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Rent a Car in Santa Cruz, CA

17 Locations near Santa Cruz
1San Jose Intl Airport
Address1659 Airport Blvd - Ste 2, San Jose, CA, 95110, USPhone4089932224
Hours of operation
Mon-Sun
06:00 AM - 12:00 AM
24 hour drop off
33.23 miaway from city center
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2Monterey Regional Airport
Address200 Fred Kane Dr - Ste 106, Monterey, CA, 93940, USPhone8316477140
Hours of operation
Mon-Sun
08:00 AM - 12:00 AM
24 hour drop off
43.31 miaway from city center
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3San Francisco Intl Airport
Address780 McDonnell Rd, San Francisco, CA, 94128, USPhone6508776780
Hours of operation
Mon-Sun
Open 24 hrs
Open 24 hrs
24 hour drop off
62.73 miaway from city center
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4Oakland Intl Airport
Address7600 Earhart Rd, Oakland, CA, 94621, USPhone5105776360
Hours of operation
Mon-Sun
06:00 AM - 12:00 AM
24 hour drop off
65.20 miaway from city center
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5Santa Cruz CA
Address630 Ocean St, Santa Cruz, CA, 95060, USPhone8314231244
Hours of operation
Mon-Fri
08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Sat-Sun
08:00 AM - 01:00 PM
Free Pickup
0.78 miaway from city center
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6San Jose - Stevens Creek Blvd
Address3680 Stevens Creek Blvd - Ste B, San Jose, CA, 95117, USPhone6692230424
Hours of operation
Mon-Fri
08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Sat
08:00 AM - 01:00 PM
Sun
09:00 AM - 01:00 PM
Free Pickup
30.88 miaway from city center
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7Santa Clara - Lafayette St
Address2390 Lafayette St, Santa Clara, CA, 95050, USPhone(1) 408-246-7900
Hours of operation
Mon-Fri
08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Sat-Sun
09:00 AM - 01:00 PM
Free Pickup
31.72 miaway from city center
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8Eastridge Mall
Address2200 Eastridge Loop-Ste 1104, (Eastridge Mall entrance D), San Jose, CA, 95122, USPhone(1) 669-255-4088
Hours of operation
Mon-Fri
08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Sat-Sun
08:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Free Pickup
36.54 miaway from city center
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9Mountain View
Address2452 Old Middlefield Way, Mountain View, CA, 94043, USPhone6509692968
Hours of operation
Mon-Fri
08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Sat-Sun
08:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Free Pickup
38.83 miaway from city center
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10Palo Alto
Address4230 El Camino Real, Palo Alto, CA, 94306, USPhone6504938888
Hours of operation
Mon-Fri
08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Sat-Sun
08:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Free Pickup
40.39 miaway from city center
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11Closed to Public - HPE Employees Only
AddressPreferred Wizard Number Required, 6280 America Center Dr, HPE Only-San Jose, CA, 94304, USPhone4082467900
Hours of operation
Mon-Fri
08:00 AM - 04:00 PM
24 hour drop off
41.23 miaway from city center
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12Closed to Public - HP Inc Employees Only
AddressPreferred Wizard Number Required, 1501 Page Mill Rd, HP INC Only-Palo Alto, CA, 94304, USPhone6504938888
Hours of operation
Mon-Wed
08:00 AM - 03:00 PM
Thu-Fri
08:00 AM - 04:00 PM
41.30 miaway from city center
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13Fremont
Address5307 Central Ave, Fremont, CA, 94536, USPhone5107131006
Hours of operation
Mon-Fri
08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Sat-Sun
08:00 AM - 01:00 PM
Free Pickup
46.79 miaway from city center
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14El Mercado Shopping Center
Address1501 El Camino Real - Ste 201, (lower level), Belmont, CA, 94002, USPhone(1) 650-594-2847
Hours of operation
Mon-Fri
08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Sat-Sun
09:00 AM - 01:00 PM
Free Pickup
51.27 miaway from city center
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15Foster City
Address1133 Chess Dr, Foster City, CA, 94404, USPhone6502872677
Hours of operation
Mon-Fri
08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Sat-Sun
08:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Free Pickup
55.41 miaway from city center
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16San Leandro, CA
Address14327 Washington Ave, San Leandro, CA, 94578, USPhone(1) 510-733-9590
Hours of operation
Mon-Fri
08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Sat-Sun
08:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Free Pickup
60.13 miaway from city center
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17Pleasanton
Address4003 Pimlico Dr, (1 block E of Santa Rita Rd), Pleasanton, CA, 94588, USPhone9254600960
Hours of operation
Mon-Fri
08:00 AM - 04:45 PM
Sat-Sun
08:00 AM - 11:45 AM
Free Pickup
61.96 miaway from city center
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Santa Cruz Rental Cars

From sunny days on the beach to dazzling nights at restaurants, while exploring the nightlife, a car rental in Santa Cruz, CA, can be your key out of the hotel and around the city. Spend a relaxing day in nature at The Forest of Nisene Marks State Park or shopping along the pier. Or if you are here on business, meet a client for a game of golf at DeLaveaga Golf Course. Even locals can benefit from affordable and convenient transportation, after a car accident or during a road trip. 

Make life easier by booking a car rental in Santa Cruz with Avis today. Before you know it, you’ll be driving along the coast and traveling throughout the city.

 

Popular Cars to Rent in Santa Cruz

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Minivan Rental

Take the family camping with the help of a minivan rental. Spend the weekend at Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park. 

 

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Jeep Wrangler Rental

Experience California like a local with a Jeep Wrangler Rental as you zoom around Santa Cruz Beach. Make sure to stop at the shops and eateries!

 

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Full-Size Pickup Truck Rental

Fight the sand with a full-size pickup truck as you journey over to Natural Bridges State Beach. If you’re lucky you can catch the butterfly migration. 

 

Things To Do & Santa Cruz Attractions

Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk

Life is a party on the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, so rent a car and don’t miss out on the fun. From greasy foods like corn dogs and fries to thrilling rides along the pier, the boardwalk is every child’s dream. Enjoy this iconic seaside attraction. 

Lighthouse Field State Beach

With a rental car on hand, you’ll have to add this picturesque beach to your must-see attractions. Spend a romantic afternoon watching the sunset with views of the lighthouse or splash away with the family as you soak up the sun.

PICK YOUR PERFECT RIDE

Big trips, quick errands or long weekends - choose the best option from our curated vehicle lineup.

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Chrysler Pacifica or Similar

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4 carry-ons

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Lincoln Navigator or Similar

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4 carry-ons

Luxury Elite EV Long Range

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Genesis G80E or Similar

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3 carry-ons

Minivan

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Chrysler Pacifica or Similar

7
4 carry-ons

Premium Elite SUV

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Lincoln Navigator or Similar

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4 carry-ons

Luxury Elite EV Long Range

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Genesis G80E or Similar

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3 carry-ons
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