I'm thinking about taking a trip on Highway 1, or Pacific Coast Highway.

I'd like to fly out there and rent a convertible and enjoy the sights/sounds/smells of the coast.

Any good rental car companies that have a decent selection for reasonable prices?

 

I don't know offhand, but you might want to post in SoCal forum. Thrifty rents vert eclipses here; lotsa mustangs too. there's also lotsa high-end places you can rent anything...

 

I'm starting to think I'm better off buying a miata in the state of california and driving it, none of these rental car places have anything but V6 mustang verts

 

http://www.miata.net/faq/rentals.html

Where to Rent a Miata

Relatively few car rental companies rent Miatas. Some of the major rental firms do. There are a few independent rental agencies and dealers that can supply rental Miatas. If you have any additions to this list, please let us know!

Rental companies change their fleet frequently. As a result, this list may be outdated by the time you're reading it.

Nationwide
RentExoticCars.com

Flexcar is a car sharing concept that is gaining traction around the US. We've been told they have a Miata in the Seattle area. There may be others.

California
Hertz rents Miatas in California.

LA
Hertz LAX
Beverly Hills Rent a Car.

Bay Area
City Rent a Car
Dream Car
Hertz SFO
Sunbelt Car Rental

San Diego

Atwest Rent A Car

 

That's a nice info, I always wanted to test a Miata on a track day. maybe I'll rent one and do it.

 

We did it from Sonoma to San Diego in a Mustang convertible last June/July. Mustang wasn't the most fun to drive, but it got the job done, and we had a blast.

 

I rented an '07 350Z from Hertz in California.
They also had the convertible Z, and Miatas.

Dan

 

Hertz has a "fun fleet" or something like that. It's limited to certain cities, but you can rent miatas, 350z's, mustangs, jeep wranglers, etc.

article with full list of vehicles and cities available:

http://newsblaze.com/story/200512081403570...r/topstory.html

 

thanks guys!

 

Drove from Napa to San Diego. Had a solara vert that handled like crap. Never the less the drive on highway 1 was amazing!