Wedding Car Rental in Santa Monica, CA

A wedding car rental in Santa Monica works best when you match the car to the people it carries. See current pricing on the booking page.

Key takeaways

• The 2017 GMC Terrain seats 5 and is $55 a day with a $0 deposit held on your card.
• See current pricing on the booking page.
• Renters must be at least 21, so check the age of whoever will sign for the car.
• Pickup and delivery details are confirmed on the booking page, so sort them out early.

Which cars suit a wedding in Santa Monica?

For most wedding parties, the 2017 GMC Terrain is our pick. It seats 5, so it can carry the couple and a few family members or the wedding party between stops. It is a good fit as the main wedding car for the day.

If your group is bigger, look at the Chevrolet Traverse 8 seater. It is a minivan, and the 8 in its name tells you how many people it is set up to carry. That makes it a practical choice for moving grandparents, bridesmaids or groomsmen together instead of splitting across several cars.

The Jeep Cherokee Latitude Plus is an SUV and sits between the two for style. It works well as a second car for the day, such as carrying décor, gifts or a few guests, while the Terrain stays focused on the main party.

Many weddings use more than one car. You might pick the Terrain for the couple and close family, then add the Traverse for a larger group. Each car has its own page, so you can check details before you commit.

We do not list a color for these cars, so confirm what you are getting on the booking page if the look matters for your photos.

What does a wedding car rental cost?

The 2017 GMC Terrain is $55 a day with a $0 deposit. The Chevrolet Traverse 8 seater is $60 a day with a $250 deposit. The Jeep Cherokee Latitude Plus is $57 a day with a $250 deposit.

The deposit is a hold on your card, separate from the rental total. Plan for both numbers when you set your wedding budget.

Here is a short example. See current pricing on the booking page. That covers a rehearsal day, the wedding day and a day after for returning family or a send-off.

The chart above sets each car's daily rate beside its deposit, which makes it easy to compare before you pick a car.

How do included miles work on the day?

See current pricing on the booking page. Miles past that are billed at $0.45 each. That is the whole rule, so there are no surprises if you track your driving.

Wedding days often involve several stops, and a rental covering a few days gives you a larger allowance. See current pricing on the booking page. For a two-day wedding weekend, that is 400 included miles.

The diagram above walks through what happens when you stay within your miles and what happens when you go over. If you expect a lot of back and forth, such as shuttling guests, keep an eye on your odometer as the day goes on.

In the cost chart's example, 50 extra miles a day are billed at $0.45 each. You can see how that adds to the rental total.

How do pickup and delivery work for a wedding?

Pickup and delivery details are confirmed on the booking page. That is where you will find the options that apply to your rental and your dates, so check it before you finalize plans.

Timing matters on a wedding day, so settle the handoff well ahead. Confirm how and when you will get the car before the rehearsal, not the morning of the event. Do not assume a time that is not shown on the booking page.

If someone other than the main renter will drive on the day, talk it through before booking. It is easier to sort out who is responsible for the car in advance than to work it out in the middle of the celebration.

What should you plan before booking?

A short checklist keeps the booking simple. Work through these steps before you reserve a car.

1. Count your group. The 2017 GMC Terrain seats 5. If you have more people, look at the Chevrolet Traverse 8 seater.
2. Check the renter's age. The minimum age is 21, so the person signing must meet it.
3. Set your budget. Add the daily rate for each day, and remember the deposit is a separate hold on your card.
4. See current pricing on the booking page.
5. Confirm pickup. Review pickup and delivery on the booking page and lock in your handoff early.

Once those are settled, you are ready to book. Our fleet at Nona carz is small, so reserve early for your date and choose the car that fits your party. If you want more detail on the main pick, our guide on GMC Terrain rental in Santa Monica, CA goes further.