Santa Monica car hire reviews and directory
Hertz![agency]()
Best rated
7.1 Good (56 reviews)
3 locations in Santa Monica
Hertz
Locations in Santa Monica
1426 Santa Monica Blvd+1 310 394 2449
| Monday | 08:00 - 17:00 |
| Tuesday | 08:00 - 17:00 |
| Wednesday | 08:00 - 17:00 |
| Thursday | 08:00 - 17:00 |
| Friday | 08:00 - 17:00 |
| Saturday | 09:00 - 12:00 |
1700 Ocean Ave.+1 310 451 3539
| Monday | 07:00 - 12:00 13:00 - 18:00 |
| Tuesday | 07:00 - 12:00 13:00 - 18:00 |
| Wednesday | 07:00 - 12:00 13:00 - 18:00 |
| Thursday | 07:00 - 12:00 13:00 - 18:00 |
| Friday | 07:00 - 12:00 13:00 - 18:00 |
| Saturday | 08:00 - 17:00 |
| Sunday | 09:00 - 12:00 |
2519 Lincoln Blvd.+1 310 578 9700
| Monday | 08:00 - 17:00 |
| Tuesday | 08:00 - 17:00 |
| Wednesday | 08:00 - 17:00 |
| Thursday | 08:00 - 17:00 |
| Friday | 08:00 - 17:00 |
| Saturday | 09:00 - 12:00 |
2.0 Mediocre3 Dec 2019
Cons: The customer service at the Hertz location was horrible and it’s a shabby place.
4.0 Okay22 Oct 2019
Cons: Can’t drop off after 6pm, so basically was only able to use the car for a few hours.
2.0 Mediocre18 Aug 2019
Cons: They didn’t have a car for me to rent despite accepting my reservation so I had to travel across town to make an alternate reservation. Massive waste of my time and money.
2.0 Mediocre13 Jun 2019
Pros: I did not like anything as I was not able to get the car. I left work only to arrive at the location on time and once I did they informed me there was no car available and that the info on your website had not been updated. I'm very disappointed and now reluctant to use your services again.Cons: I did not like anything as I was not able to get the car. I left work only to arrive at the location on time and once I did they informed me there was no car available and that the info on your website had not been updated. I'm very disappointed and now reluctant to use your services again.
10.0 Excellent10 Apr 2019
Pros: The car was awesome !!!Cons: The front desk clerks need some customer service training. Rude and didn’t even realize it lol
6.4 Good24 Mar 2019
Pros: Staff was nice.Cons: Not enough people working. Hours did not match google/online. Staff takes a one hour break and no other way to get help/pick up car/etc. I requested, paid and confirmed a small car (lower mpg and parking in LA is difficult). Was given a full size car and the only other choice was a nice suv for 2x $
10.0 Excellent17 Feb 2019
Pros: EasyCons: Pick up and drop off is at ease
9.6 Excellent28 Jan 2019
Pros: Good staff (Alex)Cons: Old used coffee cups left in center console
7.6 Good22 Jan 2019
Pros: The staff was very friendly. They worked hard to fix the situation when they didn't have the car on hand that I had reserved. The exact Hertz desk is a little bit hard to find in the hotel, but overall it's in a great location and very convenient.Cons: The staff seemed surprised when I arrived, even though I had a reservation. They had to give me a different car than I reserved and seemed disorganized.
8.4 Excellent4 Oct 2018
Cons: Both front tires were worn, and this was a front wheel drive car. I will be contacting Hertz.
Budget![Budget]()
8.6 Excellent (3 reviews)
2 locations in Santa Monica
Budget
Locations in Santa Monica
1027 Broadway+1 310 393 9194
| Monday | 08:00 - 17:00 |
| Tuesday | 08:00 - 17:00 |
| Wednesday | 08:00 - 17:00 |
| Thursday | 08:00 - 17:00 |
| Friday | 08:00 - 17:00 |
| Saturday | 08:00 - 17:00 |
| Sunday | 08:00 - 17:00 |
2423 Lincoln Blvd+1 424 428 0219
| Monday | 08:00 - 17:00 |
| Tuesday | 08:00 - 17:00 |
| Wednesday | 08:00 - 17:00 |
| Thursday | 08:00 - 17:00 |
| Friday | 08:00 - 17:00 |
| Saturday | 08:00 - 17:00 |
10.0 Excellent8 Jul 2016
Pros: Great attention
Enterprise![agency]()
8.3 Excellent (21 reviews)
5 locations in Santa Monica
Enterprise
Locations in Santa Monica
1702 Santa Monica Blvd+1 310 395 4941
| Monday | 00:00 - 00:00 |
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1719 Wilshire Blvd+1 310 395 4941
| Monday | 07:30 - 18:00 |
| Tuesday | 07:30 - 18:00 |
| Wednesday | 07:30 - 18:00 |
| Thursday | 07:30 - 18:00 |
| Friday | 07:30 - 18:00 |
| Saturday | 09:00 - 12:00 |
| Sunday | 09:00 - 12:00 |
1723 Wilshire Blvd+1 310 478 5216
| Monday | 08:00 - 17:00 |
| Tuesday | 08:00 - 17:00 |
| Wednesday | 08:00 - 17:00 |
| Thursday | 08:00 - 17:00 |
| Friday | 08:00 - 17:00 |
| Saturday | 09:00 - 12:00 |
| Sunday | 00:00 - 00:00 |
2700 Lincoln Blvd+1 310 827 7800
| Monday | 08:00 - 17:00 |
| Tuesday | 08:00 - 17:00 |
| Wednesday | 08:00 - 17:00 |
| Thursday | 08:00 - 17:00 |
| Friday | 08:00 - 17:00 |
| Saturday | 09:00 - 12:00 |
| Sunday | 00:00 - 00:00 |
2703 Santa Monica Blvd+1 310 649 5025
| Monday | 08:00 - 17:00 |
| Tuesday | 08:00 - 17:00 |
| Wednesday | 08:00 - 17:00 |
| Thursday | 08:00 - 17:00 |
| Friday | 08:00 - 17:00 |
| Saturday | 00:00 - 00:00 |
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10.0 Excellent21 Aug 2019
Cons: Nothing.
4.0 Okay28 Dec 2018
Bad ExperiencePros: My small economy carnot available They gave me a 8 cylinder truck!!! Instead of using 40 dolllars in gas I used 80
10.0 Excellent29 Nov 2016
Great car rentalPros: 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 Excellent21 Nov 2016
Pros: Good service nice people helpful
10.0 Excellent7 Sep 2016
Pros: Very good customer service and an excellent car. I will return when I need to.
Avis![agency]()
8 Excellent (15 reviews)
3 locations in Santa Monica
Avis
Locations in Santa Monica
1027 Broadway+1 310 453 4421
| Monday | 08:00 - 17:00 |
| Tuesday | 08:00 - 17:00 |
| Wednesday | 08:00 - 17:00 |
| Thursday | 08:00 - 17:00 |
| Friday | 08:00 - 17:00 |
| Saturday | 08:00 - 17:00 |
| Sunday | 08:00 - 17:00 |
1700 Ocean Avenue+1 424 272 7305
| Monday | 08:00 - 17:00 |
| Tuesday | 08:00 - 17:00 |
| Wednesday | 08:00 - 17:00 |
| Thursday | 08:00 - 17:00 |
| Friday | 08:00 - 17:00 |
2423 Lincoln Boulevard+1 424 428 0216
| Monday | 08:00 - 17:00 |
| Tuesday | 08:00 - 17:00 |
| Wednesday | 08:00 - 17:00 |
| Thursday | 08:00 - 17:00 |
| Friday | 08:00 - 17:00 |
| Saturday | 08:00 - 17:00 |
8.0 Excellent24 Jan 2018
Good but got ripped off for insurancePros: 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 Okay30 Oct 2017
They didn't have the car I reserved so I ended up paying almost doublePros: 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 Mediocre15 Jul 2017
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 Excellent18 Jun 2017
Excellent value, great carPros: 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 Good15 Oct 2015
Cons: Parking lot too small. Difficult to drop off when someone else is leaving.
Midway![Midway]()
7.8 Good (4 reviews)
2 locations in Santa Monica
Midway
Locations in Santa Monica
1719 Santa Monica Blvd
1901, Ocean Avenue
9.2 Excellent22 Sep 2020
Pros: Loved the car - awesome price, amazing gas mileage, great AC. Staff was very friendly and accommodating. I returned the car, and was offered a ride home - a very pleasant surprise.Cons: The only issue when we arrived at Midway was that there was a shortage of cars. Our options were to go to a further away location OR to have the rental car delivered to our home. We opted to return home ourselves and wait for the rental car to be delivered to us. The delivery was 1.5 hours after our initial pickup time. Not ideal when your schedule is time sensitive. But it worked out for us.
2.0 Mediocre12 Apr 2019
Pros: NothingCons: I booked the car for a 4pm pickup. They closed at 4pm. I had to find another place to rent from and walk there.
Sixt
Locations in Santa Monica
1515 Ocean Ave+1 888 749 8227
| Monday | 09:00 - 12:00 |
| Tuesday | 09:00 - 12:00 |
| Wednesday | 09:00 - 12:00 |
| Thursday | 09:00 - 12:00 |
| Friday | 09:00 - 12:00 |
| Saturday | 09:00 - 12:00 |
| Sunday | 09:00 - 12:00 |
4.8 Okay7 Jul 2020
Cons: The car
10.0 Excellent3 Mar 2019
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 Excellent13 Feb 2019
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 Good28 Jan 2019
Pros: The staff is extremely friendly and promptCons: The car smelled like someone had smoke tobacco for many days inside
6.0 Good23 Dec 2018
Sloppy car prepPros: Good carCons: 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 Excellent27 Mar 2017
Very happy with the service and vehiclePros: I filled out everything online. So when I arrived the services as fast and professional.
10.0 Excellent26 Mar 2017
Pros: The value for what I got out of the car and its reliability over a 1,400 mile trip (for only $200) was second to none. Eric was very nice, even let me hold my stuff there so I could check out the pier for a half hour. No complaints whatsoever. I was actually feeling apprehensive because of all the bad reviews, but maybe some people are just more picky than others. I was very happy with my experience.
10.0 Excellent15 Jan 2017
Pros: excellent service and great deals!
6.0 Good13 Jan 2017
Pros: No hassles picking up and with dropoffCons: I returned the vehicle and 5 days later I received an email saying there was a damage which was not pointed out when I delivered it, and which I had nothing to do with. Might have happended after I delivered it.
9.6 Excellent11 Jan 2017
Santa Monica great/ SF kayosPros: The woman to the counter was very friendly, efficient and made the transaction a pleasure. With good humor she told me that I was receiving am "upgrade" to a car that I did not really want.Cons: You did not have the small car that I had reserved and I ended up with a big boat of a car. Not what I prefer to drive and park.
Eagle Rent A Car![Eagle Rent A Car]()
3 locations in Santa Monica
Eagle Rent A Car
Locations in Santa Monica
4110 Lincoln Blvd
Santa Monica Airport
Santa Monica airport
Recent reviews
Rent-4-Less![Rent-4-Less]()
1 location in Santa Monica
Rent-4-Less
Locations in Santa Monica
3202 Lincoln Blvd(310) 395 8010
Recent reviews
113 travellers who hired a car in Santa Monica gave the car agency they used an average rating of 7.6
Car hire locations in or near Santa Monica
Good to know
Most popular agency | Sixt |
|---|---|
Most popular car type | Intermediate |
Average price | €54/day |
Good deal | €48/day |
When to book a car hire in Santa Monica
Average daily price per month
Car hire prices as pick-up date approaches
Top tips for hiring a car in Santa Monica
- 25% of our users found a car hire in Santa Monica for €48 or less
- Book your car hire in Santa Monica at least 1 day before your trip in order to get a below-average price
FAQs about hiring a car in Santa Monica
One car hire company which has updated their car rental health and safety policies due to COVID-19 to make sure vehicles are clean and disinfected is Sixt
On average a car hire in Santa Monica costs €54 per day.
Intermediate (Toyota RAV4 or similar) is the most frequently booked car hire type in Santa Monica.
Based on ratings and reviews from real users on KAYAK, the best car hire companies in Santa Monica are Enterprise (7.7, 52 reviews), and Hertz (7.2, 56 reviews).
Car hire companies onsite at Los Angeles airport include Budget, Thrifty, Dollar, Sixt, Hertz, Europcar, Avis, Enterprise, Ace and Advance Car And Truck Rental.
Car hire companies that offer shuttle or pick-up services from Los Angeles airport to off-airport locations include Alamo, Budget, Thrifty, Dollar, Sixt, Hertz, Europcar, Avis, National and Enterprise.
Take a look at our extensive car hire location map to find the best car hire deals near you.
A Intermediate car hire in Santa Monica costs €53 per day, on average.
A Full-size car hire in Santa Monica costs €86 per day, on average.
A Mini car hire in Santa Monica costs €52 per day, on average.
In Santa Monica, cars are most frequently hired at Sixt 1515 Ocean Ave (1 km from city centre ).
On average hiring a car in Santa Monica costs €380 per week (€54 per day).
On average a car hire in Santa Monica costs €1,628 per month (€54 per day).