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Rent a Jeep in Santa Cruz

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Best Jeep car rental deals in Santa Cruz

Jeep Compass
Jeep Compass
$40/day
5 stars5.0 vehicle score
Jeep Compass
Jeep Compass
$43/day
5 stars5.0 vehicle score
Jeep Renegade
Jeep Renegade
$45/day
5 stars5.0 vehicle score
Jeep Wrangler Unlimited
Jeep Wrangler Unlimited
$51/day
4 stars4.0 vehicle score
Jeep Wrangler Unlimited
Jeep Wrangler Unlimited
$55/day
4 stars4.0 vehicle score
Jeep Wrangler Unlimited
Jeep Wrangler Unlimited
$55/day
4 stars4.0 vehicle score
Jeep Wrangler Unlimited
Jeep Wrangler Unlimited
$56/day
5 stars5.0 vehicle score
Jeep Wrangler Unlimited
Jeep Wrangler Unlimited
$57/day
4 stars4.0 vehicle score

Jeep Wrangler Unlimited car rental deals in Santa Cruz

Jeep Wrangler Unlimited
Jeep Wrangler Unlimited
$51/day
4 stars4.0 vehicle score
Jeep Wrangler Unlimited
Jeep Wrangler Unlimited
$55/day
4 stars4.0 vehicle score
Jeep Wrangler Unlimited
Jeep Wrangler Unlimited
$55/day
4 stars4.0 vehicle score
Jeep Wrangler Unlimited
Jeep Wrangler Unlimited
$56/day
5 stars5.0 vehicle score

Jeep Compass car rental deals in Santa Cruz

Jeep Compass
Jeep Compass
$40/day
5 stars5.0 vehicle score
Jeep Compass
Jeep Compass
$43/day
5 stars5.0 vehicle score

Jeep and similar car rental deals in Santa Cruz

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Jeep Cherokee
Jeep Cherokee
$56/day
or similar Intermediate SUV
Jeep Cherokee
Jeep Cherokee
$60/day
or similar Intermediate SUV
Jeep Cherokee
Jeep Cherokee
$67/day
or similar Intermediate SUV
Jeep Cherokee
Jeep Cherokee
$78/day
or similar Intermediate SUV
Jeep Cherokee
Jeep Cherokee
$78/day
or similar Intermediate SUV
Jeep Cherokee
Jeep Cherokee
$86/day
or similar Intermediate SUV
Jeep Compass
Jeep Compass
$115/day
or similar Compact SUV
Jeep Compass
Jeep Compass
$115/day
or similar Compact SUV

Companies that offer Jeep car rentals in Santa Cruz

Hertz

6.8

Okay

50 reviews
Most popular

Cleanliness

7.4

Comfort

7.8

Pick-up/Drop-off

6.8

Value for money

6.5

One location in Santa Cruz

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from$58/day

Locations in Santa Cruz

132 Center Street

+1 831 423 0315

Monday08:00 - 18:00
Tuesday08:00 - 18:00
Wednesday08:00 - 18:00
Thursday08:00 - 18:00
Friday08:00 - 18:00
Saturday09:00 - 12:00
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8.0 Very good

Apr 2021

KAYAK

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

Mar 2021

KAYAK

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!!

4.4 Mediocre

May 2019

KAYAK

Pros:

Pick up was quick.

Cons:

The drop off was terrible. Was told my drop off location had after hours drop off but it did not. Because of this, I was late for the next plan on my tight schedule.

3.6 Poor

Apr 2019

KAYAK

Cons:

Person at hertz was impolite. Very poor customer service, and overcharged on insurance.

8.0 Very good

Nov 2018

KAYAK

Pros:

I only dropped the car off. The site was clean and the drop off was quick and easy.

10.0 Wonderful

Oct 2018

KAYAK

Pros:

Pleased with the Nissan Sentra ride and feel and felt it was a good value. No trouble at check in or check out. Trouble free

1 out of 8

Budget

10.0

Wonderful

2 reviews

Cleanliness

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Pick-up/Drop-off

10.0

Value for money

10.0

One location in Santa Cruz

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from$156/day

Locations in Santa Cruz

630 Ocean Street

+1 831 291 5483

Monday08:00 - 18:00
Tuesday08:00 - 18:00
Wednesday08:00 - 18:00
Thursday08:00 - 18:00
Friday08:00 - 18:00
Saturday08:00 - 18:00
Sunday08:00 - 18:00
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Avis

7.3

Good

19 reviews

Cleanliness

7.0

Comfort

6.6

Pick-up/Drop-off

7.3

Value for money

6.6

One location in Santa Cruz

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Locations in Santa Cruz

630 Ocean Street

+1 831 423 1244

Monday08:00 - 18:00
Tuesday08:00 - 18:00
Wednesday08:00 - 18:00
Thursday08:00 - 18:00
Friday08:00 - 18:00
Saturday08:00 - 18:00
Sunday08:00 - 18:00
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10.0 Wonderful

Aug 2020

KAYAK

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

Jun 2020

KAYAK

Pros:

Nothing

Cons:

Shop was closed

8.0 Very good

Apr 2017

KAYAK

Pros:

Friendly staff - Easy process

10.0 Wonderful

Oct 2016

KAYAK

Pros:

Easy to use and hassle free

8.0 Very good

Aug 2016

KAYAK

Pros:

Convenient location. Location was closed so just quickly dropped off the car, didn't interact with anyone so I don't have much to say or judge.

7.2 Good

Apr 2016

KAYAK

Pros:

Small but workable.

Cons:

The facility was cramped both inside and outside, and from the direction I approached, difficult to see as it was behind a much larger building and sign. I had to back up and maneuver to enter the very small driveway entrance. There was room to park the car once I entered, however. Not sure where to add that I felt the dropoff fee was excessive -- thus the lower rating on value for money.

1 out of 3

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

7.1

Good

20 reviews

Cleanliness

7.9

Comfort

7.8

Pick-up/Drop-off

6.7

Value for money

6.3

One location in Santa Cruz

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Locations in Santa Cruz

919b Ocean St

+1 831 426 7799

Monday08:00 - 18:00
Tuesday08:00 - 18:00
Wednesday08:00 - 18:00
Thursday08:00 - 18:00
Friday08:00 - 18:00
Saturday09:00 - 12:00
Sunday00:00 - 00:00
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10.0 Wonderful

Aug 2020

KAYAK

Pros:

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

7.6 Good

Jul 2020

KAYAK

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.

9.6 Wonderful

Feb 2020

KAYAK

Pros:

Very happy and kind staff

Cons:

Cleaner carpet in office, but great service

4.0 Mediocre

Jun 2019

KAYAK

Pros:

Car was fine. The guy at the counter was nice

Cons:

The computers were down and I was charged an extra day of rental even though I returned the car on time. Customer service was extremely rude over email and refused to do anything to help. Overall very terrible experience.

9.6 Wonderful

May 2019

KAYAK

Pros:

Fast, easy pick up. Helpful staff.

7.2 Good

Nov 2018

KAYAK

Cons:

See above

1 out of 4

Alamo

8.7

Very good

56085 reviews
Best rated

No locations in Santa Cruz

from$48/day

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2.0 Poor

May 2024

KAYAK
I reserves a select luxury vehicle for a prom event and I didn’t get that vehicle or any luxury vehicle! Extremely upset

10.0 Wonderful

May 2024

KAYAK
Booked online. Check in upon arrival was quick. Vehicle was as expected. Return of vehicle was also quick.

10.0 Wonderful

May 2024

KAYAK
First I went to the third floor but I had to go back to the second floor to check in. But it went fast and I got my car quickly.

8.0 Very good

May 2024

KAYAK
Pickup took forever. Wait was almost an hour. The agent at pickup was very pleasant and easy to work with. Drop off was easy and agent was very pleasant. Vehicle was clean and in good condition.

2.0 Poor

May 2024

KAYAK
This was a terrible experience of a fraud perpetrated upon us. When we landed at 7 pm the alamo counter at the airport was closed as was the car pick up site across the street. There was a sign stating clearly that office hours were until 8 pm . When we calles the two numbers on the sign for the local reps the only response we received, after a long time, that she refused to come in but is sending someone else. . This turned out to be a rep of another local company not related to alamo who made it clear that our only option to get to Tikal early next morning was to rent a car from him at more than twice the rate we had booked and confirmed with alamo.The car was 19 years old with no air conditioning. We have everything duly recorded you will be hearing from my lawyer when I return.

10.0 Wonderful

May 2024

KAYAK
Very pleasant person to get car. Liked the car a lot. The check in person in LAS was very nice

1 out of 8773

Europcar

6.1

Okay

4813 reviews
Cheapest deal

No locations in Santa Cruz

from$40/day

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2.0 Poor

May 2024

KAYAK
They cancelled my reservation 1 day before my trip

6.0 Okay

May 2024

KAYAK
Pick up took forever

2.0 Poor

May 2024

KAYAK
Everything they thought cause I was a female alone they could get over on me.

10.0 Wonderful

May 2024

KAYAK
Always a great experience with Europcar. I rent a variety of vehicles from time to time and they always work out great. Thanks you.

10.0 Wonderful

May 2024

KAYAK
Great staff, nice car, would definitely rent again from Europcar/Fox.

2.0 Poor

May 2024

KAYAK
No cancellation is bullshit. There was not even a way for me to say that I'm not coming, so stop sending the emails.

1 out of 1090

Fox

6.0

Okay

22671 reviews

No locations in Santa Cruz

from$65/day

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2.0 Poor

Apr 2024

KAYAK
We were forced to pay up charges for a large suv and then didn’t get a large suv. No one could help us refund.

2.0 Poor

Apr 2024

KAYAK
Car had bad transmission. Never should have been rented. When I complained only got a shoulder roll. Non verbal response. Will avoid FOX in the future.

10.0 Wonderful

Apr 2024

KAYAK
I loved the car loved the easy pick up and return of the rental car. The airport made it very self explanatory to get the car back with white letters on the road to direct you back to the rental car return. Made me smile. I had to extend my rental due to not finishing the work I came down for and the company made it very easy to extend.

2.0 Poor

Apr 2024

KAYAK
Everything could have been better.

10.0 Wonderful

Apr 2024

KAYAK
Pickup was a little disorganized and confusing but the agents were all polite. Otherwise it was a great experience.

2.0 Poor

Apr 2024

KAYAK
They dont give a car because i dont have a international drivers license bad...

1 out of 5442

Payless

5.1

Fair

19736 reviews

No locations in Santa Cruz

from$101/day

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2.0 Poor

Apr 2024

KAYAK
I was overcharged 2x even after confirming everything was taken care of.

10.0 Wonderful

Apr 2024

KAYAK
Payless has great customer service for the situation we were out in. The insurance prices are crazy but at the end of the day it wasn’t Payless fault. This is a country requirement that we did understand prior to booking. The pick up was easy and Luis was great!! Drop off was simple as well and super friendly. Car was cleaned when we picked up and that was appreciated.

4.0 Mediocre

Apr 2024

KAYAK
The check-in process took forever. It was a large line and at the beginning the attendance. Chatting among each other, Delaying the process. Finally, a young man came in. And checked in as many people as the previous to attendance did together. I’ve been to this car rental before, and it brought a memory of the last time we experience the same thing. Very frustrating.

2.0 Poor

Apr 2024

KAYAK
I prepaid for my car only to get to the counter and wait for just under an hour. Once assigned a car, I again waited because I was then told my car was double booked. I finally got a car, and it was a great car. However, after turning it in on time I was charged for 3 additional days because they had me down as driving a completely different car. Definitely will Pay More next time and rent from someone else.

6.0 Okay

Apr 2024

KAYAK
Getting from baggage claim to Payless terminal had to stand in long lines to get on the bus. The customer service agent was very nice and friendly. We ended up getting an electric car, but never told us about what charging stations we could use being not familiar with that type of electric car and where the charging stations were a big problem wasted a lot of time during our driving experience, trying to find chargers that would work.

10.0 Wonderful

Apr 2024

KAYAK
Payless always comes through, the pickup and dropoff process is fast and easy never any issue.. The payless cars are very updated and reliable, the price is always affordable and the deposit is always given back as soon as you drop it off, no extra charges or fees.. I highly recommend them, been using them for the past 3 yrs everytime i travel and not 1 issue..

1 out of 4303

103396 travelers who rented a car in Santa Cruz gave the car agency they used an average rating of 6.5

Good to know

Most popular agency

Budget

Most popular model

Jeep Compass

Average price

$85/day

Good deal

$85/day

Top tips for renting a Jeep car in Santa Cruz

  • 25% of our users found Jeep rental cars in Santa Cruz for $85 per day or less
  • Renting a Jeep Renegade is around 9% cheaper than renting other Jeep car models in Santa Cruz, such as the Jeep Compass, Jeep Wrangler and Jeep Wrangler Unlimited.

FAQs about renting a Jeep car in Santa Cruz

  • How much is a Jeep car rental in Santa Cruz?

    On average, renting a Jeep car in Santa Cruz costs $85 per day.

  • Which Jeep car models are available to rent in Santa Cruz?

    You can rent Jeep Compass, Jeep Renegade, Jeep Wrangler and Jeep Wrangler Unlimited in Santa Cruz.

  • Which companies rent Jeep cars in Santa Cruz?

    Car rental companies in Santa Cruz that rent Jeep cars include Alamo, Budget, Europcar, Fox, Hertz and Payless.

  • How much is a Jeep Compass rental in Santa Cruz?

    Renting a Jeep Compass car in Santa Cruz costs, on average, $53 per day.

  • How much is a Jeep Wrangler Unlimited rental in Santa Cruz?

    Renting a Jeep Wrangler Unlimited car in Santa Cruz costs, on average, $140 per day.

  • How much is a Jeep Wrangler rental in Santa Cruz?

    Renting a Jeep Wrangler car in Santa Cruz costs, on average, $65 per day.

  • What is the cheapest Jeep car model to rent in Santa Cruz?

    In the past 2 weeks, the cheapest Jeep car rental model to rent in Santa Cruz was the Jeep Wrangler Unlimited ($127/day), followed by Jeep Renegade ($48/day) and Jeep Compass ($40/day).

  • What is the most popular Jeep car model to rent in Santa Cruz?

    The Jeep Wrangler Unlimited is the most frequently booked Jeep car rental in Santa Cruz.

  • How much does it cost to rent a Jeep for a week in Santa Cruz?

    On average, renting a Jeep car in Santa Cruz costs $592 per week ($85 per day).