Car rentals in Santa Monica, Cali

You can expect to spend around $6 per day on average on a rental car in Santa Monica. Depending on what neighborhood you plan to visit, daily rental prices may be as low as $5 per day or as high as $10 per day which is a 50% difference.

NextCar is the cheapest rental car company in Santa Monica according to our data from the past 72 hours. You can find prices for as low as $5 per day from NextCar. Ace is another affordable rental company, with prices recently found for as low as $5 per day. You should also consider Flex To Go, which recently had rental prices for $5 per day.

The cheapest neighborhood to rent a car when in Cali is Centenario. On average, the daily cost to rent a car in Centenario is $31 from Enterprise Rent-A-Car. Another affordable neighborhood to rent a car in is San Nicolas, where Alamo has an average price of $35 per day.

Prices for cars in Santa Monica were last updated today.

As of April 2025, there are 10 operators available to choose from for cars in Santa Monica.

Age requirements for drivers vary depending on the country, including Santa Monica. In several EU countries, drivers must be 18 years old. Generally, to rent a car overseas, you must be at least 21 years old, and if you're under 25, you may be charged a young driver surcharge. It's recommended that you review the policy of your preferred rental company before booking.

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.