Car hire in Downtown, Santa Monica

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Avis
SUV
£46/day
£45/day

When to book a rental car in Downtown, Santa Monica

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Top tips for renting a car in Downtown, Santa Monica

  • 25% of our users found rental cars in Downtown for £45 or less.
  • Book your rental car in Downtown at least 1 day before your trip in order to get a below-average price.
  • Medium rental cars in Downtown are around 33% cheaper than other car types, on average.
  • January is typically the cheapest month to rent a car in Downtown, with prices around £27/day. April, in contrast, is often the most costly month, with an average of £41/day.

FAQs about hiring a car in Downtown (Santa Monica)

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

    On average a car hire in Downtown costs £46 per day.

  • Is car hire cheaper in other Santa Monica neighbourhoods?

    No. Based on our information, SIXT in Downtown is the cheapest car hire location in Santa Monica.

  • 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 MIDWAY (9.8, 13 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?

    SUV is the most frequently booked hire car type in Downtown.

  • How much does a SUV car hire cost in Downtown?

    A SUV car hire in Downtown costs £48 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 £321 per week (£46 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 £1,375 per month (£46 per day).

Downtown (Santa Monica) car hire reviews and directory

 
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Midway

9.8

Wonderful

Read 8 reviews
Best rated

Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

9.8

Pick-up/Drop-off

9.8

Value for money

9.8

2 locations in Downtown

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Locations in Downtown (Santa Monica)

1719 Santa Monica Blvd

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1901, Ocean Avenue

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8.0 Very Good

bjorn, May 2025

Intermediate SUV

KAYAK
Finding car drop off at LAX not very clear but otherwise easy, convenient and affordable

10.0 Wonderful

Robert, Mar 2025

Intermediate

KAYAK
Excellent rental experience all the way around. The customer service and general manager were terrific. She upgraded me because they did not have the car rented currently on the lot. It was a The customer service and general manager were terrific. She upgraded me because they did not have the car rented currently on the lot. It was an excellent Experience and a great value. Midway is the best.!

10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Apr 2021

KAYAK

Pros:

Staff was extremely friendly, pickup and drop-off was very fast and efficient. I see some complaints about customers not getting the type of car they reserved, which I could see happening as the lot was very small, not a large selection. I had rented a economy class, and loved the car I got.

10.0 Wonderful

Dean, Mar 2021

KAYAK

Pros:

Clean car easy to pick up / drop off

Cons:

Busy intersection was hard to return car

1 out of 3

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

9.2

Wonderful

Read 2 reviews

Cleanliness

9.2

Comfort

9.2

Pick-up/Drop-off

8.8

Value for money

9.2

2 locations in Downtown

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Locations in Downtown (Santa Monica)

1702 Santa Monica Blvd

+1 310 395 4941

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1719 Wilshire Blvd

+1 310 395 4941

Monday08:00 - 18:00
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Avis

9.1

Wonderful

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Most popular

Cleanliness

8.7

Comfort

8.7

Pick-up/Drop-off

8.7

Value for money

7.9

Locations in Downtown (Santa Monica)

1027 Broadway

+1 310 453 4421

Monday08:00 - 18:00
Tuesday08:00 - 18:00
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1700 Ocean Avenue

+1 424 272 7305

Monday08:00 - 18:0013:00 - 16:00
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10.0 Wonderful

John, Oct 2023

Convertible

KAYAK
Excellent no issues whatsoever

1 out of 1

Sixt

6.8

Okay

Read 4 reviews

Cleanliness

7.4

Comfort

6.8

Pick-up/Drop-off

6.8

Value for money

6.8

One location in Downtown

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Locations in Downtown (Santa Monica)

1515 Ocean Ave

+1 888 749 8227

Monday09:00 - 13:00
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Budget

6.8

Okay

Read 3 reviews

Cleanliness

7.6

Comfort

6.4

Pick-up/Drop-off

6.4

Value for money

6.8

One location in Downtown

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Locations in Downtown (Santa Monica)

1027 Broadway

+1 310 393 9194

Monday08:00 - 18:00
Tuesday08:00 - 18:00
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2.0 Poor

Anonymous, Oct 2023

Full-size

KAYAK
The rental office was closed at the time of my reservation. I waited for 25 minutes then called Budget. The phone rep said he would transfer my reservation to another location 15 miles away “for no charge” and then put me on hold. 10 minutes later (still on hold) someone showed up. At this point we were running more than 30 minutes behind schedule and I had to press the agent to confirm that I would be returning the car 30 minutes later as well. She begrudgingly adjusted the contract. She told me the car’s fuel tank was at 3/4 and to return it with 3/4 full. When I returned the car, a different agent checked everything and noticed the fuel tank wasn’t full, it was 7/8 full and that I would be charged to top it up. I told him that I actually was returning it with more gas than I got it with and also 30 minutes early and that I should be charging him for my time and the extra fuel I just gifted Budget. Every single person I interacted with at Budget was completely sour, confrontational and trying to nickel and dime me out of time, money and fuel. This was a very expensive rate and at that price point, you really need to show up on time and not threaten charges when you are being gifted fuel and given an early return. What you should really do is say “thank you.”

10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Oct 2023

Intermediate SUV

KAYAK
Nothing really

1 out of 1

Hertz

6.1

Okay

Read 6 reviews

Cleanliness

5.7

Comfort

6.4

Pick-up/Drop-off

6.3

Value for money

6.4

2 locations in Downtown

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Locations in Downtown (Santa Monica)

1426 Santa Monica Blvd

+1 310 394 2449

Monday08:00 - 18:00
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1700 Ocean Ave.

+1 310 451 3539

Monday13:00 - 16:0007:00 - 12:00
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2.0 Poor

Anonymous, Apr 2025

Intermediate

KAYAK
Paid for a car was told he didn’t have any and to call customer services for a refund then told me he had electric I said that’s not what I ordered and isn’t any good.

2.0 Poor

Gia, Feb 2024

Intermediate SUV

KAYAK
Did not have car available for us that we rented and pre paid for. Only car available was $40 more dollars a day. Total rip off. Terrible service. Never using Hertz again. Not surprised they are bankrupt.

6.0 Okay

Thomas, Oct 2022

KAYAK
The car was not cleaned before handing to me.

10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Nov 2021

KAYAK
Excellent people working in that office!

1 out of 2

Dollar

5.4

Fair

One location in Downtown

Locations in Downtown (Santa Monica)

1426 Santa Monica Blvd

+1 310 394 2449

Monday08:00 - 18:00
Tuesday08:00 - 18:00
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Thrifty

5.4

Fair

One location in Downtown

Locations in Downtown (Santa Monica)

1426 Santa Monica Boulevard

+1 310 394 2449

Monday08:00 - 18:00
Tuesday08:00 - 18:00
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One location in Downtown

Locations in Downtown (Santa Monica)

1901 Ocean Ave. Santa Monica CA UNITED STATES

+1 914 368 0091

Monday08:00 - 18:00
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45 travellers who hired a car in Downtown gave the car agency they used an average rating of 5.5

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