Cheapflights insights for Santa Maria car rentals
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?
To get the best deal on car hire in Santa Maria, book about 79 days before your trip. At that point, average daily prices are around S$ 61, which is about 11% 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 Hertz (rated 7.9/10 with 2 reviews). Avis (rated 7.4/10 with 11 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.
What is the cheapest month to rent a car in Santa Maria?
At Santa Maria, the best time to rent a car is at February, with an average daily rate of just S$ 70. Conversely, May is the priciest month, averaging S$ 95 per day. Below youll find the monthly average rental prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.|1#In Santa Maria, the best time to rent a car is in February, with an average daily rate of just S$ 70. Conversely, May is the priciest month, averaging S$ 95 per day. Below youll find the monthly average rental prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.
January
S$ 93
February
S$ 70
March
S$ 88
April
S$ 83
May
S$ 95
June
S$ 84
July
S$ 92
August
S$ 92
September
S$ 86
October
S$ 81
November
S$ 95
December
S$ 88
What car do most people rent in Santa Maria?
Full-size cars (Ford Transit, for example) are the most popular in Santa Maria. Intermediate (Hyundai Elantra) and SUV (Volkswagen Atlas) 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 13 June 2025.
Book your reservation with one of the top rental car agencies located in Santa Maria, including Hertz, Avis and Budget. Reviews, pricing info, pickup locations, and other important details are available to aid your decision.
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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 13 June 2025.
Can I rent a car for a month in Santa Maria?
Typically, how long you can rent a car for depends on the inventory of the supplier. For Santa Maria however, it is certainly possible to rent a car for an entire month.