Santa Monica Convertible Car Hire

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Cheap Convertible Car Hire in Santa Monica

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Average price

$125/day

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$125/day

When to book a convertible rental car in Santa Monica

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Top Tips for Hiring a Convertible Car in Santa Monica

  • A convertible car rental is the way to go when visiting Santa Monica, California, home to what National Geographic calls one of the top 10 beaches in the world and what TIME magazine lists as one of the best places to live. From the Hotel Casa del Mar to Palisades Park, Santa Monica is more of a giant resort than a city. With no shortage of things to do, you will want the freedom and mobility of a rental car, which a convertible model provides, in addition to so much more.
  • We recommend choosing your Santa Monica convertible car rental based on fuel efficiency, handling, and cabin comforts. The Ford Mustang is a popular Santa Monica convertible car rental choice, as its four cylinders and V8 engine offer powerful performance while reduced noise levels allow you to take in not only the sights but the sounds of the Pacific Ocean. Coastal limited edition appearance packages are available at Santa Monica rental companies such as Enterprise upon request, adding extra flair to your time spent on the road.
  • Traffic in the Santa Monica area can be very heavy on workdays, which is something you will want to take into account when planning your trip. During the week, we recommend that you plan to avoid major highways coming into the city between 6:30 am and 9 am as well as major highways leaving the city between 4 pm and 7 pm. You may also wish to avoid Santa Monica’s downtown, to the east of the Pier, on weekends. Tourist activity here tends to be far less congested during the week than on Saturday and Sunday so be sure to visit Monday through Friday if you are able.
  • Parking, luckily, is a breeze in Santa Monica, with options a-plenty. Near the beach, you will find parking lots broken down into three Zones: the Southern Zone, the Central Zone, and the Northern Zone, all of which are open from sunrise to sunset. 2nd Street and 4th Street provide several public parking lots and garages in the city's downtown, and if you're looking to visit the Pier, you can choose from the Pier Deck Parking Lot or the Civic Center Garage (located at the corner of 4th and Olympic.)
  • Book your convertible car hire in Santa Monica at least 1 day before your trip in order to get a below-average price
  • January is typically the cheapest month to hire a convertible car in Santa Monica, with prices around $65 per day. The most expensive month is July, with average prices of $115 per day.

FAQs About Hiring a Convertible Car in Santa Monica

  • Can I add an additional driver to my convertible car rental agreement in Santa Monica?

    You may add additional drivers to your rental agreement in Santa Monica assuming that they meet the city’s requirements for age and for possession of a valid driver’s license. Santa Monica rental companies only allow one additional driver beyond the primary vehicle handler, and both drivers must appear at the rental counter unless the additional driver is a legal spouse.

  • How old do I need to be in order to secure a Santa Monica convertible car rental?

    The state of California requires that all drivers be 18 years of age or older, though the minimum age at which most companies will allow a driver to rent a vehicle in California is 21. Some Santa Monica rental agencies, such as Enterprise, increase that rental age minimum to 25. Be sure to check with your specific company to ensure that you meet their requirements.

  • Can I arrange for my Santa Monica convertible car rental to be delivered to the airport upon my arrival?

    Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) is the closest airport to Santa Monica, located just 8 miles from the city's downtown area. This airport offers on-site convertible rentals from companies such as Midway, Enterprise, and SIXT. You may bring your driver's license to their counters inside the airport to pick up your vehicle, and you may return your vehicle to the same location at the close of your trip.

  • How does KAYAK find such low convertible car hire prices?

    KAYAK compares convertible car hire prices from all major car hire companies such as Thrifty, Dollar, Enterprise, Hertz, Payless and more to find you the best deal.

  • How much does a convertible car hire cost in Santa Monica?

    On average a convertible car hire in Santa Monica costs $125 per day.

  • Which car hire companies in Santa Monica hire convertible cars?

    Car hire companies in Santa Monica that hire convertible cars include Budget.

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

    On average a convertible car in Santa Monica costs $872 per week ($125 per day) to hire.

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

    On average a convertible car in Santa Monica costs $3,735 per month ($872 per week) to hire.

Santa Monica Convertible Car Hire Company Reviews

 
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Midway

9.9

Wonderful

Read 8 reviews
Best rated

Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Pick-up/Drop-off

9.6

Value for money

10.0

2 locations in Santa Monica

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1719 Santa Monica Blvd

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1901, Ocean Avenue

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10.0 Wonderful

Robert, Mar 2025

Intermediate

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Excellent rental experience all the way around. The customer service and general manager were terrific. She upgraded me because they did not have the car rented currently on the lot. It was a The customer service and general manager were terrific. She upgraded me because they did not have the car rented currently on the lot. It was an excellent Experience and a great value. Midway is the best.!

10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Apr 2021

KAYAK

Pros:

Staff was extremely friendly, pickup and drop-off was very fast and efficient. I see some complaints about customers not getting the type of car they reserved, which I could see happening as the lot was very small, not a large selection. I had rented a economy class, and loved the car I got.

10.0 Wonderful

Dean, Mar 2021

KAYAK

Pros:

Clean car easy to pick up / drop off

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Busy intersection was hard to return car

9.2 Wonderful

Nina, Sept 2020

KAYAK

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.

1 out of 3

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

9.3

Wonderful

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Cleanliness

9.3

Comfort

9.3

Pick-up/Drop-off

9.0

Value for money

9.3

5 locations in Santa Monica

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1702 Santa Monica Blvd

+1 310 395 4941

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1719 Wilshire Blvd

+1 310 395 4941

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1723 Wilshire Blvd

+1 310 478 5216

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2700 Lincoln Blvd

+1 310 452 9100

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2703 Santa Monica Blvd

+1 424 416 5073

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10.0 Wonderful

Jeffery, Apr 2021

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Pros:

Mike made sure I was able to get the vehicle I needed when I needed it. That was amazing

Cons:

Actually everything was perfect

8.0 Very Good

Nanette, Feb 2021

KAYAK

Pros:

Attentive employee.

Cons:

Rented a car on-line that was not available- what??? No Bueno.

1 out of 2

Avis

9.1

Wonderful

Read 2 reviews
Cheapest deal

Cleanliness

8.7

Comfort

8.7

Pick-up/Drop-off

8.7

Value for money

7.9

3 locations in Santa Monica

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1027 Broadway

+1 310 453 4421

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1700 Ocean Avenue

+1 424 272 7305

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2423 Lincoln Blvd

+1 424 428 0216

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10.0 Wonderful

John, Oct 2023

Convertible

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Excellent no issues whatsoever

1 out of 1

Budget

6.8

Okay

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Most popular

Cleanliness

7.6

Comfort

6.4

Pick-up/Drop-off

6.4

Value for money

6.8

2 locations in Santa Monica

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Locations in Santa Monica

1027 Broadway

+1 310 393 9194

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2423 Lincoln Blvd

+1 424 428 0219

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2.0 Poor

Anonymous, Oct 2023

Full-size

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The rental office was closed at the time of my reservation. I waited for 25 minutes then called Budget. The phone rep said he would transfer my reservation to another location 15 miles away “for no charge” and then put me on hold. 10 minutes later (still on hold) someone showed up. At this point we were running more than 30 minutes behind schedule and I had to press the agent to confirm that I would be returning the car 30 minutes later as well. She begrudgingly adjusted the contract. She told me the car’s fuel tank was at 3/4 and to return it with 3/4 full. When I returned the car, a different agent checked everything and noticed the fuel tank wasn’t full, it was 7/8 full and that I would be charged to top it up. I told him that I actually was returning it with more gas than I got it with and also 30 minutes early and that I should be charging him for my time and the extra fuel I just gifted Budget. Every single person I interacted with at Budget was completely sour, confrontational and trying to nickel and dime me out of time, money and fuel. This was a very expensive rate and at that price point, you really need to show up on time and not threaten charges when you are being gifted fuel and given an early return. What you should really do is say “thank you.”

10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Oct 2023

Intermediate SUV

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Nothing really

1 out of 1

Hertz

6.5

Okay

Read 6 reviews

Cleanliness

6.1

Comfort

6.7

Pick-up/Drop-off

6.7

Value for money

6.7

3 locations in Santa Monica

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1426 Santa Monica Blvd

+1 310 394 2449

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1700 Ocean Ave.

+1 310 451 3539

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2519 Lincoln Blvd.

+1 310 578 9700

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2.0 Poor

Anonymous, Apr 2025

Intermediate

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Paid for a car was told he didn’t have any and to call customer services for a refund then told me he had electric I said that’s not what I ordered and isn’t any good.

2.0 Poor

Gia, Feb 2024

Intermediate SUV

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Did not have car available for us that we rented and pre paid for. Only car available was $40 more dollars a day. Total rip off. Terrible service. Never using Hertz again. Not surprised they are bankrupt.

6.0 Okay

Thomas, Oct 2022

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The car was not cleaned before handing to me.

10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Nov 2021

KAYAK
Excellent people working in that office!

1 out of 2

Sixt

6.5

Okay

Read 5 reviews

Cleanliness

6.9

Comfort

6.7

Pick-up/Drop-off

6.4

Value for money

6.4

One location in Santa Monica

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1515 Ocean Ave

+1 888 749 8227

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4.8 Mediocre

Anonymous, July 2020

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The car

1 out of 2

Dollar

5.6

Fair

One location in Santa Monica

Locations in Santa Monica

1426 Santa Monica Blvd

+1 310 394 2449

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Thrifty

5.5

Fair

One location in Santa Monica

Locations in Santa Monica

1426 Santa Monica Boulevard

+1 310 394 2449

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Eagle Rent A Car

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3 locations in Santa Monica

Locations in Santa Monica

4110 Lincoln Blvd

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Santa Monica Airport

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Santa Monica airport

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Rent-4-Less

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One location in Santa Monica

Locations in Santa Monica

3202 Lincoln Blvd

(310) 395 8010

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VIPCars Recommendation

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One location in Santa Monica

Locations in Santa Monica

1901 Ocean Ave. Santa Monica CA UNITED STATES

+1 914 368 0091

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48 travellers who hired a car in Santa Monica gave the car agency they used an average rating of 5.6

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Everything you need to know for your convertible car hire in Santa Monica

Santa Monica Convertible Car Hire Information

Pick-up locationSanta Monica
Car typesConvertible
Hire locations3
Airport locations2
Popular agenciesBudget, Avis

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