Car Rental in Santa Monica (Downtown)
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Toyota Corolla
or similar
Automatic
5
1
A/C
4
RON 218.24
per day
8.0
Very Good
1 review
Volkswagen Jetta
or similar
Automatic
5
2
A/C
4
RON 238.17
per day
8.6
Excellent
1 review
Jeep Grand Cherokee
or similar
Automatic
7
2
A/C
5
RON 333.39
per day
8.0
Very Good
No ratings yet
Toyota Camry
or similar
Automatic
5
2
A/C
4
RON 1,718.59
per day
7.3
Average
No ratings yet
Most popular car rental deals
Premium (BMW 2 Series)
or similar
Automatic
5
2
A/C
4
RON 276.50
per day
8.6
Excellent
1 review
Luxury (Mercedes Benz C Class)
or similar
Automatic
5
2
A/C
4
RON 289.36
per day
8.6
Excellent
1 review
Kia Soul
or similar
Automatic
5
2
A/C
4
RON 420.88
per day
8.0
Very Good
1 review
Kia Rio
or similar
Automatic
5
1
A/C
4
RON 420.88
per day
8.0
Very Good
1 review
The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 21:55 on 20/11/25. 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
RON 490 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
RON 5.65 per liter or RON 21.39 per gallon
Lowest gas price
RON 4.94 per liter or RON 18.70 per gallon
Highest gas price
RON 6.93 per liter or RON 26.23 per gallon
Top 20 locations near Santa Monica (Downtown)
- Los Angeles Airportfrom RON 204.52 per day11.2 km / 6.96 miles away
- Westchester12.2 km / 7.58 miles away
- Los Angeles (Downtown)from RON 108.54 per day21.2 km / 13.17 miles away
- Burbank Airportfrom RON 185.71 per day24.1 km / 14.98 miles away
- Long Beach Airportfrom RON 218.24 per day38.3 km / 23.8 miles away
- John Wayne Airportfrom RON 184.69 per day68.9 km / 42.81 miles away
- Ontario Airportfrom RON 186.83 per day82.2 km / 51.08 miles away
- Santa Barbara Airportfrom RON 189.32 per day132.2 km / 82.15 miles away
- Meadows Field Airportfrom RON 218.24 per day166.4 km / 103.4 miles away
- Palm Springs Airportfrom RON 183.22 per day184.3 km / 114.52 miles away
- San Diego Airportfrom RON 180.52 per day186.9 km / 116.13 miles away
- San Diego Cross Border Xpressfrom RON 233.54 per day215.6 km / 133.97 miles away
- Fresno Airportfrom RON 208.43 per day326.6 km / 202.94 miles away
- Monterey Regional Airportfrom RON 263.28 per day417.4 km / 259.36 miles away
- San Jose Airportfrom RON 203.45 per day484.6 km / 301.12 miles away
- Oakland Airportfrom RON 231.10 per day531.6 km / 330.32 miles away
- San Francisco Airportfrom RON 232.17 per day532.1 km / 330.63 miles away
- San Francisco Union Square Downtownfrom RON 256.78 per day548 km / 340.51 miles away
- Sacramento International Airportfrom RON 208.89 per day589.7 km / 366.42 miles away
- Charles M. Schulz–Sonoma County Airportfrom RON 262.06 per day632.1 km / 392.77 miles away
Map of top car rental locations
A
SIXT
1515 Ocean Ave
B
Avis
1027 Broadway,
Santa Monica, CA, 90401, United States
C
Budget
1027 Broadway, Santa Monica, CA 90401
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 monthJuly | Most expensive month September | ||
| Average price RON 143 | A good deal RON 627 | Cheapest supplier Avis | Cheapest car type Large cars |
Average rental costs per day in Santa Monica (Downtown)
RON 300
RON 150
RON 0
Jan
RON 217
in February
Feb
Mar
Apr
RON 224
in May
May
RON 268
in June
Jun
RON 137
in July
Jul
Aug
RON 273
in September
Sep
RON 216
in October
Oct
RON 145
in November
Nov
RON 160
in December
Dec
The cheapest month of the year to rent a car in Santa Monica (Downtown) is July — when rental costs average RON 137.26 per day. This is 4% cheaper than the yearly average and 50% cheaper than renting a car in September (when prices average RON 273.04 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 September, while they are least likely to rent in in February.
Monthly searches in Santa Monica (Downtown) by pick-up date relative to the average
3.1
1.5
0
Jan
0.5 times in February
Feb
Mar
Apr
0.9 times in May
May
0.9 times in June
Jun
0.5 times in July
Jul
Aug
2.8 times in September
Sep
0.5 times in October
Oct
0.9 times in November
Nov
0.9 times 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 July, 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
3 days in July
Jul
Aug
6 days in September
Sep
6 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, Premium cars, Medium cars |
| 🤑 Lowest price | RON 218 per day |
| 👛 Cheapest supplier | Avis |
Most popular car models of rental suppliers
| Rental Supplier | Model | Doors | Luggage | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avis | Toyota RAV4 | 4 | 3 | SUV |
| Midway | Toyota Corolla | 4 | 1 | Large car |
| SIXT | Luxury (Mercedes Benz C Class) | 4 | 2 | Premium car |
| SIXT | Standard (Volkswagen Jetta) | 4 | 2 | Large car |
| SIXT | Midsize (Toyota RAV4) | 4 | 2 | SUV |
| Avis | Kia Soul | 4 | 2 | Medium car |
| SIXT | BMW 5 Series | 4 | 2 | dch.car-group-singular.special |
| SIXT | BMW X3 | 4 | 3 | 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
RON 490
Lowest daily price
RON 218
Total cars available
73
Top 4 suppliers in Santa Monica (Downtown) in 2025
8.6
Excellent
1 review
Value for money
8.5
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.9
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
9.2
Car condition
9.2
RON 238–RON 474
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
Avis
8.0
Very Good
1 review
Value for money
7.9
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
7.8
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
7.9
Car condition
8.0
RON 218–RON 608
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
Budget
8.0
Very Good
Value for money
7.8
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
7.5
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
8.1
Car condition
8.1
RON 218–RON 612
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
Midway
7.3
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
RON 1,562–RON 23,295
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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Travel & Hospitality Awards 2021
FT 1000: Europe's Fastest Growing Companies - Top 300 Companies 2025
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Uzakrota Travel Awards - World’s Leading Car Rental Website 2022
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