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Best Tesla car rental deals in Santa Cruz

Tesla Model 3
Tesla Model 3
$37/day
5 stars5.0 vehicle score
Tesla Model 3
Tesla Model 3
$39/day
4 stars4.0 vehicle score
Tesla Model 3
Tesla Model 3
$42/day
5 stars5.0 vehicle score
Tesla Model 3
Tesla Model 3
$42/day
5 stars5.0 vehicle score
Tesla Model Y
Tesla Model Y
$43/day
5 stars5.0 vehicle score
Tesla Model 3
Tesla Model 3
$44/day
5 stars5.0 vehicle score
Tesla Model 3
Tesla Model 3
$45/day
5 stars5.0 vehicle score
Tesla Model 3
Tesla Model 3
$46/day
4 stars4.0 vehicle score

Tesla Model Y car rental deals in Santa Cruz

Tesla Model Y
Tesla Model Y
$43/day
5 stars5.0 vehicle score
Tesla Model Y
Tesla Model Y
$54/day
5 stars5.0 vehicle score
Tesla Model Y
Tesla Model Y
$57/day
4 stars4.0 vehicle score
Tesla Model Y
Tesla Model Y
$61/day
4 stars4.0 vehicle score

Tesla Model 3 car rental deals in Santa Cruz

Tesla Model 3
Tesla Model 3
$37/day
5 stars5.0 vehicle score
Tesla Model 3
Tesla Model 3
$39/day
4 stars4.0 vehicle score
Tesla Model 3
Tesla Model 3
$42/day
5 stars5.0 vehicle score
Tesla Model 3
Tesla Model 3
$42/day
5 stars5.0 vehicle score

Companies that offer Tesla car rentals in Santa Cruz

Budget

10.0

Wonderful

58316 reviews
Best rated
Cheapest deal

Cleanliness

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Pick-up/Drop-off

10.0

Value for money

10.0

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2.0 Poor

Apr 2024

KAYAK
Budget did not actually have a car for me at the designated site. They called that morning and told me in advance at least. Their agent scheduled me for a car at a nearby location in Cincinnati. That location called shortly afterward and told me that they didn't have any cars. The next agent set me up at a third location in downtown Cinci. My wife and I arrived there at the scheduled time only to be told that they didn't have our car. We were in disbelief as we were being told that they would shuttle us to the airport. Moments later someone returned a car and she designated that for us. We gladly waited while it was cleaned up and brought out. The car was in good working order and was clean, except for the fact that it smelled like someone had smoked in it and the attempt to deodorize had failed miserably. I highly recommend not renting from Budget or Avis (they are the same there), since they contract out for cars that they don't have.

6.0 Okay

Apr 2024

KAYAK
They did not have the car size I reserved but did give me a nice upgrade. The car was filthy and the gas tank was not filled. So I probably spent more on gas with the bigger vehicle due to a lower mileage rating but have to admit it was comfortable. Return was awful, they advertised online on their website that the office was open at 11:00 but the store the office was in did not open until 12:00 so I was stuck waiting an hour for the store to open to get access to the rental counter. When the attendant was questioned about that he said “well, I was here, take it up with the store”. And no, don’t ask, the drop box was inside the store too so that was not an option. If you were to ask if I would rent from Budget again, possibly, but not from this location.

10.0 Wonderful

Apr 2024

KAYAK
Great. Thanks for the service

4.0 Mediocre

Apr 2024

KAYAK
Liked that the car was in good shape and served the purpose. The building at Budget looked very unkept and not manicured. The drop-off was a mess, in that the contract mentioned to drop off at Avis and also leave the key at Avis if prior to work hours. There as only one parking spot left at Avis and no mention of where to drop off the car if Avis was full.

8.0 Very good

Apr 2024

KAYAK
Car was clean. Agents was busy talking with another agent. I didn't feel that I was priority.

8.0 Very good

Apr 2024

KAYAK
Everything was good, person helping was efficient, but there was only one person. Waited over 1/2 hour because of previous guests. Probably couldn’t be helped.

1 out of 11287

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 $69/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

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

58405 travelers who rented a car in Santa Cruz gave the car agency they used an average rating of 7.2

Good to know

Most popular agency

Hertz

Most popular model

Tesla Model 3

Average price

$63/day

Good deal

$63/day

Top tips for renting a Tesla car in Santa Cruz

  • 25% of our users found Tesla rental cars in Santa Cruz for $63 per day or less

FAQs about renting a Tesla car in Santa Cruz

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

    On average, renting a Tesla car in Santa Cruz costs $63 per day.

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

    You can rent a Tesla Model 3 in Santa Cruz.

  • Which companies rent Tesla cars in Santa Cruz?

    Car rental companies in Santa Cruz that rent Tesla cars include Budget and Hertz.

  • How much is a Tesla Model 3 rental in Santa Cruz?

    Renting a Tesla Model 3 car in Santa Cruz costs, on average, $63 per day.

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

    On average, renting a Tesla car in Santa Cruz costs $440 per week ($63 per day).