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Car Company
- Avis Rent a Car$56/day
- Budget Rent a Car$56/day
- Dollar Rent A Car$56/day
- Enterprise Rent-A-Car$56/day
- Hertz Corporation$55/day
- Thrifty Car Rental$56/day
Pick Up
- Santa Cruz, 2724 Soquel Ave$56/day
- Santa Cruz, 2724 Soquel Ave$55/day
- Santa Cruz, 2724 Soquel Ave$56/day
- Santa Cruz, 630 Ocean St$56/day
- Santa Cruz, 630 Ocean St$56/day
- Santa Cruz, 919b Ocean St$56/day
Car Type
- 2/4 Door$56/day
- Crossover$113/day
- Passenger Van$109/day
- Pickup 2 Door$82/day
- Recreational$106/day
- Supplier's Choice$55/day
- SUV$61/day
Category
- Compact$56/day
- Economy$54/day
- Full Size$61/day
- Intermediate$57/day
- Luxury$74/day
- Mini$109/day
- Premium$65/day
- Standard$61/day
- Supplier's Choice$55/day
Transmission
- 2WD$55/day
- AWD$66/day
Gearbox
- Automatic$55/day
Fuel
- electric$55/day
- N/A$54/day
Air Conditioning
- With A/C$55/day
Seats
- 4 seats$54/day
- 5 seats$55/day
- 7 seats$106/day
- 8 seats$144/day
Doors
- 4 doors$56/day
- 5 doors$60/day
Bags
- 1 bags$54/day
- 2 bags$55/day
- 3 bags$56/day
- 4 bags$65/day
- 5 bags$88/day
- 7 bags$144/day
Policies
- Cancellation Allowed$55/day
- Change Reservation Allowed$54/day
- Free Cancellation$55/day
Payments
- Pay Later$54/day
- Pay Now$55/day
Services
- Online Check-In$56/day
Manager Special Ev or similar
Pay Now & Save $76 on total price
$305 Total
Includes taxes and fees
Vehicle determined at pick-up (may include electric, gas or hybrid vehicles) or similar
Pay Now & Save $18 on total price
$355 Total
Includes taxes and fees
Chevrolet Spark or similar
Pay Now & Save $20 on total price
$369 Total
Includes taxes and fees
Chevrolet Spark or similar
Pay Now & Save $20 on total price
$369 Total
Includes taxes and fees
Chevrolet Spark or similar
Pay Now & Save $20 on total price
$369 Total
Includes taxes and fees
Nissan Versa or similar
Pay Now & Save $20 on total price
$370 Total
Includes taxes and fees
Nissan Versa Note or similar
Pay Now & Save $20 on total price
$370 Total
Includes taxes and fees
Ford Focus or similar
Pay Now & Save $20 on total price
$370 Total
Includes taxes and fees
Kia Rio or similar
$373 Total
Includes taxes and fees
Kia Rio or similar
$373 Total
Includes taxes and fees
Kia Soul or similar
$374 Total
Includes taxes and fees
Kia Soul or similar
$374 Total
Includes taxes and fees
Toyota Corolla or similar
Pay Now & Save $20 on total price
$378 Total
Includes taxes and fees
Toyota Corolla or similar
Pay Now & Save $20 on total price
$378 Total
Includes taxes and fees
Kia K4 or similar
Pay Now & Save $19 on total price
$380 Total
Includes taxes and fees
Managers Special Ev or similar
Free Cancellation
$381 Total
Includes taxes and fees
Nissan Maxima or similar
Pay Now & Save $68 on total price
$383 Total
Includes taxes and fees
Toyota Corolla or similar
$386 Total
Includes taxes and fees
Toyota Corolla or similar
$386 Total
Includes taxes and fees
Mitsubishi Mirage or similar
Free Cancellation
$388 Total
Includes taxes and fees
Vehicle determined at pick-up (may include electric, gas or hybrid vehicles) or similar
$396 Total
Includes taxes and fees
Vehicle determined at pick-up (may include electric, gas or hybrid vehicles) or similar
$396 Total
Includes taxes and fees
Chevrolet Malibu or similar
Pay Now & Save $21 on total price
$405 Total
Includes taxes and fees
Chevrolet Malibu or similar
Pay Now & Save $21 on total price
$405 Total
Includes taxes and fees
Chevrolet Cruze or similar
Pay Now & Save $20 on total price
$406 Total
Includes taxes and fees
Chevrolet Cruze or similar
Pay Now & Save $20 on total price
$406 Total
Includes taxes and fees
Chevrolet Malibu or similar
Pay Now & Save $21 on total price
$406 Total
Includes taxes and fees
Volkswagen Jetta or similar
$408 Total
Includes taxes and fees
Volkswagen Jetta or similar
$408 Total
Includes taxes and fees
Toyota Camry or similar
$412 Total
Includes taxes and fees
Santa Cruz Car Rental Agency Directory
Addresses, phone numbers, reviews and ratings for all the rental agencies in Santa Cruz
Hertz Corporation4 reviews
Location
Satisfaction
Availability
Cleanliness
Return process
Santa Cruz, 2724 Soquel Ave
Dollar Rent A Car1 reviews
Location
Satisfaction
Availability
Cleanliness
Return process
Santa Cruz, 2724 Soquel Ave
Budget Rent a Car3 reviews
Location
Satisfaction
Availability
Cleanliness
Return process
Santa Cruz, 630 Ocean St
Avis Rent a Car5 reviews
Location
Satisfaction
Availability
Cleanliness
Return process
Santa Cruz, 630 Ocean St
Enterprise Rent-A-Car5 reviews
Location
Satisfaction
Availability
Cleanliness
Return process
Santa Cruz, 919b Ocean St
Car Rental Locations in Santa Cruz
Our Best Santa Cruz Car Rental Deals
Peruse the best Santa Cruz car rental deals we've found. Make sure to check back soon if you're not finding what you're looking for, as deals are updated frequently.
Vehicle determined at pick-up (may include electric, gas or hybrid vehicles) or similar
4 people
1
Unlimited mileage
HertzFound:
Tue, Aug 19includes taxes and fees
Chevrolet Spark or similar
4 people
2
Unlimited mileage
HertzFound:
Tue, Aug 19includes taxes and fees
Chevrolet Spark or similar
4 people
2
Unlimited mileage
DollarFound:
Tue, Aug 19includes taxes and fees
Chevrolet Spark or similar
4 people
2
Unlimited mileage
ThriftyFound:
Tue, Aug 19includes taxes and fees
Nissan Versa or similar
4 people
3
Unlimited mileage
ThriftyFound:
Tue, Aug 19includes taxes and fees
Nissan Versa Note or similar
4 people
3
Unlimited mileage
DollarFound:
Tue, Aug 19includes taxes and fees
Ford Focus or similar
5 people
2
Unlimited mileage
HertzFound:
Tue, Aug 19includes taxes and fees
Kia Rio or similar
5 people
1
Unlimited mileage
AvisFound:
Tue, Aug 19includes taxes and fees
Kia Rio or similar
5 people
1
Unlimited mileage
BudgetFound:
Tue, Aug 19includes taxes and fees
Kia Soul or similar
5 people
2
Unlimited mileage
AvisFound:
Tue, Aug 19includes taxes and fees
Kia Soul or similar
5 people
2
Unlimited mileage
BudgetFound:
Tue, Aug 19includes taxes and fees
Mitsubishi Mirage or similar
4 people
2
Unlimited mileage
Free Cancellation
EnterpriseFound:
Tue, Aug 19includes taxes and fees
Manager Special Ev or similar
5 people
2
Unlimited mileage
HertzFound:
Tue, Aug 19includes taxes and fees
Toyota Corolla or similar
5 people
3
Unlimited mileage
ThriftyFound:
Tue, Aug 19includes taxes and fees
Toyota Corolla or similar
5 people
3
Unlimited mileage
DollarFound:
Tue, Aug 19includes taxes and fees
Kia K4 or similar
5 people
3
Unlimited mileage
HertzFound:
Tue, Aug 19includes taxes and fees
Managers Special Ev or similar
5 people
3
Unlimited mileage
Free Cancellation
DollarFound:
Tue, Aug 19includes taxes and fees
Toyota Corolla or similar
5 people
2
Unlimited mileage
BudgetFound:
Tue, Aug 19includes taxes and fees
Toyota Corolla or similar
5 people
2
Unlimited mileage
AvisFound:
Tue, Aug 19includes taxes and fees
Vehicle determined at pick-up (may include electric, gas or hybrid vehicles) or similar
4 people
1
Unlimited mileage
AvisFound:
Tue, Aug 19includes taxes and fees
Vehicle determined at pick-up (may include electric, gas or hybrid vehicles) or similar
5 people
2
Unlimited mileage
BudgetFound:
Tue, Aug 19includes taxes and fees
Chevrolet Malibu or similar
5 people
3
Unlimited mileage
DollarFound:
Tue, Aug 19includes taxes and fees
Chevrolet Malibu or similar
5 people
3
Unlimited mileage
ThriftyFound:
Tue, Aug 19includes taxes and fees
Chevrolet Cruze or similar
4 people
2
Unlimited mileage
ThriftyFound:
Tue, Aug 19includes taxes and fees
Nissan Maxima or similar
5 people
4
Unlimited mileage
HertzFound:
Tue, Aug 19includes taxes and fees
Nissan Maxima or similar
5 people
4
Unlimited mileage
Free Cancellation
EnterpriseFound:
Tue, Aug 19includes taxes and fees
Chevrolet Impala or similar
5 people
3
Unlimited mileage
Free Cancellation
ThriftyFound:
Tue, Aug 19includes taxes and fees
Chevrolet Impala or similar
5 people
3
Unlimited mileage
Free Cancellation
DollarFound:
Tue, Aug 19includes taxes and fees
Audi A3 Or BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe or similar
5 people
3
Unlimited mileage
Free Cancellation
EnterpriseFound:
Tue, Aug 19includes taxes and fees
Audi A4 Or BMW 3 Series or similar
5 people
4
Unlimited mileage
Free Cancellation
EnterpriseFound:
Tue, Aug 19includes taxes and fees
Chrysler 300 or similar
4 people
1
Unlimited mileage
Free Cancellation
ThriftyFound:
Tue, Aug 19includes taxes and fees
Chrysler 300 or similar
4 people
1
Unlimited mileage
Free Cancellation
DollarFound:
Tue, Aug 19includes taxes and fees
Ford F150 or similar
5 people
4
Unlimited mileage
Free Cancellation
EnterpriseFound:
Tue, Aug 19includes taxes and fees
Dodge Durango or similar
7 people
3
Unlimited mileage
Free Cancellation
EnterpriseFound:
Tue, Aug 19includes taxes and fees
Ford Expedition Max, Jeep Wagoneer L or similar
8 people
7
Unlimited mileage
Free Cancellation
EnterpriseFound:
Tue, Aug 19includes taxes and fees
Ford Expedition Max, Jeep Wagoneer L or similar
8 people
7
Unlimited mileage
Free Cancellation
EnterpriseFound:
Tue, Aug 19includes taxes and fees
Price by Car Type
The most popular car type in SANTA CRUZ, the Economy Car, costs around $60.
In Santa Cruz, rental car prices steadily rise with car type, catering to diverse traveler needs. Bargain hunters can opt for a Supplier Choice car, with rates starting around $40. For those desiring more room or capability, a Standard SUV falls in the mid-to-high range, just under $100. Notably, the step from a Compact to an Economy car sees minimal price variation, making upgrades quite reasonable. Whether you’re choosing affordability or luxury, Santa Cruz offers a car for every kind of explorer.
Price by Week Day
Wednesday offers the best deal at prices around $45.
In Santa Cruz, rental car prices offer a budget-friendly start to your week, with costs easing just under $55 on Monday and Tuesday. Midweek offers the best deal, dipping to around $45 on Wednesday and staying below $50 through Thursday. Prices start edging upwards, reaching just under $55 again by Friday and Sunday. Notably, Wednesday is the sweet spot for savings, so plan your bookings mid-week to enjoy a cost-effective ride!
Price by Month
October is the busiest month with prices averaging around $55.
In Santa Cruz, car rental prices are quite dynamic throughout the year, offering travelers both budget-friendly and pricier options. The most affordable time to rent a car is in December, with prices dipping to just under $50. Contrarily, July sees the highest rental rates climbing to nearly $70, likely due to increased demand. For those planning a trip, exploring pricing in shoulder months like November or February can yield cost savings while still providing an enjoyable visit.
How far in advance should I book?
Booking around 15 days in Santa Cruz offers savings, with prices hovering near $50.
In vibrant Santa Cruz, rental car prices change as your pick-up day approaches. Booking last-minute, on the same day, is surprisingly reasonable, staying just under $70. However, notice that around two weeks in advance, prices hit a low of just under $50, offering great savings. As you plan further ahead, you might hit some price bounces, such as a noticeable drop around a month and a half out, where prices dip to around $40. However, booking between one to two months might see a spike, especially around the 33-day mark when prices soar just over $140. Shop smart to explore sunny Santa Cruz on your terms!
How prices vary depending on rental duration?
Santa Cruz: A 31-day car rental drops to around $32 daily, offering big savings.
In Santa Cruz, renting a car presents an intriguing tale of savings over time. For travelers planning a longer stay, there's a noticeable price drop beginning around one week, with costs hovering just above $40 per day. Notably, a full month rental slashes the rate dramatically to under $40 daily, demonstrating substantial savings. Keep in mind, shorter rentals hover around $65-$70 daily with minimal fluctuations, making extended rentals economically appealing.
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