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Cheap Car Hire in Santa Maria, California from $63

This price is the cheapest per day rate found by a Cheapflights user in the last 48 hours by searching for a car hire in Santa Maria with a pick-up date of 4/9 and drop-off date of 8/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available at all agencies or on all dates of hire. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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Popular car types in Santa Maria, CA

Explore the most popular car models available for hire in Santa Maria, CA and choose the one that suits your needs. The price data is sourced from various car hire companies and was last updated on 1 August 2026.
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At $63/day, small car is the cheapest car type available for hire in Santa Maria in the past week. Out of 4 car hire agencies operating in Santa Maria, there are, in total, 5 hire locations. View below for 5 offered car types:

Economy

Economy

$66+

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Compact

Compact

$63+

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Intermediate

Intermediate

$66+

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Full-size

Full-size

$81+

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People mover

People mover

$156+

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Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

$173+

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Intermediate SUV

Intermediate SUV

$78+

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Compact SUV

Compact SUV

$80+

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Best car hire deals found in Santa Maria

Browse through a selection of recently found affordable car hire deals in Santa Maria, CA. Plan your trip with ease and find the perfect hire option for your needs. There are currently 6 hire car agencies in Santa Maria, CA with an average daily rate of $100. Data was last updated on 1 August 2026.
Hyundai Kona$63/day
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Hyundai Accent$66/day
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MG 5$66/day
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Cheapflights insights for Santa Maria car hires

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?

Book your car hire in Santa Maria 57 days before your pickup date to maximise your savings. Car hire prices are around $60/day on average when booked 57 days ahead, which saves you 6% off the average price.

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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 $34.06/day found in the past two weeks. Budget is another inexpensive option with rates as low as $42.42/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 7.8/10 with 8 reviews). Budget (rated 7.4/10 with 5 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.

Avis
Avis
7.8
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?

The cheapest month to hire a car in Santa Maria is October, when you can expect to pay $83/day on average. The most expensive month to hire a car in Santa Maria is June ($95/day on average). The average daily car hire price for each month is shown below. Keep in mind that prices will vary based on availability, when you book, and the type of car you hire.

January

$85

February

$84

March

$90

April

$90

May

$88

June

$95

July

$87

August

$91

September

$88

October

$83

November

$92

December

$95

What car do most people hire in Santa Maria?

The most popular types of cars to hire in Santa Maria are the following: SUV cars (Toyota RAV4 or similar), Intermediate cars (Class Intermediate Car or similar), and Passenger van cars (Ford Transit or similar).

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 hire 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 1 August 2026.

Avis

7.8
Good
8 reviews•1 location
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Cleanliness

7.5

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.8

Pick-up/drop-off

7.9

Value

7.4

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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Overview

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 1 August 2026.

  • How much does it cost to hire a car in Santa Maria for a week from Avis?

    Hiring a car in Santa Maria for a week can be a great option for travel. Avis, the most popular car hire company for this area, offers hire cars for around $1,119/week on average.

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

    The length of time you can book a car hire for is subject to the inventory of the supplier. When renting a vehicle from Santa Maria it should be possible to hire a car for a whole month if needed.

Car hires by fuel type in Santa Maria, CA

Browse car hires by fuel type in Santa Maria, CA. Currently, Electric cars are the cheapest to rent in Santa Maria, CA. Deals were last updated on 1 August 2026.
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Browse through car hire deals by fuel type in Santa Maria, CA. There are currently 2 fuel types to choose from with Electric being the cheapest ($65+).

Electric

Electric

$65+

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Hybrid

Hybrid

$122+

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