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Best BMW car rental deals in Santa Monica

BMW i3
BMW i3
$28/day
4 stars4.0 vehicle score
BMW i3
BMW i3
$29/day
4 stars4.0 vehicle score
BMW i3
BMW i3
$30/day
4 stars4.0 vehicle score
BMW i3
BMW i3
$30/day
4 stars4.0 vehicle score
BMW i3
BMW i3
$30/day
4 stars4.0 vehicle score
BMW i3
BMW i3
$32/day
4 stars4.0 vehicle score
BMW i3
BMW i3
$32/day
4 stars4.0 vehicle score
BMW i3
BMW i3
$32/day
4 stars4.0 vehicle score

BMW X3 car rental deals in Santa Monica

BMW X3
BMW X3
$38/day
4 stars4.0 vehicle score
BMW X3
BMW X3
$58/day
4 stars4.0 vehicle score
BMW X3
BMW X3
$58/day
4 stars4.0 vehicle score
BMW X3
BMW X3
$58/day
4 stars4.0 vehicle score

BMW 2 Series Active Tourer car rental deals in Santa Monica

BMW 2 Series Active Tourer
BMW 2 Series Active Tourer
$42/day
5 stars5.0 vehicle score
BMW 2 Series Active Tourer
BMW 2 Series Active Tourer
$60/day
4 stars4.0 vehicle score
BMW 2 Series Active Tourer
BMW 2 Series Active Tourer
$60/day
4 stars4.0 vehicle score
BMW 2 Series Active Tourer
BMW 2 Series Active Tourer
$61/day
4 stars4.0 vehicle score

BMW and similar car rental deals in Santa Monica

With these partners, the actual make and model may vary
BMW 2 Series Coupé
BMW 2 Series Coupé
$33/day
or similar Premium
BMW 2 Series Active Tourer
BMW 2 Series Active Tourer
$35/day
or similar Intermediate
BMW 3 Series
BMW 3 Series
$37/day
or similar Luxury
BMW X1
BMW X1
$40/day
or similar Premium SUV
BMW X1
BMW X1
$40/day
or similar Premium SUV
BMW X3
BMW X3
$42/day
or similar Luxury SUV
BMW X3
BMW X3
$43/day
or similar Luxury SUV
BMW 7 Series
BMW 7 Series
$182/day
or similar Luxury

Companies that offer BMW car rentals in Santa Monica

Hertz

6.2

Okay

43 reviews

Cleanliness

5.9

Comfort

6.3

Pick-up/Drop-off

6.3

Value for money

6.3

One location in Santa Monica

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Locations in Santa Monica

1426 Santa Monica Blvd

+1 310 394 2449

Monday08:00 - 17:00
Tuesday08:00 - 17:00
Wednesday08:00 - 17:00
Thursday08:00 - 17:00
Friday08:00 - 17:00
Saturday09:00 - 12:00
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2.0 Poor

Feb 2024

KAYAK
Did not have car available for us that we rented and pre paid for. Only car available was $40 more dollars a day. Total rip off. Terrible service. Never using Hertz again. Not surprised they are bankrupt.

6.0 Okay

Oct 2022

KAYAK
The car was not cleaned before handing to me.

10.0 Wonderful

Nov 2021

KAYAK
Excellent people working in that office!

2.0 Poor

Dec 2019

KAYAK

Cons:

The customer service at the Hertz location was horrible and it’s a shabby place.

10.0 Wonderful

Apr 2019

KAYAK

Pros:

The car was awesome !!!

Cons:

The front desk clerks need some customer service training. Rude and didn’t even realize it lol

10.0 Wonderful

Feb 2019

KAYAK

Pros:

Easy

Cons:

Pick up and drop off is at ease

1 out of 9

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

9.5

Wonderful

19 reviews

Cleanliness

9.5

Comfort

9.5

Pick-up/Drop-off

9.2

Value for money

9.5

2 locations in Santa Monica

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Locations in Santa Monica

1719 Wilshire Blvd

+1 310 395 4941

Monday08:00 - 17:00
Tuesday08:00 - 17:00
Wednesday08:00 - 17:00
Thursday08:00 - 17:00
Friday08:00 - 17:00
Saturday09:00 - 12:00
Sunday00:00 - 00:00
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2703 Santa Monica Blvd

+1 424 416 5073

Monday08:00 - 17:00
Tuesday08:00 - 17:00
Wednesday08:00 - 17:00
Thursday08:00 - 17:00
Friday08:00 - 17:00
Saturday00:00 - 00:00
Sunday00:00 - 00:00
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10.0 Wonderful

Apr 2021

KAYAK

Pros:

Mike made sure I was able to get the vehicle I needed when I needed it. That was amazing

Cons:

Actually everything was perfect

8.0 Very good

Feb 2021

KAYAK

Pros:

Attentive employee.

Cons:

Rented a car on-line that was not available- what??? No Bueno.

10.0 Wonderful

Aug 2019

KAYAK

Cons:

Nothing.

10.0 Wonderful

Nov 2016

KAYAK

Pros:

We were upgraded from a compact to a Ford Escape and it was very nice. We rented it for a trip to Tucson and enjoyed all of its features. They were very nice at the desk and we were in and out quickly.

10.0 Wonderful

Nov 2016

KAYAK

Pros:

Good service nice people helpful

1 out of 3

Avis

9.3

Wonderful

19 reviews

Cleanliness

8.9

Comfort

8.9

Pick-up/Drop-off

8.9

Value for money

8.3

2 locations in Santa Monica

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Locations in Santa Monica

1027 Broadway

+1 310 453 4421

Monday08:00 - 17:00
Tuesday08:00 - 17:00
Wednesday08:00 - 17:00
Thursday08:00 - 17:00
Friday08:00 - 17:00
Saturday08:00 - 17:00
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2423 Lincoln Blvd

+1 424 428 0216

Monday08:00 - 17:00
Tuesday08:00 - 17:00
Wednesday08:00 - 17:00
Thursday08:00 - 17:00
Friday08:00 - 17:00
Saturday08:00 - 17:00
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10.0 Wonderful

Oct 2023

KAYAK
Excellent no issues whatsoever

8.0 Very good

Jan 2018

KAYAK

Pros:

Nice car, friendly service.

Cons:

I took the insurance out suggested on the Kayak website only to find that when I got to the rental place, that insurance didn't cover any damage to others if I got in to an accident. I therefore had to take out another policy with Avis to cover me in case of that.

4.8 Mediocre

Oct 2017

KAYAK

Pros:

Close to Santa Monica Pier (10 blocks)

Cons:

The car we reserved didn't exist so we had to pay almost double for an involuntary upgrade. We felt like we were, albeit mildly, swindled by the franchise.

2.0 Poor

Jul 2017

KAYAK

Cons:

Despite having a reservation they had no cars available whatsoever. Eventually told me I could take the sports car since I was an hour late for work, but it would be an additional $20/day. Eventually they said they could remove the upcharge when I returned the car. Took over an hour to pick up the car. Dropped off on time, took over an hour to return the car. 1 employee on site and so many customers we all couldn't even fit in the lobby. Upcharge on car was remove, part of me feels this was only because of the insanely terrible service at pickup and drop off. Never again at this location.

9.6 Wonderful

Jun 2017

KAYAK

Pros:

Much nicer than expected car, great price and convenience in both locations.

Cons:

Pick up and drop off slower than ideal - each location had longish lines and could've used a second person at desk

7.6 Good

Oct 2015

KAYAK

Cons:

Parking lot too small. Difficult to drop off when someone else is leaving.

1 out of 3

Budget

6.8

Okay

7 reviews

Cleanliness

7.6

Comfort

6.4

Pick-up/Drop-off

6.4

Value for money

6.8

2 locations in Santa Monica

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Locations in Santa Monica

1027 Broadway

+1 310 393 9194

Monday08:00 - 17:00
Tuesday08:00 - 17:00
Wednesday08:00 - 17:00
Thursday08:00 - 17:00
Friday08:00 - 17:00
Saturday08:00 - 17:00
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2423 Lincoln Blvd

+1 424 428 0219

Monday08:00 - 17:00
Tuesday08:00 - 17:00
Wednesday08:00 - 17:00
Thursday08:00 - 17:00
Friday08:00 - 17:00
Saturday08:00 - 17:00
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2.0 Poor

Oct 2023

KAYAK
The rental office was closed at the time of my reservation. I waited for 25 minutes then called Budget. The phone rep said he would transfer my reservation to another location 15 miles away “for no charge” and then put me on hold. 10 minutes later (still on hold) someone showed up. At this point we were running more than 30 minutes behind schedule and I had to press the agent to confirm that I would be returning the car 30 minutes later as well. She begrudgingly adjusted the contract. She told me the car’s fuel tank was at 3/4 and to return it with 3/4 full. When I returned the car, a different agent checked everything and noticed the fuel tank wasn’t full, it was 7/8 full and that I would be charged to top it up. I told him that I actually was returning it with more gas than I got it with and also 30 minutes early and that I should be charging him for my time and the extra fuel I just gifted Budget. Every single person I interacted with at Budget was completely sour, confrontational and trying to nickel and dime me out of time, money and fuel. This was a very expensive rate and at that price point, you really need to show up on time and not threaten charges when you are being gifted fuel and given an early return. What you should really do is say “thank you.”

10.0 Wonderful

Oct 2023

KAYAK
Nothing really

10.0 Wonderful

Jul 2016

KAYAK

Pros:

Great attention

1 out of 2

Sixt

6.5

Okay

20 reviews
Most popular

Cleanliness

6.9

Comfort

6.7

Pick-up/Drop-off

6.4

Value for money

6.4

One location in Santa Monica

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from $124/day

Locations in Santa Monica

1515 Ocean Ave

+1 888 749 8227

Monday09:00 - 12:00
Tuesday09:00 - 12:00
Wednesday09:00 - 12:00
Thursday09:00 - 12:00
Friday09:00 - 12:00
Saturday09:00 - 12:00
Sunday09:00 - 12:00
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4.8 Mediocre

Jul 2020

KAYAK

Cons:

The car

10.0 Wonderful

Mar 2019

KAYAK

Pros:

The staff was very friendly and efficient. They offered another car as an option so I wouldn’t have to wait. Even though I didn’t take that option my car arrives quite quickly anyway. My rental car was a mini copper countryman and it was fantastic.

Cons:

Nothing.

9.6 Wonderful

Feb 2019

KAYAK

Pros:

The staff was super helpful and friendly. I would recommend them to anyone. Car was clean and in good shape. Folks at drop off similarly nice and efficient.

Cons:

Only small problem: it took a long time to get my car initially. Staff and car were so nice I didn't really mind much.

6.0 Okay

Jan 2019

KAYAK

Pros:

The staff is extremely friendly and prompt

Cons:

The car smelled like someone had smoke tobacco for many days inside

6.0 Okay

Dec 2018

KAYAK

Pros:

Good car

Cons:

1. Within 2 miles I got a low pressure signal. Stopped, got some air and calibrated. This lasted 5 days and had to be repeated (fortunately I knew how the calibration system worked...) 2. The windshield wiper fluid was empty

10.0 Wonderful

Mar 2017

KAYAK

Pros:

I filled out everything online. So when I arrived the services as fast and professional.

1 out of 5

Alamo

8.7

Very good

56060 reviews
Best rated
Cheapest deal

No locations in Santa Monica

from $69/day

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2.0 Poor

May 2024

KAYAK
Booked car was not available. fully booked. no cars..

8.0 Very good

May 2024

KAYAK
Friendly staff. Ease of check in and drop off

8.0 Very good

May 2024

KAYAK
Vey good!

2.0 Poor

May 2024

KAYAK
Highly disappointed with this company, this company decides that they are above the federal law and will not accept cash as occurrency. And you're only option is to follow whatever they want otherwise you cannot take a car and all of your holiday will be ruined.

10.0 Wonderful

May 2024

KAYAK
The only negative was the windshield wipers. The right side one was, the rubber was falling offf and the left one left a streak in my field of view. Bur overall, it was a great experience.

2.0 Poor

May 2024

KAYAK
The night before they were going to take my credit (chime credit not bank) . My son was stuck in Florida with his four year old. They wouldn’t rent it me, my. Ex husband went with exact same kind of card. And they rented go figure!

1 out of 8768

NextCar

4.9

Mediocre

1237 reviews

No locations in Santa Monica

from $125/day

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4.0 Mediocre

Apr 2024

KAYAK
How do I get a refund on the insurance that I paid for?? I can't get a hold of kayak..

2.0 Poor

Apr 2024

KAYAK
Terrible terrible company. They gave away our car/cancelled our reservation and never gave us any solutions. Walked away from us while we were talking to them. DO NOT RENT FROM HERE.

6.0 Okay

Apr 2024

KAYAK
Took a long time to get car due to offsite location. Charged an extra $40 for additional mandatory liability insurance’. Not worth the hassle of this rental.

2.0 Poor

Apr 2024

KAYAK
1 hr to pick up car. There were two people and only one person with an open register. I got there 10 minutes before 7 am and left at 8 am. Drop off was very quick, thankfully

2.0 Poor

Apr 2024

KAYAK
I don’t know. I never got to rent it. My flight got delayed and they cancelled my reservation and then closed. Luckily there were half a dozen places still open.

2.0 Poor

Apr 2024

KAYAK
Horrible - do not book with NextCar. They denied my car insurance because I was not the primary policyholder. I have full coverage insurance, so there was no logistical reason to deny it. The supplemental insurance cost as much as the rental itself. I was never told at the time of booking that I would be forced to use their insurance if I wasn’t the primary policyholder. I was only told so 24 hours out from my booking. I’m actively trying to get a refund for this.

1 out of 309

Priceless

4.6

Mediocre

59 reviews

No locations in Santa Monica

from $70/day

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2.0 Poor

May 2024

KAYAK
The agent was not at the airport on the day of pickup. He told me the reason was that he had called me a day before and I had not answered, which is not true as I have the call logs and haven't received any call/sms/email. Then proceeded to tell me that most of people don't read T&C and that I had to pay 500 EUR insurance for 4 days if I wanted the car, on top of other fees. I am pretty sure something like this would stand out in the invoice, not hidden and nothing to do with T&C because this company would then have much bigger problems than scam sales. I raised a dispute for service not provided, scam offer change. Never again.

2.0 Poor

May 2024

KAYAK
Hidden insurance fees they make you pay at the counter. Not friendly.

2.0 Poor

May 2024

KAYAK
They didn't answer their phone as we were instructed to request a shuttle to come and pick us up. We were forced to rent from another company.

2.0 Poor

May 2024

KAYAK
STAY AWAY FROM THIS COMPANY THEY REICK YOU INTO BUYING THEIR OWN INSURANCE AFTER YOUVE ALREADY PAID FOR THE RENTAL i will not use kayak either because they led me to thus terrible company dishonest cheating company

2.0 Poor

May 2024

KAYAK
Accidentally let my child’s handicap placard in the rental, rental company wouldn’t return it

6.0 Okay

May 2024

KAYAK
I came to pick up the car and nobody was in the office so I had to wait for them to reach and got the car late. Also, I asked for some extra to be deducted from the deposit but they made a mistake and I had to pay it separately. They did give me an upgrade because they were late but I just end up spending more gas because I got bigger car..

1 out of 16

Thrifty

6.0

Okay

No reviews available

One location in Santa Monica

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Locations in Santa Monica

1426 Santa Monica Boulevard

+1 310 394 2449

Monday08:00 - 17:00
Tuesday08:00 - 17:00
Wednesday08:00 - 17:00
Thursday08:00 - 17:00
Friday08:00 - 17:00
Saturday09:00 - 12:00
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57464 travelers who rented a car in Santa Monica gave the car agency they used an average rating of 7.3

Good to know

Most popular agency

Sixt

Most popular model

BMW 3 Series

Average price

$123/day

Good deal

$117/day

Top tips for renting a BMW car in Santa Monica

  • 25% of our users found BMW rental cars in Santa Monica for $117 per day or less
  • Renting a BMW 2 Series Active Tourer is around 23% cheaper than renting other BMW car models in Santa Monica, such as the BMW X1, BMW X3, BMW X6, BMW 3 Series and BMW 4 Series Convertible.

FAQs about renting a BMW car in Santa Monica

  • How much is a BMW car rental in Santa Monica?

    On average, renting a BMW car in Santa Monica costs $123 per day.

  • Which BMW car models are available to rent in Santa Monica?

    You can rent BMW 2 Series Active Tourer, BMW 3 Series, BMW 4 Series Convertible, BMW X1, BMW X3 and BMW X6 in Santa Monica.

  • Which companies rent BMW cars in Santa Monica?

    Car rental companies in Santa Monica that rent BMW cars include Alamo, NextCar, Priceless and Sixt.

  • How much is a BMW 3 Series rental in Santa Monica?

    Renting a BMW 3 Series car in Santa Monica costs, on average, $135 per day.

  • How much is a BMW X3 rental in Santa Monica?

    Renting a BMW X3 car in Santa Monica costs, on average, $96 per day.

  • How much is a BMW 4 Series Convertible rental in Santa Monica?

    Renting a BMW 4 Series Convertible car in Santa Monica costs, on average, $228 per day.

  • What is the cheapest BMW car model to rent in Santa Monica?

    In the past 2 weeks, the cheapest BMW car rental model to rent in Santa Monica was the BMW 4 Series Convertible ($228/day), followed by BMW X6 ($125/day) and BMW 3 Series ($70/day).

  • What is the most popular BMW car model to rent in Santa Monica?

    The BMW 3 Series is the most frequently booked BMW car rental in Santa Monica.

  • How much does it cost to rent a BMW for a week in Santa Monica?

    On average, renting a BMW car in Santa Monica costs $861 per week ($123 per day).