Customer Reviews for U-Haul of University City

8,807 reviews

4857 Chestnut St   Philadelphia, PA 19139
(Btwn 48th & 49th)

(215) 471-4137

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Office Hours

  • Mon-Thur: 7 am - 7 pm
  • Fri: 7 am - 8 pm
  • Sat: 7 am - 7 pm
  • Sun: 9 am - 5 pm
Special Operating Hours
  • 11/27/2025: 7:00 am - 3:00 pm

Services at this Location:

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(215) 471-4137

4857 Chestnut St
Philadelphia, PA 19139
(Btwn 48th & 49th)

Services at this Location:

Office Hours

  • Mon-Thur: 7 am - 7 pm
  • Fri: 7 am - 8 pm
  • Sat: 7 am - 7 pm
  • Sun: 9 am - 5 pm
Special Operating Hours
  • 11/27/2025: 7:00 am - 3:00 pm
  • Free towing inspection
  • Propane pay at pump
  • 24 hour customer return

Testimonials From Recent Customers

Customer feedback is extremely important to us. We use these reviews to guide our efforts and improve our service. Everything that follows is direct from our customers, without any filtering or editing on our part.

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Rating:
5.0

Customer did not leave a comment.

JERRY C 
Rating:
3.0

I specifically chose this location because of proximity to what I needed it for AND that it had dollies to rent. I wanted an appliance dolly for a reason and they didn't have any nor did they have any other dollies. I ask if I could use one that was in the front office space and they said no. So based on the customer service interaction I likely would not recommend this location.

GOLDIE L 
Rating:
3.0

When I told the location of my starter issues, they tried to blame me for incorrect gas. (I always put in correct gas according to the instructions, and this issue started before I put any gas in the tank)

LEHMAN M 
Rating:
5.0

right side secondary mirror was broken, but the main mirror was still in working state.

Tsotne G 
Rating:
1.0

Upon renting a U-haul my ramp didn't work. The U-haul was dirty. And the check engine light was on. Dents on the truck..and I've renting from different U-hauls before in the city. This location not quite what i was looking for.

MIRANDA P 
Rating:
5.0

Smooth and professional interactions. Staff made educated recommendations that were in my best interest.

Brandon B 
Rating:
3.0

Customer did not leave a comment.

ZACHARY D 
Rating:
5.0

Customer did not leave a comment.

AASIM M 
Rating:
4.0

Was not notified that the lights on the truck needed to be on , so the lights on the trailer worked. But didn't get very far before figuring that out on our own. Service and overall experience was above average and very friendly.

CHRISTOPHER P 
Rating:
5.0

Straight forward and communicative! It was super easy to drop off! 3 min tops

SHANNON T 
Rating:
5.0

The experience was favorable and smooth.

Brandon B 
Rating:
5.0

Customer did not leave a comment.

ANTHONY I 
Rating:
3.0

False reading on the fuel level on record before I picked up.

RICHARD B 
Rating:
4.0

Customer did not leave a comment.

Ahmad K 
Rating:
5.0

Clean out the inside where the driver seats

ASIA C 
Rating:
5.0

My experience at the U-Haul is always a wonderful one. The manager is great and accommodating to the best of his ability and I always appreciate him for that. The associates are some of the best. They are professional, courteous, and welcoming. My overall experience here is always one that keeps me coming back.

Donald H 
Rating:
5.0

The Service was very pleasant. Much Appreciated on Purpose

MELBA T 
Rating:
5.0

Customer did not leave a comment.

TIMOTHY H 
Rating:
5.0

Very polite and knowledgeable team in the location in the morning when pick up and in the afternoon when drop off.

iwona Z 
Rating:
3.0

They gave me a terrible truck covered in graffiti and the window handles fell off.

yisroel H 
Rating:
2.0

Less fuel in the tank than stated in the pick up documents. Engine warning light

PAUL I 
Rating:
1.0

Allow U-Haul to be drop off at there the person nearest location.

TONNIA C 
Rating:
3.0

There wasn’t any furniture Pads, Utility Dolly, Furniture

NEAL W 
Rating:
5.0

This is the absolute BEST LOCATION for renting trucks staff is friendly and competent use them frequently

Carl W 
Rating:
5.0

Ok

RICHARD O 
Rating:
5.0

Really nice and professional

PATRICIA W 
Rating:
2.0

Customer did not leave a comment.

Savannah K 
Rating:
3.0

I noticed that the mileage indicator was changing after driving 6 blocks in the streets of west Philadelphia, which is short of 1 mile that I was being charged for $1.29/per mile. I returned the truck back to the store the next morning and explained to the representative what I had encountered with that specific truck. I was told by him that it was above his pay grade and that he really wasn't trying to hear this at 7am in the morning. I asked for a manager and was told that he will be in around 8:30am. Came back to the store around 10am and the asst manager was there, so I explained my concern to him. He said that they will look into it and get back to me. As of now 6 days have gone by and no one has contacted me.

ANDREW B 
Rating:
5.0

Customer did not leave a comment.

Stacey H 
Rating:
5.0

Customer did not leave a comment.

SHANIKA M 
Rating:
5.0

Customer did not leave a comment.

sylvester b 
Rating:
5.0

Customer did not leave a comment.

Dominick W 
Rating:
5.0

Customer did not leave a comment.

LYNETTE W 
Rating:
1.0

Need better staff and computer system

ANdrew J 
Rating:
5.0

Customer did not leave a comment.

TIMOTHY H 
Rating:
5.0

Customer did not leave a comment.

Crystal W 
Rating:
4.0

The install guy was great. The problem was that your online system doesn’t communicate with the location well. I made an appointment for 2pm. Showed up and the guys looked at me like I was an idiot because the hitch installer was gone and I should have known to call instead of relying on an online appointment.

Mark G 
Rating:
1.0

Customer did not leave a comment.

CINQUETTE R 
Rating:
5.0

U-Haul, needs to stop advertising 19.99, cause they charged me 41, before I even left there lot, then you get charged for mileage you supposedly went over, seems like false advertising to me, otherwise everything else went smoothly, good customer service in the location

DAMIN S 
Rating:
5.0

Make sure the trucks Doors are fixed and ready for the next person. Above all the uhaul i go. To is veery friendly and professional

Lynda W 
Rating:
2.0

Got what I expected from a Philadelphia drip-off

ERIC D 
Rating:
5.0

Customer did not leave a comment.

MARY D 
Rating:
5.0

Customer did not leave a comment.

Kaiyue Y 
Rating:
5.0

Customer did not leave a comment.

QUASIMAH W 
Rating:
5.0

Customer did not leave a comment.

TAMARA R 
Rating:
4.0

Customer did not leave a comment.

John G 
Rating:
5.0

Daren was really helpful and nice!

JASON R 
Rating:
5.0

was not clear on mobile check in

AYNESSA M 
Rating:
5.0

Customer did not leave a comment.

WILLIAM K 
Rating:
1.0

Dollies were not provided. I need a refund for these. App based check in was buggy and very frustrating. Staff was unhelpful.

JOHN S 
Rating:
2.0

1.) quoted 90$ out of location return, 36$ in person. Then I was charged 172$ out of location. 2.) opted out of insurance, charged for it anyway. 3.) rented before Labor Day, no one was open to return. I called and was still charged 40$

NATHANIEL W 
Rating:
5.0

Easy peasy…no issues!

Bonnie H 
Rating:
5.0

Customer did not leave a comment.

GABRIELLE F 
Rating:
4.0

Customer did not leave a comment.

RACHEL J 
Rating:
5.0

Customer did not leave a comment.

robert f 
Rating:
2.0

Customer did not leave a comment.

VEDANT B 
Rating:
5.0

Customer did not leave a comment.

Mary C 
Rating:
3.0

Customer did not leave a comment.

Leo B 
Rating:
2.0

Customer did not leave a comment.

KE S 
Rating:
5.0

Customer did not leave a comment.

KEVIN W 
Rating:
2.0

All around

MAURICE S 
Rating:
5.0

Customer did not leave a comment.

BRIAN D 
Rating:
4.0

Customer did not leave a comment.

SIVA N 
Rating:
1.0

The guy at the U Haul place that was taking my information had a bad attitude.

BRYANT F 
Rating:
5.0

Customer did not leave a comment.

JERRY C 
Rating:
5.0

Customer did not leave a comment.

ISABELA M 
Rating:
5.0

Customer did not leave a comment.

MARC D 
Rating:
4.0

Ordered the wrong part, they got it for me from a different location and stayed late to help me out! Good people working here!

KYLE C 
Rating:
5.0

Provide adequate packing arrangements during car returns. Overall, the experience was superb and easy to use, with great customer support.

ABDULLAHI Y 
Rating:
4.0

Customer did not leave a comment.

KATHIRESAN M 
Rating:
1.0

They did not install everything I paid for with the hitch including the ball mount

Natalie K 
Rating:
5.0

Customer did not leave a comment.

WADE G 
Rating:
5.0

Customer did not leave a comment.

SILENA F 
Rating:
4.0

Customer did not leave a comment.

ANDREW R 
Rating:
5.0

Customer did not leave a comment.

TARA J 
Rating:
5.0

Customer did not leave a comment.

Mashawn J 
Rating:
5.0

Customer did not leave a comment.

Shanika M 
Rating:
5.0

Customer did not leave a comment.

Patrice W 
Rating:
4.0

Customer did not leave a comment.

BEHAFARIN E 
Rating:
5.0

I had a great experience at the 49th & Chestnut location thanks to Darren, he made the rental and return process smooth and simple. Shout out to him

Eugene K 
Rating:
4.0

Customer did not leave a comment.

Dwayne T 
Rating:
5.0

This was the easiest drop off ever. So convenient

FAITH M 
Rating:
5.0

Everything was great

GLENN C 
Rating:
2.0

Tried to fill fuel in the truck and the tank kept overflowing. Was charged for fuel at the end!

Aritra H 
Rating:
5.0

Customer did not leave a comment.

JOSE M 
Rating:
4.0

We swept out the truck using the air blower but was told to use muddy/dirty water to mop out the cabin of the truck as well. We took pictures to show the truck was returned clean but the employee was persistent in using the dirty water/mop. Eventhough the sign said sweep. I was told I would be charged extra for not mopping.

Sidney L 
Rating:
1.0

Took nearly an hour waiting to return truck. Was ignored by personnel. Drop off set up was difficult and inconvenient. Nowhere to park. Worse UHaul experience we have ever had and we have used Uhaul a lot over the last 30 years in locations all across the country.

Lisa S 
Rating:
5.0

Corporate needs to support online checkin on the app better. If the website had allowed me to take a picture of my id using the built in camera, or at least I’d be told i had to upload my license to skip the line, we could have saved a bunch of staff time.

Eric P 
Rating:
4.0

Customer did not leave a comment.

SARAH H 
Rating:
1.0

The counter guy was the only good thing about this experience. Uhaul you need to get it together

Ricardo J 
Rating:
1.0

I was charged twice for my order

Kia H 
Rating:
5.0

Customer did not leave a comment.

ZIHAO C 
Rating:
5.0

Customer did not leave a comment.

Nany K 
Rating:
5.0

Customer did not leave a comment.

Willie J 
Rating:
5.0

More dollies

Dawn M 
Rating:
3.0

Customer did not leave a comment.

JOHN M 
Rating:
1.0

This store gave me a truck that had no working lights and when I asked for a refund of at least part of my costs they refused and screamed at me I would never recommend this location to anyone

STEPHANIE G 
Rating:
1.0

Terrible company, terrible store, terrible experience!

DANIEL S 
Rating:
4.0

Customer did not leave a comment.

Kimberly G 
Rating:
3.0

Customer did not leave a comment.

Matthew B 
No reviews have been submitted for this location.
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