Car Hire in Santa Monica
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Cheapest Car Hire Rates
City Centre
Compact
Kia Soul or comparable
RON 225.60 per day
City Centre
Intermediate SUV
Toyota RAV4 or comparable
RON 235.26 per day
City Centre
Standard
Standard (Volkswagen Jetta) or comparable
RON 321.00 per day
City Centre
Full-size
Toyota Camry or comparable
RON 1,575.70 per day
Most Popular Car Hire Deals
City Centre
Economy
Kia Rio or comparable
RON 225.60 per day
City Centre
Premium
Toyota Crown or comparable
RON 309.01 per day
City Centre
Luxury
Hyundai Genesis or comparable
RON 335.31 per day
City Centre
Standard Elite SUV
Jeep Grand Cherokee or comparable
RON 337.94 per day
The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 21:06 on 23/06/2025. Prices may vary based on the booking dates, length of rental, and car class.
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Travel information
Languages
English, Spanish
Currency
USD
Drive on
Right-hand side
Dialing code
+1
Average car hire price
RON 446 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
RON 5.41 per litre or RON 20.49 per gallon
Lowest petrol price
RON 4.94 per litre or RON 18.70 per gallon
Highest petrol price
RON 5.67 per litre or RON 21.46 per gallon
Top 6 cities near Santa Monica
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132.2 km / 82.1 miles
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267.4 km / 166.2 miles
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326.6 km / 202.9 miles
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531.6 km / 330.3 miles
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532.1 km / 330.6 miles
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589.7 km / 366.4 miles
Top 4 locations near Santa Monica
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326.6 km / 202.9 miles
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531.6 km / 330.3 miles
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532.1 km / 330.6 miles
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589.7 km / 366.4 miles
Map of Car Hire Destinations
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.
Average price for hiring a car per day in Santa Monica
The best month to hire a car in Santa Monica is December (when the average price is RON 159.29 per day). This is 32% less than the yearly average and 52% less than hiring in October (when the average price is RON 329.70).
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.
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'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 December, the average hirer keeps their car for 17 days, and in September, they keep their car for 3 days.
Average number of hire days in Santa Monica
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 October, and the least popular is February.
Popularity of Car Hire in Santa Monica by Monthly Searches
Car hire information
| Car hire locations | 1 |
| Popular suppliers | SIXT, Avis, Midway |
| Popular car categories | SUVs, Large cars, Medium cars, Premium cars |
| Lowest price | RON 226 per day |
| Cheapest supplier | Budget |
Most popular car models of suppliers
| Hire Agency | Model | Doors | Luggage | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Midway | Toyota Corolla | 4 | 1 | Large cars |
| Avis | Toyota RAV4 | 4 | 3 | SUVs |
| SIXT | Compact (Nissan Versa) | 4 | 1 | Medium cars |
| SIXT | Standard (Volkswagen Jetta) | 4 | 2 | Large cars |
| SIXT | Luxury (Mercedes Benz C Class) | 4 | 2 | Premium cars |
| SIXT | Midsize (Toyota RAV4) | 4 | 2 | SUVs |
Car Hire Statistics
Highest-rated company
SIXT
8.6 / 10
Lowest-rated company
Midway
7.3 / 10
Total rental companies
4
Average daily price
RON 445.68
Lowest daily price
RON 225.60
Total cars available
53
Top 4 suppliers in Santa Monica in 2025
SIXT
1 location
RON 321 - RON 497
Avis
1 location
RON 235 - RON 335
Budget
1 location
RON 226 - RON 876
Midway
1 location
RON 1,379 - RON 41,162
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