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Serving Santa Monica

Coast to Canyon —
Drive It All on One Tank.

Reserve Your Prius 📞 (323) 955-3095

Pier drop-offs, Third Street pickups, LAX runs. Santa Monica rewards drivers who show up in a clean, well-maintained hybrid.

● Toyota Prius fleet · 50+ MPG
● From $300/week all-inclusive
● Mechanic-maintained · 7-day support
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50+
MPG Real-World
$300
Starting / Week
150+
Vehicles Rented
7
Days / Week Support
About Santa Monica

Driving in Santa Monica

Santa Monica is a uniquely high-value rideshare market. Airport runs to LAX, beach visitors, the Third Street Promenade, hotel rows on Ocean Ave, and business travelers create a diverse demand mix that rewards drivers with reliable, clean vehicles.

Santa Monica sits at the western terminus of the I-10 and borders Venice, Brentwood, and Malibu. Riders here skew toward higher-rated trips — and passengers notice when a vehicle is clean and well-maintained.

Santa Monica PierThird Street PromenadeSanta Monica State BeachMontana AveBergamot StationPalisades ParkSanta Monica AirportOcean Park Blvd
Our Fleet

Hybrid Vehicles for Santa Monica Drivers

Every vehicle personally inspected and maintained by our certified mechanic before it reaches you.

Toyota Prius Classic hybrid rental Santa Monica
Entry Tier
Toyota Prius
2015 – 2018
🌿 ~46 MPG Combined

Rock-solid reliability with outstanding fuel economy. Our most accessible entry point for gig drivers looking to maximize net earnings.

From $300 / week
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Toyota Prius Gen 4 hybrid rental Santa Monica
Mid Tier · Most Popular
Prius Gen 4
2019 – 2022
🌿 ~52 MPG Combined

Updated hybrid system, backup camera, Bluetooth, and modern interior. The sweet spot of efficiency and features for busy drivers.

From $300 / week
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Toyota Prius Prime hybrid rental Santa Monica
Premium Tier
Prius Prime
2022 – 2024
🌿 ~54 MPG + Plug-In

Latest generation with enhanced plug-in hybrid tech, premium navigation, and the most refined ride in our lineup.

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Why City Kar

Every Car Is Personally Cared For

The owner of City Kar is a certified professional mechanic. Every vehicle in our fleet is personally inspected, serviced, and verified before it reaches you — not handed off to a third party, not rubber-stamped. If anything comes up during your rental, help is available seven days a week.

7-Day Direct Mechanic Support
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Pre-Rental Mechanical Inspection
Every vehicle inspected by our certified mechanic before your rental begins — brakes, fluids, tires, and overall road readiness.
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Direct Line, 7 Days a Week
Call or text (323) 955-3095. You reach the mechanic directly — no call centers, no scripts, no waiting on hold.
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Minimal Downtime
Issues resolved faster when your landlord knows every car intimately. Less time off the road means more money earned.
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Uber & Lyft Platform Inspections
Rideshare platform inspections required by Uber & Lyft must be completed separately at an authorized location. We point you in the right direction.
Driver Reviews

What Santa Monica Drivers Say

Real feedback from gig drivers who work Santa Monica and surrounding areas.

★★★★★

"The 10 Freeway to the 101 is my daily commute before I even start earning. That's 25 miles of stop-and-go. The Prius handles it without blinking. My fuel bill dropped by two-thirds."

Lisa N.
Ocean Park · Lyft
★★★★★

"Santa Monica passengers expect a certain standard — clean car, no issues. City Kar's mechanic checks every car before you get it. I've never had a passenger complaint."

Roberto C.
Third Street Promenade · Uber
★★★★★

"Beach zone in summer is non-stop. The Prius handles the heat and traffic effortlessly. Gas would have killed my margins — the Prius just keeps going."

Alicia T.
Venice / Santa Monica border · Uber & Lyft
Getting Here

Directions from Santa Monica

Pick up your vehicle at 1437 N La Brea Ave, Hollywood, CA 90028 — seven days a week.

Address1437 N La Brea Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90028
From Santa MonicaFrom Santa Monica, take the I-10 East toward Hollywood, exit La Brea Ave North. City Kar is at 1437 N La Brea Ave — approximately 12 miles northeast. Drive time: 20–30 minutes without traffic.
Pickup NoteSanta Monica drivers typically pick up mid-week to avoid weekend traffic on the 10. Call (323) 955-3095 to arrange a time.
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Value Proposition

Built for Gig Drivers

More miles, fewer fill-ups, higher take-home pay. The hybrid advantage is real — and our fleet is built around it.

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Uber Drivers

Passenger-approved, quiet, and clean. Maximize your surge earnings with a vehicle that costs less to run per mile.

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Lyft Drivers

Meet Lyft vehicle requirements with a mechanically verified, well-maintained hybrid that passengers trust.

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DoorDash Drivers

Cut your fuel costs dramatically on every delivery route. At 50+ MPG, the savings compound week over week.

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Fuel Savings

A full-time gig driver in Santa Monica typically saves $300–$400/month in fuel alone switching from a 28 MPG vehicle to a Prius.

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at the gas pump.

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