Car rentals in Downtown, Santa Monica

Renting a car in Downtown will cost, on average, C$ 79 per day. Keep in mind that daily rental prices fluctuate based on a variety of factors. For example, momondo users recently found Downtown car rental prices for as much as C$ 121 per day and as little as C$ 56 per day.

Midway (C$ 55/day) is the cheapest car rental company in Downtown as of the past 72 hours, followed by Avis (C$ 61/day), and Budget (C$ 75/day). Keep in mind that these are the cheapest prices our users have seen recently. Daily rental prices are subject to change based on what neighbourhood in Santa Monica you visit and what type of car you decide to rent.

With an average review score of 9.8/10 from 7 reviewers, Midway is rated the best car rental company in Downtown by our users.

If you’re looking to travel to Santa Monica and save money on a rental car, then consider visiting Sunset Park or Mid City. You will find that Budget has the most affordable rental cars in Sunset Park at C$ 59/day. Enterprise Rent-A-Car has the cheapest rental cars in Mid City at C$ 65/day.

Most people tend to rent a car in Downtown for 9 days which costs, on average, C$ 68 per day. If you plan on renting a car for one week, then you can expect to pay around C$ 468 total. For a quick weekend rental, the total cost tends to average C$ 182. C$ 3,121 is the average cost of a month-long Downtown road trip car rental.

The best time to rent a car in Downtown is during the month of January, when prices are at their cheapest for the year. If you book 26+ days ahead of your pick-up date, you will often find prices averaging C$ 54 per day. The most expensive month to rent a car in Downtown is March, at C$ 81 per day. However, you might be able to find a better deal depending on what agency you rent from and what type of car you choose.

Prices for cars in Downtown are updated daily.

As of October 2024, there are 18 operators available to choose from for cars in Downtown.

Age requirements for drivers vary depending on the country, including Downtown. 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.

When renting a car in Downtown, all drivers must present a full valid driving license. An International Driving Permit is required if the driving license is written in a language different to that of the country of rental and may be necessary to avoid the risk of potential fines. If you are renting abroad, you may also need to provide proof of return travel and accommodation information during your stay. We always recommend checking with the individual rental company you are booking with.