Car Rentals in Santa Cruz, California

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Santa Cruz, CA
Jun 7 — Jun 14
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Santa Cruz, CA
Wed 6/7
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Rental cars insight and trends in Santa Cruz

Useful insights to help you book the perfect rental car in Santa Cruz

What is the cheapest rental car agency in Santa Cruz?

The cheapest rental cars in Santa Cruz are generally found through Major Agency. When booking with Major Agency, you may be able to find rental car prices for as low as $24/day. The average price to rent a car in Santa Cruz is $49/day.

What car rental company in Santa Cruz has the most locations?

Enterprise Rent-A-Car has the most locations of any rental car company in Santa Cruz, with 2 locations.

What car do most people rent in Santa Cruz?

Most momondo users will rent the Cadillac XTS in Santa Cruz, though renting the Honda Civic is a popular second choice according to our data. If you’re interested in renting the Cadillac XTS, prices are $102 per day on average. Some users have found Cadillac XTS rental deals in Santa Cruz for as low as $74 per day. Honda Civic rentals in Santa Cruz are $48 per day on average, with some of the cheapest deals at $25 per day.

Best deals found for Santa Cruz, California car rentals

Find great deals below on a variety of popular rental cars in Santa Cruz, California
Toyota Corolla
or similar Intermediate
Up to 5 passengers

$27/day

25 Aug - 6 Sep
Toyota Corolla
Chevrolet Cruze
or similar Standard
Up to 5 passengers

$38/day

8 Aug - 15 Aug
Chevrolet Cruze
Volkswagen Tiguan
or similar Intermediate SUV
Up to 5 passengers

$43/day

5 Jun - 12 Jun
Volkswagen Tiguan
Chevrolet Equinox
or similar Standard SUV
Up to 5 passengers

$47/day

5 Jun - 6 Jun
Chevrolet Equinox
Mini Hatch
or similar Compact
Up to 4 passengers

$47/day

13 Jul - 22 Jul
Mini Hatch
Nissan Maxima
or similar Premium
Up to 5 passengers

$47/day

8 Jun - 9 Jun
Nissan Maxima
Kia Soul
or similar Compact
Up to 4 passengers

$53/day

5 Jun - 12 Jun
Kia Soul
Kia Picanto
or similar Economy
Up to 2 passengers

$53/day

5 Jun - 12 Jun
Kia Picanto
Hyundai Kona
or similar Economy
Up to 2 passengers
5-door vehicles

$53/day

23 Jun - 15 Aug
Hyundai Kona

Santa Cruz, California car rental deals found on momondo

Find the rental car in Santa Cruz that's right for you

Small Cars

$55 - $110

All Car Types

$78 - $129

The average price of a Small rental in Santa Cruz, the United States is $74. The cheapest time to rent a Small in Santa Cruz, the United States is in January. The price is 27% lower than the rest of the year at just $55 per day. A Small rental is typically 23% less expensive than the average rental car in Santa Cruz. The average price of a vehicle rental in Santa Cruz can vary based on a number of factors including supply, popularity of the vehicle, and how far out you book your rental car. Below are the best prices for Santa Cruz Small rentals found on momondo in the past week.

The average price of a Medium rental in Santa Cruz, the United States is $79. The cheapest time to rent a Medium in Santa Cruz, the United States is in January. The price is 31% lower than the rest of the year at just $55 per day. A Medium rental is typically 19% less expensive than the average rental car in Santa Cruz. The average price of a vehicle rental in Santa Cruz can vary based on a number of factors including supply, popularity of the vehicle, and how far out you book your rental car. Below are the best prices for Santa Cruz Medium rentals found on momondo in the past week.

The average price of a Large rental in Santa Cruz, the United States is $95. The cheapest time to rent a Large in Santa Cruz, the United States is in November. The price is 36% lower than the rest of the year at just $61 per day. A Large rental is typically 3% less expensive than the average rental car in Santa Cruz. The average price of a vehicle rental in Santa Cruz can vary based on a number of factors including supply, popularity of the vehicle, and how far out you book your rental car. Below are the best prices for Santa Cruz Large rentals found on momondo in the past week.

The average price of a SUV rental in Santa Cruz, the United States is $82. The cheapest time to rent a SUV in Santa Cruz, the United States is in January. The price is 26% lower than the rest of the year at just $61 per day. A SUV rental is typically 16% less expensive than the average rental car in Santa Cruz. The average price of a vehicle rental in Santa Cruz can vary based on a number of factors including supply, popularity of the vehicle, and how far out you book your rental car. Below are the best prices for Santa Cruz SUV rentals found on momondo in the past week.

The average price of a Van rental in Santa Cruz, the United States is $129. The cheapest time to rent a Van in Santa Cruz, the United States is in January. The price is 46% lower than the rest of the year at just $71 per day. A Van rental is typically 26% more expensive than the average rental car in Santa Cruz. The average price of a vehicle rental in Santa Cruz can vary based on a number of factors including supply, popularity of the vehicle, and how far out you book your rental car.

The average price of a Pickup Truck rental in Santa Cruz, the United States is $46. The cheapest time to rent a Pickup Truck in Santa Cruz, the United States is in August. The price is 39% lower than the rest of the year at just $64 per day. A Pickup Truck rental is typically 53% less expensive than the average rental car in Santa Cruz. The average price of a vehicle rental in Santa Cruz can vary based on a number of factors including supply, popularity of the vehicle, and how far out you book your rental car.

The average price of a Luxury rental in Santa Cruz, the United States is $113. The cheapest time to rent a Luxury in Santa Cruz, the United States is in December. The price is 43% lower than the rest of the year at just $65 per day. A Luxury rental is typically 15% more expensive than the average rental car in Santa Cruz. The average price of a vehicle rental in Santa Cruz can vary based on a number of factors including supply, popularity of the vehicle, and how far out you book your rental car. Below are the best prices for Santa Cruz Luxury rentals found on momondo in the past week.

The average price of a Convertible rental in Santa Cruz, the United States is $128. The cheapest time to rent a Convertible in Santa Cruz, the United States is in November. The price is 28% lower than the rest of the year at just $93 per day. A Convertible rental is typically 25% more expensive than the average rental car in Santa Cruz. The average price of a vehicle rental in Santa Cruz can vary based on a number of factors including supply, popularity of the vehicle, and how far out you book your rental car.

Ford Focus
or similar Compact
Up to 4 passengers

$47/day

13 Jul - 22 Jul
Ford Focus
Hyundai Venue
or similar Compact
Up to 4 passengers

$53/day

5 Jun - 12 Jun
Hyundai Venue
Chevrolet Spark
or similar Economy
Up to 2 passengers

$53/day

5 Jun - 12 Jun
Chevrolet Spark

Santa Cruz car rental directory

All major car rental suppliers in Santa Cruz, California

Hertz

6.9
Okay
38 reviews4 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.5

Comfort

7.5

Overall

6.6

Pick-up/drop-off

6.7

Value

6.7

Budget

10.0
Wonderful
2 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Overall

10.0

Pick-up/drop-off

10.0

Value

10.0

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

7.5
Good
23 reviews3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

7.5

Pick-up/drop-off

7.2

Value

7.1

Avis

6.8
Okay
8 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

6.8

Comfort

6.8

Overall

6.8

Pick-up/drop-off

6.8

Value

6.8

Thrifty

1 location

Quick facts about car rentals in Santa Cruz

Get the overview on great rental deals, popular car rental companies, and best car types for your visit in Santa Cruz

Most Popular Agency

Budget

Popular Car Types

Compact, Economy, Standard

Cheapest Rental Car

$40

Most Popular Model

Chevrolet Volt
The most popular Santa Cruz car rental agency found on momondo this month is Budget. Other top choices for car rental companies are Enterprise Rent-A-Car and Avis
The following car types were offered at rental car companies in Santa Cruz in the past 72 hours: Compact, Economy, Standard.
The lowest price for a rental car in Santa Cruz is $40/day. For this area, you can expect average prices starting from $69/day.
The most popular car model to rent in Santa Cruz in the past 7 days is the Chevrolet Volt. Our users also prefer the Honda Civic as an alternative.

Find popular attractions close to your rental car pick-up

Visit these must-see attractions near popular rental car locations in Santa Cruz

Nearby attractions:

Nickelodeon Theatre48.8 mi
Seymour Marine Discovery Center at Long Marine Laboratory49.4 mi
Main Beach49.5 mi
Natural Bridges State Park49.6 mi

Nearby attractions:

Nickelodeon Theatre27.4 mi
Main Beach28.0 mi
Natural Bridges State Park29.3 mi
Seymour Marine Discovery Center at Long Marine Laboratory29.4 mi

Nearby attractions:

Nickelodeon Theatre52.1 mi
Main Beach52.8 mi
Seymour Marine Discovery Center at Long Marine Laboratory53.2 mi
Natural Bridges State Park53.3 mi

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Driving with a rental car in Santa Cruz - FAQs

Learn everything there is to know about renting a car in Santa Cruz so you can be properly prepared for your next trip

To rent a car in Santa Cruz for a weekend in June, we found prices as low as $65 with an average of $65. For a one-week car rental, Santa Cruz prices in June average $72 with the best deals starting at $58.

The majority of car rental agencies in Santa Cruz offer free cancellation. momondo will always tell you whether or not rental car centers such as Budget, Enterprise Rent-A-Car, and Avis have a cancellation fee for travelers who have last-minute itinerary changes.


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