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Cheap Car Hire in Santa Maria Public Airport, California

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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?

To get the best deal on car hire at Santa Maria Public Airport, book about 80 days before your trip. At that point, average daily prices are around $66, which is about 16% cheaper than the typical rate.

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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 7.9/10 with 2 reviews). Avis (rated 7.4/10 with 11 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.

Hertz
Hertz
7.9
Avis
Avis
7.4
Budget
Budget
6.5
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
2.0

What is the cheapest month to hire a car at Santa Maria Public Airport?

At Santa Maria Public Airport, the best time to hire a car is in September, with an average daily rate of just $72. Conversely, December is the priciest month, averaging $123 per day. Below youll find the monthly average car hire prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.|1#In Santa Maria Public Airport, the best time to hire a car is in September, with an average daily rate of just $72. Conversely, December is the priciest month, averaging $123 per day. Below youll find the monthly average car hire prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.

January

$77

February

$78

March

$91

April

$81

May

$86

June

$91

July

$91

August

$84

September

$72

October

$91

November

$80

December

$123

What car do most people hire at Santa Maria Public Airport?

The most popular types of cars to hire in Santa Maria Public Airport are the following: Intermediate cars (Hyundai Elantra or similar), SUV cars (Toyota RAV4 or similar), and Economy cars (Kia Rio 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.

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Top hire 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 13 June 2025.

Hertz

7.9
Good
2 reviews•2 locations
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Cleanliness

8.5

Comfort

8.5

Overall

8.0

Pick-up/drop-off

8.0

Value

8.0

Avis

7.4
Good
11 reviews•1 location
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Cleanliness

7.5

Comfort

7.6

Overall

7.4

Pick-up/drop-off

7.4

Value

7.0

Budget

6.5
Okay
14 reviews•2 locations
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Cleanliness

6.8

Comfort

7.2

Overall

6.6

Pick-up/drop-off

6.1

Value

6.3

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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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 13 June 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 (7.9)Avis (7.4)Budget (6.1)

  • Can I rent a car for a month at Santa Maria Public Airport?

    Yes, cars are available to be hired for an entire month at Santa Maria Public Airport.

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