Title: Cheap Car Hire in Eastside Santa Cruz, USA - Expedia.co.uk [Eastside Santa Cruz Travel Guide](https://expedia.co.uk/Santa-Cruz-Eastside-Santa-Cruz.dx553248633938969699)[Hotels in Eastside Santa Cruz](https://expedia.co.uk/Eastside-Santa-Cruz-Santa-Cruz-Hotels.0-n553248633938969699-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels)[Flights to Santa Cruz](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-Santa-Cruz.d6666.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Things to do in Santa Cruz](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Santa-Cruz.d6666.Travel-Guide-Activities)[Eastside Santa Cruz Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Eastside-Santa-Cruz.d553248633938969699.Holidays-City-Breaks) ![](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248633938969699/060c3d42-eae5-418b-80d1-a16092a76e93.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=300&q=medium) # Car Rentals in Eastside Santa Cruz, USA ## Search and Compare from Car Companies in Eastside Santa Cruz ## 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 Eastside Santa Cruz \* Price found within the past 6 days. 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Sun, 22 Feb - Mon, 23 Feb ### Economy Hyundai Venue or similar - 5 people - Unlimited mileage ![Avis](//mediaim.expedia.com/cars/logos/ZI.png) #### Pick-up location 1659 Airport Boulevard Ste 2 San Jose International Airport, San Jose, California 95110, USA 27.04 mi from Eastside Santa Cruz city centre ![Hyundai Venue](//mediaim.expedia.com/cars/41/8790b76e-3028-4f1e-b3ff-9c11cf788d03.jpg) #### £38 total found 7 hours ago [](https://expedia.co.uk/carsearch?paandi=true&fdrp=1&styp=2&dagv=1&subm=1&olat=37.364444&olon=-121.922222&date1=22/02/2026&date2=23/02/2026&pprfrr=null&tprfrr=37.8&cvrfrr=ZI&ctrfrr=EC&crfrr=pricefeedResponseFlex&SearchType=Place&selCC=[%22economy%22]) Sun, 22 Feb - Mon, 23 Feb ### Compact Kia Soul or similar - 5 people - Unlimited mileage ![Avis](//mediaim.expedia.com/cars/logos/ZI.png) #### Pick-up location 1659 Airport Boulevard Ste 2 San Jose International Airport, San Jose, California 95110, USA 27.04 mi from Eastside Santa Cruz city centre ![Kia Soul](//mediaim.expedia.com/cars/41/e7c1fd21-3564-4890-a4ed-2f7ca59d757f.jpg) #### £38 total found 7 hours ago [](https://expedia.co.uk/carsearch?paandi=true&fdrp=1&styp=2&dagv=1&subm=1&olat=37.364444&olon=-121.922222&date1=22/02/2026&date2=23/02/2026&pprfrr=null&tprfrr=37.8&cvrfrr=ZI&ctrfrr=CC&crfrr=pricefeedResponseFlex&SearchType=Place&selCC=[%22compact%22]) Sun, 22 Feb - Mon, 23 Feb ### Standard Volkswagen Jetta or similar - 5 people - Unlimited mileage ![Avis](//mediaim.expedia.com/cars/logos/ZI.png) #### Pick-up location 1659 Airport Boulevard Ste 2 San Jose International Airport, San Jose, California 95110, USA 27.04 mi from Eastside Santa Cruz city centre ![Volkswagen Jetta](//mediaim.expedia.com/cars/41/518390a3-aa30-4ee4-9bb5-1243de3d0866.jpg) #### £38 total found 7 hours ago [](https://expedia.co.uk/carsearch?paandi=true&fdrp=1&styp=2&dagv=1&subm=1&olat=37.364444&olon=-121.922222&date1=22/02/2026&date2=23/02/2026&pprfrr=null&tprfrr=37.8&cvrfrr=ZI&ctrfrr=SC&crfrr=pricefeedResponseFlex&SearchType=Place&selCC=[%22standard%22]) Sun, 22 Feb - Mon, 23 Feb ### Full Size Toyota Camry or similar - 5 people - Unlimited mileage ![Avis](//mediaim.expedia.com/cars/logos/ZI.png) #### Pick-up location 1659 Airport Boulevard Ste 2 San Jose International Airport, San Jose, California 95110, USA 27.04 mi from Eastside Santa Cruz city centre ![Toyota Camry](//mediaim.expedia.com/cars/41/f8359e2f-1f3f-4c65-ac4c-bc85e53c01f5.jpg) #### £38 total found 7 hours ago [](https://expedia.co.uk/carsearch?paandi=true&fdrp=1&styp=2&dagv=1&subm=1&olat=37.364444&olon=-121.922222&date1=22/02/2026&date2=23/02/2026&pprfrr=null&tprfrr=37.8&cvrfrr=ZI&ctrfrr=FC&crfrr=pricefeedResponseFlex&SearchType=Place&selCC=[%22fullsize%22]) Sun, 22 Feb - Mon, 23 Feb ### Midsize Toyota Corolla or similar - 5 people - Unlimited mileage ![Avis](//mediaim.expedia.com/cars/logos/ZI.png) #### Pick-up location 1659 Airport Boulevard Ste 2 San Jose International Airport, San Jose, California 95110, USA 27.04 mi from Eastside Santa Cruz city centre ![Toyota Corolla](//mediaim.expedia.com/cars/41/724f6f6b-c451-44b5-b34e-8d67280e16eb.jpg) #### £38 total found 6 hours ago [](https://expedia.co.uk/carsearch?paandi=true&fdrp=1&styp=2&dagv=1&subm=1&olat=37.364444&olon=-121.922222&date1=22/02/2026&date2=23/02/2026&pprfrr=null&tprfrr=37.8&cvrfrr=ZI&ctrfrr=IC&crfrr=pricefeedResponseFlex&SearchType=Place&selCC=[%22midsize%22]) Sun, 22 Feb - Mon, 23 Feb ### Standard Elite SUV Ford Explorer or similar - 5 people - Unlimited mileage ![Avis](//mediaim.expedia.com/cars/logos/ZI.png) #### Pick-up location 1659 Airport Boulevard Ste 2 San Jose International Airport, San Jose, California 95110, USA 27.04 mi from Eastside Santa Cruz city centre ![Ford Explorer](//mediaim.expedia.com/cars/41/c92cbd55-45b2-4fbe-b152-5ae503cf5057.jpg) #### £55 total found 7 hours ago [](https://expedia.co.uk/carsearch?paandi=true&fdrp=1&styp=2&dagv=1&subm=1&olat=37.364444&olon=-121.922222&date1=22/02/2026&date2=23/02/2026&pprfrr=null&tprfrr=55.44&cvrfrr=ZI&ctrfrr=RF&crfrr=pricefeedResponseFlex&SearchType=Place&selCC=[%22suv%22]) Sun, 22 Feb - Mon, 23 Feb ### Premium Special Audi A3\_BMW 2 or similar - 5 people - Unlimited mileage ![Enterprise](//mediaim.expedia.com/cars/logos/ET.png) #### Pick-up location 1659 Airport Blvd Ste 5, San Jose, California 95110, USA 27.07 mi from Eastside Santa Cruz city centre ![Audi A3_BMW 2](//mediaim.expedia.com/cars/15/79513703-6692-4d6c-89b0-cb929ac3933a.jpg) #### £60 total found 7 hours ago [](https://expedia.co.uk/carsearch?paandi=true&fdrp=1&styp=2&dagv=1&subm=1&olat=37.365000&olon=-121.922700&date1=22/02/2026&date2=23/02/2026&pprfrr=null&tprfrr=59.98&cvrfrr=ET&ctrfrr=PX&crfrr=pricefeedResponseFlex&SearchType=Place&selCC=[%22premium%22]) Sun, 22 Feb - Mon, 23 Feb ### Full Size Elite Special Audi A5 Sportback or similar - 5 people - Unlimited mileage ![Enterprise](//mediaim.expedia.com/cars/logos/ET.png) #### Pick-up location 1659 Airport Blvd Ste 5, San Jose, California 95110, USA 27.07 mi from Eastside Santa Cruz city centre ![Audi A5 Sportback](//mediaim.expedia.com/cars/15/09516c3b-4605-4120-9d99-30875ccd2945.jpg) #### £63 total found 6 hours ago [](https://expedia.co.uk/carsearch?paandi=true&fdrp=1&styp=2&dagv=1&subm=1&olat=37.365000&olon=-121.922700&date1=22/02/2026&date2=23/02/2026&pprfrr=null&tprfrr=62.84&cvrfrr=ET&ctrfrr=GX&crfrr=pricefeedResponseFlex&SearchType=Place&selCC=[%22fullsize%22]) Wed, 25 Feb - Thu, 26 Feb ### Luxury Cadillac CT5 or similar - 5 people - Unlimited mileage ![Avis](//mediaim.expedia.com/cars/logos/ZI.png) #### Pick-up location 1659 Airport Boulevard Ste 2 San Jose International Airport, San Jose, California 95110, USA 27.04 mi from Eastside Santa Cruz city centre ![Cadillac CT5](//mediaim.expedia.com/cars/41/2ef8db43-bb39-4347-80f2-087b3a24fdbf.jpg) #### £64 total found 11 hours ago [](https://expedia.co.uk/carsearch?paandi=true&fdrp=1&styp=2&dagv=1&subm=1&olat=37.364444&olon=-121.922222&date1=25/02/2026&date2=26/02/2026&pprfrr=null&tprfrr=63.9&cvrfrr=ZI&ctrfrr=LC&crfrr=pricefeedResponseFlex&SearchType=Place&selCC=[%22luxury%22]) Sun, 22 Feb - Mon, 23 Feb ### Special Vehicle determined upon pick-up Compact or Larger or similar - 5 people - Unlimited mileage ![Alamo](//mediaim.expedia.com/cars/logos/AL.png) #### Pick-up location 1659 Airport Blvd Ste 5, San Jose, California 95110, USA 26.99 mi from Eastside Santa Cruz city centre ![Vehicle determined upon pick-up Compact or Larger](//mediaim.expedia.com/cars/6/4bf9bf7e-23d2-431f-afab-2bc417139280.jpg) #### £67 total found 7 hours ago [](https://expedia.co.uk/carsearch?paandi=true&fdrp=1&styp=2&dagv=1&subm=1&olat=37.363670&olon=-121.921620&date1=22/02/2026&date2=23/02/2026&pprfrr=null&tprfrr=66.69&cvrfrr=AL&ctrfrr=XX&crfrr=pricefeedResponseFlex&SearchType=Place&selCC=[%22other%22]) Tue, 24 Feb - Wed, 25 Feb ### Midsize Elite BMW 2 SERIES or similar - 5 people - Unlimited mileage ![Sixt](//mediaim.expedia.com/cars/logos/SX.png) #### Pick-up location 1659 Airport Blvd San Jose, CA 95110, San Jose 95110, USA 27.12 mi from Eastside Santa Cruz city centre ![BMW 2 SERIES](//mediaim.expedia.com/cars/35/5a089ac0-0650-490c-a6dc-6d2038d003ac.jpg) #### £67 total found 2 days ago [](https://expedia.co.uk/carsearch?paandi=true&fdrp=1&styp=2&dagv=1&subm=1&olat=37.365760&olon=-121.923350&date1=24/02/2026&date2=25/02/2026&pprfrr=60.49&tprfrr=67.16&cvrfrr=SX&ctrfrr=JC&crfrr=pricefeedResponseFlex&SearchType=Place&selCC=[%22midsize%22]) Sun, 22 Feb - Mon, 23 Feb ### Premium Elite Special BMW 5 Series Audi A6 or similar - 5 people - Unlimited mileage ![Enterprise](//mediaim.expedia.com/cars/logos/ET.png) #### Pick-up location 1659 Airport Blvd Ste 5, San Jose, California 95110, USA 27.07 mi from Eastside Santa Cruz city centre ![BMW 5 Series Audi A6](//mediaim.expedia.com/cars/15/6e370bb4-80d8-444d-aae0-71781acc9f80.jpg) #### £68 total found 7 hours ago [](https://expedia.co.uk/carsearch?paandi=true&fdrp=1&styp=2&dagv=1&subm=1&olat=37.365000&olon=-121.922700&date1=22/02/2026&date2=23/02/2026&pprfrr=null&tprfrr=68.03&cvrfrr=ET&ctrfrr=UX&crfrr=pricefeedResponseFlex&SearchType=Place&selCC=[%22premium%22]) Sun, 22 Feb - Mon, 23 Feb ### Mini Van Chrysler Pacifica or similar - 5 people - Unlimited mileage ![Avis](//mediaim.expedia.com/cars/logos/ZI.png) #### Pick-up location 1659 Airport Boulevard Ste 2 San Jose International Airport, San Jose, California 95110, USA 27.04 mi from Eastside Santa Cruz city centre ![Chrysler Pacifica](//mediaim.expedia.com/cars/41/830d8f5e-8263-4790-b5a6-1a9c6632576b.jpg) #### £68 total found 7 hours ago [](https://expedia.co.uk/carsearch?paandi=true&fdrp=1&styp=2&dagv=1&subm=1&olat=37.364444&olon=-121.922222&date1=22/02/2026&date2=23/02/2026&pprfrr=null&tprfrr=68.22&cvrfrr=ZI&ctrfrr=MV&crfrr=pricefeedResponseFlex&SearchType=Place&selCC=[%22minivan%22]) Tue, 24 Feb - Wed, 25 Feb ### Luxury Elite Audi Q7 Volvo XC90 or similar - 7 people - Unlimited mileage ![Enterprise](//mediaim.expedia.com/cars/logos/ET.png) #### Pick-up location 1659 Airport Blvd Ste 5, San Jose, California 95110, USA 27.07 mi from Eastside Santa Cruz city centre ![Audi Q7 Volvo XC90](//mediaim.expedia.com/cars/15/1548777a-7057-4396-95e9-2b5506c13aad.jpg) #### £80 total found 2 days ago [](https://expedia.co.uk/carsearch?paandi=true&fdrp=1&styp=2&dagv=1&subm=1&olat=37.365000&olon=-121.922700&date1=24/02/2026&date2=25/02/2026&pprfrr=null&tprfrr=79.86&cvrfrr=ET&ctrfrr=WD&crfrr=pricefeedResponseFlex&SearchType=Place&selCC=[%22luxury%22]) Sun, 22 Feb - Mon, 23 Feb ### Oversize SUV Lincoln Navigator L Jeep Grand Wagoneer L or similar - 7 people - Unlimited mileage ![Enterprise](//mediaim.expedia.com/cars/logos/ET.png) #### Pick-up location 1659 Airport Blvd Ste 5, San Jose, California 95110, USA 27.07 mi from Eastside Santa Cruz city centre ![Lincoln Navigator L Jeep Grand Wagoneer L](//mediaim.expedia.com/cars/15/8ec48088-7b14-4511-9f7f-d085a5b93e47.jpg) #### £117 total found 7 hours ago [](https://expedia.co.uk/carsearch?paandi=true&fdrp=1&styp=2&dagv=1&subm=1&olat=37.365000&olon=-121.922700&date1=22/02/2026&date2=23/02/2026&pprfrr=null&tprfrr=117.08&cvrfrr=ET&ctrfrr=OF&crfrr=pricefeedResponseFlex&SearchType=Place&selCC=[%22suv%22]) ### Don't see what you're looking for? 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[Book now](https://expedia.co.uk/cheap-deals?rfrr=CTG_SPRING_PROMO_553248633938969699) ## Frequently asked questions ### How much is a rental car per day in Eastside Santa Cruz? ### What happens if I need to cancel my Eastside Santa Cruz car reservation? ### What types of cars can I rent in Eastside Santa Cruz? ### Where can I go on a road trip from Eastside Santa Cruz? > - Make your way to San Francisco for a fun-filled sightseeing adventure. Roughly 60 miles from Eastside Santa Cruz, it's home to tons of great attractions such as Pier 39. > - Next stop? Consider Palo Alto, which is around 35 miles away. Stanford University is one local highlight you won't want to miss. > - Glacier Point is situated 140 miles from Eastside Santa Cruz and is one of the region's most breathtaking nature spots. Go for a wander around and enjoy the fresh air here. ### How do I find the best car hire deals in Eastside Santa Cruz with Expedia? ### How old do you have to be to hire a car in Eastside Santa Cruz? ### What do you need to hire a car in Eastside Santa Cruz? ### What is the cheapest car rental in Eastside Santa Cruz? ### Can I hire a car for a month or longer in Eastside Santa Cruz? ### Where can I find an Eastside Santa Cruz hire car if I am younger than 25? ### Can I drive in Eastside Santa Cruz with my current driver's license? > - Age restrictions: You'll need to be 25 or older in many states in order to hire a car, although in some areas allow drivers as young as 21\. We recommend checking state and local regulations, and with the hire car company before your trip to understand all the regulations that may apply to you. > - Driving limitations: Make sure you read the fine print before you drive off the lot so you can avoid unnecessary fees. When hiring a car in the U.S, it's usually prohibited to cross country borders into Canada or Mexico, drive on ferries or traverse off-road areas with your hired vehicle. Please read all the rules and regulations before you book! ### Why should I rent an Eastside Santa Cruz 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: | £38 | | Our second best deal of the day: | £55 | | Our third best deal of the day: | £60 | | From the airport to your hotel: | [Airport Transportation](https://www.expedia.co.uk/ground-transfers?rfrr=car.table.AirportTransportation) |