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There are 46 car hire providers in Santa Cruz. Check out the map below to find the most convenient pick-up spot.

The most popular car rental companies in Santa Cruz

Hiring a car in Santa Cruz: Fast facts

Here's everything you need to know to hit the road happy.
Most popular car hire companyCargini
Most popular carPremium/Luxury, 4-5 doors
Average daily priceRM1,480
Best time to book4 weeks before

How to book the best car rental deals in Santa Cruz

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Book now, cancel later

We clearly highlight car and van hire options in Santa Cruz that have free cancellation. So you can bag the best deal with total flexibility to change your plans if you need to.

Rent a car in Santa Cruz for a whole month

Want to hire a car for almost a month? Often, car rental companies in Santa Cruz avoid costly admin in between pick-ups by hiring out cars for longer periods. So see if monthly car hire is cheaper than the three weeks you need it for by selecting 30 days.

Compare fuel policies

To save money on topping up the tank as you take off in Santa Cruz, look out for deals with a 'full to full' fuel policy, as opposed to a 'half-full to full' one.

Skip the queues

We call out keyless pick-up when you search for cars with us. No keys to pick up, means no queues. Just turn up at your preferred Santa Cruz car hire location, hop in and hit the road.

Frequently asked questions

On average, hiring a car in Santa Cruz will set you back around RM1,480 per day or RM1,748 per week. 
The cheapest car to rent in Santa Cruz is a compact crossover (similar to SUVs). The most popular is Premium/Luxury, 4-5 doors.
The cheapest car hire companies in Santa Cruz are currently Klass Wagen and Rent Me Madeira.
Bagging the best car hire deal depends on when you book  – often, it pays to book your wheels as far in advance as possible. But according to our data, the cheapest month to rent a car in Santa Cruz is currently April.
On average, around RM1,748. But the best price we found for car hire for a week in Santa Cruz is RM474.
Based on everything we know about daily prices, the average cost to hire a car in Santa Cruz for a whole month is RM7,735. 

But sometimes, you'll get a discount for booking a whole month instead of 3 and a half weeks. So play with your dates to find the best deals!
If you're looking for freedom to explore Santa Cruz, choose a car with unlimited mileage, or look for car hire deals with a ’full to full' fuel policy as opposed to a 'half-full to full' one.

We also clearly highlight car and van hire options in Santa Cruz that have free cancellation. 
Yes – you can easily find car hire companies that allow you to pick up your car in one place, and then drop it off in another. Just select ‘Return car to a different location’ when you search with us.
Public transport can only get you so far, and could be tricky to navigate with children or luggage. With your own set of wheels, you can go wherever you want, whenever you want, for as long as you want. And you'll be able to discover more outside of Santa Cruz.
Most places – Santa Cruz included – allow under 25s to rent a car as long as they provide a valid driver's license and the correct documentation. It may cost slightly more due to a higher insurance excess for young drivers. 
The cheapest price we found for an economy car is RM152 per day. The average price per day is around RM459.
Of course. Most major car hire companies like Cargini, International Car and Europcar offer baby and child seats as an add-on when you book.
Other travellers rated AD Car Rental as the best overall in terms of experience.
Yes – van hire is available in Santa Cruz.

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