Santa Maria

Cheap Car Hire in Santa Maria, California

Driver's age: 25-65
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Cheapflights insights for Santa Maria car rentals

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How far in advance should I hire a car in Santa Maria?

Book your rental car in Santa Maria 57 days before your pickup date to maximise your savings. Car rental prices are around $71/day on average when booked 57 days ahead, which saves you 9% 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 Budget (rated 7.3/10 with 10 reviews). Avis (rated 7.2/10 with 10 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.

What is the cheapest month to hire a car in Santa Maria?

Planning to hire a car in Santa Maria? October is the cheapest month, costing about $99 per day. In contrast, July is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of $133. Monthly average car hire prices are listed below. Remember, prices can change based on when you book, the type of car, and availability.

January

$102

February

$100

March

$107

April

$109

May

$126

June

$110

July

$133

August

$122

September

$102

October

$99

November

$109

December

$116

What car do most people hire in Santa Maria?

Passenger van cars (Toyota Sienna or similar) are the most popular option for those visiting Santa Maria. Economy cars (Kia Rio or similar) are also a popular choice, followed by Luxury cars (BMW X1 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. Budget has the second-highest number of locations in Santa Maria at 2.

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 21 April 2026.

Budget

7.3
Good
10 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.4

Comfort

7.6

Overall

7.3

Pick-up/drop-off

6.7

Value

6.8

Avis

7.2
Good
10 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

7.4

Comfort

7.5

Overall

7.2

Pick-up/drop-off

7.2

Value

6.8

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

2.0
Poor
3 reviews3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

4.6

Comfort

2.0

Overall

2.0

Pick-up/drop-off

2.0

Value

2.6

AutoEurope

1 location

Easirent

1 location

Hertz

2 locations

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 21 April 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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