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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 63 days before your trip. At that point, average daily prices are around R720, which is about 981% 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 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
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? February is the cheapest month, costing about R938 per day. In contrast, July is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of R1 290. 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 173

February

R938

March

R1 156

April

R1 089

May

R1 223

June

R1 123

July

R1 290

August

R1 173

September

R1 022

October

R972

November

R1 072

December

R1 156

What car do most people hire in Santa Maria?

Intermediate cars (Toyota Corolla, for example) are the most popular in Santa Maria. Passenger van (Chrysler Pacifica) 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. Budget has the second-highest number of locations in Santa Maria at 2.

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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 20 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

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

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 20 December 2025.

  • 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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