Car Rental in Santa Monica (Downtown)

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Downtown, Santa Monica, USA - California
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Cheapest Car Rental Rates

Downtown
Compact
Compact (Nissan Versa) or similar
Compact (Nissan Versa)
  • 5
  • 1
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
SIXT
$62.47 / per day
Downtown
Intermediate
Toyota Corolla or similar
Toyota Corolla
  • 5
  • 1
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Midway
$116.18 / per day
Downtown
Standard
Standard (Toyota Corolla) or similar
Standard (Toyota Corolla)
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
SIXT
$63.37 / per day
Downtown
Full-size
Full-size (Toyota Camry) or similar
Full-size (Toyota Camry)
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
SIXT
$64.00 / 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
$72.68 / per day
Downtown
Luxury
Luxury (BMW 3 Series) or similar
Luxury (BMW 3 Series)
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
SIXT
$76.32 / per day
Downtown
Standard Elite SUV
Standard Elite (GMC Acadia) or similar
Standard Elite (GMC Acadia)
  • 7
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
SIXT
$86.81 / per day
Downtown
Intermediate
Midsize (Nissan Sentra) or similar
Midsize (Nissan Sentra)
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
SIXT
$63.16 / per day
The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 02:06 on 2024-03-27. Prices may vary based on the booking dates, length of rental, and car class.

Travel Information

Languages
English, Spanish
Currency
USD
Drive on
Right-hand side
Country code
+1
Average car rental price
$76 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 gasoline price
$1.28 per liter or $4.85 / 1 gallon
Lowest gasoline price
$1.21 per liter or $4.58 / 1 gallon
Highest gasoline price
$1.52 per liter or $5.75 / 1 gallon

Map of Car Rental Locations

When are car rental prices the lowest in Santa Monica (Downtown)?

The cost of renting a car in Santa Monica (Downtown) varies by season. This graph compares prices from month to month in order to help you find the best time of year.
Average rental costs per day in Santa Monica (Downtown)
January
February
March
April
$43.22
May
$68.98
June
July
August
September
October
November
December
The cheapest month of the year to rent a car in Santa Monica (Downtown) is May — when rental costs average $43.22 per day. This is 23% cheaper than the yearly average and 37% cheaper than renting a car in June (when prices average $68.98 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.

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 May the average rental period is 4 days, while in June, the average rental period is only 3 days.
Average number of rental days in Santa Monica (Downtown)
January
February
March
April
4
May
3
June
July
August
September
October
November
December

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 Santa Monica (Downtown) in May, while they are least likely to rent in in May.
Monthly searches in Santa Monica (Downtown) by pick-up date relative to the average
January
February
March
April
100%
May
100%
June
July
August
September
October
November
December

Car Rental Information

Popular suppliers SIXT
Popular car categories Medium cars
Lowest price $62 per day
Cheapest supplier SIXT

Most Popular Car Models of Rental Suppliers

Rental Supplier Model Doors Luggage Type
SIXT Nissan Versa 4 1 Medium cars

Car Rental Statistics

Highest rated company
SIXT
8.2 / 10
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Lowest rated company
Midway
6.9 / 10
Total rental companies
2
Average daily price
$75.62
Lowest daily price
$62.47
Total cars available
19

Top 2 Suppliers in Santa Monica (Downtown) in 2024

SIXT
Very good 8.2 / 1 review
+18887498227
1515 Ocean Ave
$62 - $88
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
Midway
Midway
Satisfactory 6.9
+13105812411
1901 Ocean Ave. Santa Monica, CA 90405
$116 - $274
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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