Car Rental in Santa Monica (Downtown)
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Cheapest car rental rates
Toyota Corolla
or similar
Automatic
5
1
A/C
4
€42.93
per day
8.0
Very Good
1 review
Volkswagen Jetta
or similar
Automatic
5
2
A/C
4
€46.85
per day
8.6
Excellent
1 review
Jeep Grand Cherokee
or similar
Automatic
7
2
A/C
5
€65.58
per day
8.0
Very Good
No ratings yet
Toyota Camry
or similar
Automatic
5
2
A/C
4
€338.06
per day
7.3
Average
No ratings yet
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Premium (BMW 2 Series)
or similar
Automatic
5
2
A/C
4
€54.39
per day
8.6
Excellent
1 review
Luxury (Mercedes Benz C Class)
or similar
Automatic
5
2
A/C
4
€56.92
per day
8.6
Excellent
1 review
Kia Soul
or similar
Automatic
5
2
A/C
4
€82.79
per day
8.0
Very Good
1 review
Kia Rio
or similar
Automatic
5
1
A/C
4
€82.79
per day
8.0
Very Good
1 review
The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 23:24 on 27/11/25. 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
€96 per day
Average car rental length
6 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
€1.10 per liter or €4.16 per gallon
Lowest gas price
€0.97 per liter or €3.67 per gallon
Highest gas price
€1.35 per liter or €5.11 per gallon
Top 20 locations near Santa Monica (Downtown)
- Los Angeles Airportfrom €40.23 per day11.2 km / 6.96 miles away
- Westchester12.2 km / 7.58 miles away
- Los Angeles (Downtown)from €21.35 per day21.2 km / 13.17 miles away
- Burbank Airportfrom €36.53 per day24.1 km / 14.98 miles away
- Long Beach Airportfrom €42.93 per day38.3 km / 23.8 miles away
- John Wayne Airportfrom €36.33 per day68.9 km / 42.81 miles away
- Ontario Airportfrom €36.75 per day82.2 km / 51.08 miles away
- Santa Barbara Airportfrom €37.24 per day132.2 km / 82.15 miles away
- Meadows Field Airportfrom €42.93 per day166.4 km / 103.4 miles away
- Palm Springs Airportfrom €36.04 per day184.3 km / 114.52 miles away
- San Diego Airportfrom €35.51 per day186.9 km / 116.13 miles away
- San Diego Cross Border Xpressfrom €45.94 per day215.6 km / 133.97 miles away
- Fresno Airportfrom €41.00 per day326.6 km / 202.94 miles away
- Monterey Regional Airportfrom €51.79 per day417.4 km / 259.36 miles away
- San Jose Airportfrom €40.02 per day484.6 km / 301.12 miles away
- Oakland Airportfrom €45.46 per day531.6 km / 330.32 miles away
- San Francisco Airportfrom €45.67 per day532.1 km / 330.63 miles away
- San Francisco Union Square Downtownfrom €50.51 per day548 km / 340.51 miles away
- Sacramento International Airportfrom €41.09 per day589.7 km / 366.42 miles away
- Charles M. Schulz–Sonoma County Airportfrom €51.55 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 €41 | A good deal €123 | Cheapest supplier Avis | Cheapest car type Large cars |
Average rental costs per day in Santa Monica (Downtown)
€59
€30
€0
Jan
€43
in February
Feb
Mar
Apr
€44
in May
May
€53
in June
Jun
€27
in July
Jul
Aug
€54
in September
Sep
€43
in October
Oct
€37
in November
Nov
€31
in December
Dec
The cheapest month of the year to rent a car in Santa Monica (Downtown) is July — when rental costs average €27.00 per day. This is 34% cheaper than the yearly average and 50% cheaper than renting a car in September (when prices average €53.71 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
1.5
0
Jan
0.4 times in February
Feb
Mar
Apr
0.9 times in May
May
0.9 times in June
Jun
0.4 times in July
Jul
Aug
2.7 times in September
Sep
0.4 times in October
Oct
1.3 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
8 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 | €43 per day |
| 👛 Cheapest supplier | Avis |
Most popular car models of rental suppliers
| Rental Supplier | Model | Doors | Luggage | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avis | Toyota RAV4 | 4 | 3 | SUV |
| SIXT | Standard (Volkswagen Jetta) | 4 | 2 | Large car |
| Midway | Toyota Corolla | 4 | 1 | Large car |
| SIXT | Luxury (Mercedes Benz C Class) | 4 | 2 | Premium car |
| SIXT | Midsize (Toyota RAV4) | 4 | 2 | SUV |
| SIXT | BMW X3 | 4 | 3 | SUV |
| Avis | Kia Soul | 4 | 2 | Medium car |
| SIXT | BMW 5 Series | 4 | 2 | dch.car-group-singular.special |
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
€96
Lowest daily price
€43
Total cars available
73
Top 4 suppliers in Santa Monica (Downtown) in 2025
SIXT
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
€47–€93
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
7.9
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
8.0
Car condition
8.0
€43–€120
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
€43–€120
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
€307–€4,582
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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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 2025
Travel & Hospitality Awards 2021
FT 1000: Europe's Fastest Growing Companies - Top 300 Companies 2025
FT 1000: Europe's Fastest Growing Companies - Top 300 Companies 2023
Uzakrota Travel Awards - World’s Leading Car Rental Website 2022
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