Santa Maria

Cheap Car Hire in Santa Maria, California

Driver's age: 25-65
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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 Rp 715,117, which is about 1,068,515% cheaper than the typical rate.

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 Avis (rated 7.3/10 with 11 reviews). Budget (rated 6.8/10 with 12 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.

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

Planning to hire a car in Santa Maria? February is the cheapest month, costing about Rp 931,316 per day. In contrast, July is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of Rp 1,280,559. Monthly average car hire prices are listed below. Remember, prices can change based on when you book, the type of car, and availability.

January

Rp 1,180,775

February

Rp 931,315

March

Rp 1,147,514

April

Rp 1,097,622

May

Rp 1,214,036

June

Rp 1,114,252

July

Rp 1,280,559

August

Rp 1,164,144

September

Rp 1,014,469

October

Rp 964,577

November

Rp 1,097,622

December

Rp 1,147,514

What car do most people hire in Santa Maria?

Intermediate cars (Tesla Model 3, 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.

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 14 December 2025.

Avis

7.3
Good
11 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

7.4

Comfort

7.5

Overall

7.3

Pick-up/drop-off

7.3

Value

6.8

Budget

6.8
Okay
12 reviews2 locations
Overview

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 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

Hertz

2 locations

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 14 December 2025.
  • Can I rent a car for a month in Santa Maria?

    Yes, renting a vehicle in Santa Maria for a month is certainly possible.

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