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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?

To get the best deal on car hire in Santa Maria, book about 43 days before your trip. At that point, average daily prices are around R742, which is about 1 089% 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 hire company in Santa Maria is Budget (rated 7.2/10 with 4 reviews). Avis (rated 7.0/10 with 8 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.

Budget
Budget
7.2
Avis
Avis
7.0
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
2.0
AutoEurope
AutoEurope
0.0

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

Planning to hire a car in Santa Maria? September is the cheapest month, costing about R961 per day. In contrast, June is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of R1 129. Monthly average car hire prices are listed below. Remember, prices can change based on when you book, the type of car, and availability.

January

R1 028

February

R978

March

R1 028

April

R1 062

May

R1 045

June

R1 129

July

R1 045

August

R1 113

September

R961

October

R1 062

November

R1 028

December

R1 129

What car do most people hire in Santa Maria?

Intermediate cars (Hyundai Elantra, for example) are the most popular in Santa Maria. Passenger van (Chrysler Pacifica) and SUV (Toyota RAV4) 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.

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Top rental agencies in Santa Maria, CA

Budget

7,2
Good
4 reviews•2 locations
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Cleanliness

8,0

Comfort

8,0

Overall

7,2

Pick-up/drop-off

7,0

Value

7,2

Avis

7,0
Good
8 reviews•1 location
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Cleanliness

6,6

Comfort

7,2

Overall

7,0

Pick-up/drop-off

7,2

Value

6,4

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 hire FAQs

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

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

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