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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?

For the best savings on car hire in Santa Maria, make your reservation 57 days before pickup. The average price then is just £31/day – about 50% less than the yearly average.

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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 Avis (rated 7.7/10 with 8 reviews). Budget (rated 7.4/10 with 5 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.

Avis
Avis
7.7
Budget
Budget
7.4
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
2.0
AutoEurope
AutoEurope
0.0

What is the cheapest month to hire a car in Santa Maria?

At Santa Maria, the best time to hire a car is in September, with an average daily rate of just £42. Conversely, June is the priciest month, averaging £49 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 September, with an average daily rate of just £42. Conversely, June is the priciest month, averaging £49 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

£44

February

£44

March

£47

April

£47

May

£46

June

£49

July

£46

August

£47

September

£42

October

£42

November

£47

December

£49

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. SUV cars (Toyota RAV4 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. AutoEurope has the second-highest number of locations in Santa Maria at 1.

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Top hire agencies in Santa Maria, CA

Avis

7.7
Good
8 reviews•1 location
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Cleanliness

7.4

Comfort

7.8

Overall

7.7

Pick-up/drop-off

7.8

Value

7.2

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 hire FAQs

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

    Hiring a car in Santa Maria for a week can be a great option for travel. Avis, the most popular car hire company for this area, offers hire cars for around £155/week on average.

  • 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.

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