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Cheap Car Hire in Santa Maria, CA from £38

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 12/10 and drop-off date of 14/10. 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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What is the cheapest time to rent a car in Santa Maria?

Discover the most affordable period to rent a car in Santa Maria, CA and save money on your trip. The monthly average price data is based on historical data over the last year and was last updated on 12 September 2024.

January

£41

February

£43

March

£45

April

£48

May

£44

June

£44

July

£52

August

£58

September

£47

October

£52

November

£42

December

£43

Currently, the cheapest month to rent a car in Santa Maria is January. The most expensive time to rent a car is August. The cheapest prices for each month are shown above, but prices will vary based on availability, how far out you book your rental car, and of course, car type.

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 12 September 2024.
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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 £38/day. View deals for 4 car types available to hire in this destination:

Economy

Economy

£38+

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Compact

Compact

£38+

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Intermediate

Intermediate

£40+

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Standard

Standard

£48+

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People carrier

People carrier

£76+

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Standard SUV

Standard SUV

£50+

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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 12 September 2024.
Book your reservation with one of the top car hire agencies located in Santa Maria, including Avis, Budget and Enterprise Rent-A-Car. Read through reviews, double check the pickup location, and other important information before making your selection.

Avis

7.4
Good
13 reviews•1 location
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Cleanliness

7.3

Comfort

7.5

Overall

7.4

Pick-up/drop-off

7.4

Value

7.3

Budget

6.8
Okay
14 reviews•2 locations
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Cleanliness

7.0

Comfort

7.4

Overall

6.8

Pick-up/drop-off

6.4

Value

6.5

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

6.5
Okay
4 reviews•3 locations
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Overview

Cleanliness

7.2

Comfort

6.8

Overall

6.4

Pick-up/drop-off

6.8

Value

6.4

Hertz

5.9
Fair
5 reviews•2 locations
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Overview

Cleanliness

6.3

Comfort

6.3

Overall

6.0

Pick-up/drop-off

6.0

Value

6.0

AutoEurope

1 location
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Easirent

1 location
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Best Santa Maria, CA car hire deals found

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 £48. Data was last updated on 12 September 2024.
These are the best deals we've found on car hires in Santa Maria. If these deals don't completely appeal to you, check back soon for alternative offers.
Vauxhall Corsa£38/day
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A/C
Vauxhall Corsa
Found 09/11/24
Mini Hatch£38/day
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Mini Hatch
Found 09/11/24
Volvo V40£40/day
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Volvo V40
Found 09/11/24

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 12 September 2024.

  • Which car hire company is considered to be the best in Santa Maria?

    Taking our users’ ratings and reviews into consideration, Avis (7.4 rating), Budget (6.8 rating) and Enterprise Rent-A-Car (6.5 rating) seem to be the best car hire companies in Santa Maria.

  • What are petrol prices like in Santa Maria?

    The average price of petrol in Santa Maria is £0.74/litre over the past month, costing you anywhere between £33 and £48 to fill up a car’s fuel tank.

  • How far in advance should I hire a car in Santa Maria for the best price?

    Hiring your favourite car model can become more difficult the closer you are to your desired travel date. It’s ideal to book early to have that peace of mind. An early booking can save you up to 84% in Santa Maria - we recommend booking at least 86days in advance.

  • 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.

  • What car do most people hire in Santa Maria?

    The majority of Cheapflights travellers prefer to hire a Standard (Chevrolet Cruze) in Santa Maria, making it the most popular option.

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Luxury car hires in Santa Maria, CA

Find luxury car hire deals in Santa Maria, CA from well-known providers in the area and save on gas mileage with the options provided below. luxury car hires in Santa Maria, CA cost an average of £70 per day. Price data was last updated on 12 September 2024.
Some of the most suitable options we've found on luxury car hires within Santa Maria. Double check the dates, pricing, and other key information of your reservation to make sure they're correct before proceeding.
Jaguar XF£60/day
5
4
M
A/C
Jaguar XF
Found 09/11/24
Mercedes-Benz E-Class£80/day
5
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A/C
Mercedes-Benz E-Class
Found 09/11/24

People carrier hires in Santa Maria, CA

Find people carrier hire deals in Santa Maria, CA from well-known providers in the area and save on gas mileage with the options provided below. people carrier hires in Santa Maria, CA cost an average of £87 per day. Price data was last updated on 12 September 2024.
Peruse some of the best options we've found for hiring a people carrier in the Santa Maria area. To provide you with as many options as possible, we're constantly adding new deals so check back soon if you're not finding the one right for you.
Vauxhall Zafira Tourer£76/day
5
M
A/C
Vauxhall Zafira Tourer
Found 09/11/24
Ford Galaxy£84/day
5
M
A/C
Ford Galaxy
Found 09/11/24
Vauxhall Zafira Tourer£102/day
5
M
A/C
Vauxhall Zafira Tourer
Found 09/11/24

Car hires by fuel type in Santa Maria, CA

Browse car hires by fuel type in Santa Maria, CA. Currently, Hybrid cars are the cheapest to rent in Santa Maria, CA. Deals were last updated on 12 September 2024.
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Browse through car hire deals by fuel type in Santa Maria, CA. There are currently 2 fuel types to choose from with Hybrid being the cheapest (£76+).

Electric

Electric

£104+

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Hybrid

Hybrid

£76+

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