Main Beach Car Rental

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Frequently asked questions

Can I rent a car near Main Beach?
Yes, you’ll be able to rent a car near Main Beach to discover this well-known attraction and others around Santa Cruz. There are plenty of perks to reserving a car rental with Expedia, including having an easy way to travel that’s quicker than public transportation. Then there’s the flexibility to journey where you want, when you want. After you’ve visited Main Beach, drive on over to nearby attractions such as Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, Natural Bridges State Park and Santa Cruz Surfing Museum.
What car rental companies are near Main Beach in Santa Cruz?
Main Beach has multiple within easy reach. About 3 kilometers away, Enterprise is a popular option. Expedia can help you find the best deals from a wide range of car rental companies all over Santa Cruz. After your initial search, use the handy filters to narrow down your perfect rental car based on your budget, preferred payment option, vehicle capacity and more.
How much is car rental near Main Beach?
Begin your search for a cheap car rental close to Main Beach by keying in your getaway dates and pick-up and drop-off locations. That’s how affordable a car rental can be around this major attraction, but there are a few things that’ll influence the price — your vehicle category is just the start. Whatever your budget and preferred car type, Expedia has fantastic offers from a range of car rental companies that’ll get you behind the wheel for less.
Which car rental companies have a drop off near Main Beach?
If you want to drop your rental car at Main Beach, Enterprise has a rental car return depot nearby. Keep in mind that if you return your car to a place other than the pick-up point, many car rental companies will charge an additional fee.
How much is parking near Main Beach?
Look for prices for parking at Main Beach on the official website. While you’re there, see if there are any discounts offered or free parking at Main Beach.
Are there electric car charging stations near Main Beach?
With the help of apps and online search tools, you can easily discover if there are electric car charging stations near Main Beach. If you want to make things as convenient as possible, look up our selection of hotels with electric car charging stations.
What is the closest airport to Main Beach?
The closest major airports near Main Beach in Santa Cruz are Monterey Peninsula Airport (MRY) and Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl. Airport (SJC). They’re located 72 kilometers to the south and 72 kilometers north of this top attraction, respectively. To get your break off to a great start, find out if you can rent a car from the airport or somewhere close by.
Where is Main Beach in Santa Cruz?
Located about 3 kilometers northwest of downtown, make Main Beach one of your first pit stops during your Santa Cruz adventure.
What else is there to do near Main Beach?
Get more out of your Santa Cruz trip by planning a day trip or two. Once you’ve explored Main Beach, put on some good tunes and cruise on over to Big Basin Redwoods State Park, Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds or Elkhorn Slough National Estuarine Research Reserve.
What time does Main Beach open and close?
Browse the official website for Main Beach for details about opening and closing times. Bear in mind that hours can vary depending on the day of the week, public holidays or season, so be sure to double-check the information before you leave.
Why should I rent a car with Expedia to visit Main Beach?
When you rent a set of wheels with Expedia, you can cruise off knowing you’ve nabbed an epic deal. We work with the top rental outlets to bring you discounted prices and a great selection of vehicle classes. Need to be able to easily cancel your Main Beach car rental booking? No trouble. Many outlets offer fee-free cancellations.