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Cheapflights insights for Santa Maria Public Airport car hires
Get relevant, data-driven information to help you hire a car in Santa Maria Public Airport, including pricing trends, ideal booking times, and more.
How far in advance should I hire a car at Santa Maria Public Airport?
For the best savings on car hire at Santa Maria Public Airport, make your reservation 80 days before pickup. The average price then is just R756/day – about 1 231% less than the yearly average.
What is the best car hire company at Santa Maria Public Airport?
Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car hire company at Santa Maria Public Airport is Hertz (rated 8.0/10 with 2 reviews). Avis (rated 7.4/10 with 11 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.
Hertz
8.0
Avis
7.4
Budget
6.4
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
2.0
What is the cheapest month to hire a car at Santa Maria Public Airport?
Planning to hire a car at Santa Maria Public Airport? September is the cheapest month, costing about R826 per day. In contrast, December is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of R1 406. Monthly average car hire prices are listed below. Remember, prices can change based on when you book, the type of car, and availability.
January
R879
February
R896
March
R1 037
April
R932
May
R984
June
R1 037
July
R1 037
August
R967
September
R826
October
R1 037
November
R914
December
R1 406
What car do most people hire at Santa Maria Public Airport?
Intermediate cars (Toyota RAV4 or similar) are the most popular option for those visiting Santa Maria Public Airport. SUV cars (Jeep Grand Cherokee L or similar) are also a popular choice, followed by Economy cars (Hyundai Accent or similar).
Which car hire company has the most locations at Santa Maria Public Airport?
Enterprise Rent-A-Car has 3 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Budget has the second-highest number of locations at Santa Maria Public Airport at 2.
Top rental agencies in Santa Maria Public Airport
Explore the leading car hire agencies in Santa Maria Public Airport known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 6 car hire companies in Santa Maria Public Airport. Reviews were last updated on 16 August 2025.
Hertz
2 reviews•2 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
8,6
Comfort
8,6
Overall
8,0
Pick-up/drop-off
8,6
Value
8,0
Avis
11 reviews•1 location
Overview
Cleanliness
7,5
Comfort
7,6
Overall
7,4
Pick-up/drop-off
7,4
Value
7,0
Budget
13 reviews•2 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 reviews•3 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 hire FAQs
Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Santa Maria Public Airport, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 16 August 2025.
Which car hire providers are at Santa Maria Public Airport?
There are 3 car hire providers located at Santa Maria Public Airport. The following companies can be found near the Santa Maria Public Airport car hire counter:Hertz (8,0)Avis (7,4)Budget (6,1)
Can I rent a car for a month at Santa Maria Public Airport?
Typically, how long you can hire a car for depends on the inventory of the supplier. For Santa Maria Public Airport however, it is certainly possible to rent a car for an entire month.