Vehicle Rentals
How to Rent
1. Sign up for UCDrive. Note: it may take up to 24 hours to activate your account. Already have an account? Skip to #3.
2. Review the training presentation on the UCDrive rental process.
3. Make your online reservation up to 8 months in advance (strongly encouraged to guarantee availability of specific vehicle types).
4. Pick up your vehicle at one of our convenient on-campus locations.
Benefits
- Insurance and roadside services are provided by the university.
- Fueling cost is not recharged to the department.
- Roadside service is provided through the National Automobile Club outside of Fleet operating hours.
- Fleet vehicles are eligible to park in any A, C, or E campus parking spots.
- Daily and hourly rental vehicles are now equipped with FasTrak devices and charges will be recharged to the departmental account on the reservation.
Rates
Vehicle type | Daily rate | Hourly rate | Per mile |
---|---|---|---|
Sedan | $78.00 | $12.00 | $0.13 |
Small Passenger Van | $75.00 | $12.00 | $0.24 |
Large Passenger Van (8) | $75.00 | N/A | $0.36 |
Large Passenger Van (12) | $95.00 | N/A | $0.33 |
Small Cargo Van | $75.00 | N/A | $0.32 |
Large Cargo Van | $95.00 | N/A | $0.54 |
Small SUV | $70.00 | N/A | $0.21 |
Small SUV 4WD | $74.00 | N/A | $0.26 |
Large SUV 4WD | $93.00 | N/A | $0.32 |
1/2 Ton Truck | $70.00 | $11.00 | $0.36 |
3/4 Ton Truck | $79.00 | N/A | $0.49 |
Electric GEM | $53.00 | N/A | N/A |
Rental Forms
- If you are planning to take a vehicle out of state, please fill out the Out of State form for approval.
- Print a copy of the Certificate of Self-Insurance.
Contact Fleet Services at 530-752-0787 or VehicleReservation@ad3.ucdavis.edu.
Vehicle Leases
Does your department need a car for long-term use? A Fleet-owned vehicle can be assigned to your department.
Benefits
- A dedicated vehicle for your department use and needs
- Complete routine scheduled maintenance and repairs are covered at no cost
- Every rental vehicle has auto insurance coverage
- Fueling at Fleet services is available for Fleet vehicles at a low recharge price or through the fuel card if off-campus
Department Vehicles
Departments can submit requests to purchase their own vehicle based on their department's needs. Currently, only specialized vehicles will be approved (e.g., boats, trailers, street sweepers). While these vehicles are department-controlled, they must be registered with Fleet Services to ensure the University's auto insurance policy can be applied.