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Cheap Car Rentals in Santa Maria, California

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How far in advance should I rent a car in Santa Maria?

For the best savings on car rentals in Santa Maria, make your reservation 63 days before pickup. The average price then is just ₱2,509/day – about 3,617% less than the yearly average.

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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 Avis (rated 7.3/10 with 11 reviews). Budget (rated 6.8/10 with 12 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.

Avis
Avis
7.3
Budget
Budget
6.8
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
2.0
AutoEurope
AutoEurope
0.0

What is the cheapest month to rent a car in Santa Maria?

The cheapest month to rent a car in Santa Maria is February where you can expect to pay ₱3,268/day on average. The most expensive month to rent a car in Santa Maria is July (₱4,493/day on average). The average daily rental 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 rent.

January

₱4,085

February

₱3,268

March

₱4,026

April

₱3,851

May

₱4,318

June

₱3,910

July

₱4,493

August

₱4,085

September

₱3,559

October

₱3,384

November

₱4,318

December

₱3,968

What car do most people rent in Santa Maria?

The most popular types of cars to rent in Santa Maria are the following: Passenger van rentals (Ford Transit or similar), Economy rentals (Hyundai Accent or similar), and Luxury rentals (Class Luxury Car or similar).

Which car rental 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.

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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 November 29, 2025.

Avis

7.3
Good
11 reviews•1 location
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Cleanliness

7.4

Comfort

7.5

Overall

7.3

Pick-up/drop-off

7.3

Value

6.8

Budget

6.8
Okay
12 reviews•2 locations
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Cleanliness

7.2

Comfort

7.6

Overall

6.8

Pick-up/drop-off

6.3

Value

6.6

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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Hertz

2 locations
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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 November 29, 2025.

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

    Yes, renting a vehicle in Santa Maria for a month is certainly possible.

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