Rental Rates for UCSD Vehicles

View rental and lease rates for various types of UCSD vehicles.

UCSD vehicle rentals require that:

  • Renter is a paid UCSD employee with a valid California driver's license
  • Vehicle will be used only for official university business
  • All drivers have completed the university Vehicle Use Authorization Form (PDF), including the approving authority's name and signature

Rentals and leases include:

  • UC insurance
  • State fuel card for convenience (gasoline is not included)
  • Unlimited miles
  • Free universal parking at UC campuses

Other policies and tips:

  • Minimum lease is 6 months.
  • Call ahead for best availability.
  • Cancel 24 hours in advance to avoid being charged.
  • Recharge to your index number. No purchase order, check, or Express Card needed.

Daily rental rates

Vehicle type Size 7+ years old 0–6 years old
Neighborhood electric vehicle Standard  N/A $71
Sedan Medium $51 $58
Large $58 $69
Pickup Large $55 $68
Specialty dually N/A $76
Cargo van Small $51 $60
Large $79 $87
SUV or passenger van 8-pass* Astro $54 $83
9-pass* $79 $100
Suburban SUV $79 $100

Monthly lease rates

Vehicle type Size 8+ years old 7 years old 0–6 years old
Neighborhood electric vehicle Standard $333 $380 $441
Sedan Small $246 $248 N/A
Medium $248 $291 $579
Large $250 N/A N/A
Pickup Small $253 $412 $441
Large $257 $418 $604
Cargo van Small $242 $252 $515
Large $266 $406 $586
Passenger van 7–8 pass* $242 $516 $596

*Includes driver