Cheapflights insights for Santa Maria car hires
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?
For the best savings on car hire in Santa Maria, make your reservation 62 days before pickup. The average price then is just £32/day – about 55% less than the yearly average.
What is the best car rental company in Santa Maria?
Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car hire company in Santa Maria is Hertz (rated 8.0/10 with 2 reviews). Avis (rated 7.3/10 with 11 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.
What is the cheapest month to hire a car in Santa Maria?
At Santa Maria, the best time to hire a car is in February, with an average daily rate of just £41. Conversely, August is the priciest month, averaging £58 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, the best time to hire a car is in February, with an average daily rate of just £41. Conversely, August is the priciest month, averaging £58 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
£54
February
£41
March
£51
April
£48
May
£55
June
£50
July
£57
August
£58
September
£50
October
£47
November
£54
December
£51
What car do most people hire in Santa Maria?
Intermediate cars (Tesla Model 3 or similar) are the most popular option for those visiting Santa Maria. SUV cars (Jeep Grand Cherokee L 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. Budget has the second-highest number of locations in Santa Maria at 2.
Top hire agencies in Santa Maria, CA
Explore the leading car hire agencies in Santa Maria, CA known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 6 car hire companies in Santa Maria, CA. Reviews were last updated on 29 August 2025.
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Car hire FAQs
Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Santa Maria, CA, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 29 August 2025.
Can I rent a car for a month in Santa Maria?
Typically, how long you can hire 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.