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Chevrolet Spark
or similar Economy
Automatic
4
A/C
4
£62.28
per day
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8.0
Good
Rental office
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Downtown
1027 Broadway, Santa Monica, CA 90401
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Kia Soul
or similar Compact
Automatic
5
A/C
4
£62.28
per day
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8.0
Good
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Downtown
1027 Broadway, Santa Monica, CA 90401
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BMW 2 Series
or similar Intermediate Elite
Automatic
5
A/C
4
£32.45
per day
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8.6
Very Good
Rental office
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Downtown
1515 Ocean Ave
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Downtown
1515 Ocean Ave
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Toyota RAV4
or similar Intermediate SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
4
£30.19
per day
Free cancellation
8.6
Very Good
Rental office
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Downtown
1515 Ocean Ave
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Downtown
1515 Ocean Ave
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BMW X1
or similar Intermediate Elite SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
4
£36.49
per day
Free cancellation
8.6
Very Good
Rental office
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Downtown
1515 Ocean Ave
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Downtown
1515 Ocean Ave
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BMW X3
or similar Standard Elite SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
4
£38.40
per day
Free cancellation
8.6
Very Good
Rental office
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Downtown
1515 Ocean Ave
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Downtown
1515 Ocean Ave
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BMW X5
or similar Full-size Elite SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
4
£42.52
per day
Free cancellation
8.6
Very Good
Rental office
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Downtown
1515 Ocean Ave
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Downtown
1515 Ocean Ave
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Toyota Corolla
or similar Intermediate
Automatic
5
A/C
4
£60.94
per day
Free cancellation
8.0
Good
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Downtown
1027 Broadway, Santa Monica, CA 90401
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Toyota Camry
or similar Full-size
Automatic
5
A/C
4
£61.68
per day
Free cancellation
8.0
Good
Rental office
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Downtown
1027 Broadway, Santa Monica, CA 90401
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Volkswagen Jetta
or similar Standard
Automatic
5
A/C
4
£61.68
per day
Free cancellation
8.0
Good
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Downtown
1027 Broadway, Santa Monica, CA 90401
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Toyota Corolla
or similar Intermediate
Automatic
5
A/C
4
£62.43
per day
Free cancellation
7.9
Average
Rental office
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Downtown
1027 Broadway,
Santa Monica, CA, 90401, United States
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Downtown
1027 Broadway,
Santa Monica, CA, 90401, United States
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Toyota Camry
or similar Full-size
Automatic
5
A/C
4
£63.17
per day
Free cancellation
7.9
Average
Rental office
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Downtown
1027 Broadway,
Santa Monica, CA, 90401, United States
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Downtown
1027 Broadway,
Santa Monica, CA, 90401, United States
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Volkswagen Jetta
or similar Standard
Automatic
5
A/C
4
£63.17
per day
Free cancellation
7.9
Average
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
1027 Broadway,
Santa Monica, CA, 90401, United States
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Downtown
1027 Broadway,
Santa Monica, CA, 90401, United States
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Kia Soul
or similar Compact
Automatic
5
A/C
4
£63.77
per day
Free cancellation
7.9
Average
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
1027 Broadway,
Santa Monica, CA, 90401, United States
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Downtown
1027 Broadway,
Santa Monica, CA, 90401, United States
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Mitsubishi Mirage
or similar Economy
Automatic
4
A/C
4
£63.77
per day
Free cancellation
7.9
Average
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
1027 Broadway,
Santa Monica, CA, 90401, United States
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Downtown
1027 Broadway,
Santa Monica, CA, 90401, United States
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Toyota RAV4
or similar Intermediate SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
4
£64.07
per day
Free cancellation
8.0
Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
1027 Broadway, Santa Monica, CA 90401
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Downtown
1027 Broadway, Santa Monica, CA 90401
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Toyota RAV4
or similar Intermediate SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
4
£65.56
per day
Free cancellation
7.9
Average
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
1027 Broadway,
Santa Monica, CA, 90401, United States
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Downtown
1027 Broadway,
Santa Monica, CA, 90401, United States
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Ford Edge
or similar Standard SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
4
£68.39
per day
Free cancellation
8.0
Good
Rental office
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Downtown
1027 Broadway, Santa Monica, CA 90401
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1027 Broadway, Santa Monica, CA 90401
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Chevrolet Equinox
or similar Standard SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
5
£69.87
per day
Free cancellation
7.9
Average
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
1027 Broadway,
Santa Monica, CA, 90401, United States
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Downtown
1027 Broadway,
Santa Monica, CA, 90401, United States
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Jeep Grand Cherokee
or similar Standard Elite SUV
Automatic
7
A/C
5
£78.81
per day
Free cancellation
8.0
Good
Rental office
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Downtown
1027 Broadway, Santa Monica, CA 90401
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1027 Broadway, Santa Monica, CA 90401
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Jeep Grand Cherokee
or similar Standard Elite SUV
Automatic
7
A/C
5
£80.31
per day
Free cancellation
7.9
Average
Rental office
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Downtown
1027 Broadway,
Santa Monica, CA, 90401, United States
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Downtown
1027 Broadway,
Santa Monica, CA, 90401, United States
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Ford Mustang Cabrio
or similar Standard Convertible
Automatic
4
A/C
2
£83.88
per day
Free cancellation
7.9
Average
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
1027 Broadway,
Santa Monica, CA, 90401, United States
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Downtown
1027 Broadway,
Santa Monica, CA, 90401, United States
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Chrysler Pacifica
or similar Mini Van
Automatic
7
A/C
4
£91.63
per day
Free cancellation
8.0
Good
Rental office
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Downtown
1027 Broadway, Santa Monica, CA 90401
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1027 Broadway, Santa Monica, CA 90401
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Chrysler Pacifica
or similar Mini Van
Automatic
7
A/C
4
£93.12
per day
Free cancellation
7.9
Average
Rental office
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Downtown
1027 Broadway,
Santa Monica, CA, 90401, United States
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Downtown
1027 Broadway,
Santa Monica, CA, 90401, United States
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Ford Expedition
or similar Full-size SUV
Automatic
7
A/C
4
£93.42
per day
Free cancellation
8.0
Good
Rental office
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Downtown
1027 Broadway, Santa Monica, CA 90401
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1027 Broadway, Santa Monica, CA 90401
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Ford Expedition
or similar Full-size SUV
Automatic
7
A/C
4
£94.91
per day
Free cancellation
7.9
Average
Rental office
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Downtown
1027 Broadway,
Santa Monica, CA, 90401, United States
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Downtown
1027 Broadway,
Santa Monica, CA, 90401, United States
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Cadillac CT5
or similar Luxury
Automatic
5
A/C
5
£96.55
per day
Free cancellation
8.0
Good
Rental office
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Downtown
1027 Broadway, Santa Monica, CA 90401
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1027 Broadway, Santa Monica, CA 90401
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Genesis G70
or similar Luxury
Automatic
5
A/C
4
£98.04
per day
Free cancellation
7.9
Average
Rental office
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Downtown
1027 Broadway,
Santa Monica, CA, 90401, United States
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Downtown
1027 Broadway,
Santa Monica, CA, 90401, United States
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Ford Transit
or similar Special Van
Automatic
12
A/C
4
£115.47
per day
Free cancellation
8.0
Good
Rental office
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Downtown
1027 Broadway, Santa Monica, CA 90401
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1027 Broadway, Santa Monica, CA 90401
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Ford Transit
or similar Special Van
Automatic
12
A/C
4
£118.45
per day
Free cancellation
7.9
Average
Rental office
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Downtown
1027 Broadway,
Santa Monica, CA, 90401, United States
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Downtown
1027 Broadway,
Santa Monica, CA, 90401, United States
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Chevrolet Suburban
or similar Premium SUV
Automatic
7
A/C
4
£145.41
per day
Free cancellation
8.0
Good
Rental office
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Downtown
1027 Broadway, Santa Monica, CA 90401
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1027 Broadway, Santa Monica, CA 90401
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Chevrolet Suburban
or similar Premium SUV
Automatic
7
A/C
4
£146.90
per day
Free cancellation
7.9
Average
Rental office
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Downtown
1027 Broadway,
Santa Monica, CA, 90401, United States
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Santa Monica, CA, 90401, United States
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The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 18:44 on 27/10/26. Prices may vary based on the booking dates, length of rental, and car class.
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Table of contents
- Cheapest Car Hire Rates
- Why book with us?
- Travel information
- Top 6 cities near Santa Monica
- Top 4 locations near Santa Monica
- Map of top car rental locations
- When to book in Santa Monica and for how long?
- Car hire information
- Most popular car models of suppliers
- Frequently Asked Questions (updated: 24 Oct 2026)
- Car Hire Statistics
- Top 5 suppliers in Santa Monica in 2026
- Award-winning service
Travel information
Languages
English, Spanish
Currency
USD
Drive on
Right-hand side
Dialing code
+1
Average car hire price
£65 per day
Average car hire length
7 days
Speed limit within city centre
40–48 km/h
or
25–30 mph
Speed limit out of city centre
88–104 km/h
or
55–65 mph
Acceptable limit of BAC
0.08%
Average petrol price
£0.96 per litre or £3.63 per gallon
Lowest petrol price
£0.84 per litre or £3.18 per gallon
Highest petrol price
£1.18 per litre or £4.47 per gallon
Top 6 cities near Santa Monica
- Santa Barbarastarting at £49.23 per day120.1 km / 74.63 miles
- Visaliastarting at £55.15 per day267.4 km / 166.15 miles
- Fresnostarting at £41.32 per day324.8 km / 201.82 miles
- Oaklandstarting at £40.72 per day541.5 km / 336.47 miles
- San Franciscostarting at £38.84 per day548 km / 340.51 miles
- Sacramentostarting at £34.76 per day580.5 km / 360.71 miles
Top 4 locations near Santa Monica
- Fresno Airportstarting at £41.32 per day326.6 km / 202.94 miles
- Oakland Airportstarting at £40.72 per day531.6 km / 330.32 miles
- San Francisco Airportstarting at £38.84 per day532.1 km / 330.63 miles
- Sacramento International Airportstarting at £41.44 per day589.7 km / 366.42 miles
Map of top car rental locations
A
Santa Monica (Downtown)
5 rental locations
When to book in Santa Monica and for how long?
In which month is car hire in Santa Monica the most affordable?
According to our data, prices for hiring a car in Santa Monica fluctuate depending on the time of year. This graph displays the average hire prices in each month in order to help you find the best bargain.
Saver's insights
| Cheapest monthOctober | Most expensive month July | ||
| Average price £41 | A good deal £57 | Cheapest supplier SIXT | Cheapest car type SUVs |
Average price for hiring a car per day in Santa Monica
£79
£40
£0
£39
in January
Jan
£35
in February
Feb
£44
in March
Mar
£57
in April
Apr
£38
in May
May
£53
in June
Jun
£72
in July
Jul
£61
in August
Aug
Sep
£27
in October
Oct
£31
in November
Nov
£35
in December
Dec
The best month to hire a car in Santa Monica is October (when the average price is £26.90 per day). This is 34% less than the yearly average and 63% less than hiring in July (when the average price is £71.84).
This information can help you determine the low season. But note that these prices are only averages. The cost of your car hire is determined by the type of car you select, the length of time you hire it for, and how much in advance you book. Simply select your dates in the form at the top of the page to find out the exact prices.
What is the most favoured month for hiring a car in Santa Monica?
Given the number of searches made by our customers, the most popular month for hiring a car in Santa Monica is April, and the least popular is December.
Popularity of Car Hire in Santa Monica by Monthly Searches
2
1
0
1.6 times in January
Jan
0.8 times in February
Feb
Same as average in March
Mar
1.8 times in April
Apr
1.6 times in May
May
0.8 times in June
Jun
0.8 times in July
Jul
0.5 times in August
Aug
Sep
Same as average in October
Oct
0.8 times in November
Nov
0.3 times in December
Dec
What's the usual period for which people keep their hire cars, on average, in Santa Monica?
Car hire lengths vary from month to month: in February, the average hirer keeps their car for 16 days, and in July, they keep their car for one day.
Average number of hire days in Santa Monica
18
9
0
4 days in January
Jan
16 days in February
Feb
11 days in March
Mar
5 days in April
Apr
9 days in May
May
6 days in June
Jun
1 day in July
Jul
7 days in August
Aug
Sep
11 days in October
Oct
8 days in November
Nov
6 days in December
Dec
Car hire information
| 📍 Car hire locations | 1 |
| 🔥 Popular suppliers | SIXT, Avis, Budget, Midway |
| 🚗 Popular car types | SUVs, large cars, medium cars, convertibles |
| 🤑 Lowest price | £33 per day |
| 👛 Cheapest supplier | SIXT |
Most popular car models of suppliers
| Hire Agency | Model | Doors | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Avis | Toyota RAV4 | 4 | SUV |
| Budget | Toyota RAV4 | 4 | SUV |
| SIXT | Toyota RAV4 | 4 | SUV |
| Avis | Kia Soul | 4 | Medium car |
| SIXT | Standard (Volkswagen Jetta) | 4 | Large car |
| Budget | Toyota Corolla | 4 | Large car |
| Avis | Toyota Camry | 4 | Large car |
| Budget | Toyota Corolla | 4 | Large car |
| SIXT | Intermediate (TOYOTA RAV4) | 4 | SUV |
| SIXT | Fullsize Elite (MERCEDES-BENZ C-CLASS) | 4 | Large car |
Frequently Asked Questions (updated: 24 Oct 2026)
Prices are lowest during October, starting at £27 for an Economy car and highest in July, when economy cars start at £72. Booking early for peak dates can save significantly. The most popular month in Santa Monica is April, while the least popular month is December.
Santa Monica hosts: Enterprise, SIXT, Budget, Avis, Midway. Rental cars tend to sell out in the summer months, so booking early is recommended.
Car Hire Statistics
Highest-rated company
Enterprise (rated 8.8 / 10)
Lowest-rated company
Midway (rated 7.2 / 10)
Total rental companies
5
Average daily price
£65
Lowest daily price
£33
Total cars available
45
Top 5 suppliers in Santa Monica in 2026
Enterprise
1 location
8.8
Very Good
Value for money
9.1
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
9.4
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
9.4
Car condition
9.4
£76–£126
per day
Most popular location
2703 Santa Monica Blvd
SIXT
1 location
8.6
Very Good
1 rating
Value for money
8.5
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.9
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
9.3
Car condition
9.2
£33–£42
per day
Most popular location
1515 Ocean Ave
Budget
1 location
8.0
Good
1 rating
Value for money
7.9
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
7.7
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
8.1
Car condition
8.2
£60–£98
per day
Most popular location
1027 Broadway, Santa Monica, CA 90401
Avis
1 location
7.9
Average
1 rating
Value for money
7.6
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
7.4
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
7.8
Car condition
8.0
£61–£100
per day
Most popular location
1027 Broadway,
Santa Monica, CA, 90401, United States
Midway
1 location
7.2
Below Average
Value for money
6.7
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
6.1
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
6.5
Car condition
6.7
Most popular location
1901 Ocean Ave. Santa Monica, CA 90405
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