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Cheap Car Hire in Santa Maria, California

Driver's age: 25-65
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How far in advance should I hire a car in Santa Maria?

Book your car hire in Santa Maria 74 days before your pickup date to maximise your savings. Car hire prices are around AED 169/day on average when booked 74 days ahead, which saves you 168% off the average price.

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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 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
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?

Planning to hire a car in Santa Maria? September is the cheapest month, costing about AED 209 per day. In contrast, June is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of AED 246. Monthly average car hire prices are listed below. Remember, prices can change based on when you book, the type of car, and availability.

January

AED 220

February

AED 213

March

AED 228

April

AED 231

May

AED 228

June

AED 246

July

AED 228

August

AED 242

September

AED 209

October

AED 224

November

AED 242

December

AED 246

What car do most people hire in Santa Maria?

Intermediate cars (Hyundai Elantra or similar) are the most popular option for those visiting Santa Maria. SUV cars (Hyundai Venue or similar) are also a popular choice, followed by Economy cars (Kia Rio or similar).

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. AutoEurope has the second-highest number of locations in Santa Maria at 1.

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Top rental agencies in Santa Maria, CA

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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Cleanliness

6.6

Comfort

7.2

Overall

7.0

Pick-up/drop-off

7.2

Value

6.4

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

2.0
Poor
3 reviews•3 locations
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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

2 locations
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Car rental FAQs

  • 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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