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Best Jeep car rental deals in Santa Cruz

Jeep Compass
Jeep Compass
$44/day
5 stars5.0 vehicle score
Jeep Renegade
Jeep Renegade
$44/day
4 stars4.0 vehicle score
Jeep Wrangler Unlimited
Jeep Wrangler Unlimited
$59/day
5 stars5.0 vehicle score
Jeep Wrangler Unlimited
Jeep Wrangler Unlimited
$60/day
4 stars4.0 vehicle score
Jeep Gladiator
Jeep Gladiator
$63/day
4 stars4.0 vehicle score
Jeep Gladiator
Jeep Gladiator
$64/day
4 stars4.0 vehicle score
Jeep Gladiator
Jeep Gladiator
$65/day
4 stars4.0 vehicle score
Jeep Wrangler Unlimited
Jeep Wrangler Unlimited
$65/day
5 stars5.0 vehicle score

Jeep Wrangler Unlimited car rental deals in Santa Cruz

Jeep Wrangler Unlimited
Jeep Wrangler Unlimited
$59/day
5 stars5.0 vehicle score
Jeep Wrangler Unlimited
Jeep Wrangler Unlimited
$60/day
4 stars4.0 vehicle score
Jeep Wrangler Unlimited
Jeep Wrangler Unlimited
$65/day
5 stars5.0 vehicle score
Jeep Wrangler Unlimited
Jeep Wrangler Unlimited
$68/day
4 stars4.0 vehicle score

Jeep and similar car rental deals in Santa Cruz

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Jeep Cherokee
Jeep Cherokee
$54/day
or similar Intermediate SUV
Jeep Cherokee
Jeep Cherokee
$64/day
or similar Intermediate SUV
Jeep Cherokee
Jeep Cherokee
$69/day
or similar Intermediate SUV
Jeep Cherokee
Jeep Cherokee
$83/day
or similar Intermediate SUV
Jeep Cherokee
Jeep Cherokee
$84/day
or similar Intermediate SUV
Jeep Compass
Jeep Compass
$89/day
or similar Compact SUV
Jeep Compass
Jeep Compass
$110/day
or similar Compact SUV
Jeep Compass
Jeep Compass
$142/day
or similar Compact SUV

Companies that offer Jeep car rentals in Santa Cruz

Hertz

7.2

Good

51 reviews
Most popular

Cleanliness

7.7

Comfort

8.0

Pick-up/Drop-off

7.4

Value for money

7.0

One location in Santa Cruz

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from$58/day

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

Budget

10.0

Wonderful

2 reviews

Cleanliness

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Pick-up/Drop-off

10.0

Value for money

10.0

One location in Santa Cruz

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from$156/day

Locations in Santa Cruz

630 Ocean Street

+1 831 291 5483

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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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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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

Alamo

8.6

Very good

56153 reviews
Best rated

No locations in Santa Cruz

from$48/day

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10.0 Wonderful

May 2024

KAYAK
Couldn't have gone any smoother.

10.0 Wonderful

May 2024

KAYAK
Quick pick up, large selection of cars, quick drop off.

4.0 Mediocre

May 2024

KAYAK
Reserved a luxury SUV (Audi Q5 or equivalent was stated). When I arrived I was given the choice of only two SUV’s, both Ford Expedition Max. The vehicle is the biggest SUV Ford makes…6000lbs, 7 passenger and 20’ long. Not a luxury SUV and a gas guzzler averaging 13 mpg. You need a step ladder to climb into the vehicle. Was not a pleasant experience trying to drive and park that thing around Charleston SC.

10.0 Wonderful

May 2024

KAYAK
The person at the counter was extremely nice

2.0 Poor

May 2024

KAYAK
Reserved a car .the car was not available. Didn't receive a phone call to say the car was not available. Then was asked to call back later no one answers the phone¡!!!! Bad!!!!! Service!!!!!

10.0 Wonderful

May 2024

KAYAK
Friendly customer service. The parking lot is set a good walk from the desk.

1 out of 8786

Europcar

6.1

Okay

4851 reviews
Cheapest deal

No locations in Santa Cruz

from$40/day

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4.0 Mediocre

May 2024

KAYAK
The car ran ok & was reliable. However it was a car quite definitely below the level we had requested & paid for. We believe we were given this car, kept waiting an incredibly long time & treated averagely due to the desk woman being overworked & us booking the car through a third party.

2.0 Poor

May 2024

KAYAK
The first car had broken windshield wipers. The second car did not have a working phone charger. The third car front screen was broken and they wanted to charge me an “upgrade” fee for a car that actually worked. The fourth car had the fewest issues and ALL the cars were filthy. In addition, the car insurance I purchased from Kayak was not accepted and they said should I have an issue I’d have to pay and be reimbursed by the third party insurance. Given the number of issues we found (because we are very detailed in looking at cars and documenting) I thought it would be wise to get their insurance which was three times higher priced. This place needs to immediately do maintenance on their vehicles and minimally wash them.

8.0 Very good

May 2024

KAYAK
Battery gave out and took four hours to get a recharge, but otherwise good.

8.0 Very good

May 2024

KAYAK
The woman at Marrakech pick up location was nice, professional, and clear. The man at Tangier drop off location was nice, professional and clear but he charged us for cleaning the vehicle which should have been included in price.

4.0 Mediocre

May 2024

KAYAK
At was clean. Low tire light came on within 2 minutes of office to return. Tried to charge me 15€ for “tire repair”. I said no way and they waived it.

2.0 Poor

May 2024

KAYAK
They charged us a completely different rate than agreed upon. Never book through this site.

1 out of 1098

Fox

6.0

Okay

22678 reviews

No locations in Santa Cruz

from$65/day

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2.0 Poor

May 2024

KAYAK
They charge an insurance fee for having your own insurance, the cars are poorly maintained, and the customer service is lousy.

2.0 Poor

Apr 2024

KAYAK
We were forced to pay up charges for a large suv and then didn’t get a large suv. No one could help us refund.

2.0 Poor

Apr 2024

KAYAK
Car had bad transmission. Never should have been rented. When I complained only got a shoulder roll. Non verbal response. Will avoid FOX in the future.

10.0 Wonderful

Apr 2024

KAYAK
I loved the car loved the easy pick up and return of the rental car. The airport made it very self explanatory to get the car back with white letters on the road to direct you back to the rental car return. Made me smile. I had to extend my rental due to not finishing the work I came down for and the company made it very easy to extend.

2.0 Poor

Apr 2024

KAYAK
Everything could have been better.

10.0 Wonderful

Apr 2024

KAYAK
Pickup was a little disorganized and confusing but the agents were all polite. Otherwise it was a great experience.

1 out of 5444

Payless

5.1

Fair

19752 reviews

No locations in Santa Cruz

from$101/day

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6.0 Okay

May 2024

KAYAK
Kayak allowing third party insurance that is NOT accepted by the rental company is a total scam. GET RID OF IT. A trial bait and switch situation. Basically illegal.

2.0 Poor

May 2024

KAYAK
Need a refund. Clerk was never able to accept the crédit Card. We went to Hertz, got a car in 2 minutes. Your phone, nobody picks up.

2.0 Poor

May 2024

KAYAK
Terrible I didn’t get a car & i had a hard time too get another car

10.0 Wonderful

May 2024

KAYAK
Super professioneel

2.0 Poor

May 2024

KAYAK
Check in was ridiculous! 2 hours in line! Awful. Will never rent from Avis or Payless again.

2.0 Poor

May 2024

KAYAK
Absolutely awful. I pre-paid for this car rental and when I arrived to the Payless counter, I was told that no cars were available! Calling Payless customer service was useless. They said that the best they could do is to process a refund... how was that going to help? I was stuck at Indianapolis Airport with no means of getting to my final destination. I will never rent with Payless again.

1 out of 4307

103526 travelers who rented a car in Santa Cruz gave the car agency they used an average rating of 6.4

Good to know

Most popular agency

Budget

Most popular model

Jeep Compass

Average price

$85/day

Good deal

$85/day

Top tips for renting a Jeep car in Santa Cruz

  • 25% of our users found Jeep rental cars in Santa Cruz for $85 per day or less
  • Renting a Jeep Renegade is around 9% cheaper than renting other Jeep car models in Santa Cruz, such as the Jeep Compass, Jeep Wrangler and Jeep Wrangler Unlimited.

FAQs about renting a Jeep car in Santa Cruz

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

    On average, renting a Jeep car in Santa Cruz costs $85 per day.

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

    You can rent Jeep Compass, Jeep Renegade, Jeep Wrangler and Jeep Wrangler Unlimited in Santa Cruz.

  • Which companies rent Jeep cars in Santa Cruz?

    Car rental companies in Santa Cruz that rent Jeep cars include Alamo, Budget, Europcar, Fox, Hertz and Payless.

  • How much is a Jeep Compass rental in Santa Cruz?

    Renting a Jeep Compass car in Santa Cruz costs, on average, $53 per day.

  • How much is a Jeep Wrangler Unlimited rental in Santa Cruz?

    Renting a Jeep Wrangler Unlimited car in Santa Cruz costs, on average, $140 per day.

  • How much is a Jeep Wrangler rental in Santa Cruz?

    Renting a Jeep Wrangler car in Santa Cruz costs, on average, $65 per day.

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

    In the past 2 weeks, the cheapest Jeep car rental model to rent in Santa Cruz was the Jeep Wrangler Unlimited ($127/day), followed by Jeep Renegade ($48/day) and Jeep Compass ($40/day).

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

    The Jeep Wrangler Unlimited is the most frequently booked Jeep car rental in Santa Cruz.

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

    On average, renting a Jeep car in Santa Cruz costs $592 per week ($85 per day).