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Cheap Car Hire in Santa Maria, California

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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?

To get the best deal on car hire in Santa Maria, book about 62 days before your trip. At that point, average daily prices are around RM 182, which is about 160% cheaper than the typical rate.

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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 Hertz (rated 8.0/10 with 2 reviews). Avis (rated 7.4/10 with 11 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.

Hertz
Hertz
8.0
Avis
Avis
7.4
Budget
Budget
6.4
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
2.0

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

Planning to hire a car in Santa Maria? February is the cheapest month, costing about RM 232 per day. In contrast, August is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of RM 351. Monthly average car hire prices are listed below. Remember, prices can change based on when you book, the type of car, and availability.

January

RM 308

February

RM 232

March

RM 291

April

RM 275

May

RM 313

June

RM 283

July

RM 325

August

RM 351

September

RM 283

October

RM 270

November

RM 308

December

RM 291

What car do most people hire in Santa Maria?

SUV cars (Jeep Grand Cherokee L, for example) are the most popular in Santa Maria. Intermediate (Hyundai Elantra) and Economy (Kia Rio) cars are also often chosen by our users when visiting Santa Maria.

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 21 August 2025.

Hertz

8.0
Very Good
2 reviews•2 locations
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Cleanliness

8.6

Comfort

8.6

Overall

8.0

Pick-up/drop-off

8.6

Value

8.0

Avis

7.4
Good
11 reviews•1 location
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Cleanliness

7.5

Comfort

7.6

Overall

7.4

Pick-up/drop-off

7.4

Value

7.0

Budget

6.4
Okay
13 reviews•2 locations
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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 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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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 21 August 2025.

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

    Yes, renting a vehicle in Santa Maria for a month is certainly possible.

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