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Cheap Car Hire in Santa Maria, California

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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 car hire in Santa Maria 80 days before your pickup date to maximise your savings. Car hire prices are around ₹ 4,124/day on average when booked 80 days ahead, which saves you 5,826% 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 Hertz (rated 7.9/10 with 2 reviews). Avis (rated 7.4/10 with 11 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.

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

At Santa Maria, the best time to rent a car is at February, with an average daily rate of just ₹ 4,725. Conversely, July is the priciest month, averaging ₹ 6,959 per day. Below youll find the monthly average rental prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.|1#In Santa Maria, the best time to rent a car is in February, with an average daily rate of just ₹ 4,725. Conversely, July is the priciest month, averaging ₹ 6,959 per day. Below youll find the monthly average rental prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.

January

₹ 6,272

February

₹ 4,725

March

₹ 5,928

April

₹ 5,584

May

₹ 6,357

June

₹ 5,756

July

₹ 6,959

August

₹ 6,529

September

₹ 5,756

October

₹ 5,498

November

₹ 6,357

December

₹ 6,014

What car do most people rent in Santa Maria?

The most popular types of cars to hire in Santa Maria are the following: Intermediate cars (Hyundai Elantra or similar), SUV cars (Jeep Grand Cherokee L or similar), and Full-size cars (Ford Transit 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 rental agencies in Santa Maria, CA known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 6 car rental companies in Santa Maria, CA. Reviews were last updated on 16 July 2025.
Choose from the top rental car agencies available in Santa Maria, including Hertz, Avis and Budget. Be sure to do your research on pricing, reviews, pickup locations, and other important criteria before choosing.

Hertz

7.9
Good
2 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.5

Comfort

8.5

Overall

8.0

Pick-up/drop-off

8.0

Value

8.0

Avis

7.4
Good
11 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

7.5

Comfort

7.6

Overall

7.4

Pick-up/drop-off

7.4

Value

7.0

Budget

6.4
Okay
13 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.8

Comfort

7.1

Overall

6.4

Pick-up/drop-off

5.9

Value

6.2

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

2.0
Poor
2 reviews3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

4.0

Comfort

2.0

Overall

2.0

Pick-up/drop-off

2.0

Value

2.0

AutoEurope

1 location

Easirent

1 location

Car rental FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in Santa Maria, CA, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 16 July 2025.
  • How much does it cost to hire a car in Santa Maria for a week from Budget?

    Budget is one of the most popular car hire companies in Santa Maria, offering car hire for around ₹ 27,928 per week on average.

  • Can I rent a car for a month in Santa Maria?

    Yes, cars are available to be rented out for an entire month in Santa Maria.

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