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Santa Maria Public Airport

Cheap Car Hire in Santa Maria Public Airport, California from $81

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At Santa Maria Public Airport, there are 5 active hire locations from 4 car hire companies. SUV is the cheapest car type to hire at Santa Maria Public Airport in the past week - currently priced from $81/day. View deals for 4 car types available to hire in this destination:

Economy

Economy

$82+

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Compact

Compact

$82+

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Intermediate

Intermediate

$83+

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Standard

Standard

$84+

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Full-size

Full-size

$84+

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Intermediate SUV

Intermediate SUV

$81+

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Best car hire deals found at Santa Maria Public Airport

Toyota Yaris$82/day
Toyota Yaris
Found 10/31/26
Kia EV6$81/day
Kia EV6
Found 10/31/26
Hyundai i20$82/day
Hyundai i20
Found 10/31/26

Cheapflights insights for Santa Maria Public Airport car hires

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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 $61, which is about 8% 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 Budget (rated 7.2/10 with 4 reviews). Avis (rated 7.0/10 with 8 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.

Budget
Budget
7.2
Avis
Avis
7.0
Dollar
Dollar
5.2
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 $67. Conversely, December is the priciest month, averaging $114 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 $67. Conversely, December is the priciest month, averaging $114 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

$71

February

$73

March

$84

April

$75

May

$80

June

$84

July

$84

August

$78

September

$67

October

$84

November

$74

December

$114

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), Economy cars (Hyundai Accent or similar), and Passenger van cars (Chrysler Pacifica 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

Budget

7.2
Good
4 reviews•2 locations
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Cleanliness

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Overall

7.2

Pick-up/drop-off

7.0

Value

7.2

Avis

7.0
Good
8 reviews•1 location
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Overview

Cleanliness

6.6

Comfort

7.2

Overall

7.0

Pick-up/drop-off

7.2

Value

6.4

Dollar

1 location
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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

1 location
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Car hire FAQs

  • Which car hire providers are at Santa Maria Public Airport?

    There are 2 car hire providers located at Santa Maria Public Airport. The following companies can be found near the Santa Maria Public Airport car hire counter:Avis (7.0)Budget (6.7)

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

    Avis is one of the top picks at Santa Maria Public Airport. They can have you in a hire car for about $657 per week on average.

  • 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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