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Cheap Car Hire in Santa Maria, California

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Cheapflights insights for Santa Maria car rentals

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?

Book your rental car in Santa Maria 80 days before your pickup date to maximise your savings. Car rental prices are around HK$377/day on average when booked 80 days ahead, which saves you 440% 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 HK$432. Conversely, July is the priciest month, averaging HK$636 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 HK$432. Conversely, July is the priciest month, averaging HK$636 per day. Below youll find the monthly average rental prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.

January

HK$573

February

HK$432

March

HK$542

April

HK$510

May

HK$581

June

HK$526

July

HK$636

August

HK$597

September

HK$526

October

HK$502

November

HK$581

December

HK$549

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), Full-size cars (Ford Transit or similar), and SUV cars (Volkswagen Atlas 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 15 July 2025.
Rent a car with one of the top providers serving the Santa Maria area such as Hertz, Avis and Budget. Make sure to read reviews, pricing info, location, and other important details before choosing a rental car agency.

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 15 July 2025.
  • Can I rent a car for a month in Santa Maria?

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

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