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Santa Maria Public Airport

Cheap Car Hire in Santa Maria Public Airport, California from $70

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 Public Airport with a pick-up date of 14/8 and drop-off date of 17/8. 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 Public Airport

Explore the most popular car models available for hire in Santa Maria Public Airport and choose the one that suits your needs. The price data is sourced from various car hire companies and was last updated on 6 August 2026.
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At Santa Maria Public Airport, there are 5 active hire locations from 4 car hire companies. small car is the cheapest car type to hire at Santa Maria Public Airport in the past week - currently priced from $70/day. View deals for 5 car types available to hire in this destination:

Economy

Economy

$71+

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Compact

Compact

$70+

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Intermediate

Intermediate

$71+

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Full-size

Full-size

$91+

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People mover

People mover

$114+

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Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

$166+

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Intermediate SUV

Intermediate SUV

$80+

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Compact SUV

Compact SUV

$84+

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Standard SUV

Standard SUV

$111+

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Best car hire deals found at Santa Maria Public Airport

Browse through a selection of recently found affordable car hire deals in Santa Maria Public Airport. Plan your trip with ease and find the perfect hire option for your needs. There are currently 7 hire car agencies in Santa Maria Public Airport with an average daily rate of $98. Data was last updated on 6 August 2026.
Suzuki Swift$70/day
Suzuki Swift
Found 08/04/26
Nissan Qashqai$80/day
Nissan Qashqai
Found 08/05/26
Nissan Serena$114/day
Nissan Serena
Found 08/06/26

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 $61, which is about 6% 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 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
Dollar
Dollar
5.3
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 $113 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 $113 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

$72

March

$84

April

$75

May

$79

June

$84

July

$84

August

$78

September

$67

October

$84

November

$74

December

$113

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 (Toyota RAV4 or similar), SUV cars (Class Intermediate SUV or similar), and Passenger van cars (Toyota Sienna 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 7 car hire companies in Santa Maria Public Airport. Reviews were last updated on 6 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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Overview

Cleanliness

7.8

Comfort

7.8

Overall

7.4

Pick-up/drop-off

7.2

Value

7.2

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

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Santa Maria Public Airport, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 6 August 2026.

  • 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 (7.8)Budget (7.1)

  • 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 $1,116 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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