Car Rental in Santa Maria
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Toyota Corolla
or similar
Automatic
5
1
A/C
4
€42.93
per day
7.9
Good
No ratings yet
Kia Rio
or similar
Automatic
5
1
A/C
4
€56.42
per day
7.9
Good
No ratings yet
Ford Edge
or similar
Automatic
5
3
A/C
5
€53.66
per day
7.9
Good
No ratings yet
Kia Soul
or similar
Automatic
5
2
A/C
4
€56.44
per day
7.9
Good
No ratings yet
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Jeep Grand Cherokee
or similar
Automatic
7
2
A/C
5
€65.58
per day
7.9
Good
No ratings yet
Toyota Camry
or similar
Automatic
5
2
A/C
4
€67.70
per day
7.9
Good
No ratings yet
Toyota Crown
or similar
Automatic
5
2
A/C
4
€101.18
per day
7.9
Good
No ratings yet
GENESIS G70
or similar
Automatic
5
2
A/C
4
€105.78
per day
7.9
Good
No ratings yet
The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 10:16 PM on 10/25/25. Prices may vary based on the booking dates, length of rental, and car class.
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Table of contents
- Cheapest car rental rates
- Most popular car rental deals
- Why book with us?
- Travel information
- Top 20 cities near Santa Maria
- Top 20 locations near Santa Maria
- Map of top car rental locations
- When to book in Santa Maria and for how long?
- Car rental information
- Most popular car models of rental suppliers
- Car rental statistics
- Top 2 suppliers in Santa Maria in 2025
- Award-winning service
Travel information
Languages
English, Spanish
Currency
USD
Drive on
Right-hand side
Country code
+1
Average car rental price
€69 per day
Average car rental length
2 days
Speed limit within town
40 - 48 km/h
or
25 - 30 mph
Speed limit out of town
88 - 104 km/h
or
55 - 65 mph
Acceptable limit of BAC
0.08%
Average gas price
€1.08 per liter or €4.09 per gallon
Lowest gas price
€0.99 per liter or €3.75 per gallon
Highest gas price
€1.25 per liter or €4.73 per gallon
Top 20 cities near Santa Maria
- Santa Barbarafrom €37.24 per day77.1 km / 47.91 miles away
- Bakersfieldfrom €42.93 per day140.7 km / 87.43 miles away
- Santa Monicafrom €42.93 per day205.3 km / 127.57 miles away
- Burbankfrom €36.53 per day207.3 km / 128.81 miles away
- Beverly Hillsfrom €42.93 per day211.1 km / 131.17 miles away
- Hollywoodfrom €42.93 per day215.2 km / 133.72 miles away
- Los Angelesfrom €21.35 per day216.1 km / 134.28 miles away
- Fresnofrom €41.00 per day218.9 km / 136.02 miles away
- Montereyfrom €51.79 per day225.4 km / 140.06 miles away
- Long Beachfrom €36.45 per day243.4 km / 151.24 miles away
- Anaheimfrom €39.37 per day262.6 km / 163.17 miles away
- Santa Anafrom €36.33 per day274 km / 170.26 miles away
- Ontariofrom €36.75 per day278.1 km / 172.8 miles away
- Riversidefrom €42.93 per day293.9 km / 182.62 miles away
- San Josefrom €40.02 per day304 km / 188.9 miles away
- San Franciscofrom €34.69 per day347.7 km / 216.05 miles away
- Oaklandfrom €45.46 per day351.2 km / 218.23 miles away
- Palm Springsfrom €36.04 per day381.5 km / 237.05 miles away
- San Diegofrom €35.51 per day386.2 km / 239.97 miles away
- Sacramentofrom €34.41 per day433.8 km / 269.55 miles away
Top 20 locations near Santa Maria
- Santa Barbara Airportfrom €37.24 per day77.1 km / 47.91 miles away
- Meadows Field Airportfrom €42.93 per day140.7 km / 87.43 miles away
- Burbank Airportfrom €36.53 per day207.3 km / 128.81 miles away
- Los Angeles Airportfrom €40.23 per day216.1 km / 134.28 miles away
- Westchester217.5 km / 135.15 miles away
- Fresno Airportfrom €41.00 per day218.9 km / 136.02 miles away
- Los Angeles (Downtown)from €21.35 per day222.3 km / 138.13 miles away
- Monterey Regional Airportfrom €51.79 per day225.4 km / 140.06 miles away
- Long Beach Airportfrom €42.93 per day243.4 km / 151.24 miles away
- John Wayne Airportfrom €36.33 per day274 km / 170.26 miles away
- Ontario Airportfrom €36.75 per day278.1 km / 172.8 miles away
- San Jose Airportfrom €40.02 per day304 km / 188.9 miles away
- San Francisco Airportfrom €45.67 per day347.7 km / 216.05 miles away
- Oakland Airportfrom €45.46 per day351.2 km / 218.23 miles away
- San Francisco Union Square Downtownfrom €50.51 per day365.4 km / 227.05 miles away
- Palm Springs Airportfrom €36.04 per day381.5 km / 237.05 miles away
- San Diego Airportfrom €35.51 per day386.2 km / 239.97 miles away
- San Diego Cross Border Xpressfrom €45.94 per day414.8 km / 257.74 miles away
- Sacramento International Airportfrom €41.09 per day433.8 km / 269.55 miles away
- Charles M. Schulz–Sonoma County Airportfrom €51.55 per day452.8 km / 281.36 miles away
Map of top car rental locations
A
Santa Maria Public Airport (SMX)
2 rental locations
When to book in Santa Maria and for how long?
What is the cheapest month to rent a car in Santa Maria?
Car rental prices in Santa Maria vary by time of year. This graph shows the average prices per month to help you find the best time of year to rent.
Saver's insights
| Cheapest month | Most expensive month | ||
| Average price €76 | A good deal €52 | Cheapest supplier Avis | Cheapest car type Large cars |
Average rental costs per day in Santa Maria
€84
€42
€0
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
€76
in October
Oct
Nov
Dec
The cheapest month to rent a car in Santa Maria is October (when prices average €76.29 per day). This is < 1% cheaper than the yearly average and < 1% cheaper than renting in October (when prices average €76.29).
This information can help you identify the low season. But these are only average numbers. How much your car rental will cost will depend on the type of vehicle you rent, how long you’ll rent it for, and how far ahead you book. Simply enter your dates in the form at the top of the page to see the exact prices.
What's the most popular month to rent a car in Santa Maria?
Based on the number of searches by our customers, the most popular month for renting a car in Santa Maria is October, and the least popular is October.
Monthly searches in Santa Maria by pick-up date relative to the average
1.1
0.6
0
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Same as average in October
Oct
Nov
Dec
What’s the usual rental length in Santa Maria?
How long travelers keep their rental cars for varies from month to month: in October, the average renter keeps their car for 2 days, and in October, they keep their car for 2 days.
Average number of rental days in Santa Maria
2
1
0
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
2 days in October
Oct
Nov
Dec
Car rental information
| 📍 Car rental locations | 2 |
| ✈️ Airport locations | 1 |
| 🔥 Popular suppliers | Budget |
| 🚗 Popular car types | Vans |
| 🤑 Lowest price | €43 per day |
| 👛 Cheapest supplier | Avis |
Most popular car models of rental suppliers
| Rental Supplier | Model | Doors | Luggage | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Budget | Chrysler Pacifica | 4 | 4 | Van |
Car rental statistics
Total rental companies
2
Average daily price
€69
Lowest daily price
€43
Total cars available
33
Top 2 suppliers in Santa Maria in 2025
Budget
2 locations
7.9
Good
Value for money
7.7
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
7.4
Pick-up speed
8
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
8
Car condition
8.1
€56 - €228
per day
Most popular location
Santa Maria Airport Terminal, 3249 Terminal Dr,
Santa Maria, CA, 93455, United States
Avis
1 location
7.9
Good
Value for money
7.7
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
7.7
Pick-up speed
8
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
7.8
Car condition
7.8
€43 - €120
per day
Most popular location
Santa Maria Public Airport, 3249 Skyway Dr,
Santa Maria, CA, 93455, United States
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