Rent-A-Car has 3 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Avis has the second-highest number of locations in University City at 1.

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Top rental agencies in University City, San Diego

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.

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

7,2
Good
21 reviews•3 locations
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Cleanliness

7,5

Comfort

7,5

Overall

7,2

Pick-up/drop-off

7,2

Value

7,1

Budget

6,5
Okay
1 review•1 location
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Cleanliness

7,3

Comfort

7,3

Overall

6,5

Pick-up/drop-off

6,6

Value

6,6

Avis

6,3
Okay
6 reviews•1 location
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Cleanliness

7,1

Comfort

7,2

Overall

6,3

Pick-up/drop-off

6,6

Value

6,4

Dollar

1 location
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Cleanliness

7,3

Comfort

6,9

Overall

6,0

Pick-up/drop-off

6,2

Value

6,2

Thrifty

1 location
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Cleanliness

6,9

Comfort

6,5

Overall

5,8

Pick-up/drop-off

5,9

Value

6,0

Hertz

5,7
Fair
6 reviews•1 location
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Cleanliness

6,6

Comfort

6,4

Overall

5,7

Pick-up/drop-off

5,7

Value

5,9

San diego Van Rentals

1 location
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EZ Van

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 1 Dezember 2025.

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

    Yes, you can hire a car for a month at University City check Cheapflights for the latest prices and car type availability.

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