Car hires in Santa Monica, California

The majority of the Santa Monica car hire agencies that we partner with do not have a cancellation fee. This means that if your plans change unexpectedly, many car hire centres in Santa Monica such as Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Avis, and Hertz often offer cancellation free of charge based on when you booked.

When you hire a car in Santa Monica, you should abide by the city’s 40 km/h speed limit. The speed limits on any suburban roads and highways in Santa Monica are 120 km/h and 120 km/h, respectively. Be on the lookout for posted signage, because these speed limits might change depending on where you are within Santa Monica.

If you’re interested in hiring the Nissan Rogue in Santa Monica, then Thrifty is the most popular car hire company in the city that offers this vehicle (as well as other similar SUV hire). Nissan Rogue hire in Santa Monica from Thrifty is €50 per day on average.

During the month of March the average temperature in Santa Monica is 15 °C and the expected precipitation is 66 mm. This information is useful for travellers looking for a car hire in Santa Monica.

If you’re looking for a Santa Monica hire car for a road trip to the surrounding areas during the month of March it’s important to know that the rest of California typically has a temperature of 14 °C and will usually expect 59.3 mm of precipitation.

Prices for cars in Santa Monica are refreshed on a daily basis.

The number of operators available for cars in Santa Monica is 23 as of March 2025.

The minimum age for drivers varies by country, including Santa Monica. In numerous EU countries, drivers must be 18 years old. To hire a car overseas, you'll generally need to be at least 21, and if you're under 25, a young driver surcharge may be applied. We advise that you read the policy of your chosen hire company before making a reservation.

When hiring a car in Santa Monica, all drivers must present a full valid driving license. An International Driving Permit is required if the driving license is written in a language different to that of the country of hire and may be necessary to avoid the risk of potential fines. If you are hiring abroad, you may also need to provide proof of return travel and accommodation information during your stay. We always recommend checking with the individual hire company you are booking with.