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For payments with debit cards, please refer to our "},{"type":"Link","content":"rental information","url":"https://www.sixt.com/php/terms/view?language=en_US&liso=US&rtar=000&view=EPP&tlang=en_GB&style=typo3","target":"_self","title":"","isInternalLink":false},{"type":"Text","content":" for more details about deposits. The amount depends on the location and vehicle. Please check for more details on "},{"type":"Link","content":"payment information in this article","url":"https://www.sixt.com/help-center/articles/payment-methods/","target":"_self","title":"","isInternalLink":false},{"type":"Text","content":"."}]]}],"childParagraphs":[]}},{"id":"7c5ce8e60e4ade2d23a1402cabaeeb5e","title":"How much is the rental car deposit?","text":{"heading":[{"type":"Text","content":"How much is the rental car deposit?"}],"content":[{"type":"Text","content":[[{"type":"Text","content":"In the U.S., generally a minimum of $200 will be charged to the payment method for security purposes. 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Otherwise, you’ll receive a comparable car in the same group with similar size and performance subject to availability."}]]}],"childParagraphs":[]}}]},"seoText":{"sectionHeading":"Our services at Santa Monica, CA","data":{"labelMore":"Read more","labelLess":"Read less","buttonLabelMore":"Show more","buttonLabelLess":"Show less","items":[{"title":"Sixt makes renting a car a simple manoeuvre when you go to the location in Santa Monica City. Hiring a car with Sixt will give you the freedom you need to really explore all that Santa Monica has to offer. Whether you feel like a beach day and need an SUV to transport the surfboards, or you just feel like cruising through downtown in a convertible, Sixt has the car to suit your needs. Sixt has a wide range of vehicles from a selection of brands allowing you to choose how you want to drive in Santa Monica. You can even rent a van for large groups if you`re vacationing with friends. 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