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Budget car rentals in Santa Monica

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Santa Monica, CA
May 6 — May 13
Santa Monica, CA
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Small Cars

$33 - $90

All Car Types

$65 - $126

The best time to rent a Small car from Budget in Santa Monica, California is in February when prices are $33 per day on average. $33 per day is 43% lower than the $58 average yearly price for a Budget Small rental in Santa Monica. While February may be the cheapest month to rent a Small car from Budget in Santa Monica, April is the most expensive. However, you may still be able to find great deals in April on Small rental vehicles from Budget depending on what day you book.

The best time to rent a Medium car from Budget in Santa Monica, California is in January when prices are $41 per day on average. $41 per day is 46% lower than the $76 average yearly price for a Budget Medium rental in Santa Monica. While January may be the cheapest month to rent a Medium car from Budget in Santa Monica, April is the most expensive. However, you may still be able to find great deals in April on Medium rental vehicles from Budget depending on what day you book.

The best time to rent a Large car from Budget in Santa Monica, California is in September when prices are $54 per day on average. $54 per day is 57% lower than the $126 average yearly price for a Budget Large rental in Santa Monica. While September may be the cheapest month to rent a Large car from Budget in Santa Monica, June is the most expensive. However, you may still be able to find great deals in June on Large rental vehicles from Budget depending on what day you book.

The best time to rent a SUV car from Budget in Santa Monica, California is in February when prices are $50 per day on average. $50 per day is 44% lower than the $89 average yearly price for a Budget SUV rental in Santa Monica. While February may be the cheapest month to rent a SUV car from Budget in Santa Monica, January is the most expensive. However, you may still be able to find great deals in January on SUV rental vehicles from Budget depending on what day you book.

The best time to rent a Van car from Budget in Santa Monica, California is in March when prices are $79 per day on average. $79 per day is 32% lower than the $116 average yearly price for a Budget Van rental in Santa Monica. While March may be the cheapest month to rent a Van car from Budget in Santa Monica, May is the most expensive. However, you may still be able to find great deals in May on Van rental vehicles from Budget depending on what day you book.

The best time to rent a Convertible car from Budget in Santa Monica, California is in February when prices are $104 per day on average. $104 per day is 24% lower than the $136 average yearly price for a Budget Convertible rental in Santa Monica. While February may be the cheapest month to rent a Convertible car from Budget in Santa Monica, April is the most expensive. However, you may still be able to find great deals in April on Convertible rental vehicles from Budget depending on what day you book.

Audi A3
or similar Compact
Up to 4 passengers
2/4-door vehicles
Budget

$41/day

31 May - 14 Jun
Audi A3
Chevrolet Sonic Sedan
or similar Economy
Up to 2 passengers
4-5-door vehicles
Budget

$41/day

31 May - 14 Jun
Chevrolet Sonic Sedan
Chevrolet Sonic Sedan
or similar Compact
Up to 4 passengers
4-5-door vehicles
Budget

$45/day

31 May - 14 Jun
Chevrolet Sonic Sedan

Information about Budget car rentals in Santa Monica

How much will a Budget rental car in Santa Monica cost in May?

According to last year’s data, you can expect Budget rental car prices in Santa Monica to be $78 per day on average in May. Yet it’s not unheard of to find prices for as low as $42 per day from Budget during this time of year in the city of Santa Monica. $543 is typically the average week-long cost to rent a car from Budget in May while in Santa Monica.

Does Budget have a location at Los Angeles Airport?

At the moment, Budget has 1 location at Los Angeles Airport:
9775 Airport Boulevard.

Does Budget offer free car rental cancellation in Santa Monica?

Budget does provide free car rental cancellations in Santa Monica (though there may be a fee for last-minute cancellations). You can call Budget if you’d like to learn more about their policies. Click here, then select the Locations tab to view a list of phone numbers for Budget.

What is the most popular car to rent from Budget while in Santa Monica in May?

The most popular type of car to rent from Budget in Santa Monica during May are SUV rentals. You can expect to pay around $79 per day for SUV rentals in May, though some of our users found prices for as low as $53 per day.

What is the cheapest type of car to rent from Budget in Santa Monica?

If you’re looking to save money on your rental car from Budget, then consider renting a Economy, the cheapest type of car the rental company has available in Santa Monica. Renting a Economy from Budget costs $82 per day on average, which is 49% cheaper than their most expensive car. In the past year, 14% of our users opted to rent a Economy from Budget in order to save money on their trip to Santa Monica.

How many Budget car rental locations are there in Santa Monica?

Budget has 2 rental car locations in Santa Monica. Their 1027 Broadway location is the most popular according to our user data. In the past 12 months, 82% of our users who looked to rent a car from Budget in Santa Monica chose to rent theirs from the Budget location at 1027 Broadway.

When did momondo last update prices for cars in Santa Monica?

Prices for cars in Santa Monica are refreshed on a daily basis.

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How old do you have to be to hire a car in Santa Monica?

The minimum age for drivers varies by country, including Santa Monica. In many EU countries drivers must be 18 years old. As a rule, you’ll need to be 21 to hire a car abroad, and a young driver surcharge may be applied if you are under 25. We recommend reading through the policy of your chosen rental company before booking.

What documentation or ID do you need to rent a car in Santa Monica?

All drivers must have a valid full driving license when renting a car in Santa Monica. If the license is written in a different language from the country of rental, an International Driving Permit may be required to avoid the risk of potential fines. If you're renting a car overseas, you may also need to provide proof of return travel and accommodation information during your stay. It is always advisable to check with the individual rental company you're booking with.


Santa Monica Budget locations

Below you will find information for every Budget rental car location in Santa Monica, including address, phone number, and reviews

Budget

6.8
Okay
4 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.6

Comfort

6.4

Overall

6.8

Pick-up/drop-off

6.4

Value

6.8

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