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Cheap Car Hire in Santa Maria, California from £21
This price is the cheapest per day rate found by a Cheapflights user in the last 48 hours by searching for a car hire in Santa Maria with a pick-up date of 9/10 and drop-off date of 17/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available at all agencies or on all dates of hire. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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Popular car types in Santa Maria, CA
Explore the most popular car models available for hire in Santa Maria, CA and choose the one that suits your needs. The price data is sourced from various car hire companies and was last updated on 18 September 2025.
In Santa Maria, there are 7 active hire locations from 5 car hire companies. small car is the cheapest car type to hire in Santa Maria in the past week - currently priced from £21/day. View deals for 6 car types available to hire in this destination:
Economy
£25+
Compact
£21+
Intermediate
£26+
Standard
£28+
Full-size
£28+
People carrier
£56+
Full-size SUV
£38+
Premium
£43+
Best car hire deals found in Santa Maria
Browse through a selection of recently found affordable car hire deals in Santa Maria, CA. Plan your trip with ease and find the perfect hire option for your needs. There are currently 6 hire car agencies in Santa Maria, CA with an average daily rate of £34. Data was last updated on 18 September 2025.
Peugeot 2008£21/day
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Vauxhall Corsa£25/day
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Skoda Octavia£26/day
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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 63 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.
Hertz
8.0
Avis
7.3
Budget
6.6
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
2.0
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 £40. Conversely, July is the priciest month, averaging £56 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 £40. Conversely, July is the priciest month, averaging £56 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
£53
February
£40
March
£51
April
£48
May
£54
June
£49
July
£56
August
£51
September
£47
October
£45
November
£55
December
£52
What car do most people hire in Santa Maria?
Intermediate cars (Toyota Corolla or similar) are the most popular option for those visiting Santa Maria. Economy cars (Kia Rio or similar) are also a popular choice, followed by Passenger van cars (Chrysler Pacifica 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 18 September 2025.
Hertz
2 reviews•2 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
8.6
Comfort
8.6
Overall
8.0
Pick-up/drop-off
8.6
Value
8.0
Avis
11 reviews•1 location
Overview
Cleanliness
7.4
Comfort
7.5
Overall
7.3
Pick-up/drop-off
7.3
Value
6.8
Budget
13 reviews•2 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
7.0
Comfort
7.3
Overall
6.6
Pick-up/drop-off
6.1
Value
6.4
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
2 reviews•3 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
4.0
Comfort
2.0
Overall
2.0
Pick-up/drop-off
2.0
Value
2.0
AutoEurope
1 location
Easirent
1 location
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 18 September 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.