Santa Maria

Cheap Car Hire in Santa Maria, California

Driver's age: 25-65
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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?

To get the best deal on car hire in Santa Maria, book about 57 days before your trip. At that point, average daily prices are around RM 166, which is about 160% cheaper than the typical rate.

What is the cheapest car hire company in Santa Maria?

Looking to hire a car in Santa Maria? Budget had the lowest prices in the past two weeks, starting at only RM 25.90/day. Enterprise Rent-A-Car also offers competitive rates, with deals beginning at RM 38.72/day.

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 Avis (rated 7.4/10 with 8 reviews). Budget (rated 6.7/10 with 9 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.

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

Planning to hire a car in Santa Maria? October is the cheapest month, costing about RM 230 per day. In contrast, July is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of RM 297. 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 238

February

RM 234

March

RM 250

April

RM 250

May

RM 242

June

RM 254

July

RM 297

August

RM 285

September

RM 238

October

RM 230

November

RM 254

December

RM 269

What car do most people hire in Santa Maria?

Passenger van cars (Toyota Sienna, for example) are the most popular in Santa Maria. Full-size (Chevrolet Malibu) 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. AutoEurope has the second-highest number of locations in Santa Maria at 1.

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 22 May 2026.

Avis

7.4
Good
8 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

7.5

Comfort

7.5

Overall

7.4

Pick-up/drop-off

7.4

Value

6.9

Budget

6.7
Okay
9 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.9

Comfort

7.2

Overall

6.7

Pick-up/drop-off

6.3

Value

6.6

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

2.0
Poor
3 reviews3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

4.6

Comfort

2.0

Overall

2.0

Pick-up/drop-off

2.0

Value

2.6

AutoEurope

1 location

Easirent

1 location

Hertz

2 locations

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 22 May 2026.
  • 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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