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Zero deductible
Toyota Corolla
or similar Intermediate
Automatic
5
1
A/C
4
$45.61
per day
Free cancellation
8.0
Very 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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Zero deductible
Toyota RAV4
or similar Intermediate SUV
Automatic
5
3
A/C
4
$47.18
per day
Free cancellation
8.0
Very 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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Zero deductible
Toyota Corolla
or similar Intermediate
Automatic
5
1
A/C
4
$45.61
per day
Free cancellation
7.9
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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Zero deductible
Toyota Camry
or similar Full-size
Automatic
5
2
A/C
4
$47.18
per day
Free cancellation
8.0
Very 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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Zero deductible
Volkswagen Jetta
or similar Standard
Automatic
5
2
A/C
4
$47.18
per day
Free cancellation
8.0
Very 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
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
Low deposit
Instant confirmation!
Unlimited mileage
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Zero deductible
Toyota RAV4
or similar Intermediate SUV
Automatic
5
3
A/C
4
$47.18
per day
Free cancellation
7.9
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
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
Low deposit
Instant confirmation!
Unlimited mileage
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Zero deductible
Toyota Camry
or similar Full-size
Automatic
5
2
A/C
4
$47.18
per day
Free cancellation
7.9
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
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
Low deposit
Instant confirmation!
Unlimited mileage
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Zero deductible
Volkswagen Jetta
or similar Standard
Automatic
5
2
A/C
4
$47.18
per day
Free cancellation
7.9
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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Unlimited mileage
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Zero deductible
Ford Edge
or similar Standard SUV
Automatic
5
3
A/C
5
$50.19
per day
Free cancellation
8.0
Very 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
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
Low deposit
Instant confirmation!
Unlimited mileage
Pay now
Zero deductible
Ford Edge
or similar Standard SUV
Automatic
5
3
A/C
4
$50.19
per day
Free cancellation
7.9
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
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
Low deposit
Instant confirmation!
Unlimited mileage
Pay now
Showing 9 out of 10 cars
The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 10:27 on 01/05/26. 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 locations near Santa Cruz Downtown
- Map of top car rental locations
- When to book at Santa Cruz Downtown and for how long?
- Car rental information
- Most popular car models of rental suppliers
- Car rental statistics
- Top 2 suppliers at Santa Cruz Downtown in 2026
- Award-winning service
Travel information
Languages
English, Spanish
Currency
USD
Drive on
Right-hand side
Country code
+1
Average car rental price
$64 per day
Average car rental length
4 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
$1.27 per liter or $4.81 per gallon
Lowest gas price
$1.11 per liter or $4.20 per gallon
Highest gas price
$1.62 per liter or $6.13 per gallon
Top 20 locations near Santa Cruz Downtown
- San Jose Eastridge Centerfrom $60.52 per day43.4 km / 26.97 miles away
- San Jose Airportfrom $49.66 per day44 km / 27.34 miles away
- Monterey Regional Airportfrom $59.64 per day46.3 km / 28.77 miles away
- Salinas Municipal Airport51.3 km / 31.88 miles away
- Palo Alto Downtownfrom $59.76 per day52.9 km / 32.87 miles away
- Fremont Centervillefrom $63.93 per day63.8 km / 39.64 miles away
- Foster City Downtownfrom $60.52 per day68.3 km / 42.44 miles away
- Pleasanton Downtownfrom $60.52 per day77.6 km / 48.22 miles away
- San Francisco Airportfrom $49.19 per day77.8 km / 48.34 miles away
- San Francisco Southfrom $60.52 per day82.4 km / 51.2 miles away
- Oakland Airportfrom $48.80 per day84.7 km / 52.63 miles away
- San Ramon Downtownfrom $60.52 per day89.6 km / 55.67 miles away
- Oakland (Downtown)from $60.52 per day94.6 km / 58.78 miles away
- San Francisco Somafrom $60.52 per day95.6 km / 59.4 miles away
- San Francisco Convention Centerfrom $97.31 per day95.7 km / 59.47 miles away
- San Francisco (Downtown)from $60.52 per day95.7 km / 59.47 miles away
- San Francisco Union Square Downtownfrom $60.52 per day96.2 km / 59.78 miles away
- San Francisco O'Farrell St.from $48.84 per day96.3 km / 59.84 miles away
- San Francisco Little Saigon96.3 km / 59.84 miles away
- San Francisco Financial Districtfrom $60.52 per day96.6 km / 60.02 miles away
Map of top car rental locations
A
Avis
630 Ocean St
Santa Cruz
CA-95060
B
Budget
630 Ocean St, Santa Cruz, CA-95060
When to book at Santa Cruz Downtown and for how long?
When are car rental prices the lowest at Santa Cruz Downtown?
The cost of renting a car at Santa Cruz Downtown varies by season. The table and graph below can help you find the best time of year to save on a rental car.
Saver's insights
| Cheapest monthMay | Most expensive month December | |
| A good deal $63 | Cheapest supplier Avis | Cheapest car type Large cars |
Average rental costs per day at Santa Cruz Downtown
$90
$45
$0
$70
in January
Jan
$67
in February
Feb
Mar
Apr
$39
in May
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
$82
in December
Dec
The cheapest month of the year to rent a car at Santa Cruz Downtown is May — when rental costs average $39.44 per day. This is 35% cheaper than the yearly average and 52% cheaper than renting a car in December (when prices average $81.97 per day).
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 is the most popular time of year to rent a car at Santa Cruz Downtown?
Based on how many users search for a car in at Santa Cruz Downtown, travelers are most likely to rent a car in January, while they are least likely to rent in in February.
Monthly searches at Santa Cruz Downtown 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
0.8 times in May
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
0.8 times in December
Dec
For how long do renters keep their vehicles at Santa Cruz Downtown?
How long travelers keep their rental cars varies by the time of year: in December the average rental period is 9 days, while in January, the average rental period is only 2 days.
Average number of rental days at Santa Cruz Downtown
10
5
0
2 days in January
Jan
6 days in February
Feb
Mar
Apr
2 days in May
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
9 days in December
Dec
Car rental information
| 🔥 Popular suppliers | Budget, Avis |
| 🚗 Popular car types | SUVs, large cars |
| 🤑 Lowest price | $61 per day |
| 👛 Cheapest supplier | Avis |
Most popular car models of rental suppliers
| Rental Supplier | Model | Doors | Luggage | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Budget | Toyota RAV4 | 4 | 3 | SUV |
| Avis | Toyota RAV4 | 4 | 3 | SUV |
| Budget | Toyota Camry | 4 | 2 | Large car |
Car rental statistics
Highest-rated company
Avis (rated 8.0 / 10)
Lowest-rated company
Budget (rated 7.9 / 10)
Total rental companies
2
Average daily price
$64
Lowest daily price
$61
Total cars available
10
Top 2 suppliers at Santa Cruz Downtown in 2026
Avis
8.0
Very Good
1 review
Value for money
7.7
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
7.7
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
7.9
Car condition
8.1
$61–$72
per day
630 Ocean St
Santa Cruz
CA-95060
+18314231244
Show working hours
Mon
08:00-17:00
Tue
08:00-17:00
Wed
08:00-17:00
Thu
08:00-17:00
Fri
08:00-17:00
Sat
08:00-13:00
Sun
08:00-13:00
Budget
7.9
Good
Value for money
7.6
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
7.5
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
8.0
Car condition
8.0
$61–$72
per day
630 Ocean St, Santa Cruz, CA-95060
+18312915483
Show working hours
Mon
08:00-17:00
Tue
08:00-17:00
Wed
08:00-17:00
Thu
08:00-17:00
Fri
08:00-17:00
Sat
08:00-13:00
Sun
08:00-13:00
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Uzakrota Travel Awards - World’s Leading Car Rental Website 2022
Travel & Hospitality Awards 2021
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