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Cheap Car Hire in Santa Maria, California

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

Book your car hire in Santa Maria 57 days before your pickup date to maximise your savings. Car hire prices are around AED 154/day on average when booked 57 days ahead, which saves you 145% off the average price.

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What is the cheapest car hire company in Santa Maria?

Looking to hire a car in Santa Maria? Enterprise Rent-A-Car had the lowest prices in the past two weeks, starting at only AED 34.06/day. Budget also offers competitive rates, with deals beginning at AED 42.42/day.

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 7.8/10 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
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? October is the cheapest month, costing about AED 213 per day. In contrast, August is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of AED 250. 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 217

March

AED 231

April

AED 231

May

AED 228

June

AED 246

July

AED 228

August

AED 250

September

AED 224

October

AED 213

November

AED 239

December

AED 246

What car do most people hire in Santa Maria?

SUV cars (Toyota RAV4 or similar) are the most popular option for those visiting Santa Maria. Intermediate cars (Class Intermediate Car or similar) are also a popular choice, followed by Passenger van cars (Ford Transit 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

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 25 July 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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Cleanliness

7.8

Comfort

7.8

Overall

7.4

Pick-up/drop-off

7.2

Value

7.2

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

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in Santa Maria, CA, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 25 July 2026.

  • 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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