Title: Cheap Car Hire in Downtown Santa Monica, USA - Expedia.co.uk [Downtown Santa Monica Travel Guide](https://expedia.co.uk/Los-Angeles-Downtown-Santa-Monica.dx553248635976471316)[Hotels in Downtown Santa Monica](https://expedia.co.uk/Downtown-Santa-Monica-Los-Angeles-Hotels.0-n553248635976471316-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels)[Flights to Los Angeles](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-Los-Angeles.d178280.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Things to do in Los Angeles](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Los-Angeles.d178280.Travel-Guide-Activities)[Downtown Santa Monica Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Downtown-Santa-Monica.d553248635976471316.Holidays-City-Breaks) ![](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635976471316/ccf0b528-f6ac-4fcb-9fe4-5cd919fe4fed.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=300&q=medium) # Car Rentals in Downtown Santa Monica, USA ## Search and Compare from Car Companies in Downtown Santa Monica ## Featured car rental suppliers Compare from agencies ![car supplier logos](https://forever.travel-assets.com/flex/flexmanager/images/2022/05/16/BEXUK-car-suppliers-logo-desktop.jpg) - ![protection illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__protection.svg) ### Change your mind Penalty-free cancellation on many/select car hire - ![trophy illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__trophy.svg) ### Treat yourself One Key members save 10% or more on over 1 million car hire [Learn about One Key](https://www.expedia.co.uk/welcome-one-key) - ![package illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__package.svg) ### Shop smart Compare car suppliers and package your flight, hotel, and car to save ## Top Rental Car Deals in Downtown Santa Monica \* Price found within the past 6 days. Click for updated prices. ### Economy Chevrolet Spark or similar - 4 people Los Angeles, California, USA ![Chevrolet Spark](//images.trvl-media.com/media/content/shared/images/car/Common_90X50/US_EC.png) [](https://expedia.co.uk/carsearch?paandi=true&fdrp=1&styp=2&dagv=1&subm=1&locn=Downtown%20Santa%20Monica,%20Santa%20Monica,%20California,%20United%20States%20of%20America&dpln=553248635976471316&date1=15/02/2026&date2=17/02/2026&crfrr=defaultFlex&SearchType=Place&selCC=[%22economy%22]) ### Compact Ford Focus or similar - 4 people Los Angeles, California, USA ![Ford Focus](//images.trvl-media.com/media/content/shared/images/car/Common_90X50/US_CC.png) [](https://expedia.co.uk/carsearch?paandi=true&fdrp=1&styp=2&dagv=1&subm=1&locn=Downtown%20Santa%20Monica,%20Santa%20Monica,%20California,%20United%20States%20of%20America&dpln=553248635976471316&date1=15/02/2026&date2=17/02/2026&crfrr=defaultFlex&SearchType=Place&selCC=[%22compact%22]) ### Midsize Toyota Corolla or similar - 5 people Los Angeles, California, USA ![Toyota Corolla](//images.trvl-media.com/media/content/shared/images/car/Common_90X50/US_IC.png) [](https://expedia.co.uk/carsearch?paandi=true&fdrp=1&styp=2&dagv=1&subm=1&locn=Downtown%20Santa%20Monica,%20Santa%20Monica,%20California,%20United%20States%20of%20America&dpln=553248635976471316&date1=15/02/2026&date2=17/02/2026&crfrr=defaultFlex&SearchType=Place&selCC=[%22midsize%22]) ### SUV Jeep Compass or similar - 5 people Los Angeles, California, USA ![Jeep Compass](//images.trvl-media.com/media/content/shared/images/car/Common_90X50/US_SF.png) [](https://expedia.co.uk/carsearch?paandi=true&fdrp=1&styp=2&dagv=1&subm=1&locn=Downtown%20Santa%20Monica,%20Santa%20Monica,%20California,%20United%20States%20of%20America&dpln=553248635976471316&date1=15/02/2026&date2=17/02/2026&crfrr=defaultFlex&SearchType=Place&selCC=[%22suv%22]) ### Don't see what you're looking for? See all car hire in Downtown Santa Monica [View all cars](https://expedia.co.uk/carsearch?paandi=true&fdrp=1&styp=2&dagv=1&subm=1&locn=Downtown%20Santa%20Monica,%20Santa%20Monica,%20California,%20United%20States%20of%20America&dpln=553248635976471316&date1=15/02/2026&date2=17/02/2026&crfrr=defaultFlex&SearchType=Place) ## Frequently asked questions ### How much is a rental car per day in Downtown Santa Monica? ### What happens if I need to cancel my Downtown Santa Monica car reservation? ### What types of cars can I rent in Downtown Santa Monica? ### How do I find the best car hire deals in Downtown Santa Monica with Expedia? ### How old do you have to be to hire a car in Downtown Santa Monica? ### What do you need to rent a car in Downtown Santa Monica? ### What is the cheapest car rental in Downtown Santa Monica? ### Can I hire a car for a month or longer in Downtown Santa Monica? ### Where can I find a Downtown Santa Monica hire car if I am younger than 25? ### Can I drive in Downtown Santa Monica with my current driver's license? > - Age restrictions: You 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 local regulations, as well as with the car hire company before your trip to understand additional terms and conditions. > - Driving limitations: Don't forget to read the fine print before you get behind the wheel so you can avoid any unnecessary fees. When hiring a car in the United States, you usually can't cross country borders into Canada or Mexico, drive onto ferries or go off-roading with your hired vehicle. We recommend reading all the rules and regulations before you book! ### Why should I rent a Downtown Santa Monica car with Expedia? ## Car Hire Information | Popular car types: | [SUV](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/car-rental/suv?rfrr=car.table.SUV), [Full Size](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/car-rental/fullsize?rfrr=car.table.FullSize), [Economy](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/car-rental/economy?rfrr=car.table.Economy) | | -------------------------------- | ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | Car suppliers available: | | | Our best deal of the day: | | | Our second best deal of the day: | | | Our third best deal of the day: | | | From the airport to your hotel: | [Airport Transportation](https://www.expedia.co.uk/ground-transfers?rfrr=car.table.AirportTransportation) |