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Best Tesla car rental deals in Santa Cruz

Tesla Model S
Tesla Model S
$47/day
5 stars5.0 vehicle score
Tesla Model S
Tesla Model S
$47/day
5 stars5.0 vehicle score
Tesla Model 3
Tesla Model 3
$48/day
5 stars5.0 vehicle score
Tesla Model 3
Tesla Model 3
$52/day
4 stars4.0 vehicle score
Tesla Model 3
Tesla Model 3
$52/day
4 stars4.0 vehicle score
Tesla Model 3
Tesla Model 3
$52/day
4 stars4.0 vehicle score
Tesla Model 3
Tesla Model 3
$53/day
4 stars4.0 vehicle score
Tesla Model 3
Tesla Model 3
$54/day
5 stars5.0 vehicle score

Tesla Model Y car rental deals in Santa Cruz

Tesla Model Y
Tesla Model Y
$55/day
4 stars4.0 vehicle score
Tesla Model Y
Tesla Model Y
$55/day
5 stars5.0 vehicle score
Tesla Model Y
Tesla Model Y
$58/day
5 stars5.0 vehicle score
Tesla Model Y
Tesla Model Y
$60/day
5 stars5.0 vehicle score

Tesla Model 3 car rental deals in Santa Cruz

Tesla Model 3
Tesla Model 3
$48/day
5 stars5.0 vehicle score
Tesla Model 3
Tesla Model 3
$52/day
4 stars4.0 vehicle score
Tesla Model 3
Tesla Model 3
$52/day
4 stars4.0 vehicle score
Tesla Model 3
Tesla Model 3
$52/day
4 stars4.0 vehicle score

Companies that offer Tesla car rentals in Santa Cruz

Budget

10.0

Wonderful

58673 reviews
Best rated
Cheapest deal
Most popular

Cleanliness

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Pick-up/Drop-off

10.0

Value for money

10.0

No locations in Santa Cruz

from$69/day

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4.0 Mediocre

Jun 2024

KAYAK
Charge me for fuel when i returned fueled

10.0 Wonderful

Jun 2024

KAYAK
Easy and simple pick up and drop off.

8.0 Very good

Jun 2024

KAYAK
Most of the experience was excellent but felt like the original pick up experience was too pushy in trying to upsell us to spend money on things we didn't need. They know we've just landed from a long flight and are experiencing jet lag and it feels like they are trying to take advantage of you in that moment. Maybe that's just they're job but that part wasn't pleasant.

8.0 Very good

Jun 2024

KAYAK
I had to take the car to a car wash immediately after picking it up, because it was dirty on the exterior. Interior was dusty but mostly ok. Other than that, it was a good car and pick up and drop off were very convenient.

2.0 Poor

Jun 2024

KAYAK
After traveling a long way with our 1 and 9 year old we were so happy to arrive and get our car. There was no one at the budget rental counter for us to pick up our reservation. 20 minutes go by and someone finally shows up. I was informed insurance was mandatory which was not mentioned in the booking process. Then there was a $1500 hold on top of that placed on my account as a deposit. I was also not made aware of that and it should be standard to mention both of those things during the booking process. The woman at the counter instructed us to go wait outside for her coworker to get us. It is hot and we had so much to carry including the baby. We waited another 20 minutes outside until I decided to go back in and ask the woman where her coworker was. She called him and said he was outside so I went out and no one was there. I went back inside she called him again and then he found me. The car had much wear and tear the price was ok but felt like a lot for a car with close to 80,000 miles. The return was easy but we were instructed to call a number given to us 15 minutes before we arrived. Never experienced that before. Overall I give my experience a low rating BUT that is due to the customer service. Not the car itself

2.0 Poor

Jun 2024

KAYAK
They changed my drop off location without telling me. And it cost me an extra day of rental. The CEO Joe Ferraro seems to be avoiding my emails.

1 out of 11373

Hertz

7.0

Good

51 reviews

Cleanliness

7.5

Comfort

7.8

Pick-up/Drop-off

7.2

Value for money

6.7

One location in Santa Cruz

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Locations in Santa Cruz

2724 Soquel Ave

+1 831 423 0315

Monday08:00 - 17:00
Tuesday08:00 - 17:00
Wednesday08:00 - 17:00
Thursday08:00 - 17:00
Friday08:00 - 17:00
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8.0 Very good

Apr 2021

KAYAK

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

Mar 2021

KAYAK

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!!

4.4 Mediocre

May 2019

KAYAK

Pros:

Pick up was quick.

Cons:

The drop off was terrible. Was told my drop off location had after hours drop off but it did not. Because of this, I was late for the next plan on my tight schedule.

3.6 Poor

Apr 2019

KAYAK

Cons:

Person at hertz was impolite. Very poor customer service, and overcharged on insurance.

8.0 Very good

Nov 2018

KAYAK

Pros:

I only dropped the car off. The site was clean and the drop off was quick and easy.

10.0 Wonderful

Oct 2018

KAYAK

Pros:

Pleased with the Nissan Sentra ride and feel and felt it was a good value. No trouble at check in or check out. Trouble free

1 out of 8

Avis

7.3

Good

19 reviews

Cleanliness

7.0

Comfort

6.6

Pick-up/Drop-off

7.3

Value for money

6.6

One location in Santa Cruz

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Locations in Santa Cruz

630 Ocean Street

+1 831 423 1244

Monday08:00 - 17:00
Tuesday08:00 - 17:00
Wednesday08:00 - 17:00
Thursday08:00 - 17:00
Friday08:00 - 17:00
Saturday08:00 - 17:00
Sunday08:00 - 17:00
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10.0 Wonderful

Aug 2020

KAYAK

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

Jun 2020

KAYAK

Pros:

Nothing

Cons:

Shop was closed

8.0 Very good

Apr 2017

KAYAK

Pros:

Friendly staff - Easy process

10.0 Wonderful

Oct 2016

KAYAK

Pros:

Easy to use and hassle free

8.0 Very good

Aug 2016

KAYAK

Pros:

Convenient location. Location was closed so just quickly dropped off the car, didn't interact with anyone so I don't have much to say or judge.

7.2 Good

Apr 2016

KAYAK

Pros:

Small but workable.

Cons:

The facility was cramped both inside and outside, and from the direction I approached, difficult to see as it was behind a much larger building and sign. I had to back up and maneuver to enter the very small driveway entrance. There was room to park the car once I entered, however. Not sure where to add that I felt the dropoff fee was excessive -- thus the lower rating on value for money.

1 out of 3

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

6.9

Okay

20 reviews

Cleanliness

7.7

Comfort

7.5

Pick-up/Drop-off

6.3

Value for money

6.1

One location in Santa Cruz

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Locations in Santa Cruz

919b Ocean St

+1 831 426 7799

Monday08:00 - 17:00
Tuesday08:00 - 17:00
Wednesday08:00 - 17:00
Thursday08:00 - 17:00
Friday08:00 - 17:00
Saturday09:00 - 13:00
Sunday00:00 - 00:00
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10.0 Wonderful

Aug 2020

KAYAK

Pros:

Staff was ready and quick. Very easy pick up and drop off

7.6 Good

Jul 2020

KAYAK

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

Feb 2020

KAYAK

Pros:

Very happy and kind staff

Cons:

Cleaner carpet in office, but great service

4.0 Mediocre

Jun 2019

KAYAK

Pros:

Car was fine. The guy at the counter was nice

Cons:

The computers were down and I was charged an extra day of rental even though I returned the car on time. Customer service was extremely rude over email and refused to do anything to help. Overall very terrible experience.

9.6 Wonderful

May 2019

KAYAK

Pros:

Fast, easy pick up. Helpful staff.

7.2 Good

Nov 2018

KAYAK

Cons:

See above

1 out of 4

58763 travelers who rented a car in Santa Cruz gave the car agency they used an average rating of 7.2

Good to know

Most popular agency

Hertz

Most popular model

Tesla Model Y

Average price

$75/day

Good deal

$70/day

Top tips for renting a Tesla car in Santa Cruz

  • 25% of our users found Tesla rental cars in Santa Cruz for $70 per day or less
  • Renting a Tesla Model 3 is around 13% cheaper than renting a Tesla Model Y in Santa Cruz.

FAQs about renting a Tesla car in Santa Cruz

  • How much is a Tesla car rental in Santa Cruz?

    On average, renting a Tesla car in Santa Cruz costs $75 per day.

  • Which Tesla car models are available to rent in Santa Cruz?

    You can rent Tesla Model 3 and Tesla Model Y in Santa Cruz.

  • Which companies rent Tesla cars in Santa Cruz?

    Car rental companies in Santa Cruz that rent Tesla cars include Budget and Hertz.

  • How much is a Tesla Model Y rental in Santa Cruz?

    Renting a Tesla Model Y car in Santa Cruz costs, on average, $80 per day.

  • How much is a Tesla Model 3 rental in Santa Cruz?

    Renting a Tesla Model 3 car in Santa Cruz costs, on average, $70 per day.

  • What is the cheapest Tesla car model to rent in Santa Cruz?

    In the past 2 weeks, the cheapest Tesla car rental model to rent in Santa Cruz was the Tesla Model Y ($70/day), followed by Tesla Model 3 ($43/day).

  • What is the most popular Tesla car model to rent in Santa Cruz?

    The Tesla Model Y is the most frequently booked Tesla car rental in Santa Cruz.

  • How much does it cost to rent a Tesla for a week in Santa Cruz?

    On average, renting a Tesla car in Santa Cruz costs $528 per week ($75 per day).