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Mazda CX-9

or similar Full-size SUV

Up to 5 passengers

4-door vehicles

$234/day

15 May - 22 May

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Mazda CX-30

or similar Compact SUV

Up to 4 passengers

$80/day

15 May - 22 May

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Mitsubishi Eclipse

or similar Compact

Up to 4 passengers

2-door vehicles

$87/day

27 May - 29 May

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University Heights car hire directory

All major car hire suppliers in University Heights, San Diego

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

7.5

Good

7 reviews•2 locations

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Recent reviews

1.9

Poor|Aug 2021

I called to let them know I was on my way. I get there and they said give us a couple of minutes. Five minutes later I go to see what’s going on and they said somebody took my truck to pick up someone else so I had to wait 30 minutes. I find it ridiculous

10.0

Wonderful|Aug 2021

I don't know how it could have been easier. The staff and process worked very efficiently. Thanks for that!

1.9

Poor|Aug 2021

Didn't allow me to rent a car because it was a local rental, I have a local address and I wanted to use my debit card vice credit card. I made the reservation online, but was never informed of such a rule....

1.9

Poor|Aug 2021

I was able to make a reservation at a location that is currently closed d/t COVID. I showed up at the location and it directed me to another location that was also closed (this location closed d/t hours). Ultimately I took $40 worth of ubers around to track down my rental car and Enterprise did nothing to try and help me. They wanted to charge me 2 times what I agreed to on my reservation in order to rent a car from them. I will never use them again. I wasted 2 hours of my time driving around and talking with Enterprise associates that were ultimately not helpful at all. Horrible experience.

1 out of 3

Budget

6.5

Okay

7 reviews•1 location

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2.0

Poor|Aug 2023

Both the interiors and exteriors of the vehicles that we had were dirty and damaged. Rental cars were not serviced regularly. We went through 3 vehicles; one of them died in a parking lot while we were eating lunch. Roadside Assistance was going to take more than 2 hours to reach us for a jump-start; more contractors are needed to help rental customers. We then had to drive out of our way to switch out of the 2nd car.

10.0

Wonderful|Aug 2023

The car was nice, easy to drive and clean. The only issue was finding parking for return. Staff was very friendly.

6.0

Okay|May 2023

The Office closed at 4:00. We arrived at 4:15. What car rental office closes at 4:00? We had to have someone pick us up and the. rent the car the next day.

10.0

Wonderful|Apr 2023

Muchas gracias, nos atendieron muy bien

1.9

Poor|July 2021

Things happen and I understand. Maybe it is how times have changed or maybe business is booming for budget and they can pick and choose their customers. Long story short, I go to pick up rental and office is not open. I'm on phone with customer service, navigated through comical phone system, disconnected twice, eventually connected with a human, transferred 5 times, put on hold, and I finally hung up. Office finally opened, I'm late for my plans, I canceled my order. In summary, Budget, you dropped the ball and good luck.

1 out of 3

Avis

6.4

Okay

4 reviews•1 location

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Dollar

1 location

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Hertz

5.8

Fair

22 reviews•2 locations

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4.0

Mediocre|Aug 2022

They did not have the car we reserved. It took nearly 2 hours to have all of our plans rearranged and get into a vehicle. There was only one employee and he did not have their power to fix the problem. It was extremely frustrating. He was respectful and kind and I tried to be as well, but it still was a very frustrating beginning to our vacation. We had to change from four cars to three cars for our group and were not reimbursed for the fourth car that we were not given. We also had to pay extra just to get out of there. We were told to take it up with corporate. Just a big hassle!

10.0

Wonderful|July 2022

The service is excellent, as are the rates. We have dealt with so many car rental companies, and there is always some sort of problem. Excellence is why hertz is still the first/

10.0

Wonderful|May 2022

Did NOT realize the great price I got was because it was OFF-site from airport/ a $30 cab ride!!!! Got to hertz counter after long line at airport and shuttle and then found out it was all the way near the 8 fwy. The woman at hertz counter at airport was EXTREMELY rude!!! The woman at the hertz counter at Marvin brown dealership could NOT have been nicer!!!

2.0

Poor|Mar 2022

Rude staff, very bad attitude

10.0

Wonderful|July 2021

Great experience, only one thing the location need a Sign out side was difficult to find the place.

4.0

Mediocre|July 2021

The car works, I really like the fact that the employees take pictures of all the dents and things on your car before giving it to you.

I received no email or notification that I needed to return my car. Almost every service will email you or text you or call you back you should return your car by tomorrow or by today. I realized I needed to return my car by 2pm but the hurts was only open from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m..... a 3-hour window I missed. When I called the support, they told me they could change my return location to the airport Hertz which would be open, but it would cost me $260 which was almost half of how much I paid for the car rental. She then said she could extend the rental for two days so that I could return it since the same location from $36 which was better but I'm flying out before them. Luckily I have family in the area to take the car for me but even still, I have to take them to the San Diego airport so that they can get added as an authorized driver so that they can return it for me when I no longer am in state

1 out of 8

Thrifty

1 location

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EZ Van

1 location

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United Auto Rental

1 location

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Driving with a car hire in University Heights - FAQs

Learn everything there is to know about hiring a car in University Heights so you can be properly prepared for your next trip

What is the best rental car company in University Heights?

The best car rental company in University Heights is Enterprise Rent-A-Car, which has a rating of 8.7/10 from 7 momondo users.

What is the most popular type of car to hire in University Heights?

35% of momondo users prefer to hire Intermediate vehicles when visiting University Heights. You can expect daily hire prices for this type of car to be $78 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 Heights if this one doesn’t suit your needs.

Is car hire cheaper in other San Diego neighbourhoods?

If you’re looking to travel to San Diego and save money on a car hire, then consider visiting Little Italy or Midtown. You will find that Economy Rent a Car has the most affordable car hire in Little Italy at $25/day. Budget has the cheapest car hire in Midtown at $62/day.

How long do people hire a car when staying in University Heights?

Most people tend to hire a car in University Heights for 9 days which costs, on average, $73 per day. If you plan on hiring a car for one week, then you can expect to pay around $568 total. For a quick weekend hire, the total cost tends to average $256. $1,865 is the average cost of a month-long University Heights road trip car hire.

When is the best time to hire a car in University Heights?

The best time to hire a car in University Heights is during the month of February, when prices are at their cheapest for the year. If you book 67+ days ahead of your pick-up date, you will often find prices averaging $53 per day. The most expensive month to hire a car in University Heights is November, at $87 per day. However, you might be able to find a better deal depending on what agency you hire from and what type of car you choose.

When did momondo last update prices for cars in University Heights?

Prices for cars in University Heights are refreshed on a daily basis.

How many operators does momondo search for cars in University Heights?

As of April 2025, there are 14 operators available to choose from for cars in University Heights.

How old do you have to be to hire a car in University Heights?

Age requirements for drivers vary depending on the country, including University Heights. In several EU countries, drivers must be 18 years old. Generally, to hire a car overseas, you must be at least 21 years old, and if you're under 25, you may be charged a young driver surcharge. It's recommended that you review the policy of your preferred hire company before booking.

What documentation or ID do you need to hire a car in University Heights?

All drivers must have a valid full driving license when hiring a car in University Heights. If the license is written in a different language from the country of hire, an International Driving Permit may be required to avoid the risk of potential fines. If you're hiring 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 hire company you're booking with.

Why use momondo?

Why should I use momondo to book a car hire in University Heights?

Choosing momondo to search for car hire in University Heights makes sense because it is quick and free of charge. We find all the rental car hire prices and policies, you simply choose what works best for you and your trip.

How does momondo help me find the best car hire deal in University Heights?

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Does momondo show car hire deals in University Heights with free cancellation?

Free cancellation is a policy that can be filtered on momondo car hire searches for University Heights and all other locations. Availability may vary by location.