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Mitsubishi Mirage
or similar Economy
Automatic
4
A/C
4
$35.48
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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Kia Soul
or similar Compact
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$35.91
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
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Santa Monica, CA, 90401, United States
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Toyota Corolla
or similar Intermediate
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$36.33
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 RAV4
or similar Intermediate SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$34.06
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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Chevrolet Spark
or similar Economy
Automatic
4
A/C
4
$35.48
per day
Free cancellation
8.0
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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Kia Soul
or similar Compact
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$35.91
per day
Free cancellation
8.0
Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
1027 Broadway, Santa Monica, CA 90401
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Toyota Corolla
or similar Intermediate
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$36.33
per day
Free cancellation
8.0
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
$37.04
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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Volkswagen Jetta
or similar Standard
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$37.04
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
$37.04
per day
Free cancellation
8.0
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
$37.04
per day
Free cancellation
8.0
Good
Rental office
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Downtown
1027 Broadway, Santa Monica, CA 90401
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1027 Broadway, Santa Monica, CA 90401
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Toyota RAV4
or similar Intermediate SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$37.89
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 RAV4
or similar Intermediate SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$37.89
per day
Free cancellation
8.0
Good
Rental office
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Downtown
1027 Broadway, Santa Monica, CA 90401
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Downtown
1027 Broadway, Santa Monica, CA 90401
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Mazda CX-50
or similar Intermediate SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
5
$38.55
per day
Free cancellation
8.0
Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
1027 Broadway, Santa Monica, CA 90401
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1027 Broadway, Santa Monica, CA 90401
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Chevrolet Equinox
or similar Standard SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$44.73
per day
Free cancellation
8.0
Good
Rental office
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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
$44.99
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
$44.99
per day
Free cancellation
8.0
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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Jeep Grand Cherokee
or similar Standard Elite SUV
Automatic
7
A/C
5
$54.92
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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Jeep Grand Cherokee
or similar Standard Elite SUV
Automatic
7
A/C
5
$54.92
per day
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8.0
Good
Rental office
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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
$55.41
per day
Free cancellation
8.0
Good
Rental office
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Downtown
1027 Broadway, Santa Monica, CA 90401
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1027 Broadway, Santa Monica, CA 90401
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Ford Explorer
or similar Standard Elite SUV
Automatic
7
A/C
4
$56.41
per day
Free cancellation
8.0
Good
Rental office
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Downtown
1027 Broadway, Santa Monica, CA 90401
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1027 Broadway, Santa Monica, CA 90401
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Chrysler Pacifica
or similar Mini Van
Automatic
7
A/C
4
$58.19
per day
Free cancellation
7.9
Average
Rental office
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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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Cadillac CT5
or similar Luxury
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$77.77
per day
Free cancellation
8.0
Good
Rental office
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Downtown
1027 Broadway, Santa Monica, CA 90401
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1027 Broadway, Santa Monica, CA 90401
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Genesis G70
or similar Luxury
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$80.47
per day
Free cancellation
7.9
Average
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Downtown
1027 Broadway,
Santa Monica, CA, 90401, United States
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Santa Monica, CA, 90401, United States
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The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 05:15 on 16/09/26. 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 Monica
- Top 20 locations near Santa Monica
- Map of top car rental locations
- When to book in Santa Monica and for how long?
- Car rental information
- Most popular car models of rental suppliers
- Car rental statistics
- Top 4 suppliers in Santa Monica in 2026
- Award-winning service
Travel information
Languages
English, Spanish
Currency
USD
Drive on
Right-hand side
Country code
+1
Average car rental price
$60 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
$1.28 per liter or $4.85 per gallon
Lowest gas price
$1.12 per liter or $4.24 per gallon
Highest gas price
$1.57 per liter or $5.94 per gallon
Top 20 cities near Santa Monica
- Beverly Hillsfrom $53.08 per day11.3 km / 7.02 miles away
- Hollywoodfrom $56.17 per day17.7 km / 11 miles away
- Los Angelesfrom $46.46 per day21.2 km / 13.17 miles away
- Burbankfrom $49.39 per day25.1 km / 15.6 miles away
- Long Beachfrom $33.68 per day38.9 km / 24.17 miles away
- Anaheimfrom $32.83 per day53.4 km / 33.18 miles away
- Santa Anafrom $53.91 per day68.9 km / 42.81 miles away
- Ontariofrom $50.01 per day78.9 km / 49.03 miles away
- Riversidefrom $56.17 per day93.5 km / 58.1 miles away
- Santa Barbarafrom $49.97 per day120.1 km / 74.63 miles away
- Bakersfieldfrom $54.92 per day158.9 km / 98.74 miles away
- Palm Springsfrom $49.60 per day184.3 km / 114.52 miles away
- San Diegofrom $44.60 per day188.2 km / 116.94 miles away
- Visaliafrom $53.91 per day267.4 km / 166.15 miles away
- Fresnofrom $50.54 per day324.8 km / 201.82 miles away
- Mammoth Lakesfrom $97.52 per day406.4 km / 252.53 miles away
- Montereyfrom $63.06 per day421.9 km / 262.16 miles away
- San Josefrom $51.23 per day477.5 km / 296.7 miles away
- Oaklandfrom $62.37 per day541.5 km / 336.47 miles away
- San Franciscofrom $53.87 per day548 km / 340.51 miles away
Top 20 locations near Santa Monica
- Los Angeles Airportfrom $49.38 per day11.2 km / 6.96 miles away
- Los Angeles (Downtown)from $46.46 per day21.2 km / 13.17 miles away
- Burbank Airportfrom $49.39 per day24.1 km / 14.98 miles away
- Pasadena Downtownfrom $55.94 per day35.3 km / 21.93 miles away
- Long Beach Airportfrom $54.92 per day38.3 km / 23.8 miles away
- John Wayne Airportfrom $53.91 per day68.9 km / 42.81 miles away
- Ontario Airportfrom $50.01 per day82.2 km / 51.08 miles away
- Santa Barbara Airportfrom $49.97 per day132.2 km / 82.15 miles away
- Meadows Field Airportfrom $55.94 per day166.4 km / 103.4 miles away
- Palm Springs Airportfrom $53.91 per day184.3 km / 114.52 miles away
- San Diego Airportfrom $44.60 per day186.9 km / 116.13 miles away
- San Diego Cross Border Xpressfrom $49.72 per day215.6 km / 133.97 miles away
- Fresno Airportfrom $56.05 per day326.6 km / 202.94 miles away
- Monterey Regional Airportfrom $63.06 per day417.4 km / 259.36 miles away
- San Jose Airportfrom $53.87 per day484.6 km / 301.12 miles away
- Oakland Airportfrom $62.37 per day531.6 km / 330.32 miles away
- San Francisco Airportfrom $53.87 per day532.1 km / 330.63 miles away
- San Francisco Union Square Downtownfrom $55.70 per day548 km / 340.51 miles away
- Sacramento International Airportfrom $63.36 per day589.7 km / 366.42 miles away
- Charles M. Schulz–Sonoma County Airportfrom $63.15 per day632.1 km / 392.77 miles away
Map of top car rental locations
A
Santa Monica (Downtown)
4 rental locations
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 monthSeptember | Most expensive month July | ||
| Average price $117 | A good deal $54 | Cheapest supplier SIXT | Cheapest car type SUVs |
Average rental costs per day in Santa Monica
$109
$55
$0
$51
in January
Jan
$48
in February
Feb
$51
in March
Mar
$78
in April
Apr
$52
in May
May
$73
in June
Jun
$99
in July
Jul
$85
in August
Aug
$41
in September
Sep
$49
in October
Oct
$43
in November
Nov
$48
in December
Dec
The cheapest month to rent a car in Santa Monica is September (when prices average $41.36 per day). This is 65% cheaper than the yearly average and 58% cheaper than renting in July (when prices average $99.17).
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 March.
Monthly searches in Santa Monica by pick-up date relative to the average
2.5
1.3
0
1.6 times in January
Jan
Same as average in February
Feb
0.3 times in March
Mar
2.3 times in April
Apr
1.9 times in May
May
Same as average in June
Jun
Same as average in July
Jul
0.6 times in August
Aug
0.6 times in September
Sep
0.3 times in October
Oct
Same as average 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
7 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
15 days in September
Sep
6 days in October
Oct
8 days in November
Nov
6 days in December
Dec
Car rental information
| 📍 Car rental locations | 1 |
| 🔥 Popular suppliers | SIXT, Avis, Budget, Midway |
| 🚗 Popular car types | SUVs, large cars, medium cars, convertibles |
| 🤑 Lowest price | $48 per day |
| 👛 Cheapest supplier | SIXT |
Most popular car models of rental suppliers
| Rental Supplier | Model | Doors | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Avis | Toyota RAV4 | 4 | SUV |
| Budget | Toyota RAV4 | 4 | SUV |
| Avis | Kia Soul | 4 | Medium car |
| SIXT | Standard (Volkswagen Jetta) | 4 | Large car |
| Budget | Toyota Corolla | 4 | Large car |
| Avis | Toyota Camry | 4 | Large car |
| Budget | Toyota Corolla | 4 | Large car |
| SIXT | Intermediate (TOYOTA RAV4) | 4 | SUV |
| SIXT | Fullsize Elite (MERCEDES-BENZ C-CLASS) | 4 | Large car |
| SIXT | Standard Elite (BMW X3) | 4 | SUV |
Car rental statistics
Highest-rated company
SIXT (rated 8.6 / 10)
Lowest-rated company
Midway (rated 7.3 / 10)
Total rental companies
4
Average daily price
$60
Lowest daily price
$48
Total cars available
34
Top 4 suppliers in Santa Monica in 2026
SIXT
1 location
8.6
Very Good
1 rating
Value for money
8.5
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.8
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
9.3
Car condition
9.2
$48–$68
per day
Most popular location
1515 Ocean Ave
Budget
1 location
8.0
Good
1 rating
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
$55–$121
per day
Most popular location
1027 Broadway, Santa Monica, CA 90401
Avis
1 location
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
7.9
$56–$121
per day
Most popular location
1027 Broadway,
Santa Monica, CA, 90401, United States
Midway
1 location
7.3
Below Average
Value for money
6.8
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
6.2
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
6.7
Car condition
6.9
Most popular location
1901 Ocean Ave. Santa Monica, CA 90405
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