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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 69 days before your trip. At that point, average daily prices are around R518, which is about 724% cheaper than the typical rate.

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What is the cheapest car hire company in Santa Maria?

Enterprise Rent-A-Car is currently the cheapest car hire company in Santa Maria with deals as low as R34,06/day found in the past two weeks. Budget is another inexpensive option with rates as low as R42,42/day.

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 Avis (rated 7.7/10 with 8 reviews). Budget (rated 7.4/10 with 5 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.

Avis
Avis
7.7
Budget
Budget
7.4
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? October is the cheapest month, costing about R939 per day. In contrast, August is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of R1 117. Monthly average car hire prices are listed below. Remember, prices can change based on when you book, the type of car, and availability.

January

R971

February

R955

March

R1 020

April

R1 020

May

R1 004

June

R1 085

July

R1 004

August

R1 117

September

R955

October

R939

November

R1 052

December

R1 085

What car do most people hire in Santa Maria?

Intermediate cars (Toyota Corolla, for example) are the most popular in Santa Maria. SUV (Toyota RAV4) and Full-size (Toyota Camry) 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

Explore the leading car hire agencies in Santa Maria, CA known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 6 car hire companies in Santa Maria, CA. Reviews were last updated on 16 August 2026.

Avis

7,7
Good
8 reviews•1 location
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Cleanliness

7,4

Comfort

7,8

Overall

7,7

Pick-up/drop-off

7,8

Value

7,2

Budget

7,4
Good
5 reviews•2 locations
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Cleanliness

7,8

Comfort

7,8

Overall

7,4

Pick-up/drop-off

7,2

Value

7,2

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

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Santa Maria, CA, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 16 August 2026.

  • 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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