Q: How much does it cost to hire a car in Downtown?

25% of our users found rental cars in Downtown for £39 or less.
Book your rental car in Downtown at least 1 day before your trip in order to get a below-average price.
Economy rental cars in Downtown are around 23% cheaper than other car types, on average.
January is typically the cheapest month to rent a car in Downtown, with prices around £32/day. June, in contrast, is often the most costly month, with an average of £64/day.

How much does it cost to hire a car in Downtown?
On average a car hire in Downtown costs £40 per day.
Is car hire cheaper in other Santa Cruz neighbourhoods?
No. Based on our information, BUDGET in Downtown is the cheapest car hire location in Santa Cruz.
What is the cheapest car hire company in Downtown?
In the past 72 hours, the cheapest car hire price (£27/day) in Downtown was found at BUDGET, 630 Ocean Street.
What is the best car hire company in Downtown?
Based on ratings and reviews from real users on KAYAK, the best car hire in Downtown is BUDGET (10.0, 2 reviews).
How can I find car hires near me in Downtown?
Take a look at our extensive car hire location map to find the best car hire deals near you.
What is the most popular hire car type in Downtown?
Intermediate (Toyota Corolla or similar) is the most frequently booked hire car type in Downtown.
How much does a Intermediate car hire cost in Downtown?
A Intermediate car hire in Downtown costs £43 per day, on average.
How much does it cost to hire a car for a week in Downtown?
On average a hire car in Downtown costs £282 per week (£40 per day).
How much does it cost to hire a car long term for a month in Downtown?
On average a hire car in Downtown costs £1,207 per month (£40 per day).

Budget

10.0

Wonderful

Read 2 reviews

Cleanliness

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Pick-up/Drop-off

10.0

Value for money

10.0

One location in Downtown

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Locations in Downtown (Santa Cruz)

630 Ocean Street

+1 831 291 5483

Monday	08:00 - 17:00
Tuesday	08:00 - 17:00
Wednesday	08:00 - 17:00
Thursday	08:00 - 17:00
Friday	08:00 - 17:00
Saturday	08:00 - 17:00
Sunday	08:00 - 17:00

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Avis

7.3

Good

Read 5 reviews

Cleanliness

7.0

Comfort

6.6

Pick-up/Drop-off

7.3

Value for money

6.6

One location in Downtown

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Locations in Downtown (Santa Cruz)

630 Ocean Street

+1 831 423 1244

Monday	08:00 - 17:00
Tuesday	08:00 - 17:00
Wednesday	08:00 - 17:00
Thursday	08:00 - 17:00
Friday	08:00 - 17:00
Saturday	08:00 - 17:00
Sunday	08:00 - 17:00

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10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Aug 2020

Pros:

Staff were friendly and there was no wait!

Cons:

No one walked me to the car or asked if I had questions about it.

2.0 Poor

Frank, Jun 2020

Pros:

Nothing

Cons:

Shop was closed

Hertz

7.0

Good

Read 10 reviews

Best rated

Cheapest deal

Most popular

Cleanliness

7.6

Comfort

7.6

Pick-up/Drop-off

7.0

Value for money

7.0

4 locations in Downtown

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from£32/day

Locations in Downtown (Santa Cruz)

2724 Soquel Ave

+1 831 423 0315

Monday	13:30 - 17:0008:00 - 17:00
Tuesday	08:00 - 17:0013:30 - 17:00
Wednesday	08:00 - 17:0013:30 - 17:00
Thursday	08:00 - 17:0013:30 - 17:00
Friday	13:30 - 17:0008:00 - 17:00

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50 Aviation Way

+1 831 722 2760

Monday	13:30 - 17:0008:00 - 17:00
Tuesday	13:30 - 17:0008:00 - 17:00
Wednesday	08:00 - 17:0013:30 - 17:00
Thursday	13:30 - 17:0008:00 - 17:00
Friday	08:00 - 17:0013:30 - 17:00

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5500 Scotts Valley Drive

+1 831 217 4162

Monday	08:00 - 17:0013:00 - 17:00
Tuesday	13:00 - 17:0008:00 - 17:00
Wednesday	08:00 - 17:0013:00 - 17:00
Thursday	13:00 - 17:0008:00 - 17:00
Friday	08:00 - 17:0013:00 - 17:00

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7000 Soquel Avenue

+1 831 462 0469

Monday	08:00 - 17:00
Tuesday	08:00 - 17:00
Wednesday	08:00 - 17:00
Thursday	08:00 - 17:00
Friday	08:00 - 17:00
Saturday	09:00 - 12:00

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2.0 Poor

Curt, Apr 2024

People carrier

Car rental.com is a scam. Don’t ever use them.

8.0 Very Good

Paul, Apr 2021

Pros:

Simple, limited-contact pick up and drop off.

Cons:

When I returned the car two days early, the staff at Hertz were unable to do a refund for those extra days. This isn't a criticism of Hertz -- just know that when you book through Kayak, they don't have as much flexibility for extending or shortening a rental. Note that this Hertz location does not do after-hours drop-off. You must return the car before closing time.

4.0 Mediocre

Anonymous, Mar 2021

Pros:

The two ladies who checked me in were a delight to deal with. Very professional and personable as they went through all the paperwork and what not.

Cons:

My pre-paid 1pm reservation was for a Mid-size Car, and when I got there at 1:30pm they had rented my car and had no Midsize cars left, so I was stuck with an economy car that felt like I was driving a go-kart on steroids or tin can on wheels. That was total BS!! Also, they closed the location close to my house, but it is still listed on their website, Yahoo, Waze, Google, etcetera, so when I drove over there to swap cars, there was a sign on the keys drop box saying to drop off cars across town, at the location where I picked up the car. Again, total BS!! Then when I returned the car they ran my credit card before talking to me at all, and I wanted to use my debit car. When I asked to cancel the charge and put it on my debit card, she said it was too late, she couldn't do that. Third strike of total BS. Even if it costs more and is farther away, I will never again rent a car for Hertz!!

2.0 Poor

Anonymous, Sept 2020

Pros:

The location didn’t exist.

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

6.9

Okay

Read 6 reviews

Cleanliness

7.4

Comfort

7.4

Pick-up/Drop-off

6.4

Value for money

6.2

2 locations in Downtown

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Locations in Downtown (Santa Cruz)

2724 Soquel Ave Ste A

+1 831 464 1900

Monday	00:00 - 00:00
Tuesday	00:00 - 00:00
Wednesday	00:00 - 00:00
Thursday	00:00 - 00:00
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919b Ocean St

+1 831 426 7799

Monday	08:00 - 17:00
Tuesday	08:00 - 17:00
Wednesday	08:00 - 17:00
Thursday	08:00 - 17:00
Friday	08:00 - 17:00
Saturday	09:00 - 12:00
Sunday	00:00 - 00:00

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10.0 Wonderful

Stephen, Nov 2024

Compact

Micah was great!

10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Aug 2020

Pros:

Staff was ready and quick. Very easy pick up and drop off

7.6 Good

Anonymous, Jul 2020

Pros:

Staff was helpful, drop-off was easy.

Cons:

Removing additional fees where possible for student drivers given the pandemic. Inform that drop-off after hours only requires keys to be placed in drop-off box and incurs no additional fees.

Dollar

5.6

Fair

One location in Downtown

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Locations in Downtown (Santa Cruz)

2724 Soquel Ave

+1 831 423 0315

Monday	08:00 - 17:0013:30 - 17:00
Tuesday	13:30 - 17:0008:00 - 17:00
Wednesday	08:00 - 17:0013:30 - 17:00
Thursday	08:00 - 17:0013:30 - 17:00
Friday	08:30 - 12:3013:30 - 17:00

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Thrifty

5.5

Fair

One location in Downtown

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Locations in Downtown (Santa Cruz)

2724 Soquel Ave

+1 831 423 0315

Monday	13:30 - 17:0008:00 - 17:00
Tuesday	08:00 - 17:0013:30 - 17:00
Wednesday	08:00 - 17:0013:30 - 17:00
Thursday	08:00 - 17:0013:30 - 17:00
Friday	13:30 - 17:0008:00 - 17:00

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27 travellers who hired a car in Downtown gave the car agency they used an average rating of 5.6

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