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Cheap Car Hire in Santa Maria, California

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

Book your car hire in Santa Maria 50 days before your pickup date to maximise your savings. Car hire prices are around ₹ 3,728/day on average when booked 50 days ahead, which saves you 5,597% off the average price.

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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.

Budget
Budget
7.3
Avis
Avis
7.2
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
2.0
AutoEurope
AutoEurope
0.0

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

At Santa Maria, the best time to rent a car is at October, with an average daily rate of just ₹ 5,405. Conversely, July is the priciest month, averaging ₹ 7,175 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 October, with an average daily rate of just ₹ 5,405. Conversely, July is the priciest month, averaging ₹ 7,175 per day. Below youll find the monthly average rental prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.

January

₹ 5,591

February

₹ 5,498

March

₹ 5,871

April

₹ 5,964

May

₹ 6,896

June

₹ 6,150

July

₹ 7,175

August

₹ 6,710

September

₹ 5,591

October

₹ 5,405

November

₹ 5,964

December

₹ 6,337

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 (Class Intermediate Car or similar), Passenger van cars (Chrysler Pacifica or similar), and 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. Budget has the second-highest number of locations in Santa Maria at 2.

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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 17 April 2026.

Budget

7.3
Good
10 reviews•2 locations
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Cleanliness

7.4

Comfort

7.6

Overall

7.3

Pick-up/drop-off

6.7

Value

6.8

Avis

7.2
Good
10 reviews•1 location
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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 reviews•3 locations
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Cleanliness

4.6

Comfort

2.0

Overall

2.0

Pick-up/drop-off

2.0

Value

2.6

AutoEurope

1 location
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Easirent

1 location
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Hertz

2 locations
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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 17 April 2026.

  • 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 ₹ 30,293 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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