Santa Cruz Cheap Car Rentals & Car Hire Deals

Once you've been to all of the interesting attractions in Santa Cruz, there's plenty more to discover in the surrounding area. Grab the keys to a rental car, stow your luggage in the trunk and take to the open road. We've pulled together some drives you're sure to enjoy:

• You'll find Six Flags Hurricane Harbour Concord and loads of other intriguing sights in Concord. From Santa Cruz, it's about 113 kilometres away.
• Your next pit stop? Make it San Francisco, which is around 97 kilometres away. Pier 39 is one local hot spot you shouldn't miss.
• Venture into the outdoors and inhale the fresh air at Glacier Point. It's 225 kilometres from Santa Cruz.

If you don't have a license from the United States, then you may need to get an International Driving Permit (IDP) in your country of residence before renting a car in the U.S. If you find that an IDP is required, be aware that you'll also have to show your current valid driver's license and your passport or other forms of ID. Lastly, the credit card used to rent the vehicle must match the name on your license and passport in order to confirm your home. Other things you should know about rental cars in the U.S. Are:

• Age restrictions: You must be at least 25 in many states to rent a car, although in some places the minimum age is 21. We recommend checking local rules and regulations, as well as with the company you're renting from before you book to understand all the regulations that may apply to you.
• Driving limitations: Don't forget to read the fine print before you get behind the wheel so you can avoid any unnecessary fees. When renting a car in the United States, it's usually prohibited to cross country borders into Canada or Mexico, drive on ferries or traverse off-road areas with your home vehicle. Please read the details before booking!