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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?

For the best savings on car hire at Santa Maria Public Airport, make your reservation 80 days before pickup. The average price then is just RM 177/day – about 210% less than the yearly average.

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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?

The cheapest month to hire a car at Santa Maria Public Airport is September, when you can expect to pay RM 193/day on average. The most expensive month to hire a car at Santa Maria Public Airport is December (RM 329/day on average). The average daily car hire price for each month is shown below. Keep in mind that prices will vary based on availability, when you book, and the type of car you hire.

January

RM 205

February

RM 209

March

RM 242

April

RM 218

May

RM 230

June

RM 242

July

RM 242

August

RM 226

September

RM 193

October

RM 242

November

RM 214

December

RM 329

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

The most popular types of cars to hire in Santa Maria Public Airport are the following: Intermediate cars (Hyundai Elantra or similar), SUV cars (Hyundai Venue or similar), and Passenger van cars (Chrysler Pacifica or similar).

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?

    Yes, you can rent a car for a month at Santa Maria Public Airport check Cheapflights for the latest prices and car type availability.

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