Car Rentals in Downtown Santa Cruz, USA

Downtown Santa Cruz is full of fun adventures, but don't limit yourself to only one place. Book a set of wheels and take to the road to see what else awaits in the surrounding region. We've pulled together these great options:

• San Francisco is around 60 miles from Downtown Santa Cruz. Top-rated attractions like Pier 39 deserve a place on your must-see list while you're in town.
• Why not enjoy the best of Palo Alto too? Popular sights in this happening city include Stanford University. Palo Alto is approximately 35 miles from Downtown Santa Cruz.
• Glacier Point is about 140 miles from Downtown Santa Cruz and is one of the region's most gorgeous nature spots. Stretch your legs and enjoy the fresh air here.

If you don't have a license issued in the U.S, you might need to apply for an International Driving Permit (IDP) in your country of residence before starting the car hire process. If you find that an IDP is required for you to drive in the U.S., be aware that you'll also have to show your current driver's license and your passport or other forms of ID. Lastly, the credit card that was used to hire the vehicle must also match the name on your driver's license and passport in order to confirm your hire. Other things you should know about hiring a car in the U.S. Are:

• Age restrictions: You'll need to be 25 or older in most states to be able to hire a car, although in some areas allow drivers as young as 21. We recommend checking state and local regulations, as well as with the company you're hiring from before you go to understand all the regulations that may apply to you.
• Driving limitations: Don't forget to read the fine print before you drive off so you can avoid any unnecessary fees. When hiring a car in the United States, it's usually prohibited to cross country borders into Mexico or Canada, drive onto ferries or traverse certain types of rugged terrain with your hired car. We recommend reading all the rules and regulations before you book!