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What is the best car hire agency in Central Coast California?

The best car hire company in Central Coast California is Budget. This is based on an average momondo customer rating of 7.3/10 from 187 reviews. If you are planning a trip to Central Coast California, you will be able to find Budget at 5 locations in the region, such as in the city of Monterey.

What is the most popular type of car to hire in Central Coast California?

37% of momondo users prefer to hire Intermediate vehicles when visiting Central Coast California. You can expect daily rental prices for this type of car to be $115 on average. Rates might be different depending on what agency you hire your car from and what city you intend to visit. Keep in mind that there are also other types of rental cars available in Central Coast California if this one doesn’t suit your needs.

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	Small cars	$54 - $166
	All Car Types	$72 - $185

The average price of a small car hire in Central Coast California is $47. The cheapest time to hire a small car in Central Coast California is in June. The price is 14% lower than the rest of the year at just $54 per day. A small car rental is typically 50% less expensive than the average rental car in Central Coast California. The average price of a vehicle hire in Central Coast California can vary based on a number of factors including supply, popularity of the vehicle, and how far out you book your car hire.

The average price of a medium car hire in Central Coast California is $94. The cheapest time to hire a medium car in Central Coast California is in October. The price is 27% lower than the rest of the year at just $70 per day. A medium car rental is typically 2% more expensive than the average rental car in Central Coast California. The average price of a vehicle hire in Central Coast California can vary based on a number of factors including supply, popularity of the vehicle, and how far out you book your car hire.

The average price of a SUV hire in Central Coast California is $84. The cheapest time to hire a SUV in Central Coast California is in September. The price is 16% lower than the rest of the year at just $72 per day. A SUV rental is typically 10% less expensive than the average rental car in Central Coast California. The average price of a vehicle hire in Central Coast California can vary based on a number of factors including supply, popularity of the vehicle, and how far out you book your car hire.

Central Coast California car hire directory

All major car hire suppliers in Central Coast California

Budget

7.3

Good

196 reviews•5 locations

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2.0

Poor|Sept 2023

Horrible customer service

2.0

Poor|Sept 2023

Awful

10.0

Wonderful|Aug 2023

All good

10.0

Wonderful|Aug 2023

Excellent customer service at the Santa Barbara airport location.

2.0

Poor|July 2023

I had to cancel my rental car last minute because they didn't take my particular credit card. Unfortunately, the insurance company that they use did take my credit card and charged me $33.00 that I still haven't gotten back. Budget told me that I would be credited the full $30 back on Friday. That didn't happen and now I am having to dispute the charge with my bank. Please help me if you can and willing.

4.0

Mediocre|June 2023

Agents and car Arrived 30min late to pick up location which meant I had to prepay gas which was more then the car rental Itself and not proportionate to usage.

1 out of 66

Avis

8.3

Very Good

86 reviews•5 locations

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10.0

Wonderful|Aug 2023

Overall good. Love working w/the local agent on town.

10.0

Wonderful|May 2023

Staff was efficient and quick.

10.0

Wonderful|Mar 2023

Able to pick up downtown Santa Barbara on a Saturday. Friendly staff, easy pick up and drop off, brand new car (1700 mi). No hassle rental.

6.0

Okay|Feb 2023

Check carefully if you have a one way rental as the cost more than 100% more to avoid surprises

6.0

Okay|Jan 2023

I requested an economy car and was given a pickup truck. I was not told I was receiving a truck until the keys were handed to me. Normally this would be considered an upgrade, however the gas mileage between the two vehicles was the reason I wanted to select an economy car.

10.0

Wonderful|Sept 2022

Easy pick and up and drop off. New and clean car, gas tank full, great experience as always!

1 out of 29

Alamo

8.0

Very Good

41 reviews•2 locations

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6.0

Okay|Jan 2023

I liked the little airport and the convenience of having the car parked just steps away from the runway. I appreciated the car being clean on the exterior. What I did not like was the car upholstery being dirty and the gas being only 2/3 full. I also found it odd that no one was at the Alamo desk, for pickup and drop-off the sign directed me to the Enterprise desk.

2.0

Poor|Aug 2022

Terrible booking , no explanation why I could not book , left counter walked next counter to hertz to get a car … Fk Alamo

10.0

Wonderful|Aug 2022

easy processing. great staff.

2.0

Poor|Nov 2021

Overbooked by over 20 cars. Then called me at 10pm the night before to let me know I was 6 In line

1.9

Poor|Sept 2021

Despite having a confirmed reservation, there was no cars available to me when I arrived at the counter. I was referred to a competitor at the next door counter where I ended up paying more, but at least I got a car!

5.9

Fair|Aug 2021

My rental car was not clean on the inside or outside. I’m not as concerned with the outside because I understand that’s harder to control, but I expected the inside to be spotless given the current state of the world. Instead, it was dusty, had sticky spots from a spilled beverage (I’m assuming), & dirt footprints throughout the car, such as on the passenger side (where I have not been sitting, or had a passenger). Additionally, there were no disinfecting wipes in the car for me to use to clean, which I’ve received in other rentals during the pandemic, so I had to use the ones I’d packed myself to clean the inside of the car to my comfort. It felt as if the car had just been dropped off by the previous renter, then handed off to me. I know there is a rental car shortage, & cars are in much higher demand right now as travel resumes, but as a renter I would hope that my safety is the highest priority! Adding this on top of what I paid for this rental car, I will not rent from Alamo again.

1 out of 14

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

7.8

Good

78 reviews•8 locations

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10.0

Wonderful|Sept 2023

They were short cars but still made sure I got a nice car and on my way. Very nice at the Santa Barbara location and Santa Maria as well. Thank you. Both agents super helpful.

10.0

Wonderful|Apr 2023

Great team. Thanks!

2.0

Poor|Nov 2022

They did not have a car available and we could not reach our destination as scheduled. Our vacation was ruined.

4.0

Mediocre|Oct 2022

The car we had reserved was not available and the only other car was a mini-van. We went to another car rental agency.

6.0

Okay|June 2022

Was ok.. was told didnt have a van at first then i got a bit bothered and a van showed up.. lady that helped me at last was nice

10.0

Wonderful|Apr 2022

The staff was fantastic! Did not get his name but he was superior! He had been there a year& he us currently assistant manager! Tall very sociable knowledgeable person! Will try to get his name & send in to you!

1 out of 26

Hertz

7.2

Good

90 reviews•6 locations

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10.0

Wonderful|June 2023

Very good- Easy pickup and drop off

2.0

Poor|Feb 2023

Very minimal instruction in Tesla operation. It was extremely difficult to figure out with no instructions. Found radio volume on last hour of trip- never did find wipers on/off and looked everywhere.

8.0

Very Good|Jan 2023

Great and quick service at pick up and drop off, great car. But many hidden costs of insurance: with the booking, the insurance was not included, so I had to organise this again, separately, And with the pickup, extra insurance appeared necessary. Extra costs at the final bill too (2 times 4 hours) without explanation.

2.0

Poor|Jan 2023

Terrible customer service !

10.0

Wonderful|Aug 2022

Corolla was comfortable and got great Mileage! Also the price was excellent! Great value for the car rental

10.0

Wonderful|July 2022

Clemont, the manager was efficient and made the rental easy.

1 out of 30

National

4.0

Mediocre

1 review•2 locations

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Easirent

2 locations

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Sunnycars

2 locations

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Car hire in Central Coast California

Learn everything there is to know about hiring a car in Central Coast California so you can be properly prepared for your next trip

When did momondo last update prices for cars in Central Coast California?

Prices for cars in Central Coast California are updated daily.

How many operators does momondo search for cars in Central Coast California?

The number of operators available for cars in Central Coast California is 1 as of May 2024.

How old do you have to be to hire a car in Central Coast California?

Among different countries, including Central Coast California, the minimum age for drivers varies. 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 imposed. It's recommended that you review the policy of the hire company you're considering before booking.

What documentation or ID do you need to hire a car in Central Coast California?

To hire a car in Central Coast California, all drivers must present a valid full driving license. If the license is written in a language other than the language of the country of hire, an International Driving Permit may be required to avoid the risk of potential fines. If you're hiring a car abroad, you may also need to provide evidence of your return travel and accommodation information during your stay. We always recommend that you verify with the specific hire company you're booking with.

Why use momondo?

Why should I use momondo to book a car hire in Central Coast California?

Using momondo to book a car hire in Central Coast California could save you time and money. momondo searches thousands of car hire websites and locations to provide you with a wide selection of options and cars to choose from.

How does momondo help me find the best car hire deal in Central Coast California?

Once you have performed a search for a car hire in Central Coast California, momondo will show the results and enable you to find the best deal by using our filters; here you can narrow your search down by vehicle type, price, agencies and a multitude of policies that can apply.

Does momondo show car hire deals in Central Coast California with free cancellation?

Free cancellation is a policy that can be filtered on momondo car hire searches for Central Coast California and all other locations. Availability may vary by location.