Car Rental in Santa Monica (Downtown)
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Cheapest car rental rates
Standard (Volkswagen Jetta)
or similar
Automatic
5
2
A/C
4
NOK 631.79
per day
8.6
Very good
1 reviews
Toyota Crown
or similar
Automatic
5
2
A/C
4
NOK 655.73
per day
8.0
Very good
No ratings yet
Toyota Camry
or similar
Automatic
5
2
A/C
4
NOK 695.58
per day
7.9
Average
1 reviews
Toyota Corolla
or similar
Automatic
5
1
A/C
4
NOK 3,589.25
per day
7.3
Average
No ratings yet
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Kia Rio
or similar
Automatic
5
1
A/C
4
NOK 673.62
per day
8.0
Very good
No ratings yet
Kia Soul
or similar
Automatic
5
2
A/C
4
NOK 679.67
per day
8.0
Very good
No ratings yet
Hyundai Genesis
or similar
Automatic
5
2
A/C
4
NOK 914.74
per day
7.9
Average
1 reviews
Chrysler Pacifica
or similar
Automatic
7
2
A/C
5
NOK 8,504.01
per day
7.3
Average
No ratings yet
The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 2:40 AM on 9/18/25. 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
- Most popular car rental deals
- Why book with us?
- Travel information
- Top 20 locations near Santa Monica (Downtown)
- Map of top car rental locations
- When to book in Santa Monica (Downtown) and for how long?
- Car rental information
- Most popular car models of rental suppliers
- Car rental statistics
- Top 4 suppliers in Santa Monica (Downtown) in 2025
- Award-winning service
Travel information
Languages
English, Spanish
Currency
USD
Drive on
Right-hand side
Country code
+1
Average car rental price
NOK 2,043 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
NOK 12.64 per liter or NOK 47.85 per gallon
Lowest gas price
NOK 11.06 per liter or NOK 41.87 per gallon
Highest gas price
NOK 15.51 per liter or NOK 58.71 per gallon
Top 20 locations near Santa Monica (Downtown)
- Los Angeles Airportfrom NOK 560.44 per day11.2 km / 6.96 miles away
- Westchesterfrom NOK 476.08 per day12.2 km / 7.58 miles away
- Los Angeles (Downtown)from NOK 453.30 per day21.2 km / 13.17 miles away
- North Hollywood Lankershim Blvdfrom NOK 3,557.06 per day22 km / 13.67 miles away
- Burbank Airportfrom NOK 560.09 per day24.1 km / 14.98 miles away
- Long Beach Airportfrom NOK 655.73 per day38.3 km / 23.8 miles away
- John Wayne Airportfrom NOK 561.72 per day68.9 km / 42.81 miles away
- Ontario Airportfrom NOK 563.00 per day82.2 km / 51.08 miles away
- Santa Barbara Airportfrom NOK 571.48 per day132.2 km / 82.15 miles away
- Meadows Field Airportfrom NOK 655.73 per day166.4 km / 103.4 miles away
- Palm Springs Airportfrom NOK 583.57 per day184.3 km / 114.52 miles away
- San Diego Airportfrom NOK 610.87 per day186.9 km / 116.13 miles away
- San Diego Cross Border Xpressfrom NOK 182.79 per day215.6 km / 133.97 miles away
- Fresno Airportfrom NOK 477.94 per day326.6 km / 202.94 miles away
- Monterey Regional Airportfrom NOK 525.81 per day417.4 km / 259.36 miles away
- San Jose Airportfrom NOK 478.17 per day484.6 km / 301.12 miles away
- Oakland Airportfrom NOK 501.18 per day531.6 km / 330.32 miles away
- San Francisco Airportfrom NOK 488.75 per day532.1 km / 330.63 miles away
- San Francisco Union Square Downtownfrom NOK 525.81 per day548 km / 340.51 miles away
- Sacramento International Airportfrom NOK 488.05 per day589.7 km / 366.42 miles away
Map of top car rental locations
A
SIXT
1515 Ocean Ave
B
Budget
1027 Broadway, Santa Monica, CA 90401
C
Avis
1027 Broadway,
Santa Monica, CA, 90401, United States
D
Midway
1901 Ocean Ave. Santa Monica, CA 90405
When to book in Santa Monica (Downtown) and for how long?
When are car rental prices the lowest in Santa Monica (Downtown)?
The cost of renting a car in Santa Monica (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 monthDecember | Most expensive month October | ||
| Average price NOK 386 | A good deal NOK 1,393 | Cheapest supplier SIXT | Cheapest car type Large cars |
Average rental costs per day in Santa Monica (Downtown)
NOK 833
NOK 417
NOK 0
Jan
NOK 497
in February
Feb
Mar
Apr
NOK 512
in May
May
NOK 614
in June
Jun
NOK 431
in July
Jul
NOK 377
in August
Aug
NOK 510
in September
Sep
NOK 757
in October
Oct
NOK 683
in November
Nov
NOK 366
in December
Dec
The cheapest month of the year to rent a car in Santa Monica (Downtown) is December — when rental costs average NOK 365.92 per day. This is 5% cheaper than the yearly average and 52% cheaper than renting a car in October (when prices average NOK 757.40 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 in Santa Monica (Downtown)?
Based on how many users search for a car in in Santa Monica (Downtown), travelers are most likely to rent a car in October, while they are least likely to rent in in February.
Monthly searches in Santa Monica (Downtown) by pick-up date relative to the average
2.8
1.4
0
Jan
0.5 times in February
Feb
Mar
Apr
Same as average in May
May
Same as average in June
Jun
Same as average in July
Jul
Same as average in August
Aug
0.5 times in September
Sep
2.5 times in October
Oct
0.5 times in November
Nov
Same as average in December
Dec
For how long do renters keep their vehicles in Santa Monica (Downtown)?
How long travelers keep their rental cars varies by the time of year: in December the average rental period is 17 days, while in September, the average rental period is only 3 days.
Average number of rental days in Santa Monica (Downtown)
19
9
0
Jan
6 days in February
Feb
Mar
Apr
16 days in May
May
4 days in June
Jun
5 days in July
Jul
4 days in August
Aug
3 days in September
Sep
3 days in October
Oct
10 days in November
Nov
17 days in December
Dec
Car rental information
| 🔥 Popular suppliers | SIXT, Avis, Midway |
| 🚗 Popular car types | SUVs, Large cars, Medium cars, Premium cars |
| 🤑 Lowest price | NOK 632 per day |
| 👛 Cheapest supplier | SIXT |
Most popular car models of rental suppliers
| Rental Supplier | Model | Doors | Luggage | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Midway | Toyota Corolla | 4 | 1 | Large car |
| SIXT | Standard (Volkswagen Jetta) | 4 | 2 | Large car |
| Avis | Toyota RAV4 | 4 | 3 | SUV |
| SIXT | Compact (Nissan Versa) | 4 | 1 | Medium car |
| SIXT | Midsize (Toyota RAV4) | 4 | 2 | SUV |
| SIXT | Luxury (Mercedes Benz C Class) | 4 | 2 | Premium car |
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
NOK 2,043
Lowest daily price
NOK 632
Total cars available
50
Top 4 suppliers in Santa Monica (Downtown) in 2025
8.6
Very good
1 review
Value for money
8.5
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
9
Pick-up speed
8
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
9.3
Car condition
9.2
NOK 632 - NOK 1,286
per day
1515 Ocean Ave
+18887498227
Show working hours
Mon
09:00-17:00
Tue
09:00-17:00
Wed
09:00-17:00
Thu
09:00-17:00
Fri
09:00-17:00
Sat
09:00-15:00
Sun
09:00-15:00
Budget
8.0
Very good
Value for money
7.7
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
7.7
Pick-up speed
8
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
8
Car condition
8
NOK 656 - NOK 1,203
per day
1027 Broadway, Santa Monica, CA 90401
+13103939194
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
08:00-14:00
Sun
09:00-12:00
Avis
7.9
Average
1 review
Value for money
7.6
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
7.5
Pick-up speed
8
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
7.8
Car condition
7.9
NOK 696 - NOK 915
per day
1027 Broadway,
Santa Monica, CA, 90401, United States
+13104534421
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
08:00-14:00
Sun
09:00-12:00
Midway
7.3
Average
Value for money
6.8
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
6.2
Pick-up speed
8
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
6.7
Car condition
6.9
NOK 3,589 - NOK 93,778
per day
1901 Ocean Ave. Santa Monica, CA 90405
+13105812411
Show working hours
Mon
08:00-18:00
Tue
08:00-18:00
Wed
08:00-18:00
Thu
08:00-18:00
Fri
08:00-18:00
Sat
08:00-12:00
Sun
08:00-12:00
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