Costa Mesa car rentals from $24/day

Since you will probably be doing a lot of freeway driving in Costa Mesa, we recommend you check out a compact or standard SUV for comfort and safety. It will also give you plenty of space to lug around your gear from beach to beach and maybe even try renting a surfboard if you’ve always dreamed about trying a new sport.

The maximum speed limit when driving on highways in California is usually 65mph. The maximum speed limit goes down to 55mph on two-lane highways. Within the city limits of Costa Mesa, particularly in residential areas and around schools, the speed limits drop to 25-35mph.

Parking is free and usually plentiful around Costa Mesa. The one exception would be along Highway 101 which might be more difficult, especially on the weekends and some posted areas which only permit one or 2h parking. There is a parking garage along the Main Street Promenade if you need long-term parking.

On average a rental car in Costa Mesa costs $44 per day. But prices differ between operators and you can save money through a price comparison of car rental deals from different agencies. The cheapest price for a car rental in Costa Mesa found in the last 2 weeks is $33.

Car rental companies onsite at Los Angeles airport include MEXRENTACAR, Priceless, Ace, Sixt, NU Car, Payless, NextCar, Economy Rent a Car, Yesaway and FlexWays.

Car rental companies that offer shuttle or pick-up services from Los Angeles airport to off-airport locations include Priceless, Sixt, NU Car, Payless, Economy Rent a Car, Dollar, and Enterprise Rent-A-Car.

Take a look at our extensive car rental location map to find the best rental cars near you.

A Standard car rental in Costa Mesa costs $88 per day, on average.

A Full Size car rental in Costa Mesa costs $137 per day, on average.

A Special car rental in Costa Mesa costs $33 per day, on average.

Most car rental providers in Costa Mesa offer insurance but the level of protection can differ substantially. If you're unsure whether to get extra protection for your car rental in Costa Mesa, check out KAYAK's car rental insurance guide.

KAYAK has deals for you to compare from 15 car rental agencies in Costa Mesa.

Finding the right price, understanding the add-ons and staying up to date with policy changes can be a challenge. That’s why KAYAK has produced the ultimate guide to renting a car to help you cut though the jargon and make the right choice for your rental car. Find tips and insights for how to book your rental, what car rental insurance you’ll need, how to deal with a car rental agency and what extra fees to expect (and avoid!).

KAYAK searches thousands of car rental agencies to provide you with offers from all car rental agencies operating in Costa Mesa so that you can compare car rental rates, reviews and pick-up and drop-off locations to find the best deal for you.

Kids under the age of 8 need to be in a car seat in the back seat and should be protected by a seat belt. Children under two years old sit in a rear-facing car seat until they weigh 40 pounds or more. A child under the age of six years old who weighs less than 60 pounds cannot be allowed to sit in the front.

You can set off to Berry Farm, about 21 miles from Costa Mesa which will take about 20 minutes. Here you can see the strawberries and sunflower farm and also have a lot of fun with activities for your kids. Take 45 minutes to drive to Los Angeles about 35 miles away and visit Universal Studios Hollywood and get to see a real-life working movie studio. You can also take a drive to San Diego City, about 80 miles away which will take about an hour and a half. The city boasts the most famous parks, zoos, museums, beaches, natural reserves, and many other attractions in southern California.