Frequently asked questions about renting a car & car rental in Santa Monica
Which car rental companies are near or in Santa Monica?
There are over 17 car rental companies in Santa Monica. Car rental companies such as ACE on 2511 Lincoln Boulevard Venice, Enterprise on 11325 Boulevard, Enterprise on 1719 Wilshire Boulevard, Hertz on 2519 Lincoln Boulevard Venice, Exotic Car Collection By Enterprise on 1723 Wilshire Boulevard, Budget on 1027 Broadway, Hertz on 12101 West Olympic Boulevard, Enterprise on 2700 Lincoln Boulevard, Enterprise on 11779 Pico Boulevard, Sixt on 1515 Ocean Avenue, Enterprise on 1702 Boulevard, Hertz on 1426 Boulevard, Budget on 11901 Blvd Btwn Barrington Ave & Bundy West, Sixt on 2444 Lincoln Boulevard Venice, Avis on 11901 Boulevard Between Barrington Ave & Bundy Drive West, Avis on 1027 Broadway, Hertz on 1700 Ocean Avenue, etc.
Do I need a credit card for car rental in Santa Monica?
You can make a booking without a credit card with autoprio.com. Note that, even if you choose to pay by debit card, you will have to provide a valid credit card in the driver’s name at the time of pick-up in Santa Monica, since the rental agent requires a credit card from which to take the rental deposit. Credit cards accepted for pick-up are MasterCard, Visa, and in some cases American Express.
How can I find car rental near me in Santa Monica?
Do a search for Santa Monica. Then take a look at our map of hire car companies to find the best rental cars near you in Santa Monica from companies such as Avis on 1027 Broadway, Enterprise on 1719 Wilshire Boulevard, Hertz on 1426 Boulevard, Enterprise on 11779 Pico Boulevard, Enterprise on 2700 Lincoln Boulevard, Avis on 11901 Boulevard Between Barrington Ave & Bundy Drive West, Hertz on 1700 Ocean Avenue, Enterprise on 1702 Boulevard and others.
How much does it cost to rent a car in Santa Monica?
Renting a normal-sized car in Santa Monica costs from about $ 26 per day, depending on the season and supply. A smaller car costs from about $ 14 per day. Larger cars, luxury cars, vans and moving cars cost more. Sometimes you can find the cheapest hire cars depending on the season. In the majority of cases the rental price includes collision damage waiver, unlimited mileage, airport fee, tax, third party liability protection and breakdown assistance. Please note that the costs included may vary depending on the car rental company and destination country. The car rental company may also choose to ask you for a deposit or excess at the rental desk. Make sure to check the rental conditions at the time of booking. The price for the rental car shown is per day and is based on a all inclusive weekly rental for 7 days.
How much does it cost to rent a car for a week in Santa Monica?
On average, a normal-sized rental car in Santa Monica costs approx. $ 182 per week ($ 26 per day). A smaller car costs from about $ 98 per week. The offer can be changed or removed at short notice by the various rental companies. The price for the rental car shown is based on a all inclusive weekly rental for 7 days.
How much does it cost to rent a car long term for a month in Santa Monica?
On average, a normal-sized rental car in Santa Monica costs approx. $ 728 per month ($ 26 per day). A smaller car costs from about $ 392 per month. How much it costs to rent a car depends on the time of year, range of cars, country and what type of car you plan to rent. Do a search with Autoprio.com and easily find all current prices for hire cars right now.
What types of car can I rent in Santa Monica?
The supply of rental cars varies during the season but you can usually rent car types such as 7 seater minivan, electric cars, small-medium truck-lorry, intermediate elite, suv, cargo van, hybrid cars, jeep, large truck-lorry, moped, mini cars, exotic cars, estate, premium cars, small suv, fullsize elite, minivan, special cars, 5 seater minivan, luxury elite, minibus, luxury cars, standard cars, compact elite, mini elite, convertible, intermediate, economy elite, economy cars, compact cars, fullsize cars, medium suv, 9 seater minivan in Santa Monica with autoprio.com.
What is the cheapest car rental company in Santa Monica and USA?
In the past 14 days, the cheapest rental cars in USA on Autoprio.com were found at Advantage, Pacific Rent A Car, Mex, U-Save, Hertz Dream Collection, Goldcar, State Van Rental and addCar. It is usually cheaper to hire a car in Santa Monica than at the airport. However, it often pays off to compare the price between the airport and nearby cities before booking. In Santa Monica you can find a rental car for $ 14 - 26 per day depending on the size of the car and the season.
What is the best rental car company in Santa Monica and USA?
Based on ratings and reviews on autoprio.com, the best car rental companies in USA are Sixt, Hertz, National, Europcar, Budget, Enterprise, Avis and Thrifty. The largest companies have offices in the city and at the airport.
Where can I park a car in Santa Monica?
Long-term parking and short-term parking in parking lots and in parking garages in Santa Monica are e.g. Parking A, Century Park Parking Garage, Parking 36, Parking Mb Mf, No Parking Getty Center, Watseka Parking Garage, Parking 31, Beach Parking, Parking Sv, Parking 4, Drollinger Parking Plaza, St Johns Presbyterian Church Park and Ride on 11000 National Blvd, Lot 2 Paratransit, Parking 7, Civic Center Parking on Civic Center 333, Parking Garage on Wilshire Boulevard 11750, Cardiff Parking Garage, Public Parking, Santa Monica Civic Auditorium Parking, Parking 11, Parking Structure 4, Handicap Parking, Lot 5 Staff Parking Only, Parking 5 etc.
Where are there gas and service stations in or near Santa Monica?
Nearby gas and service stations and petrol stations in or near Santa Monica are e.g. Arco, Mobil on Sepulveda Boulevard 6100, 76, Shell, Arco on Pacific Coast Highway 18541, Chevron on Pacific Coast Highway 14791, Limited Oil, Arco on West Washington Boulevard 12332, Mobil, Chevron, SP Super Petrol, 76 on Bundy Drive 2876 etc.
How much does it cost to rent a minivan or cargo van in Santa Monica?
How much it costs to rent a moving truck, van or smaller truck in Santa Monica depends on the time of year and the range of models etc. In Santa Monica you can find a smaller truck or van from about $ 29 / day, medium truck from about $ 38 / day and up, large van from about $ 44 / day.
How much does it cost to rent a minibus in Santa Monica?
How much it costs to rent a 9-seater minibus in Santa Monica depends on the time of year and the supply of buses etc. In Santa Monica you can find a 9-seater minibus from about $ 29 / day. Do a search with Autoprio.com and easily see all current prices for minibuses right now. The price for the minibus shown is per day and is based on a weekly rental for 7 days. The offer can be changed or removed at short notice by the various rental companies.
Are there extra charges for drop-off at a different location other than Santa Monica?
Yes, in most cases the car rental company will charge an extra fee if you wish to return the vehicle at a different location like airports such as Chicago O'Hare Airport, LaGuardia Airport, William P Hobby Airport, Los Angeles Airport, Chicago Midway Airport, Philadelphia Airport, John F. Kennedy Airport and Houston-George Bush Airport, instead of Santa Monica. Autoprio.com will clearly state whether the one-way fee is included in the rental price or what additional cost may arise at the time of booking.
Which additional charges could apply in Santa Monica?
Please note that each car rental agent has its own policy on additional charges which will be clearly stated in the rental conditions at the time of booking at Autoprio.com. Generally, additional charges may be applied for: out-of-hours pick-up, winter tyres, border crossing, senior drivers, young drivers, out-of-hours drop-off and one-way rentals. Any additional charges will need to be paid directly at the rental desk in the local currency in Santa Monica.
Which optional extras are available in Santa Monica?
The availability of optional extras depends on the car rental agent in Santa Monica and even if they are booked online they are not guaranteed. The following extras can be booked on Autoprio.com: Snow Chain Set, Ski Rack, Additional driver, Infant child seat, Roof Rack, Booster seat, Wi-Fi Access, Snow Tyres, Child toddler seat, GPS – Satellite Navigational System, Luggage racks and Electronic toll pass. Please note that most of the optional extras are not included in the rental price and can be purchased at the time of booking or at the rental desk in Santa Monica. The cost of the optional extras are displayed at time of booking in the Rental Conditions.
We compare large companies as well as small and find the best price for all types of cars. Compare rental cars and renting of a vehicle from several companies in the town, Santa Monica in USA.
Easy and safe online booking for rental cars. Search for a city, airport etc. and choose a pick up location. The search will look for all types of models. Rental cars are available at Santa Monica’s travel centre, train stations (Westwood Rancho Park, Expo la Brea, Culver City, Palms (National Palms), 17th Street Santa Monica College, 26th Street Bergamot, Downtown Santa Monica, Expo Bundy) and airports like Santa Monica Municipal Airport – Clover Field 4 km (2 mi), Los Angeles International Airport 11 km (7 mi), Hawthorne Municipal Airport – Jack Northrop Field 18 km (11 mi), Van Nuys Airport 21 km (13 mi) and Burbank Bob Hope Airport 24 km (15 mi), SMO and ports/ferry terminals like Marina del Rey. Car rental where every cost is included, no hidden fees and free cancellations/amendments up to 24-48 hours before you pick up the car. Hertz on 1700 Ocean Avenue, Avis on 1027 Broadway, Enterprise on 1719 Wilshire Boulevard, Exotic Car Collection By Enterprise on 1723 Wilshire Boulevard, Hertz on 12101 West Olympic Boulevard, Avis on 11901 Boulevard Between Barrington Ave & Bundy Drive West, Budget on 1027 Broadway, ACE on 2511 Lincoln Boulevard Venice, Enterprise on 2700 Lincoln Boulevard, Sixt on 2444 Lincoln Boulevard Venice, Enterprise on 1702 Boulevard, Sixt on 1515 Ocean Avenue, Hertz on 2519 Lincoln Boulevard Venice, Budget on 11901 Blvd Btwn Barrington Ave & Bundy West, Enterprise on 11779 Pico Boulevard, Enterprise on 11325 Boulevard, Hertz on 1426 Boulevard are the companies we compare near Santa Monica to find the best price.
More about Santa Monica
Santa Monica is located in the municipality Los Angeles, California state, USA and is a town. It is the 86th largest town/city when it comes to inhabitants in the region and the 394th largest city/district in USA. Smaller communities, villages and suburbs nearby are East San Gabriel, Hawaiian Gardens, Oak Park, Palos Verdes Estates, San Marino, Commerce, Shadow Hills, Ocean Park, Sawtelle, Westgate and Brentwood. The town has about 93,200 (2015) inhabitants. Whether you are visiting the town Santa Monica just for one day or for a longer period, there is plenty to do. Read more further down. Los Angeles (c. 3,971,900 pop), Long Beach (c. 474,100 pop), Anaheim (c. 350,700 pop) and Santa Ana (c. 335,400 pop) are larger neighboring communities and cities. The city is located about 32 meters (105 ft) above sea level. Bus stop? These stations and stops are located in the city, Metro 33, Inglewood Transit Center, LAX Transit Center, LAX Stpo, Metro, Metro 33 733, LAX Lot C Shuttle and Crenshaw bus station. We also give tips on which companies offer rental cars in Los Angeles.
Sights, Attractions and Activities
Tips and suggestions on places, events, activities, museums, attractions, experiences and tips on destinations you can visit during your stay in Santa Monica, can be found here. Close to the town centre, the Corsair Stadium’s are located. See the different teams in town play or are you craving some football? Or want to see a concert? Make a visit to these historical ruins and places, Microwave communications tower ruins, LA96C Cold War Nike Hercules Missile Launch Site and Topanga Lookout Tower ruins. Notable churches or cathedrals are First Christian Church, Church of Saint Augustine By-The-Sea and Nichiren Shoshu of America Temple which are close by.
Nearby destinations, Santa Monica
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Car rental companies in Santa Monica, USA
To find the best price we compare following companies Avis, Hertz, Europcar, Budget, Sixt, Thrifty, National, Enterprise, Alamo, Dollar, Payless, Green Motion, Firefly, Goldcar, Mex, addCar, Advantage, Hertz Dream Collection, U-Save and State Van Rental in Santa Monica. You can usually find the largest selection at airports such as Los Angeles Airport, Long Beach Airport, John Wayne Airport, Oxnard Airport and Ontario Airport. The large companies usually have offices adjacent to the airport.
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