Car Rental in Riverside, CA, at University Center Shopping Ctr

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University Center Shopping Ctr (R2S)

Address:

1521 University Ave,
(btwn Chicago Ave & Iowa Ave), Riverside, CA, California, 92507, United States

Phone:

(1) 951-787-0633

Hours of Operation:

Sun 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM; Mon - Fri 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM; Sat 8:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Holiday Hours:

2025
NEW YEARS EVE   December  31  08:00AM - 01:00PM
LABOR DAY   September  1  08:00AM - 01:00PM
INDEPENDENCE DY   July  4  08:00AM - 01:00PM
THANKSGIVING DY   November  27  closed
THANKSGVNG HLDY   November  28  08:00AM - 01:00PM
CHRISTMAS EVE   December  24  08:00AM - 01:00PM
CHRISTMAS DAY   December  25  closed

2026
NEW YEARS DAY   January  1  closed

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Proceed to Budget rental counter. Show your drivers license and identify yourself as a Fastbreak member. The Budget rental agent will provide you with your preprinted contract and keys.
General Directions
COUNTER: The University Center shopping center is on University Ave, between Chicago Ave & Iowa Ave, across from the Courtyard By Marriott Hotel. Location is east of the 91 Fwy & south of the 60 Fwy.
CARS: On-site.
RETURNS: Same as pick-up.
After-hours Returns
Rental vehicle must be returned during office hours.

NOTE: Some locations may have a key drop available:

Drop Box Available: If the customer chooses to leave the vehicle, the customer is responsible for the vehicle & all charges (including any damages or theft of the vehicle may have incurred during after hours) until the contract can be closed on the following business day.

Drop Box NOT Available: If the location does not have a key drop box, the location does not permit vehicles to be left after closing hours. The customer should never lock or leave the keys inside the car. The customer is responsible for the vehicle & all charges (including any damages to or theft of the vehicle and locksmith fees if they choose to lock the keys in the car). The customer can either choose to return the car the next day the location is open OR change the Drop Off Location to the nearest Regional Airport. Customer is responsible for all charges related to the drop-off modification.

Budget in Riverside, CA, on University Ave 

Do you need a Riverside car rental? Budget in Riverside, CA, provides you with more vehicle options for less from our convenient location! We’re near I-215, making it easy to access other parts of the city once you’ve picked up your rental. Are you a resident with a vehicle in the shop? You’re in luck because we’re within walking distance of Top Dawg Auto Repair.  

If you’re visiting our beautiful city, a Budget Riverside car rental is the best way to take in the sights with vehicle options that support your travel plans. After picking up your rental, be sure to hop on I-215 and visit Bailey Canyon or March Field Air Museum.

Do you need an alternative drop-off location for your car rental in Riverside, CA? Budget lets you customize your rental to suit your travel plans with alternative drop-off availability at nearly all our USA locations, including other Riverside area Budget counters. Are you catching a flight out of town? Save time by scheduling your drop-off at Budget at Ontario International Airport (ONT).

Standard Car

Standard cars help you save more on gas so you’ll have more to spend at The Cove Waterpark, Fiesta Village Family Fun Park, or Castle Park. 

 

Standard SUV

Load up your gear for an outdoor adventure and take a day trip out to Lake Hemet—or plan an extended stay at a secluded cabin rental.  

 

12-Passenger Van

Make memories with friends and family by loading everyone into one of our 12-passenger vans and heading out to the Box Springs Mountain Reserve Park. 

 

See Prices & Available Cars

Availability and rates for Budget rental cars in Riverside are based on your rental dates. You can see what vehicles we’ll have available and our rates by starting the reservation form at the top of this page. So book your cheap rental from Budget in Riverside, CA, now! 

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