Cheapflights insights for Santa Maria car rentals
Get relevant, data-driven information to help you hire a car in Santa Maria, including pricing trends, ideal booking times, and more.
How far in advance should I hire a car in Santa Maria?
Book your rental car in Santa Maria 48 days before your pickup date to maximise your savings. Car rental prices are around $79/day on average when booked 48 days ahead, which saves you 25% off the average price.
What is the best car rental company in Santa Maria?
Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car rental company in Santa Maria is Avis (rated 7.2/10 with 8 reviews). Budget (rated 7.2/10 with 4 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.
Avis
7.2
Budget
7.2
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
2.0
AutoEurope
0.0
What is the cheapest month to hire a car in Santa Maria?
Planning to hire a car in Santa Maria? September is the cheapest month, costing about $102 per day. In contrast, June is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of $120. Monthly average car hire prices are listed below. Remember, prices can change based on when you book, the type of car, and availability.
January
$107
February
$105
March
$111
April
$113
May
$111
June
$120
July
$111
August
$118
September
$102
October
$109
November
$114
December
$120
What car do most people hire in Santa Maria?
Intermediate cars (Hyundai Elantra or similar) are the most popular option for those visiting Santa Maria. SUV cars (Toyota RAV4 or similar) are also a popular choice, followed by Economy cars (Kia Rio or similar).
Which car hire company has the most locations in Santa Maria?
Enterprise Rent-A-Car has 3 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. AutoEurope has the second-highest number of locations in Santa Maria at 1.
Top rental agencies in Santa Maria, CA
Explore the leading car hire agencies in Santa Maria, CA known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 6 car hire companies in Santa Maria, CA. Reviews were last updated on 13 October 2026.
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Avis
8 reviews•1 location
Overview
Cleanliness
6.9
Comfort
7.4
Overall
7.2
Pick-up/drop-off
7.4
Value
6.7
Recent reviews
10.0
|May 2023It was good just a little expensive
1 out of 3
Avis Locations in Santa Maria
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Locations
Budget
4 reviews•2 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
8.0
Comfort
8.0
Overall
7.2
Pick-up/drop-off
7.0
Value
7.2
Budget Locations in Santa Maria
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Locations
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
3 reviews•3 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
4.6
Comfort
2.0
Overall
2.0
Pick-up/drop-off
2.0
Value
2.6
Enterprise Rent-A-Car Locations in Santa Maria
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Locations
AutoEurope
1 location
AutoEurope Locations in Santa Maria
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Easirent
1 location
Easirent Locations in Santa Maria
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Hertz
2 locations
Hertz Locations in Santa Maria
Car rental FAQs
Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Santa Maria, CA, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 13 October 2026.
Can I rent a car for a month in Santa Maria?
Typically, how long you can rent a car for depends on the inventory of the supplier. For Santa Maria however, it is certainly possible to rent a car for an entire month.
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