Cheap Santa Cruz automatic car rentals from $29/day

This price is the cheapest per day rate found by a KAYAK user in the last 48 hours by searching for an automatic car rental in Santa Cruz with a pick-up date of 7/13 and drop-off date of 7/20. Fares are subject to change and may not be available at all agencies or on all dates of rental. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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Cheap automatic car rentals in Santa Cruz

Mitsubishi Mirage car
Mitsubishi Mirage
or similar Small
2
2
4-5
$29/day
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Ford Focus car
Ford Focus
or similar Small
4
2
4-5
$34/day
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Toyota Corolla car
Toyota Corolla
or similar Medium
5
3
2/4
$35/day
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Volkswagen Jetta car
Volkswagen Jetta
or similar Medium
5
3
2/4
$37/day
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Ford Fusion car
Ford Fusion
or similar Large
5
2
4-5
$36/day
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Chrysler Pacifica car
Chrysler Pacifica
or similar Van
5
5
4-5
$62/day
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Nissan Pathfinder car
Nissan Pathfinder
or similar SUV
5
2
4-5
$57/day
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Audi A4 car
Audi A4
or similar Luxury
5
5
4-5
$56/day
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RAM Pickup car
RAM Pickup
or similar Pickup truck
5
3
2/4
$52/day
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Class Special Car car
Class Special Car
or similar Category
5
5
2/4
$35/day
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Hyundai Santa Fe car
Hyundai Santa Fe
or similar SUV
5
3
4-5
$44/day
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Nissan Rogue car
Nissan Rogue
or similar SUV
4
2
4-5
$49/day
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Nissan Rogue car
Nissan Rogue
or similar SUV
5
3
4-5
$51/day
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KAYAK’s insights & trends for Santa Cruz automatic car rentals

Check out the latest trends and booking tips to rent an automatic car in Santa Cruz with confidence.

How far in advance should you book an automatic car in Santa Cruz?

Booking an automatic car in Santa Cruz at least one week in advance can help improve availability. Planning ahead increases your chances of securing popular automatic models at better rates.

Which rental companies offer the cheapest automatic cars in Santa Cruz?

Recent searches show that the lowest automatic car prices in Santa Cruz are usually offered by Turo, Dollar and Budget. Daily rates for automatic vehicles often start around $15, though prices can vary by pickup location and demand. Comparing multiple agencies helps secure better availability during peak periods.

What automatic car types are most commonly rented in Santa Cruz?

The most popular automatic car type in Santa Cruz is Small, followed by Medium. These vehicles balance ease of driving with availability across 6 rental companies.

What is the cheapest month to rent an automatic car in Santa Cruz?

The cheapest month to rent an automatic car in Santa Cruz is usually January, when demand is lower and availability is higher. Prices peak during July, when automatic cars are in high demand and book out quickly. Traveling outside peak months can significantly reduce costs.

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Most popular car type

Average price

Good deal

Turo
Medium
$56/day
$45/day

Santa Cruz automatic car rental reviews and directory

 
All ratings and reviews are collected from KAYAK users with a verified car rental booking. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.

Budget

10.0

Wonderful
Read 2 reviews
Best rated
Most popular

Cleanliness

8.0

Comfort

8.6

Pick-up/Drop-off

10.0

Value for money

10.0

One location in Santa Cruz

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from$52/day

Locations in Santa Cruz

630 Ocean Street

+1 831 291 5483

Monday08:00 - 17:00
Tuesday08:00 - 17:00
Wednesday08:00 - 17:00
Thursday08:00 - 17:00
Friday08:00 - 17:00
Saturday08:00 - 13:00
Sunday08:00 - 13:00
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Avis

8.0

Very good
Read 3 reviews

Cleanliness

7.5

Comfort

7.0

Pick-up/Drop-off

8.0

Value for money

7.0

One location in Santa Cruz

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from$53/day

Locations in Santa Cruz

630 Ocean Street

+1 831 423 1244

Monday08:00 - 17:00
Tuesday08:00 - 17:00
Wednesday08:00 - 17:00
Thursday08:00 - 17:00
Friday08:00 - 17:00
Saturday08:00 - 13:00
Sunday08:00 - 13:00
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Enterprise Rent-A-Car

7.9

Good
Read 5 reviews

Cleanliness

8.5

Comfort

8.5

Pick-up/Drop-off

7.4

Value for money

7.4

One location in Santa Cruz

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from$67/day

Locations in Santa Cruz

919b Ocean St

+1 831 426 7799

Monday08:00 - 17:00
Tuesday08:00 - 17:00
Wednesday08:00 - 17:00
Thursday08:00 - 17:00
Friday08:00 - 17:00
Saturday09:00 - 13:00
Sunday
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10.0 Wonderful

Roger, Jun 2026

Intermediate

KAYAK
Great service. Fast, reliable, clean and good cars. Excellent service at the location.

10.0 Wonderful

Stephen, Nov 2024

Compact

KAYAK
Micah was great!

1 out of 2

Hertz

7.7

Good
Read 7 reviews

Cleanliness

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Pick-up/Drop-off

7.5

Value for money

7.7

One location in Santa Cruz

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Locations in Santa Cruz

2724 Soquel Ave

+1 831 423 0315

Monday13:30 - 17:0008:00 - 12:30
Tuesday08:00 - 12:3013:30 - 17:00
Wednesday08:00 - 12:3013:30 - 17:00
Thursday08:00 - 12:3013:30 - 17:00
Friday08:00 - 12:3013:30 - 17:00
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2.0 Poor

Roger, Jun 2026

Intermediate

KAYAK
Did not receive car. Asked for pickup well in advance, was told they would come, then told they would not come. I was unable to get to the location before it closed.

8.0 Very good

Anonymous, Aug 2025

Supplier choice

KAYAK
Had car reserved but no cars there when I arrived Had to wait an hour

1 out of 3

Dollar

5.4

Fair

Cheapest deal

One location in Santa Cruz

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from$38/day

Locations in Santa Cruz

2724 Soquel Ave

+1 831 423 0315

Monday08:00 - 12:3013:30 - 17:00
Tuesday13:30 - 17:0008:00 - 12:30
Wednesday13:30 - 17:0008:00 - 12:30
Thursday13:30 - 17:0008:00 - 12:30
Friday13:30 - 17:0008:00 - 12:30
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Thrifty

5.2

Fair

One location in Santa Cruz

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from$41/day

Locations in Santa Cruz

2724 Soquel Ave

+1 831 423 0315

Monday08:00 - 12:3013:30 - 17:00
Tuesday13:30 - 17:0008:00 - 12:30
Wednesday13:30 - 17:0008:00 - 12:30
Thursday08:00 - 12:3013:30 - 17:00
Friday08:00 - 12:3013:30 - 17:00
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23 travelers who rented a car in Santa Cruz gave the car agency they used an average rating of 5.3

FAQs about renting an automatic car in Santa Cruz

  • Which car rental companies offer automatic cars in Santa Cruz?

    Automatic cars are widely available in Santa Cruz, though availability can vary by pickup location and time of year.
    Rental companies that frequently offer automatic cars in Santa Cruz include:

    1. Turo
    2. Budget
    3. Hertz
    4. Avis
    5. Thrifty

    To see what’s available for your travel dates, search on KAYAK and apply the “automatic transmission” filter.

  • Are automatic vans available to rent in Santa Cruz?

    Yes, automatic vans are available to rent in Santa Cruz, though selection is more limited than for standard automatic cars. Most automatic vans are offered by larger providers such as Enterprise Rent-A-Car and Budget. Availability is highest for advance bookings, particularly during busy travel periods.

  • How can I make sure I get an automatic car when renting in Santa Cruz?

    To make sure you receive an automatic car in Santa Cruz, use the Transmission filter during your search and select Automatic to exclude manual vehicles. Booking with providers such as Turo, or Budget, and reserving around 74 days in advance further improves the likelihood of securing an automatic vehicle.

Everything you need to know for your automatic car rental in Santa Cruz