Car rentals in Santa Monica, Cali

You can expect to spend around $59 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 $39 per day or as high as $92 per day which is a 58% difference.

Localiza 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 $39 per day from Localiza.

44% of users prefer to rent Economy vehicles in Santa Monica, making it the most popular car rental type. If you are also interested in renting one for your trip to Santa Monica, then you can expect to pay around $48 per day.

The majority of momondo users will rent a car in Santa Monica for 2 days at an average cost of $46 per day. Renting for 1 week will cost a total of $413, while renting for just the weekend will cost $90 in total. You can also rent a car for a month or longer if need be - according to our data, renting a car for a month in Santa Monica costs, on average, $927 total.

November is the best time of year to rent a car when visiting Santa Monica. During this month you can find rental car prices for $25/day on average if you book at least 30 days ahead of your trip. If you can, try to avoid renting a car in Santa Monica during the month of December, when prices average $61/day.

Prices for cars in Santa Monica were last updated today.

As of April 2024, there are 12 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.