Car Rental in Santa Monica

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Santa Monica, USA - California
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Cheapest car rental rates

Downtown
Standard
Standard (Volkswagen Jetta) or similar
Standard (Volkswagen Jetta)
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
SIXT
$37.78 per day
Downtown
Economy
Kia Rio or similar
Kia Rio
  • 5
  • 1
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Budget
$60.00 per day
Downtown
Full-size
Toyota Camry or similar
Toyota Camry
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Avis
$62.00 per day
Downtown
Intermediate
Toyota Corolla or similar
Toyota Corolla
  • 5
  • 1
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Midway
$270.59 per day

Most popular car rental deals

Downtown
Premium
Premium (BMW 2 Series) or similar
Premium (BMW 2 Series)
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
SIXT
$42.19 per day
Downtown
Luxury
Luxury (Mercedes Benz C Class) or similar
Luxury (Mercedes Benz C Class)
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
SIXT
$44.13 per day
Downtown
Standard Elite SUV
Standard Elite (GMC Acadia) or similar
Standard Elite (GMC Acadia)
  • 7
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
SIXT
$54.71 per day
Downtown
Compact
Kia Soul or similar
Kia Soul
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Budget
$60.60 per day
The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 12:53 AM on 7/11/25. 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
Country code
+1
Average car rental price
$79 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
$1.25 per liter or $4.73 per gallon
Lowest gas price
$1.14 per liter or $4.32 per gallon
Highest gas price
$1.32 per liter or $5.00 per gallon

Top 20 cities near Santa Monica

  1. Los Angeles from $47.92 per day
    11.2 km / 7 miles away
  2. Beverly Hills from $38.75 per day
    11.3 km / 7 miles away
  3. Hollywood from $62.00 per day
    22 km / 13.7 miles away
  4. Burbank from $48.07 per day
    24.1 km / 15 miles away
  5. Long Beach from $45.92 per day
    38.3 km / 23.8 miles away
  6. Anaheim from $40.62 per day
    59.5 km / 37 miles away
  7. Santa Ana from $47.93 per day
    68.9 km / 42.8 miles away
  8. Ontario from $48.06 per day
    82.2 km / 51.1 miles away
  9. Santa Barbara from $48.47 per day
    132.2 km / 82.1 miles away
  10. Bakersfield from $60.00 per day
    166.4 km / 103.4 miles away
  11. Palm Springs from $48.46 per day
    184.3 km / 114.5 miles away
  12. San Diego from $17.86 per day
    186.9 km / 116.1 miles away
  13. Fresno from $42.33 per day
    326.6 km / 202.9 miles away
  14. Mammoth Lakes from $55.65 per day
    403 km / 250.4 miles away
  15. Monterey from $53.74 per day
    417.4 km / 259.4 miles away
  16. San Jose from $42.33 per day
    484.6 km / 301.1 miles away
  17. Oakland from $48.01 per day
    531.6 km / 330.3 miles away
  18. San Francisco from $35.34 per day
    532.1 km / 330.6 miles away
  19. Sacramento from $40.40 per day
    589.7 km / 366.4 miles away
  20. Santa Rosa from $54.70 per day
    632.1 km / 392.8 miles away

Top 20 locations near Santa Monica

  1. Los Angeles Airport from $49.18 per day
    11.2 km / 7 miles away
  2. Westchester from $47.92 per day
    12.2 km / 7.6 miles away
  3. Downtown from $60.00 per day
    21.2 km / 13.2 miles away
  4. North Hollywood Lankershim Blvd from $268.17 per day
    22 km / 13.7 miles away
  5. Burbank Airport from $48.07 per day
    24.1 km / 15 miles away
  6. Long Beach Airport from $60.00 per day
    38.3 km / 23.8 miles away
  7. John Wayne Airport from $47.93 per day
    68.9 km / 42.8 miles away
  8. Ontario Airport from $48.06 per day
    82.2 km / 51.1 miles away
  9. Santa Barbara Airport from $48.47 per day
    132.2 km / 82.1 miles away
  10. Meadows Field Airport from $60.00 per day
    166.4 km / 103.4 miles away
  11. Palm Springs Airport from $48.46 per day
    184.3 km / 114.5 miles away
  12. San Diego Airport from $52.84 per day
    186.9 km / 116.1 miles away
  13. San Diego Cross Border Xpress from $17.86 per day
    215.6 km / 134 miles away
  14. Fresno Airport from $42.33 per day
    326.6 km / 202.9 miles away
  15. Monterey Airport from $53.74 per day
    417.4 km / 259.4 miles away
  16. San Jose Airport from $42.33 per day
    484.6 km / 301.1 miles away
  17. Oakland Airport from $48.01 per day
    531.6 km / 330.3 miles away
  18. San Francisco Airport from $50.19 per day
    532.1 km / 330.6 miles away
  19. San Francisco Union Square Downtown from $53.71 per day
    548 km / 340.5 miles away
  20. Sacramento International Airport from $42.14 per day
    589.7 km / 366.4 miles away

Map of car rental locations

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.
Average rental costs per day in Santa Monica
January
$50.03
February
March
April
$51.52
May
$61.75
June
$43.39
July
$37.93
August
$51.32
September
$76.23
October
$68.78
November
$36.83
December
The cheapest month to rent a car in Santa Monica is December (when prices average $36.83 per day). This is 31% cheaper than the yearly average and 52% cheaper than renting in October (when prices average $76.23).

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 usual rental length in Santa Monica?

How long travelers keep their rental cars for varies from month to month: in December, the average renter keeps their car for 17 days, and in September, they keep their car for 3 days.
Average number of rental days in Santa Monica
January
6
February
March
April
16
May
4
June
5
July
4
August
3
September
3
October
10
November
17
December

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 October, and the least popular is February.
Monthly searches in Santa Monica by pick-up date relative to the average
January
50%
February
March
April
100%
May
100%
June
100%
July
100%
August
50%
September
250%
October
50%
November
100%
December

Car rental information

Car rental locations 1
Popular suppliers SIXT, Avis, Midway
Popular car categories SUVs, Large cars, Medium cars, Premium cars
Lowest price $38 per day
Cheapest supplier SIXT

Most popular car models of rental suppliers

Rental Supplier Model Doors Luggage Type
Midway Toyota Corolla 4 1 Large cars
SIXT Standard (Volkswagen Jetta) 4 2 Large cars
Avis Toyota RAV4 4 3 SUVs
SIXT Compact (Nissan Versa) 4 1 Medium cars
SIXT Midsize (Toyota RAV4) 4 2 SUVs
SIXT Luxury (Mercedes Benz C Class) 4 2 Premium cars

Car rental statistics

Highest-rated company
SIXT
8.6 / 10
)
Lowest-rated company
Midway
7.3 / 10
Total rental companies
4
Average daily price
$78.99
Lowest daily price
$37.78
Total cars available
52

Top 4 suppliers in Santa Monica in 2025

SIXT
SIXT
Very good 8.6 / 1 review
1 location
$38 - $60
Avis
Avis
Average 7.9 / 1 review
1 location
$62 - $137
Budget
Budget
Average 7.9 / 0 reviews
1 location
$60 - $129
Midway
Midway
Average 7.3 / 0 reviews
1 location
$271 - $9,411

Highly recommended by our customers

Jul 12, 2025
Reliable, fast and good
Reliable, fast and good
Mr Zolciak
Jul 12, 2025
Efficient friendly service with great price 8 seater van.
The service was efficient and friendly. Emails were swiftly answered. Van (8 seater Previa) was old and had a few knocks (I don’t care) and aftermarket reverse cam was difficult to view at night. Price was very attractive though and staff informed me they will be replacing the older vans so look forward to booking with them next time.
Charlotte
Jul 12, 2025
Easy quick
Easy quick Worthwhile Thanks
Daniel O'Donnell
Jul 12, 2025
Easy to book!
Easy to book!
Mary Jehn
Jul 12, 2025
clear
clear, fast and easy
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SULTAN ALTMYAT
Jul 12, 2025
Easy booking
Easy booking
Clare Smalley
Jul 12, 2025
Easy everything went quickly and…
Easy everything went quickly and reliably
MARIIA ZALIZKO
Jul 12, 2025
Reliable service provider
Reliable service provider, good price, wide selection and when need to get refund for any payments, done fast and quick.
Yaniv Benedykt
Jul 12, 2025
Good
It was easy to book.
Zoltan
Jul 12, 2025
Excellent
Always use them any time travel
Elsa da Silva
Jul 12, 2025
Way too cheaper than the companies…
Way too cheaper than the companies directly
Mohamad Ali Alramadan
Jul 12, 2025
Fast service and good price
Fast service
ARI-PEKKA Makikyro
Jul 12, 2025
Excellent value for money
Excellent value for money, great car & service
David Owens
Jul 12, 2025
very easy to use
very easy to use ! had an issue as our flight was delayed and couldn’t collect car. rebooked for the next day and paid the extra as a goodwill
SHAKIRA
Jul 12, 2025
Big offer of rental companies and cars.
Big offer of rental companies and cars.
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