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Toyota Corolla
or similar Intermediate
Automatic
5
A/C
4
DKK 327.77
per day
Free cancellation
7.9
Average
Rental office
Pick-up information
Santa Cruz Downtown
630 Ocean St
Santa Cruz
CA-95060
Drop-off information
Santa Cruz Downtown
630 Ocean St
Santa Cruz
CA-95060
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Toyota RAV4
or similar Intermediate SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
4
DKK 337.16
per day
Free cancellation
7.9
Average
Rental office
Pick-up information
Santa Cruz Downtown
630 Ocean St
Santa Cruz
CA-95060
Drop-off information
Santa Cruz Downtown
630 Ocean St
Santa Cruz
CA-95060
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Toyota Corolla
or similar Intermediate
Automatic
5
A/C
4
DKK 327.77
per day
Free cancellation
8.0
Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Santa Cruz Downtown
630 Ocean St, Santa Cruz, CA-95060
Drop-off information
Santa Cruz Downtown
630 Ocean St, Santa Cruz, CA-95060
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Toyota RAV4
or similar Intermediate SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
4
DKK 337.16
per day
Free cancellation
8.0
Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Santa Cruz Downtown
630 Ocean St, Santa Cruz, CA-95060
Drop-off information
Santa Cruz Downtown
630 Ocean St, Santa Cruz, CA-95060
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Toyota Camry
or similar Full-size
Automatic
5
A/C
4
DKK 338.10
per day
Free cancellation
7.9
Average
Rental office
Pick-up information
Santa Cruz Downtown
630 Ocean St
Santa Cruz
CA-95060
Drop-off information
Santa Cruz Downtown
630 Ocean St
Santa Cruz
CA-95060
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Volkswagen Jetta
or similar Standard
Automatic
5
A/C
4
DKK 338.10
per day
Free cancellation
7.9
Average
Rental office
Pick-up information
Santa Cruz Downtown
630 Ocean St
Santa Cruz
CA-95060
Drop-off information
Santa Cruz Downtown
630 Ocean St
Santa Cruz
CA-95060
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Toyota Camry
or similar Full-size
Automatic
5
A/C
4
DKK 338.10
per day
Free cancellation
8.0
Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Santa Cruz Downtown
630 Ocean St, Santa Cruz, CA-95060
Drop-off information
Santa Cruz Downtown
630 Ocean St, Santa Cruz, CA-95060
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Volkswagen Jetta
or similar Standard
Automatic
5
A/C
4
DKK 338.10
per day
Free cancellation
8.0
Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Santa Cruz Downtown
630 Ocean St, Santa Cruz, CA-95060
Drop-off information
Santa Cruz Downtown
630 Ocean St, Santa Cruz, CA-95060
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Chevrolet Equinox
or similar Standard SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
5
DKK 416.99
per day
Free cancellation
7.9
Average
Rental office
Pick-up information
Santa Cruz Downtown
630 Ocean St
Santa Cruz
CA-95060
Drop-off information
Santa Cruz Downtown
630 Ocean St
Santa Cruz
CA-95060
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Zero deductible
Ford Edge
or similar Standard SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
4
DKK 416.99
per day
Free cancellation
8.0
Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Santa Cruz Downtown
630 Ocean St, Santa Cruz, CA-95060
Drop-off information
Santa Cruz Downtown
630 Ocean St, Santa Cruz, CA-95060
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The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 11:53 on 31/08/26. Prices may vary based on the booking dates, length of rental, and car class.
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Table of contents
- Cheapest car rental rates
- Why book with us?
- Travel information
- Top 20 cities near Santa Cruz
- Top 20 locations near Santa Cruz
- Map of top car rental locations
- When to book in Santa Cruz and for how long?
- Car rental information
- Most popular car models of rental suppliers
- Car rental statistics
- Top 2 suppliers in Santa Cruz in 2026
- Award-winning service
Travel information
Languages
English, Spanish
Currency
USD
Drive on
Right-hand side
Country code
+1
Average car rental price
DKK 408 per day
Average car rental length
7 days
Speed limit within town
40–48 km/h
or
25–30 mph
Speed limit out of town
88–104 km/h
or
55–65 mph
Acceptable limit of BAC
0.08%
Average gas price
DKK 8.17 per liter or DKK 30.93 per gallon
Lowest gas price
DKK 7.14 per liter or DKK 27.03 per gallon
Highest gas price
DKK 10.42 per liter or DKK 39.44 per gallon
Top 20 cities near Santa Cruz
- San Josefrom DKK 257.44 per day40.4 km / 25.1 miles away
- Montereyfrom DKK 362.02 per day43.4 km / 26.97 miles away
- Oaklandfrom DKK 370.24 per day94.6 km / 58.78 miles away
- San Franciscofrom DKK 300.27 per day96.2 km / 59.78 miles away
- Santa Rosafrom DKK 370.24 per day183.9 km / 114.27 miles away
- Sacramentofrom DKK 260.66 per day192.2 km / 119.43 miles away
- Fresnofrom DKK 320.01 per day201.3 km / 125.08 miles away
- Visaliafrom DKK 320.01 per day255 km / 158.45 miles away
- Mammoth Lakesfrom DKK 481.70 per day280.6 km / 174.36 miles away
- Truckee307.4 km / 191.01 miles away
- Bakersfieldfrom DKK 313.58 per day323.5 km / 201.01 miles away
- Santa Barbarafrom DKK 320.01 per day353.2 km / 219.47 miles away
- Burbankfrom DKK 276.28 per day458 km / 284.59 miles away
- Santa Monicafrom DKK 323.90 per day459.2 km / 285.33 miles away
- Beverly Hillsfrom DKK 314.48 per day461.7 km / 286.89 miles away
- Hollywoodfrom DKK 326.44 per day463.9 km / 288.25 miles away
- Los Angelesfrom DKK 167.82 per day471.4 km / 292.91 miles away
- McKinleyvillefrom DKK 280.32 per day480 km / 298.26 miles away
- Long Beachfrom DKK 320.01 per day498.1 km / 309.5 miles away
- Anaheimfrom DKK 320.01 per day508.5 km / 315.97 miles away
Top 20 locations near Santa Cruz
- San Jose Airportfrom DKK 291.45 per day44 km / 27.34 miles away
- Monterey Regional Airportfrom DKK 362.02 per day46.3 km / 28.77 miles away
- San Francisco Airportfrom DKK 312.61 per day77.8 km / 48.34 miles away
- Oakland Airportfrom DKK 370.24 per day84.7 km / 52.63 miles away
- San Francisco Union Square Downtownfrom DKK 300.27 per day96.2 km / 59.78 miles away
- Charles M. Schulz–Sonoma County Airportfrom DKK 370.24 per day183.9 km / 114.27 miles away
- Sacramento International Airportfrom DKK 355.29 per day195.1 km / 121.23 miles away
- Fresno Airportfrom DKK 320.01 per day206.8 km / 128.5 miles away
- Meadows Field Airportfrom DKK 313.58 per day317 km / 196.97 miles away
- Santa Barbara Airportfrom DKK 320.01 per day345.5 km / 214.68 miles away
- Burbank Airportfrom DKK 276.28 per day453.1 km / 281.54 miles away
- Los Angeles Airportfrom DKK 272.99 per day470.4 km / 292.29 miles away
- Los Angeles (Downtown)from DKK 167.82 per day471.4 km / 292.91 miles away
- Pasadena Downtownfrom DKK 320.01 per day471.5 km / 292.98 miles away
- Arcata-Eureka Airportfrom DKK 280.32 per day480 km / 298.26 miles away
- Long Beach Airportfrom DKK 320.01 per day496.7 km / 308.64 miles away
- Ontario Airportfrom DKK 271.05 per day515.7 km / 320.44 miles away
- John Wayne Airportfrom DKK 285.10 per day526.3 km / 327.03 miles away
- Palm Springs Airportfrom DKK 320.01 per day610.5 km / 379.35 miles away
- San Diego Airportfrom DKK 288.91 per day646 km / 401.41 miles away
Map of top car rental locations
A
Santa Cruz (Downtown)
2 rental locations
When to book in Santa Cruz and for how long?
What is the cheapest month to rent a car in Santa Cruz?
Car rental prices in Santa Cruz vary by time of year. This graph shows the average prices per month to help you find the best time of year to rent.
Saver's insights
| Cheapest monthAugust | Most expensive month December | ||
| Average price DKK 278 | A good deal DKK 373 | Cheapest supplier Budget | Cheapest car type Large cars |
Average rental costs per day in Santa Cruz
DKK 574
DKK 287
DKK 0
DKK 443
in January
Jan
DKK 428
in February
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
DKK 278
in August
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
DKK 522
in December
Dec
The cheapest month to rent a car in Santa Cruz is August (when prices average DKK 277.63 per day). This is 0% cheaper than the yearly average and 47% cheaper than renting in December (when prices average DKK 522.21).
This information can help you identify the low season. But these are only average numbers. How much your car rental will cost will depend on the type of vehicle you rent, how long you’ll rent it for, and how far ahead you book. Simply enter your dates in the form at the top of the page to see the exact prices.
What's the most popular month to rent a car in Santa Cruz?
Based on the number of searches by our customers, the most popular month for renting a car in Santa Cruz is January, and the least popular is February.
Monthly searches in Santa Cruz by pick-up date relative to the average
1.8
0.9
0
1.6 times in January
Jan
0.8 times in February
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
0.8 times in August
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
0.8 times in December
Dec
What’s the usual rental length in Santa Cruz?
How long travelers keep their rental cars for varies from month to month: in August, the average renter keeps their car for 10 days, and in January, they keep their car for 2 days.
Average number of rental days in Santa Cruz
11
6
0
2 days in January
Jan
6 days in February
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
10 days in August
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
9 days in December
Dec
Car rental information
| 📍 Car rental locations | 1 |
| 🔥 Popular suppliers | Budget, Avis |
| 🚗 Popular car types | Large cars, SUVs |
| 🤑 Lowest price | DKK 357 per day |
| 👛 Cheapest supplier | Budget |
Most popular car models of rental suppliers
| Rental Supplier | Model | Doors | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Avis | Toyota RAV4 | 4 | SUV |
| Budget | Toyota RAV4 | 4 | SUV |
| Budget | Toyota Camry | 4 | Large car |
| Budget | Toyota Corolla | 4 | Large car |
Car rental statistics
Highest-rated company
Budget (rated 8.0 / 10)
Lowest-rated company
Avis (rated 7.9 / 10)
Total rental companies
2
Average daily price
DKK 408
Lowest daily price
DKK 357
Total cars available
15
Top 2 suppliers in Santa Cruz in 2026
Budget
1 location
8.0
Good
Value for money
7.8
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
7.6
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
8.1
Car condition
8.1
DKK 357–DKK 499
per day
Most popular location
630 Ocean St, Santa Cruz, CA-95060
Avis
1 location
7.9
Average
1 rating
Value for money
7.7
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
7.5
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
7.8
Car condition
7.9
DKK 394–DKK 499
per day
Most popular location
630 Ocean St
Santa Cruz
CA-95060
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