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Rent a UC San Diego Vehicle

University employees who have a valid state driver’s license can rent a vehicle for official business use from Fleet Services located on the east side of the Campus Services Complex across from the Central Garage (map).

Benefits of renting a university vehicle include: 
  • Automatic Orange County Toll Road billing – no online payment needed
  • Free campus parking in any A, B, S, visitor, service yard and metered spaces and complimentary parking at UC and CSU campuses
  • No additional taxes or fees and easy departmental billing – no purchase order, check or Express Card needed
  • UC insurance
  • Professionally maintained vehicles and 24-hour California roadside assistance

If you need a vehilce for just a few hours, consider using Carshare for Business Use.

Daily Rental Rates

Vehicle Type

Rate

Examples

Electric cart

$85

GEM 4 seater, Columbia flatbed

Sedan

$73

Toyota Prius, Hyundai Kona

Small Truck/Van/SUV

$100

Toyota Rav4, Ford Ranger

Large Pickup Truck/Van/SUV

$108

Chevrolet Suburban, Silverado, 9 passenger Van, Cargo Van

How to Rent A Vehicle

  1. The department renting the vehicle for official business use must complete the Customer Section of the Vehicle Use Authorization Form before picking up a vehicle. Ensure that the approving person with fiscal authority and billing information are complete.
  2. Collect this information to prepare a request:
    • Date and time you will pick up and return the vehicle from Fleet Services
    • Driver's name and destination (e.g., local, Orange County, etc.)
    • Department Project and Task number
    • Department phone number
  3. Select the type of vehicle you want to rent (e.g., car, van or truck).
  4. Request a vehicle at least two business days in advance in one of two ways:
    • Call Fleet Services, (858) 534-3485, 7:30 a.m. and 4 p.m. weekdays.
    • Visit the Fleet Services office.
  5. Pick up your vehicle at Fleet Services.
    • Bring your completed Vehicle Use Authorization Form with you, unless you reserved the vehicle through Marketplace or faxed your form to the office.
    • You must present a valid state driver's license when picking up your vehicle.
    • No university vehicles can be used off road — anything other than a paved surface; no exceptions.
  6. Return your vehicle to Fleet Services and complete the Vehicle Return Section of your Vehicle Use Authorization Form. If you return your vehicle during business hours, 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. weekdays, leave the key and form at the office. After business hours:
    • Park in the lot across from the Fleet Services office.
    • Lock the vehicle.
    • Put the key and your completed form in the Night Drop Box located outside the Fleet Services main gate.

Cancellations

Cancel any reservation at least 24 hours in advance to avoid a half-day rental charge.

Questions?

Call (858) 534-3485, 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. weekdays.