Car Rental in Santa Monica (Downtown)
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Cheapest car rental rates
Standard
Standard (Volkswagen Jetta) or similar
$63.08 per day
Premium
Toyota Crown or similar
$65.46 per day
Full-size
Toyota Camry or similar
$69.44 per day
Intermediate
Toyota Corolla or similar
$358.33 per day
Most popular car rental deals
Economy
Kia Rio or similar
$67.25 per day
Compact
Kia Soul or similar
$67.85 per day
Luxury
Hyundai Genesis or similar
$91.32 per day
Mini Van
Chrysler Pacifica or similar
$849.00 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
$204 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 locations near Downtown
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11.2 km / 7 miles away
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12.2 km / 7.6 miles away
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21.2 km / 13.2 miles away
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22 km / 13.7 miles away
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24.1 km / 15 miles away
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38.3 km / 23.8 miles away
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68.9 km / 42.8 miles away
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82.2 km / 51.1 miles away
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132.2 km / 82.1 miles away
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166.4 km / 103.4 miles away
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184.3 km / 114.5 miles away
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186.9 km / 116.1 miles away
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215.6 km / 134 miles away
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326.6 km / 202.9 miles away
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417.4 km / 259.4 miles away
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484.6 km / 301.1 miles away
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531.6 km / 330.3 miles away
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532.1 km / 330.6 miles away
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548 km / 340.5 miles away
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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)
The cheapest month of the year to rent a car in Santa Monica (Downtown) is December — when rental costs average $36.53 per day. This is 31% cheaper than the yearly average and 52% cheaper than renting a car in October (when prices average $75.62 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.
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)
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
Car rental information
| Popular suppliers | SIXT, Avis, Midway |
| Popular car categories | SUVs, Large cars, Medium cars, Premium cars |
| Lowest price | $63 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
$203.97
Lowest daily price
$63.08
Total cars available
50
Top 4 suppliers in Santa Monica (Downtown) in 2025
+18887498227
1515 Ocean Ave
$63 - $128
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
+13103939194
1027 Broadway, Santa Monica, CA 90401
$65 - $120
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
+13104534421
1027 Broadway,
Santa Monica, CA, 90401, United States
$69 - $91
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
+13105812411
1901 Ocean Ave. Santa Monica, CA 90405
$358 - $9,362
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
Awards
World Travel Tech Awards - World's Best Car Rental Booking Website 2023
World Travel Tech Awards - World's Best Car Rental Booking App 2023
Magellan Awards Gold Winner 2023
Travel & Hospitality Awards 2021
FT 1000: Europe's Fastest Growing Companies - Top 300 Companies 2021
FT 1000: Europe's Fastest Growing Companies - Top 100 Companies 2020
Uzakrota Travel Awards - World’s Leading Car Rental Website 2022
Trustpilot - Top 10 Car Rental Agencies
SimilarWeb - Top 50 Car Rental Websites
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