Santa Cruz car hire

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Cheap car hire in Santa Cruz

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Class Economy Car car
Class Economy Car
or similar Small
2
2
4-5
M
$64/day
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Class Compact Car car
Class Compact Car
or similar Small
4
2
4-5
M
$67/day
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Standard
$97/day
$97/day

KAYAK’s insights & trends for Santa Cruz car hire

Check out the latest trends and booking tips to hire a car in Santa Cruz with confidence.

How far in advance should you book car hire in Santa Cruz?

You should book your car hire in Santa Cruz around 43 days before your trip in order to get a below-average price.

What is the cheapest car hire company in Santa Cruz?

In the past 72 hours, the cheapest hire cars were found at Europcar ($68.38/day), Hertz ($101.82/day), and Sixt ($130.61/day).

What is the most popular car to hire in Santa Cruz?

Intermediate cars (Dacia Logan or similar) are the most popular type of vehicle to hire in Santa Cruz. Intermediate cars in Santa Cruz cost $134/day on average, though some users have found deals as low as $134/day.

What is the cheapest month to hire a car in Santa Cruz?

The cheapest month to hire a car in Santa Cruz is June at an average cost of $95/day. January is the most expensive month to hire a car in Santa Cruz when prices are $175/day on average, which tends to be 98% above the yearly average hire price for Santa Cruz.

Which rental car company has the most locations in in in?

National operates 6 locations in Santa Cruz, more than any other car hire company.
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Top tips for hiring a car in Santa Cruz

  • 25% of our users found a car hire in Santa Cruz for $97 or less
  • Economy hire cars in Santa Cruz are around 45% cheaper than other car types, on average

FAQs about hiring a car in Santa Cruz

  • How much does it cost to hire a car in Santa Cruz?

    On average a car hire in Santa Cruz costs $97 per day.

  • How can I find car hires near me in Santa Cruz?

    Take a look at our extensive car hire location map to find the best car hire deals near you.

  • How much does it cost to hire a car for a week in Santa Cruz?

    On average a car hire in Santa Cruz costs $680 per week ($97 per day).

  • How much does it cost to hire a car long term for a month in Santa Cruz?

    On average a car hire in Santa Cruz costs $2,916 per month ($97 per day).

Car hire directory

  • national

    National car hire locations in Santa Cruz

    6 Locations

  • alamo

    Alamo car hire locations in Santa Cruz

    5 Locations

  • localiza

    Localiza car hire locations in Santa Cruz

    5 Locations

  • budget

    Budget car hire locations in Santa Cruz

    3 Locations

  • enterprise

    Enterprise Rent-A-Car car hire locations in Santa Cruz

    3 Locations

  • flexways

    FlexWays car hire locations in Santa Cruz

    3 Locations

  • hertz

    Hertz car hire locations in Santa Cruz

    3 Locations

  • sunnycars

    Sunnycars car hire locations in Santa Cruz

    3 Locations

  • avis

    Avis car hire locations in Santa Cruz

    2 Locations

  • dubrovnik

    Dubrovnik car hire locations in Santa Cruz

    2 Locations

  • rentacarargentina

    Rentacar car hire locations in Santa Cruz

    2 Locations

  • streetrent

    Street Rent a Car car hire locations in Santa Cruz

    2 Locations

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