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
$63.08 per day
Premium
Toyota Crown or similar
Toyota Crown
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Budget
$65.46 per day
Full-size
Toyota Camry or similar
Toyota Camry
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Avis
$69.44 per day
Intermediate
Toyota Corolla or similar
Toyota Corolla
  • 5
  • 1
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Midway
$358.33 per day

Most popular car rental deals

Economy
Kia Rio or similar
Kia Rio
  • 5
  • 1
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Budget
$67.25 per day
Compact
Kia Soul or similar
Kia Soul
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Budget
$67.85 per day
Luxury
Hyundai Genesis or similar
Hyundai Genesis
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Avis
$91.32 per day
Mini Van
Chrysler Pacifica or similar
Chrysler Pacifica
  • 7
  • 2
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Midway
$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

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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
$49.63
February
March
April
$51.10
May
$61.25
June
$43.04
July
$37.62
August
$50.91
September
$75.62
October
$68.23
November
$36.53
December
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.

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 $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

SIXT
Very good 8.6 / 1 review
+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
Budget
Very good 8 / 0 reviews
+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
Avis
Average 7.9 / 1 review
+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
Midway
Average 7.3 / 0 reviews
+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
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