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Cheap car hire in University City (Philadelphia)
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University City (Philadelphia) car hire reviews and directory
Hertz
4.9
Mediocre
173 reviewsCleanliness
5.6
Comfort
5.6
Pick-up/Drop-off
4.7
Value for money
5.1
2 locations in University City
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2.0 Poor
Apr 2024
8.0 Very Good
Nov 2023
2.0 Poor
Sept 2023
2.0 Poor
Dec 2021
2.0 Poor
Dec 2021
10.0 Wonderful
Nov 2021
Alamo
8.2
Very Good
67 reviewsCleanliness
8.3
Comfort
8.3
Pick-up/Drop-off
8.1
Value for money
8.1
One location in University City
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2.0 Poor
Apr 2024
2.0 Poor
Sept 2020
Cons:
No one answered when I called to confirm a car was available and no one was at the rental counter when I arrived to pick up the car. Totally unprofessional.2.0 Poor
Aug 2020
Pros:
Did not honor reservation2.0 Poor
July 2020
Cons:
They didn't tell me my rental was no longer available. They tried calling me to tell me an hour before my car was due to be picked up to tell me that it was unavailable but I missed the call and ended up going in person to then be told I can't pick up my car. They could have emailed me or left a text message but they did not bother to go to that extent. Didn't even get some sort of voucher or coupon to compensate my going all the way in person to pick up the car. Very horrible experience overall.10.0 Wonderful
June 2020
Pros:
Staff was friendly. Car was clean and nice.10.0 Wonderful
May 2020
Pros:
The best. I love Alamo.Cons:
Nothing! Super easy, everything about that company is fantastic.Enterprise Rent-A-Car
7.6
Good
2 reviewsCleanliness
7.5
Comfort
7.8
Pick-up/Drop-off
7.8
Value for money
7.4
One location in University City
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2.0 Poor
July 2017
Cons:
My daughter and I arrived in Philly via Amtrak from New York for a college tour at Temple and then at Swarthmore. They want to put a hold for $400 on a credit card. Give them my debit card - for an account in which there is well over $2,500. Put a hold on that? Oh nooooooo, not with an out of state drivers license. (Note: If I were in state - I wouldn't need a rental car!) Nope - they won't rent me a car. At all. They'll call and refer me to National - because THEY take debit cards (the equivalent of cash!). In the end, we miss the entire college tour at Temple AND I get the pleasure of spending $613 for a rental car instead of the $309 I expected. Never again will I even attempt to do business with Enterprise.1.9 Poor
Sept 2021
Avis
5.8
Fair
13 reviewsCleanliness
6.3
Comfort
6.5
Pick-up/Drop-off
5.7
Value for money
5.5
One location in University City
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2.0 Poor
May 2020
Cons:
The location of pick up was closed2.0 Poor
Jan 2019
Pros:
Nothing, the entire experience was awful.Cons:
Everything, the customer service was terrible, the check engine light was on in the car, I got charged 3x for twice the amount that was owed. All in all I would rather walk then use Avis again. Seriously, how do you employee such rude people and stay in business? So rough..8.8 Very Good
May 2018
Pros:
Convenience of pick up in Philly's Center City & drop off at airport. Low price! Kia compact was nimble and responsive.Cons:
At pick-up they printed the right price on the contract. At drop off, the price they printed on the receipt was more than quadruple the quoted price. I had to go in to the counter and wait in line and it took three agents to fix the problem and honor the original quote. If I had not had the time to wait in line and if the agents hadn't been as competent and dedicated, I would have been very, very upset with the quadrupling of the price. And keep in mind that my original reservation was for a midsize at the same low price. I agreed to a compact because it was the only one ready and clean at pick up. So I would have paid more for less. I suspect the software used in the machines that print your receipt on the return lot is not in sync with the software that manages the agreements with kayak. Also interesting that my final receipt was from Budget, although the reservation and office were Avis.10.0 Wonderful
Sept 2023
4.0 Mediocre
July 2023
2.0 Poor
Apr 2023
Budget
5.8
Fair
24 reviewsCleanliness
6.3
Comfort
6.6
Pick-up/Drop-off
5.6
Value for money
6.0
One location in University City
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4.0 Mediocre
Oct 2023
10.0 Wonderful
May 2021
Pros:
Pick up and drop off was quick and efficient. Car was clean and met our needs.Cons:
A little pricey but the best deal I could find. Computer would not allow the pick up rep to add a driver.4.8 Mediocre
Aug 2019
Pros:
I was upgraded to a better car because the car I had reserved had not even been cleaned.Cons:
Customer service agents at drop off location at airport were very unhelpful. The car I was initially given had food crumbs on the seats and a lighter in the cup holder. It was so dirty that we couldn’t sit in it. Luckily we were assigned a cleaner car right away.3.6 Poor
Feb 2019
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The car was with smoke smell inside and they charge me for one more day, because I’ve return car one hour later3.6 Poor
Mar 2018
Cons:
I picked up the car from Budget at Market Street and returned Airport. I saw the price on paper and did not accept it. The person told me not to worry about the number, the number would be the initial number. Then I received the receipt. But i saw the same amount in my credit card statement as in the receipt I objected. I disputed this amount and waiting now. One of my prior rental with Avis told me there is no charge if I return to airport. And Budget person told me so but the charge is more than they promised. I booked $195.92, Budget charged me $256.93.10.0 Wonderful
June 2017
Pros:
Very fast service and very easy process. Much cheaper than all the other rental places. The car was easy to drive and very clean.Cons:
The vehicle was parked in between two poles. We thankfully had someone help us navigate to avoid backing up into the pole which was right behind the vehicle when we picked it up.National
7.8
Good
No reviews available
Cleanliness
8.3
Comfort
7.9
Pick-up/Drop-off
8.1
Value for money
7.6
One location in University City
Thrifty
5.0
Fair
No reviews available
Cleanliness
6.4
Comfort
6.1
Pick-up/Drop-off
4.7
Value for money
5.4
One location in University City
AutoEurope
No score available yet
One location in University City
Sunnycars
No score available yet
One location in University City
Car hire locations in or near University City (Philadelphia)
Good to know
Most popular agency | Enterprise Rent-A-Car |
|---|---|
Most popular car type | Mini |
Average price | $140/day |
Good deal | $121/day |
When to book a rental car in University City, Philadelphia
Top tips for renting a car in University City, Philadelphia
- 25% of our users found rental cars in University City for $121 or less.
- Economy rental cars in University City are around 22% cheaper than other car types, on average.
- February is typically the cheapest month to rent a car in University City, with prices around $75/day. January, in contrast, is often the most costly month, with an average of $189/day.
- If you’re looking to save money and don’t mind renting a car in another neighborhood in Philadelphia, look for deals in Rittenhouse, where daily prices are around $66/day, or Southwest Philadelphia (average of $122/day).
FAQs about hiring a car in University City (Philadelphia)
How much does it cost to hire a car in University City?
On average a car hire in University City costs $140 per day.
Is car hire cheaper in other Philadelphia neighbourhoods?
Yes. Based on our information, DOLLAR in Southwest Philadelphia is the cheapest car hire location in Philadelphia. It is located at 1 Arrivals Road.
What is the best car hire company in University City?
Based on ratings and reviews from real users on KAYAK, the best car hire in University City is HERTZ (5.0, 2 reviews).
How can I find car hires near me in University City?
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What is the most popular hire car type in University City?
Mini is the most frequently booked hire car type in University City.
How much does a Mini car hire cost in University City?
A Mini car hire in University City costs $132 per day, on average.
How much does it cost to hire a car for a week in University City?
On average a hire car in University City costs $981 per week ($140 per day).
How much does it cost to hire a car long term for a month in University City?
On average a hire car in University City costs $4,203 per month ($140 per day).
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