Car Rental in Santa Monica

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Santa Monica, USA - California
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Driver's country of residence is United States of America (USA) and age is 30-65
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Cheapest car rental rates

Downtown
Intermediate SUV
Toyota RAV4 or similar
Toyota RAV4
  • 5
  • 3
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Avis
PLN 204.60 per day
Downtown
Standard SUV
Ford Edge or similar
Ford Edge
  • 5
  • 3
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Budget
PLN 265.49 per day
Downtown
Full-size
Full-size (Toyota Camry) or similar
Full-size (Toyota Camry)
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
SIXT
PLN 298.45 per day
Downtown
Premium
Volvo S60 or similar
Volvo S60
  • 5
  • 3
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Midway
PLN 2,072.99 per day

Most popular car rental deals

Downtown
Compact
Kia Soul or similar
Kia Soul
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Avis
PLN 213.21 per day
Downtown
Economy
Kia Rio or similar
Kia Rio
  • 5
  • 1
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Avis
PLN 213.21 per day
Downtown
Standard Elite SUV
Jeep Grand Cherokee or similar
Jeep Grand Cherokee
  • 7
  • 2
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Budget
PLN 342.70 per day
Downtown
Luxury
Luxury (BMW 3 Series) or similar
Luxury (BMW 3 Series)
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
SIXT
PLN 411.24 per day
The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 10:07 PM on 3/11/25. 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
PLN 503 per day
Average car rental length
5 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
PLN 4.97 per liter or PLN 18.82 per gallon
Lowest gas price
PLN 4.39 per liter or PLN 16.63 per gallon
Highest gas price
PLN 5.86 per liter or PLN 22.17 per gallon

Top 20 cities near Santa Monica

  1. Los Angeles from PLN 173.48 per day
    11.2 km / 7 miles away
  2. Beverly Hills from PLN 243.20 per day
    11.3 km / 7 miles away
  3. Hollywood from PLN 193.01 per day
    22 km / 13.7 miles away
  4. Burbank from PLN 171.43 per day
    24.1 km / 15 miles away
  5. Long Beach from PLN 193.01 per day
    38.9 km / 24.2 miles away
  6. Anaheim from PLN 193.01 per day
    59.5 km / 37 miles away
  7. Santa Ana from PLN 171.43 per day
    68.9 km / 42.8 miles away
  8. Ontario from PLN 172.90 per day
    82.2 km / 51.1 miles away
  9. Santa Barbara from PLN 172.02 per day
    132.2 km / 82.1 miles away
  10. Bakersfield from PLN 193.01 per day
    166.4 km / 103.4 miles away
  11. Palm Springs from PLN 175.70 per day
    184.3 km / 114.5 miles away
  12. San Diego from PLN 153.45 per day
    186.9 km / 116.1 miles away
  13. Fresno from PLN 176.53 per day
    326.6 km / 202.9 miles away
  14. Mammoth Lakes from PLN 246.92 per day
    403 km / 250.4 miles away
  15. Monterey from PLN 193.01 per day
    417.4 km / 259.4 miles away
  16. San Jose from PLN 140.57 per day
    484.6 km / 301.1 miles away
  17. Oakland from PLN 193.01 per day
    531.6 km / 330.3 miles away
  18. San Francisco from PLN 193.01 per day
    532.1 km / 330.6 miles away
  19. Sacramento from PLN 134.75 per day
    589.7 km / 366.4 miles away
  20. Santa Rosa from PLN 193.01 per day
    632.1 km / 392.8 miles away

Top 20 locations near Santa Monica

  1. Los Angeles Airport from PLN 173.48 per day
    11.2 km / 7 miles away
  2. Downtown from PLN 182.89 per day
    21.2 km / 13.2 miles away
  3. North Hollywood Lankershim Blvd from PLN 1,134.53 per day
    22 km / 13.7 miles away
  4. Burbank Airport from PLN 171.43 per day
    24.1 km / 15 miles away
  5. Long Beach Airport from PLN 193.01 per day
    38.3 km / 23.8 miles away
  6. John Wayne Airport from PLN 171.43 per day
    68.9 km / 42.8 miles away
  7. Ontario Airport from PLN 172.90 per day
    82.2 km / 51.1 miles away
  8. Santa Barbara Airport from PLN 172.02 per day
    132.2 km / 82.1 miles away
  9. Meadows Field Airport from PLN 193.01 per day
    166.4 km / 103.4 miles away
  10. Palm Springs Airport from PLN 175.70 per day
    184.3 km / 114.5 miles away
  11. San Diego Airport from PLN 185.32 per day
    186.9 km / 116.1 miles away
  12. San Diego Cross Border Xpress from PLN 153.45 per day
    215.6 km / 134 miles away
  13. Fresno Airport from PLN 176.53 per day
    326.6 km / 202.9 miles away
  14. Monterey Airport from PLN 193.01 per day
    417.4 km / 259.4 miles away
  15. San Jose Airport from PLN 169.22 per day
    484.6 km / 301.1 miles away
  16. Oakland Airport from PLN 193.01 per day
    531.6 km / 330.3 miles away
  17. San Francisco Airport from PLN 193.01 per day
    532.1 km / 330.6 miles away
  18. San Francisco Union Square Downtown from PLN 193.01 per day
    548 km / 340.5 miles away
  19. Sacramento International Airport from PLN 169.42 per day
    589.7 km / 366.4 miles away
  20. Charles M. Schulz–Sonoma County Airport from PLN 193.01 per day
    632.1 km / 392.8 miles away

Map of car rental locations

What is the cheapest month to rent a car in Santa Monica?

Car rental prices in Santa Monica vary by time of year. This graph shows the average prices per month to help you find the best time of year to rent.
Average rental costs per day in Santa Monica
January
PLN 178.92
February
March
April
May
PLN 334.29
June
PLN 197.45
July
PLN 135.63
August
PLN 183.52
September
PLN 272.60
October
PLN 245.96
November
PLN 131.70
December
The cheapest month to rent a car in Santa Monica is December (when prices average PLN 131.70 per day). This is 37% cheaper than the yearly average and 61% cheaper than renting in June (when prices average PLN 334.29).

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.

What’s the usual rental length in Santa Monica?

How long travelers keep their rental cars for varies from month to month: in December, the average renter keeps their car for 17 days, and in June, they keep their car for 2 days.
Average number of rental days in Santa Monica
January
6
February
March
April
May
2
June
6
July
4
August
3
September
3
October
10
November
17
December

What's the most popular month to rent a car in Santa Monica?

Based on the number of searches by our customers, the most popular month for renting a car in Santa Monica is October, and the least popular is February.
Monthly searches in Santa Monica by pick-up date relative to the average
January
57%
February
March
April
May
57%
June
57%
July
114%
August
57%
September
286%
October
57%
November
114%
December

Car rental information

Car rental locations 1
Popular suppliers SIXT, Midway, Avis
Popular car categories Large cars, SUVs, Medium cars
Lowest price PLN 205 per day
Cheapest supplier Avis

Most popular car models of rental suppliers

Rental Supplier Model Doors Luggage Type
Midway Toyota Corolla 4 1 Large cars
SIXT Midsize (Toyota RAV4) 4 2 SUVs
SIXT Compact (Nissan Versa) 4 1 Medium cars
SIXT Standard (Volkswagen Jetta) 4 2 Large cars

Car rental statistics

Highest-rated company
SIXT
8.2 / 10
)
Lowest-rated company
Midway
7 / 10
Total rental companies
4
Average daily price
PLN 502.75
Lowest daily price
PLN 204.60
Total cars available
58

Top 4 suppliers in Santa Monica in 2025

SIXT
SIXT
Very good 8.2 / 1 review
1 location
PLN 298 - PLN 715
Avis
Avis
Average 7.6 / 0 reviews
1 location
PLN 205 - PLN 225
Budget
Budget
Average 7.6 / 0 reviews
1 location
PLN 223 - PLN 457
Midway
Midway
Average 7 / 0 reviews
1 location
PLN 1,142 - PLN 5,171

Highly recommended by our customers

Mar 14, 2025
Really easy process to book car hire…
Really easy process to book car hire and always great value.
JOHN NORMINGTON
Mar 14, 2025
Rental process was simple and straight forward
Booking process was very user-friendly. Great price and information was clear
Waseem Hanif
Mar 14, 2025
EASY TO USE WEBSITE
EASY TO USE WEBSITE
LINDSAY JEAN VAN DEN BERG
Mar 14, 2025
Quick order at a fair price
Quick and convenient booking at a fair price and with a large selection of vehicles
OFER DAVID HAKLAY
Mar 14, 2025
Good value car rental
Good value car rental was cheaper than other options Helpful staff at pick up and drop off, good value for money, good vehicle Took almost an hour at pick up as had to wait for one way drop off to be approved even though I had booked this months in advance. However the agent looking after me was very nice and helpful and apologetic
Sam
Mar 14, 2025
Being fast and clear
Being fast and clear
Bahodir Alimov
Mar 14, 2025
Great experience
Ease and quality
Customer
Mar 14, 2025
SMOOTH AND FAST
SMOOTH AND FAST
Starkus Vidas
Mar 14, 2025
Rental process was easy
Rental process was easy, information was clear
customer
Mar 14, 2025
Thank you so much
Thank you so much I hope that the rental process is smooth in Colombia
Alexander Hoyos
Mar 14, 2025
it was minute taken to book a car…
it was minute taken to book a car fantastic guys
Sendhur Babu
Mar 14, 2025
Great price,easy booking
Great price,easy booking
darryl
Mar 14, 2025
Madeira
Quick and clear service
Mr FLIS
Mar 14, 2025
Maximum details
Clear information on the vehicles
Eusebio Miranda
Mar 14, 2025
easy
Website easy to navigate.
Henry McKerlie
Mar 14, 2025
Price,customer service and how quickly…
Price,customer service and how quickly the process was
Hector Holguin

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