Car Rental in Santa Monica (Downtown)

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Downtown, Santa Monica, USA - California
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Cheapest car rental rates

Standard
Standard (Volkswagen Jetta) or similar
Standard (Volkswagen Jetta)
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
SIXT
PLN 231.36 per day
Premium
Toyota Crown or similar
Toyota Crown
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Budget
PLN 240.13 per day
Full-size
Toyota Camry or similar
Toyota Camry
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Avis
PLN 254.72 per day
Intermediate
Toyota Corolla or similar
Toyota Corolla
  • 5
  • 1
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Midway
PLN 1,314.39 per day

Most popular car rental deals

Economy
Kia Rio or similar
Kia Rio
  • 5
  • 1
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Budget
PLN 246.68 per day
Compact
Kia Soul or similar
Kia Soul
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Budget
PLN 248.89 per day
Luxury
Hyundai Genesis or similar
Hyundai Genesis
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Avis
PLN 334.98 per day
Mini Van
Chrysler Pacifica or similar
Chrysler Pacifica
  • 7
  • 2
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Midway
PLN 3,114.18 per day
The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 9:16 AM on 7/14/25. 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
PLN 748 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
PLN 4.59 per liter or PLN 17.39 per gallon
Lowest gas price
PLN 4.19 per liter or PLN 15.86 per gallon
Highest gas price
PLN 4.85 per liter or PLN 18.36 per gallon

Top 20 locations near Downtown

  1. Los Angeles Airport from PLN 205.23 per day
    11.2 km / 7 miles away
  2. Westchester from PLN 174.34 per day
    12.2 km / 7.6 miles away
  3. Downtown from PLN 166.00 per day
    21.2 km / 13.2 miles away
  4. North Hollywood Lankershim Blvd from PLN 1,302.60 per day
    22 km / 13.7 miles away
  5. Burbank Airport from PLN 205.11 per day
    24.1 km / 15 miles away
  6. Long Beach Airport from PLN 240.13 per day
    38.3 km / 23.8 miles away
  7. John Wayne Airport from PLN 205.70 per day
    68.9 km / 42.8 miles away
  8. Ontario Airport from PLN 206.17 per day
    82.2 km / 51.1 miles away
  9. Santa Barbara Airport from PLN 209.28 per day
    132.2 km / 82.1 miles away
  10. Meadows Field Airport from PLN 240.13 per day
    166.4 km / 103.4 miles away
  11. Palm Springs Airport from PLN 213.70 per day
    184.3 km / 114.5 miles away
  12. San Diego Airport from PLN 223.70 per day
    186.9 km / 116.1 miles away
  13. San Diego Cross Border Xpress from PLN 66.94 per day
    215.6 km / 134 miles away
  14. Fresno Airport from PLN 175.02 per day
    326.6 km / 202.9 miles away
  15. Monterey Airport from PLN 192.55 per day
    417.4 km / 259.4 miles away
  16. San Jose Airport from PLN 175.11 per day
    484.6 km / 301.1 miles away
  17. Oakland Airport from PLN 183.53 per day
    531.6 km / 330.3 miles away
  18. San Francisco Airport from PLN 178.98 per day
    532.1 km / 330.6 miles away
  19. San Francisco Union Square Downtown from PLN 192.55 per day
    548 km / 340.5 miles away
  20. Sacramento International Airport from PLN 178.72 per day
    589.7 km / 366.4 miles away

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. The table and graph below can help you find the best time of year to save on a rental car.
Average rental costs per day in Santa Monica (Downtown)
January
PLN 182.04
February
March
April
PLN 187.45
May
PLN 224.68
June
PLN 157.87
July
PLN 138.00
August
PLN 186.72
September
PLN 277.36
October
PLN 250.26
November
PLN 134.00
December
The cheapest month of the year to rent a car in Santa Monica (Downtown) is December — when rental costs average PLN 134.00 per day. This is 31% cheaper than the yearly average and 52% cheaper than renting a car in October (when prices average PLN 277.36 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 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)
January
6
February
March
April
16
May
4
June
5
July
4
August
3
September
3
October
10
November
17
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 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
January
50%
February
March
April
100%
May
100%
June
100%
July
100%
August
50%
September
250%
October
50%
November
100%
December

Car rental information

Popular suppliers SIXT, Avis, Midway
Popular car categories SUVs, Large cars, Medium cars, Premium cars
Lowest price PLN 231 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
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Lowest-rated company
Midway
7.3 / 10
Total rental companies
4
Average daily price
PLN 748.17
Lowest daily price
PLN 231.36
Total cars available
50

Top 4 suppliers in Santa Monica (Downtown) in 2025

SIXT
SIXT
Very good 8.6 / 1 review
+18887498227
1515 Ocean Ave
PLN 231 - PLN 471
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
Budget
Very good 8 / 0 reviews
+13103939194
1027 Broadway, Santa Monica, CA 90401
PLN 240 - PLN 441
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
Avis
Average 7.9 / 1 review
+13104534421
1027 Broadway, Santa Monica, CA, 90401, United States
PLN 255 - PLN 335
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
Midway
Average 7.3 / 0 reviews
+13105812411
1901 Ocean Ave. Santa Monica, CA 90405
PLN 1,314 - PLN 34,342
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

Highly recommended by our customers

Jul 16, 2025
easy to do on line
easy to do on line
Diana
Jul 16, 2025
Great service.
Great service.
Johnny
Jul 15, 2025
Smooth and quick process
Smooth and quick process
Joe Brown
Jul 15, 2025
Good
Ok, very easy step by step
Jakub Matusiak
Jul 15, 2025
Good value Good service Good car!
Good value straightforward car hire
Peter Strawbridge
Jul 15, 2025
Good
Good, very good
Marlene
Jul 15, 2025
everything was perfekt!
everything was perfekt!
VesDur
Jul 15, 2025
Easy to book
Easy to book
ESTEBAN
Jul 15, 2025
really helpful!
I had a negative experience with a local rental company in Sardinia that refused to accept my Quebec driver’s license, even though I had prepaid through DiscoverCars. I was frustrated, especially since I hadn’t noticed a small clause in the provider’s terms. But I have to highlight the excellent customer service I received afterward. Nicolas took the time to carefully review my case and, although DiscoverCars wasn’t technically obligated to do more, he offered me a full credit for future use — a gesture I truly appreciated. Thank you to the whole team — and especially to Nicolas — for your understanding, professionalism, and commitment to long-term customer satisfaction. I’ll definitely continue using DiscoverCars for my future trips.
Stephan Rhein
Jul 15, 2025
Top service en goedkoep
Top service en goedkoep
mehmet acar
Jul 15, 2025
quick easy thorough
quick easy thorough
NUR RAHMAN
Jul 15, 2025
Friendly website
Friendly website. Easy to understand the options offered in various size cars
Raj Jain
Jul 15, 2025
Easy and convinient
Easy and convinient
Marcin Potempa
Jul 15, 2025
Professional
Very satisfied about the service
Marius Badescu
Jul 15, 2025
Easy booking
Easy booking
Greg Yates
Jul 15, 2025
Mario was no hassle
Mario was no hassle. Did not try to mickey mouse the payment. Very happy.
Paul Chapman

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