$1 Car Rental Santa Monica Beach, CA

You bet. With a car rental, you can head to Santa Monica Beach whenever you want. You’ll also have more time to drop by other nearby sights such as Santa Monica Pier, Venice Beach and Venice Beach Boardwalk. Rent a car through Expedia and enjoy a more convenient way to get around Santa Monica and beyond.

If you’d like to collect a set of wheels near Santa Monica Beach, there are car rental companies to choose from. The closest is Midway, about 1 mi away. Other options nearby include Avis and Budget. Key in your travel dates and pick-up and drop-off points to discover unbeatable deals on Expedia. You can also view our lowest-priced vehicles for every category by clicking on the “Great Deal” filter.

Collect a cheap $1 car rental close to Santa Monica Beach and plan your break from the driver’s seat. With great rates from a variety of car rental companies, driving around in your own vehicle is a cinch with Expedia. Add some filters to tailor your search and nab the best deal. Some things that can influence the price include your pick-up and drop-off points and vacation dates.

Midway, Avis and Budget have rental car return outlets near Santa Monica Beach. Many car rental companies will charge an additional fee to drop off your car at a different site from where you first picked it up, so keep this in mind when organizing your travel itinerary. Drop your rental car at Santa Monica Beach then spend the rest of your day exploring on foot.

The official website is the place to get up-to-date prices for parking at Santa Monica Beach. Look online to see if there is any free parking at Santa Monica Beach available during your stay.

Recharge yourself, and your car, at one of Expedia’s hotels with electric car charging stations. Find out if there are any of these accommodations near Santa Monica Beach and wake up ready to explore the city with a full battery.

Approximately 7 mi southeast of Santa Monica Beach, Los Angeles Intl. Airport (LAX) is Santa Monica’s closest major airport. Another way you can get to this awesome attraction is by touching down at Bob Hope Airport (BUR), which is around 15 mi to the northeast.

Make your way east for around 0.4 mi from the center of Santa Monica to get to Santa Monica Beach. This stretch of coastline is just one of the amazing attractions found in the food-lovers neighborhood of Downtown Santa Monica.

The excitement doesn’t stop with Santa Monica Beach. Hit the road in your car rental for easy day trips from downtown Santa Monica. Disneyland® Resort, Disney California Adventure® Park and Knotts Berry Farm are just some of the attractions worth including in your travel plans.

Browse the official website for Santa Monica Beach for details about opening and closing times. Keep in mind that hours may vary depending on things like the day of the week, public holidays or season, so check the information before you head out.

Flexibility matters, which is why Expedia offers free cancellations on the majority of car rentals. If your Santa Monica Beach plans change, simply log in to your account through the Trips portal, click “manage booking” and “cancel this car.” Flexibility is just the beginning of the benefits of renting your wheels with Expedia. Bundle your accommodations, flights and vehicle rental into a vacation package and you’ll save on your entire escape. And that means more cash to spend on enjoying yourself!