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BMW 2 Series

or similar Intermediate Elite
Automatic
5
A/C
4
1
€48.59
per day
Free cancellation
8.6
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
1515 Ocean Ave
Drop-off information
Downtown
1515 Ocean Ave
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Toyota RAV4

or similar Intermediate SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
4
2
€41.66
per day
Free cancellation
8.6
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
1515 Ocean Ave
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Downtown
1515 Ocean Ave
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Toyota 4Runner

or similar Standard SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
4
3
€49.53
per day
Free cancellation
8.6
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
1515 Ocean Ave
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Downtown
1515 Ocean Ave
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GMC Acadia

or similar Standard SUV
Automatic
7
A/C
4
4
€52.10
per day
Free cancellation
8.6
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
1515 Ocean Ave
Drop-off information
Downtown
1515 Ocean Ave
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Toyota Corolla

or similar Intermediate
Automatic
5
A/C
4
5
€61.90
per day
Free cancellation
8.1
Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
1027 Broadway, Santa Monica, CA 90401
Drop-off information
Downtown
1027 Broadway, Santa Monica, CA 90401
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Toyota Corolla

or similar Intermediate
Automatic
5
A/C
4
6
€63.68
per day
Free cancellation
7.9
Average
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
1027 Broadway, Santa Monica, CA, 90401, United States
Drop-off information
Downtown
1027 Broadway, Santa Monica, CA, 90401, United States
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Toyota RAV4

or similar Intermediate SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
4
7
€69.23
per day
Free cancellation
8.1
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 Camry

or similar Full-size
Automatic
5
A/C
4
8
€70.84
per day
Free cancellation
8.1
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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Volkswagen Jetta

or similar Standard
Automatic
5
A/C
4
9
€70.84
per day
Free cancellation
8.1
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
10
€71.02
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 Camry

or similar Full-size
Automatic
5
A/C
4
11
€72.63
per day
Free cancellation
7.9
Average
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
1027 Broadway, Santa Monica, CA, 90401, United States
Drop-off information
Downtown
1027 Broadway, Santa Monica, CA, 90401, United States
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Volkswagen Jetta

or similar Standard
Automatic
5
A/C
4
12
€72.63
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
13
€77.28
per day
Free cancellation
8.1
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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Chevrolet Equinox

or similar Standard SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
5
14
€79.07
per day
Free cancellation
7.9
Average
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
1027 Broadway, Santa Monica, CA, 90401, United States
Drop-off information
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
15
€89.80
per day
Free cancellation
8.1
Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
1027 Broadway, Santa Monica, CA 90401
Drop-off information
Downtown
1027 Broadway, Santa Monica, CA 90401
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Jeep Grand Cherokee

or similar Standard Elite SUV
Automatic
7
A/C
5
16
€91.59
per day
Free cancellation
7.9
Average
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
1027 Broadway, Santa Monica, CA, 90401, United States
Drop-off information
Downtown
1027 Broadway, Santa Monica, CA, 90401, United States
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Chrysler Pacifica

or similar Mini Van
Automatic
7
A/C
4
17
€107.33
per day
Free cancellation
8.1
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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Chrysler Pacifica

or similar Mini Van
Automatic
7
A/C
4
18
€109.12
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 Expedition

or similar Full-size SUV
Automatic
7
A/C
4
19
€112.88
per day
Free cancellation
8.1
Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
1027 Broadway, Santa Monica, CA 90401
Drop-off information
Downtown
1027 Broadway, Santa Monica, CA 90401
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Ford Expedition

or similar Full-size SUV
Automatic
7
A/C
4
20
€114.67
per day
Free cancellation
7.9
Average
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
1027 Broadway, Santa Monica, CA, 90401, United States
Drop-off information
Downtown
1027 Broadway, Santa Monica, CA, 90401, United States
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Cadillac CT5

or similar Luxury
Automatic
5
A/C
5
21
€125.23
per day
Free cancellation
8.1
Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
1027 Broadway, Santa Monica, CA 90401
Drop-off information
Downtown
1027 Broadway, Santa Monica, CA 90401
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Genesis G70

or similar Luxury
Automatic
5
A/C
4
22
€127.01
per day
Free cancellation
7.9
Average
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
1027 Broadway, Santa Monica, CA, 90401, United States
Drop-off information
Downtown
1027 Broadway, Santa Monica, CA, 90401, United States
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Chevrolet Suburban

or similar Premium SUV
Automatic
7
A/C
4
23
€154.38
per day
Free cancellation
8.1
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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Chevrolet Suburban

or similar Premium SUV
Automatic
7
A/C
4
24
€156.17
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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1027 Broadway, Santa Monica, CA, 90401, United States
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Table of contents
Cheapest car rental ratesWhy book with us?Travel informationTop 20 cities near Santa MonicaTop 20 locations near Santa MonicaMap of top car rental locationsWhen to book in Santa Monica and for how long?Car rental informationMost popular car models of rental suppliersFrequently Asked Questions (updated: Oct 31, 2026)Car rental statisticsTop 5 suppliers in Santa Monica in 2026Award-winning service

Travel information

Languages
English, Spanish
Currency
USD
Drive on
Right-hand side
Country code
+1
Average car rental price
€81 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
€1.15 per liter or €4.35 per gallon
Lowest gas price
€1.00 per liter or €3.79 per gallon
Highest gas price
€1.41 per liter or €5.34 per gallon

Top 20 cities near Santa Monica

  1. Beverly Hillsfrom €54.13 per day
    11.3 km / 7.02 miles away
  2. Hollywoodfrom €70.12 per day
    17.7 km / 11 miles away
  3. Los Angelesfrom €49.81 per day
    21.2 km / 13.17 miles away
  4. Burbankfrom €57.60 per day
    25.1 km / 15.6 miles away
  5. Long Beachfrom €55.40 per day
    38.9 km / 24.17 miles away
  6. Anaheimfrom €33.93 per day
    53.4 km / 33.18 miles away
  7. Santa Anafrom €49.50 per day
    68.9 km / 42.81 miles away
  8. Ontariofrom €57.59 per day
    78.9 km / 49.03 miles away
  9. Riversidefrom €66.52 per day
    93.5 km / 58.1 miles away
  10. Santa Barbarafrom €60.46 per day
    120.1 km / 74.63 miles away
  11. Bakersfieldfrom €62.63 per day
    158.9 km / 98.74 miles away
  12. Palm Springsfrom €59.15 per day
    184.3 km / 114.52 miles away
  13. San Diegofrom €47.41 per day
    188.2 km / 116.94 miles away
  14. Visaliafrom €66.52 per day
    267.4 km / 166.15 miles away
  15. Fresnofrom €50.86 per day
    324.8 km / 201.82 miles away
  16. Mammoth Lakesfrom €55.68 per day
    406.4 km / 252.53 miles away
  17. Montereyfrom €50.71 per day
    421.9 km / 262.16 miles away
  18. San Josefrom €40.85 per day
    477.5 km / 296.7 miles away
  19. Oaklandfrom €50.00 per day
    541.5 km / 336.47 miles away
  20. San Franciscofrom €28.80 per day
    548 km / 340.51 miles away

Top 20 locations near Santa Monica

  1. Los Angeles Airportfrom €57.60 per day
    11.2 km / 6.96 miles away
  2. Los Angeles (Downtown)from €49.81 per day
    21.2 km / 13.17 miles away
  3. Burbank Airportfrom €57.60 per day
    24.1 km / 14.98 miles away
  4. Pasadena Downtownfrom €68.34 per day
    35.3 km / 21.93 miles away
  5. Long Beach Airportfrom €59.11 per day
    38.3 km / 23.8 miles away
  6. John Wayne Airportfrom €49.50 per day
    68.9 km / 42.81 miles away
  7. Ontario Airportfrom €57.59 per day
    82.2 km / 51.08 miles away
  8. Santa Barbara Airportfrom €60.46 per day
    132.2 km / 82.15 miles away
  9. Meadows Field Airportfrom €62.63 per day
    166.4 km / 103.4 miles away
  10. Palm Springs Airportfrom €59.15 per day
    184.3 km / 114.52 miles away
  11. San Diego Airportfrom €47.41 per day
    186.9 km / 116.13 miles away
  12. San Diego Cross Border Xpressfrom €115.85 per day
    215.6 km / 133.97 miles away
  13. Fresno Airportfrom €50.86 per day
    326.6 km / 202.94 miles away
  14. Monterey Regional Airportfrom €50.71 per day
    417.4 km / 259.36 miles away
  15. San Jose Airportfrom €40.85 per day
    484.6 km / 301.12 miles away
  16. Oakland Airportfrom €50.00 per day
    531.6 km / 330.32 miles away
  17. San Francisco Airportfrom €47.97 per day
    532.1 km / 330.63 miles away
  18. San Francisco Union Square Downtownfrom €28.80 per day
    548 km / 340.51 miles away
  19. Sacramento International Airportfrom €50.86 per day
    589.7 km / 366.42 miles away
  20. Charles M. Schulz–Sonoma County Airportfrom €53.12 per day
    632.1 km / 392.77 miles away

Map of top car rental locations

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Santa Monica (Downtown)
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When to book in Santa Monica and for how long?

What is the cheapest month to rent a car in Santa Monica?

Car rental prices in Santa Monica 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 monthOctober Most expensive month July
Average price €48 A good deal €57 Cheapest supplier SIXT Cheapest car type SUVs
Average rental costs per day in Santa Monica
€95
€47
€0

€47

in January

Jan

€42

in February

Feb

€53

in March

Mar

€68

in April

Apr

€45

in May

May

€63

in June

Jun

€86

in July

Jul

€73

in August

Aug
Sep

€29

in October

Oct

€37

in November

Nov

€41

in December

Dec

The cheapest month to rent a car in Santa Monica is October (when prices average €28.74 per day). This is 41% cheaper than the yearly average and 67% cheaper than renting in July (when prices average €85.93).

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 Monica?

Based on the number of searches by our customers, the most popular month for renting a car in Santa Monica is April, and the least popular is December.

Monthly searches in Santa Monica by pick-up date relative to the average
2.1
1
0

1.6 times in January

Jan

0.8 times in February

Feb

1.1 times in March

Mar

1.9 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

0.8 times in October

Oct

0.8 times in November

Nov

0.3 times in December

Dec

What’s the usual rental length in Santa Monica?

How long travelers keep their rental cars for varies from month to month: in February, the average renter keeps their car for 16 days, and in July, they keep their car for one day.

Average number of rental 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

13 days in October

Oct

8 days in November

Nov

6 days in December

Dec

Car rental information

📍 Car rental locations1
🔥 Popular suppliersSIXT, Avis, Budget, Midway
🚗 Popular car typesSUVs, large cars, medium cars, convertibles
🤑 Lowest price€43 per day
👛 Cheapest supplierSIXT

Frequently Asked Questions (updated: Oct 31, 2026)

Prices are lowest during October, starting at €29 for an Economy car and highest in July, when economy cars start at €86. 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 rental statistics

Highest-rated company
Enterprise (rated 8.8 / 10)
Lowest-rated company
Midway (rated 7.2 / 10)
Total rental companies
5
Average daily price
€81
Lowest daily price
€43
Total cars available
25

Top 5 suppliers in Santa Monica in 2026

Enterprise
1 location
Enterprise
8.8
Very Good
Value for money
9.1
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
9.3
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
9.3
Car condition
9.4
€52–€335
per day
Most popular location
2703 Santa Monica Blvd
SIXT
1 location
SIXT
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
9.3
€43–€54
per day
Most popular location
1515 Ocean Ave
Budget
1 location
Budget
8.1
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
8.2
Car condition
8.2
€68–€128
per day
Most popular location
1027 Broadway, Santa Monica, CA 90401
Avis
1 location
Avis
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
€70–€130
per day
Most popular location
1027 Broadway, Santa Monica, CA, 90401, United States
Midway
1 location
Midway
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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Highly recommended by our customers

EZE change of reservation
The change of reservation was easy and quick. The credit for the cancelled reservati...
Eliezer Banensohn,
Oct 31, 2026
Good Company, would use again.
"Nothing to complain about. We didn't get the car we hired but got like for like. We...
Karen B,
Oct 31, 2026
I had an excellent experience with this car rental company. The service was outstanding, the staff were very professional, friendly, and helpful. The car was in great condition,
I had an excellent experience with this car rental company. The service was outstand...
YASIN Elnagar,
Oct 31, 2026
All good easy to book
All good easy to book
Gerard Patrick Healy,
Oct 31, 2026
Very convenient and easy to find the…
Very convenient and easy to find the car you want
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Oct 31, 2026
GOOD
İT WAS TOO EASY AND CLEAR
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Oct 31, 2026
Easy booking
It was easy and not complicated.
Christina,
Oct 31, 2026
okok
Wery well. ok
Sandor,
Oct 31, 2026
fast and efficient
fast and efficient
ALEXIS PALASIOS,
Oct 31, 2026
Good prices and everything works
Good prices and everything works
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Oct 31, 2026
I had great customer service from…
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Oct 31, 2026
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Dominik was great. I needed the hire car with hand controls in USA and he organized ...
Bruno Hansen,
Oct 31, 2026
Very friendly staff
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Oct 31, 2026
Extremely friendly and helpful branch…
Extremely friendly and helpful branch agent, car was different from the one I though...
Bev Hooper,
Oct 31, 2026
Great booking experience
Great booking experience
Matija Maretic,
Oct 31, 2026
"Courteous staff
"Courteous staff, explained everything very well. They are a breath of fresh air aft...
Happy Traveller,
Oct 31, 2026
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