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Cheap Car Hire in Santa Maria Public Airport, California

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Cheapflights insights for Santa Maria Public Airport car rentals

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

Book your car hire at Santa Maria Public Airport 80 days before your pickup date to maximise your savings. Car hire prices are around ₹ 3,878/day on average when booked 80 days ahead, which saves you 6,736% off the average price.

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What is the best car hire company at Santa Maria Public Airport?

Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car rental company at Santa Maria Public Airport is Avis (rated 7.3/10 with 11 reviews). Budget (rated 6.8/10 with 12 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.

Avis
Avis
7.3
Budget
Budget
6.8
Dollar
Dollar
5.4
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
2.0

What is the cheapest month to rent a car at Santa Maria Public Airport?

Planning to hire a car at Santa Maria Public Airport? September is the cheapest month, costing about ₹ 4,239 per day. In contrast, December is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of ₹ 7,215. Monthly average car hire prices are listed below. Remember, prices can change based on when you book, the type of car, and availability.

January

₹ 4,510

February

₹ 4,600

March

₹ 5,321

April

₹ 4,780

May

₹ 5,051

June

₹ 5,321

July

₹ 5,321

August

₹ 4,961

September

₹ 4,239

October

₹ 5,321

November

₹ 4,690

December

₹ 7,215

What car do most people rent at Santa Maria Public Airport?

Intermediate cars (Hyundai Elantra, for example) are the most popular in Santa Maria Public Airport. SUV (Hyundai Venue) and Passenger van (Chrysler Pacifica) cars are also often chosen by our users when visiting Santa Maria Public Airport.

Which car hire company has the most locations at Santa Maria Public Airport?

Enterprise Rent-A-Car has 3 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Budget has the second-highest number of locations at Santa Maria Public Airport at 2.

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Top rental agencies in Santa Maria Public Airport

Explore the leading car rental agencies in Santa Maria Public Airport known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 7 car rental companies in Santa Maria Public Airport. Reviews were last updated on 12 December 2025.

Avis

7.3
Good
11 reviews•1 location
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Cleanliness

7.4

Comfort

7.5

Overall

7.3

Pick-up/drop-off

7.3

Value

6.8

Budget

6.8
Okay
12 reviews•2 locations
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Cleanliness

7.2

Comfort

7.6

Overall

6.8

Pick-up/drop-off

6.3

Value

6.6

Dollar

1 location
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Enterprise Rent-A-Car

2.0
Poor
2 reviews•3 locations
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Cleanliness

4.0

Comfort

2.0

Overall

2.0

Pick-up/drop-off

2.0

Value

2.0

AutoEurope

1 location
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Easirent

1 location
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Hertz

1 location
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Car rental FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in Santa Maria Public Airport, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 12 December 2025.

  • Which car hire providers are at Santa Maria Public Airport?

    There are 2 car rental providers located at Santa Maria Public Airport. The following companies can be found near the Santa Maria Public Airport car rental counter:Avis (7.3)Budget (6.4)

  • Can I rent a car for a month at Santa Maria Public Airport?

    The length of time you can book a rental for is subject to the inventory of the supplier. When renting a vehicle from Santa Maria Public Airport it should be possible to rent a car for a whole month if needed.

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