Car hire in Downtown (Santa Cruz)
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Cheap car hire in Downtown (Santa Cruz)
Downtown (Santa Cruz) car hire reviews and directory All ratings and reviews are collected from KAYAK users with a verified car rental booking. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Budget
10.0
Wonderful
Read 2 reviewsCleanliness
7.0
Comfort
8.0
Pick-up/Drop-off
10.0
Value for money
10.0
One location in Downtown
Avis
7.3
Good
Read 5 reviewsCleanliness
7.0
Comfort
6.6
Pick-up/Drop-off
7.3
Value for money
6.6
One location in Downtown
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10.0 Wonderful
Anonymous, Aug 2020
Pros:
Staff were friendly and there was no wait!Cons:
No one walked me to the car or asked if I had questions about it.2.0 Poor
Frank, Jun 2020
Pros:
NothingCons:
Shop was closed10.0 Wonderful
Anonymous, Jun 2023
Economy
2.0 Poor
Anonymous, May 2022
10.0 Wonderful
Oscar, Jun 2021
Pros:
friendly staff, easy to rent, fair payEnterprise Rent-A-Car
7.2
Good
Read 11 reviewsCleanliness
7.7
Comfort
7.7
Pick-up/Drop-off
6.8
Value for money
6.4
3 locations in Downtown
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10.0 Wonderful
Stephen, Nov 2024
Compact
2.0 Poor
Anonymous, Apr 2021
Pros:
The Watsonville enterprise office cancelled our rental 2 hours before we were supposed to have picked it up. Their office gave no alternatives, despite the fact that we had the vehicle reserved for 3 weeks ahead of time.Cons:
I had to do the work of tracking down a replacement vehicle at the last minute. Al, who works at the enterprise on Ocean St. in Watsonville, did an amazing job to help us. He stayed past closing time to get us a vehicle in time.10.0 Wonderful
Anonymous, Aug 2020
Pros:
Staff was ready and quick. Very easy pick up and drop off7.6 Good
Anonymous, Jul 2020
Pros:
Staff was helpful, drop-off was easy.Cons:
Removing additional fees where possible for student drivers given the pandemic. Inform that drop-off after hours only requires keys to be placed in drop-off box and incurs no additional fees.9.6 Wonderful
Anonymous, Feb 2020
Pros:
Very happy and kind staffCons:
Cleaner carpet in office, but great service2.0 Poor
Anonymous, May 2023
Full-size
Hertz
7.0
Good
Read 12 reviewsCleanliness
7.6
Comfort
7.6
Pick-up/Drop-off
7.0
Value for money
7.0
4 locations in Downtown
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2.0 Poor
Curt, Apr 2024
People mover
8.0 Very Good
Paul, Apr 2021
Pros:
Simple, limited-contact pick up and drop off.Cons:
When I returned the car two days early, the staff at Hertz were unable to do a refund for those extra days. This isn't a criticism of Hertz -- just know that when you book through Kayak, they don't have as much flexibility for extending or shortening a rental. Note that this Hertz location does not do after-hours drop-off. You must return the car before closing time.4.0 Mediocre
Anonymous, Mar 2021
Pros:
The two ladies who checked me in were a delight to deal with. Very professional and personable as they went through all the paperwork and what not.Cons:
My pre-paid 1pm reservation was for a Mid-size Car, and when I got there at 1:30pm they had rented my car and had no Midsize cars left, so I was stuck with an economy car that felt like I was driving a go-kart on steroids or tin can on wheels. That was total BS!! Also, they closed the location close to my house, but it is still listed on their website, Yahoo, Waze, Google, etcetera, so when I drove over there to swap cars, there was a sign on the keys drop box saying to drop off cars across town, at the location where I picked up the car. Again, total BS!! Then when I returned the car they ran my credit card before talking to me at all, and I wanted to use my debit car. When I asked to cancel the charge and put it on my debit card, she said it was too late, she couldn't do that. Third strike of total BS. Even if it costs more and is farther away, I will never again rent a car for Hertz!!2.0 Poor
Anonymous, Sept 2020
Pros:
The location didn’t exist.10.0 Wonderful
Seth, Feb 2020
Pros:
yes and yesCons:
nothing8.0 Very Good
Anonymous, Feb 2020
Pros:
Great, happy staffThrifty
5.7
Fair
One location in Downtown
Car hire locations in or near Downtown (Santa Cruz)
Good to know
Most popular agency | Hertz |
|---|---|
Most popular car type | Economy |
Average price | $124/day |
Good deal | $108/day |
When to book a rental car in Downtown, Santa Cruz
Top tips for renting a car in Downtown, Santa Cruz
- 25% of our users found rental cars in Downtown for $108 or less.
- Book your rental car in Downtown at least 1 day before your trip in order to get a below-average price.
- Economy rental cars in Downtown are around 49% cheaper than other car types, on average.
- January is typically the cheapest month to rent a car in Downtown, with prices around $75/day. June, in contrast, is often the most costly month, with an average of $138/day.
FAQs about hiring a car in Downtown (Santa Cruz)
How much does it cost to hire a car in Downtown?
On average a car hire in Downtown costs $124 per day.
What is the best car hire company in Downtown?
Based on ratings and reviews from real users on KAYAK, the best car hire in Downtown is BUDGET (10.0, 2 reviews).
How can I find car hires near me in Downtown?
Take a look at our extensive car hire location map to find the best car hire deals near you.
What is the most popular hire car type in Downtown?
Economy is the most frequently booked hire car type in Downtown.
How much does a Economy car hire cost in Downtown?
A Economy car hire in Downtown costs $71 per day, on average.
How much does it cost to hire a car for a week in Downtown?
On average a hire car in Downtown costs $870 per week ($124 per day).
How much does it cost to hire a car long term for a month in Downtown?
On average a hire car in Downtown costs $3,728 per month ($124 per day).