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Santa Maria Public Airport

Cheap Car Hire in Santa Maria Public Airport, California from £40

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 Public Airport with a pick-up date of 17/7 and drop-off date of 20/7. 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 Public Airport

Explore the most popular car models available for hire in Santa Maria Public Airport and choose the one that suits your needs. The price data is sourced from various car hire companies and was last updated on 8 July 2026.
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At £40/day, small car is the cheapest car type available for hire at Santa Maria Public Airport in the past week. Out of 4 car hire agencies operating at Santa Maria Public Airport, there are, in total, 5 hire locations. View below for 4 offered car types:

Economy

Economy

£40+

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Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

£120+

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Premium

Premium

£104+

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Luxury

Luxury

£127+

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Intermediate SUV

Intermediate SUV

£48+

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Best car hire deals found at Santa Maria Public Airport

Browse through a selection of recently found affordable car hire deals in Santa Maria Public Airport. Plan your trip with ease and find the perfect hire option for your needs. There are currently 7 hire car agencies in Santa Maria Public Airport with an average daily rate of £81. Data was last updated on 8 July 2026.
Suzuki Swift£40/day
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Suzuki Swift
Found 07/07/26
Volkswagen T-ROC£48/day
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A/C
Volkswagen T-ROC
Found 07/07/26
Hyundai i20£48/day
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A/C
Hyundai i20
Found 07/07/26

Cheapflights insights for Santa Maria Public Airport car hires

Get relevant, data-driven information to help you hire a car in Santa Maria Public Airport, including pricing trends, ideal booking times, and more.

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

Book your car hire at Santa Maria Public Airport 80 days before your pickup date to maximise your savings. Car hire prices are around £32/day on average when booked 80 days ahead, which saves you 44% off the average price.

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What is the best car hire company at Santa Maria Public Airport?

Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car hire company at Santa Maria Public Airport is Avis (rated 7.8/10 with 8 reviews). Budget (rated 7.2/10 with 7 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.

Avis
Avis
7.8
Budget
Budget
7.2
Dollar
Dollar
5.4
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
2.0

What is the cheapest month to hire a car at Santa Maria Public Airport?

The cheapest month to hire a car at Santa Maria Public Airport is September, when you can expect to pay £35/day on average. The most expensive month to hire a car at Santa Maria Public Airport is December (£60/day on average). The average daily car hire 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 hire.

January

£37

February

£38

March

£44

April

£40

May

£42

June

£44

July

£44

August

£41

September

£35

October

£44

November

£39

December

£60

What car do most people hire at Santa Maria Public Airport?

The most popular types of cars to hire in Santa Maria Public Airport are the following: Intermediate cars (Hyundai Elantra or similar), SUV cars (Class Intermediate SUV or similar), and Economy cars (Hyundai Accent or similar).

Which car hire company has the most locations at Santa Maria Public Airport?

Enterprise Rent-A-Car has 3 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Budget has the second-highest number of locations at Santa Maria Public Airport at 2.

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Top hire agencies in Santa Maria Public Airport

Explore the leading car hire agencies in Santa Maria Public Airport known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 7 car hire companies in Santa Maria Public Airport. Reviews were last updated on 8 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

7.2
Good
7 reviews•2 locations
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Overview

Cleanliness

7.6

Comfort

7.6

Overall

7.2

Pick-up/drop-off

6.8

Value

7.1

Dollar

1 location
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Enterprise Rent-A-Car

2.0
Poor
3 reviews•3 locations
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Overview

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

1 location
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Car hire FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Santa Maria Public Airport, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 8 July 2026.

  • Which car hire providers are at Santa Maria Public Airport?

    There are 2 car hire providers located at Santa Maria Public Airport. The following companies can be found near the Santa Maria Public Airport car hire counter:Avis (7.8)Budget (6.9)

  • How much does it cost to hire a car at Santa Maria Public Airport for a week from Avis?

    Avis is a popular option for travellers looking for car hire at Santa Maria Public Airport. You can expect the average cost of car hire to be about £158 per week.

  • Can I rent a car for a month at Santa Maria Public Airport?

    Yes, cars are available to be hired for an entire month at Santa Maria Public Airport.

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