Cheap car rentals in Santa Cruz
| $28/day | Economy |
| $28/day | Compact |
| $27/day | Intermediate |
| $35/day | Standard |
| $33/day | Full-size |
| $46/day | Minivan |
| $53/day | Full-size SUV |
| $34/day | Premium |
| $33/day | Intermediate SUV |
| $33/day | Compact SUV |
| $45/day | Standard SUV |
Santa Cruz car rental reviews and directory
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Car rental locations in or near Santa Cruz
Good to know
Most popular agency | Hertz |
|---|---|
Most popular car type | Economy |
Average price | $49/day |
Good deal | $38/day |
When to book a rental car in Santa Cruz
Top tips for renting a car in Santa Cruz
- 25% of our users found rental cars in Santa Cruz for $38 or less
- Book your rental car in Santa Cruz at least 1 day before your trip in order to get a below-average price
- Intermediate rental cars in Santa Cruz are around 38% cheaper than other car types, on average
FAQs about renting a car in Santa Cruz
Some car rental companies in Santa Cruz which have updated their car rental health and safety policies due to COVID-19 to make sure vehicles are clean and disinfected include Hertz, Enterprise and Avis
On average a rental car in Santa Cruz costs $49 per day.
In the past 72 hours, the cheapest rental cars were found at Fox ($18/day), Thrifty ($22/day) and Sixt ($33/day). In the last 72 hours the cheapest rental car price was found at Fox 1659 Airport Boulevard 95110 (28 miles from city center).
Based on ratings and reviews from real users on KAYAK, the best car rental company in Santa Cruz is Hertz (7.4, 54 reviews).
The average gas price in Santa Cruz is $0.69 per gallon over the past 30 days. Filling up a gas tank costs between $8 and $11, depending on the car size.
Economy (Hyundai Accent or similar) is the most frequently booked rental car type in Santa Cruz.
Car rental companies onsite at San Francisco airport include Thrifty, Sixt, Fox, Hertz, Dollar, Alamo, Enterprise, Budget, Avis and National.
Car rental companies that offer shuttle or pick-up services from San Francisco airport to off-airport locations include Thrifty, Sixt, Fox, Hertz, Dollar, Alamo, Enterprise, Budget, Advantage, and E-Z Rent-A-Car.
Take a look at our extensive car rental location map to find the best rental cars near you.
A Economy car rental in Santa Cruz costs $53 per day, on average.
A Standard car rental in Santa Cruz costs $53 per day, on average.
A Intermediate car rental in Santa Cruz costs $57 per day, on average.
In Santa Cruz, cars are most frequently rented at Hertz 7000 Soquel Avenue (3 miles from city center).
On average a rental car in Santa Cruz costs $342 per week ($49 per day).
On average a rental car in Santa Cruz costs $1,466 per month ($49 per day).
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!).