Car rentals in Downtown, Santa Cruz

Renting a car in Downtown will cost, on average, $46 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 $56 per day and as little as $37 per day.

At the moment, Downtown’s cheapest rental car company is Hertz, where users have found prices for as low as $37/day. You may also consider renting from Enterprise Rent-A-Car or Avis which are also some of the cheapest rental companies in the neighborhood. Users have recently found prices at Enterprise Rent-A-Car for $46/day and $49/day from Avis.

Consider renting a car from Budget, which is currently the best rental agency in Downtown, according to our users, with 2 reviews and an average rating of 10.0/10.

Although there are plenty of other rental car types to choose from, the most popular type for a trip to Downtown are Economy sized cars. 22% of our users chose this rental type and found prices for $60/day on average.

The most popular number of days to rent a car in Downtown is 30 days, at an average daily price of $71. Only need a rental car for a weekend? Average weekend prices are $167 total. For your week-long Downtown road-trip you can find prices averaging $366 altogether or for a whole month, costs can be in the neighborhood of $2,769.

The best time to rent a car in Downtown is during the month of January when prices average $44 per day. The most expensive month to rent a car is in July, during which you will frequently find prices averaging $111 per day. Be sure to book your rental car around 88 days or more ahead of time for the best prices.

Prices for cars in Downtown are updated daily.

As of May 2024, there are 16 operators available to choose from for cars in Downtown.

The minimum age for drivers varies by country, including Downtown. In many EU countries drivers must be 18 years old. As a rule, you’ll need to be 21 to hire a car abroad, and a young driver surcharge may be applied if you are under 25. We recommend reading through the policy of your chosen rental company before booking.

All drivers must have a valid full driving license when renting a car in Downtown. If the license is written in a different language from the country of rental, an International Driving Permit may be required to avoid the risk of potential fines. If you're renting a car overseas, you may also need to provide proof of return travel and accommodation information during your stay. It is always advisable to check with the individual rental company you're booking with.