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Santa Maria, USA - California
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Cheapest car rental rates

Zero deductible

Kia Rio

or similar Economy
Automatic
5
A/C
4
4
$48.11
per day
Free cancellation
8.0
Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Santa Maria Downtown
1730 S Broadway, Santa Maria, CA, 93454, United States
Drop-off information
Santa Maria Downtown
1730 S Broadway, Santa Maria, CA, 93454, United States
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Kia Soul

or similar Compact
Automatic
5
A/C
4
5
$48.13
per day
Free cancellation
8.0
Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Santa Maria Downtown
1730 S Broadway, Santa Maria, CA, 93454, United States
Drop-off information
Santa Maria Downtown
1730 S Broadway, Santa Maria, CA, 93454, United States
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Toyota Camry

or similar Full-size
Automatic
5
A/C
4
6
$48.51
per day
Free cancellation
7.9
Average
In terminal
Pick-up information
Santa Maria Public Airport (SMX)
Santa Maria Public Airport, 3249 Skyway Dr, Santa Maria, CA, 93455, United States
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Drop-off information
Santa Maria Public Airport (SMX)
Santa Maria Public Airport, 3249 Skyway Dr, Santa Maria, CA, 93455, United States
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Toyota RAV4

or similar Intermediate SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
4
1
$46.62
per day
Free cancellation
7.9
Average
In terminal
Pick-up information
Santa Maria Public Airport (SMX)
Santa Maria Public Airport, 3249 Skyway Dr, Santa Maria, CA, 93455, United States
Please follow the signs to the car rental area
Drop-off information
Santa Maria Public Airport (SMX)
Santa Maria Public Airport, 3249 Skyway Dr, Santa Maria, CA, 93455, United States
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Mitsubishi Mirage

or similar Economy
Automatic
4
A/C
4
2
$47.06
per day
Free cancellation
7.9
Average
In terminal
Pick-up information
Santa Maria Public Airport (SMX)
Santa Maria Public Airport, 3249 Skyway Dr, Santa Maria, CA, 93455, United States
Please follow the signs to the car rental area
Drop-off information
Santa Maria Public Airport (SMX)
Santa Maria Public Airport, 3249 Skyway Dr, Santa Maria, CA, 93455, United States
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Kia Soul

or similar Compact
Automatic
5
A/C
4
3
$47.35
per day
Free cancellation
7.9
Average
In terminal
Pick-up information
Santa Maria Public Airport (SMX)
Santa Maria Public Airport, 3249 Skyway Dr, Santa Maria, CA, 93455, United States
Please follow the signs to the car rental area
Drop-off information
Santa Maria Public Airport (SMX)
Santa Maria Public Airport, 3249 Skyway Dr, Santa Maria, CA, 93455, United States
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Volkswagen Jetta

or similar Standard
Automatic
5
A/C
4
7
$48.51
per day
Free cancellation
7.9
Average
In terminal
Pick-up information
Santa Maria Public Airport (SMX)
Santa Maria Public Airport, 3249 Skyway Dr, Santa Maria, CA, 93455, United States
Please follow the signs to the car rental area
Drop-off information
Santa Maria Public Airport (SMX)
Santa Maria Public Airport, 3249 Skyway Dr, Santa Maria, CA, 93455, United States
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
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Toyota Corolla

or similar Intermediate
Automatic
5
A/C
4
8
$51.27
per day
Free cancellation
7.9
Average
In terminal
Pick-up information
Santa Maria Public Airport (SMX)
Santa Maria Public Airport, 3249 Skyway Dr, Santa Maria, CA, 93455, United States
Please follow the signs to the car rental area
Drop-off information
Santa Maria Public Airport (SMX)
Santa Maria Public Airport, 3249 Skyway Dr, Santa Maria, CA, 93455, United States
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
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Toyota Corolla

or similar Intermediate
Automatic
5
A/C
4
9
$54.45
per day
Free cancellation
8.0
Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Santa Maria Downtown
1730 S Broadway, Santa Maria, CA, 93454, United States
Drop-off information
Santa Maria Downtown
1730 S Broadway, Santa Maria, CA, 93454, United States
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Volkswagen Jetta

or similar Standard
Automatic
5
A/C
4
10
$57.64
per day
Free cancellation
8.0
Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Santa Maria Downtown
1730 S Broadway, Santa Maria, CA, 93454, United States
Drop-off information
Santa Maria Downtown
1730 S Broadway, Santa Maria, CA, 93454, United States
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Toyota Camry

or similar Full-size
Automatic
5
A/C
4
11
$57.72
per day
Free cancellation
8.0
Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Santa Maria Downtown
1730 S Broadway, Santa Maria, CA, 93454, United States
Drop-off information
Santa Maria Downtown
1730 S Broadway, Santa Maria, CA, 93454, United States
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Toyota RAV4

or similar Intermediate SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
4
12
$57.88
per day
Free cancellation
8.0
Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Santa Maria Downtown
1730 S Broadway, Santa Maria, CA, 93454, United States
Drop-off information
Santa Maria Downtown
1730 S Broadway, Santa Maria, CA, 93454, United States
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
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Ford Edge

or similar Standard SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
4
13
$77.48
per day
Free cancellation
8.0
Good
In terminal
Pick-up information
Santa Maria Public Airport (SMX)
Santa Maria Airport Terminal, 3249 Terminal Dr, Santa Maria, CA, 93455, United States
Please follow the signs to the car rental area
Drop-off information
Santa Maria Public Airport (SMX)
Santa Maria Airport Terminal, 3249 Terminal Dr, Santa Maria, CA, 93455, United States
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Chevrolet Equinox

or similar Standard SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
5
14
$78.43
per day
Free cancellation
7.9
Average
In terminal
Pick-up information
Santa Maria Public Airport (SMX)
Santa Maria Public Airport, 3249 Skyway Dr, Santa Maria, CA, 93455, United States
Please follow the signs to the car rental area
Drop-off information
Santa Maria Public Airport (SMX)
Santa Maria Public Airport, 3249 Skyway Dr, Santa Maria, CA, 93455, United States
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
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Zero deductible

Jeep Grand Cherokee

or similar Standard Elite SUV
Automatic
7
A/C
5
15
$80.63
per day
Free cancellation
8.0
Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Santa Maria Downtown
1730 S Broadway, Santa Maria, CA, 93454, United States
Drop-off information
Santa Maria Downtown
1730 S Broadway, Santa Maria, CA, 93454, United States
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
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Jeep Grand Cherokee

or similar Standard Elite SUV
Automatic
7
A/C
5
16
$92.95
per day
Free cancellation
7.9
Average
In terminal
Pick-up information
Santa Maria Public Airport (SMX)
Santa Maria Public Airport, 3249 Skyway Dr, Santa Maria, CA, 93455, United States
Please follow the signs to the car rental area
Drop-off information
Santa Maria Public Airport (SMX)
Santa Maria Public Airport, 3249 Skyway Dr, Santa Maria, CA, 93455, United States
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
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Zero deductible

Chrysler Pacifica

or similar Mini Van
Automatic
7
A/C
4
17
$97.46
per day
Free cancellation
7.9
Average
In terminal
Pick-up information
Santa Maria Public Airport (SMX)
Santa Maria Public Airport, 3249 Skyway Dr, Santa Maria, CA, 93455, United States
Please follow the signs to the car rental area
Drop-off information
Santa Maria Public Airport (SMX)
Santa Maria Public Airport, 3249 Skyway Dr, Santa Maria, CA, 93455, United States
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
Low deposit
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Unlimited mileage
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Zero deductible

Chrysler Pacifica

or similar Mini Van
Automatic
7
A/C
4
18
$113.64
per day
Free cancellation
8.0
Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Santa Maria Downtown
1730 S Broadway, Santa Maria, CA, 93454, United States
Drop-off information
Santa Maria Downtown
1730 S Broadway, Santa Maria, CA, 93454, United States
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
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Zero deductible

Genesis G70

or similar Luxury
Automatic
5
A/C
4
19
$125.20
per day
Free cancellation
7.9
Average
In terminal
Pick-up information
Santa Maria Public Airport (SMX)
Santa Maria Public Airport, 3249 Skyway Dr, Santa Maria, CA, 93455, United States
Please follow the signs to the car rental area
Drop-off information
Santa Maria Public Airport (SMX)
Santa Maria Public Airport, 3249 Skyway Dr, Santa Maria, CA, 93455, United States
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
Average deposit
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Zero deductible

Ford Mustang Cabrio

or similar Standard Convertible
Automatic
4
A/C
2
20
$197.80
per day
Free cancellation
8.0
Good
In terminal
Pick-up information
Santa Maria Public Airport (SMX)
Santa Maria Airport Terminal, 3249 Terminal Dr, Santa Maria, CA, 93455, United States
Please follow the signs to the car rental area
Drop-off information
Santa Maria Public Airport (SMX)
Santa Maria Airport Terminal, 3249 Terminal Dr, Santa Maria, CA, 93455, United States
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
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Cadillac XT5

or similar Luxury
Automatic
5
A/C
4
21
$791.30
per day
Free cancellation
8.0
Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Santa Maria Downtown
1730 S Broadway, Santa Maria, CA, 93454, United States
Drop-off information
Santa Maria Downtown
1730 S Broadway, Santa Maria, CA, 93454, United States
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
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Table of contents
Cheapest car rental ratesWhy book with us?Travel informationTop 20 cities near Santa MariaTop 20 locations near Santa MariaMap of top car rental locationsWhen to book in Santa Maria and for how long?Car rental informationMost popular car models of rental suppliersCar rental statisticsTop 2 suppliers in Santa Maria in 2026Award-winning service

Travel information

Languages
English, Spanish
Currency
USD
Drive on
Right-hand side
Country code
+1
Average car rental price
$85 per day
Average car rental length
3 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
$1.26 per liter or $4.77 per gallon
Lowest gas price
$1.15 per liter or $4.35 per gallon
Highest gas price
$1.45 per liter or $5.49 per gallon

Top 20 cities near Santa Maria

  1. Santa Barbarafrom $58.29 per day
    89.4 km / 55.55 miles away
  2. Bakersfieldfrom $55.75 per day
    137.3 km / 85.31 miles away
  3. Visaliafrom $60.20 per day
    185 km / 114.95 miles away
  4. Santa Monicafrom $59.85 per day
    206.5 km / 128.31 miles away
  5. Fresnofrom $56.88 per day
    206.9 km / 128.56 miles away
  6. Beverly Hillsfrom $60.20 per day
    212 km / 131.73 miles away
  7. Burbankfrom $51.29 per day
    212.8 km / 132.23 miles away
  8. Hollywoodfrom $60.20 per day
    215.9 km / 134.15 miles away
  9. Los Angelesfrom $25.44 per day
    223.1 km / 138.63 miles away
  10. Montereyfrom $68.12 per day
    225.5 km / 140.12 miles away
  11. Long Beachfrom $55.75 per day
    244.5 km / 151.93 miles away
  12. Anaheimfrom $43.54 per day
    259.4 km / 161.18 miles away
  13. Ontariofrom $51.99 per day
    275.1 km / 170.94 miles away
  14. Santa Anafrom $55.75 per day
    275.3 km / 171.06 miles away
  15. San Josefrom $56.12 per day
    292.8 km / 181.94 miles away
  16. Riversidefrom $60.20 per day
    294.3 km / 182.87 miles away
  17. Mammoth Lakesfrom $73.29 per day
    327.2 km / 203.31 miles away
  18. Oaklandfrom $67.39 per day
    357 km / 221.83 miles away
  19. San Franciscofrom $55.77 per day
    361.2 km / 224.44 miles away
  20. Palm Springsfrom $55.75 per day
    381.5 km / 237.05 miles away

Top 20 locations near Santa Maria

  1. Santa Barbara Airportfrom $58.29 per day
    79.9 km / 49.65 miles away
  2. Meadows Field Airportfrom $55.75 per day
    136.6 km / 84.88 miles away
  3. Burbank Airportfrom $51.29 per day
    207.8 km / 129.12 miles away
  4. Fresno Airportfrom $56.88 per day
    212.8 km / 132.23 miles away
  5. Los Angeles Airportfrom $51.28 per day
    217.3 km / 135.02 miles away
  6. Monterey Regional Airportfrom $68.12 per day
    221.6 km / 137.7 miles away
  7. Los Angeles (Downtown)from $25.44 per day
    223.1 km / 138.63 miles away
  8. Pasadena Downtownfrom $60.20 per day
    228.2 km / 141.8 miles away
  9. Long Beach Airportfrom $55.75 per day
    244.7 km / 152.05 miles away
  10. John Wayne Airportfrom $55.75 per day
    275.3 km / 171.06 miles away
  11. Ontario Airportfrom $51.99 per day
    278.2 km / 172.87 miles away
  12. San Jose Airportfrom $56.12 per day
    299.6 km / 186.16 miles away
  13. San Francisco Airportfrom $56.12 per day
    343.6 km / 213.5 miles away
  14. Oakland Airportfrom $71.60 per day
    346.8 km / 215.49 miles away
  15. San Francisco Union Square Downtownfrom $55.77 per day
    361.2 km / 224.44 miles away
  16. Palm Springs Airportfrom $55.75 per day
    381.5 km / 237.05 miles away
  17. San Diego Airportfrom $45.10 per day
    388.3 km / 241.28 miles away
  18. San Diego Cross Border Xpressfrom $64.90 per day
    417 km / 259.11 miles away
  19. Sacramento International Airportfrom $70.40 per day
    428.6 km / 266.32 miles away
  20. Charles M. Schulz–Sonoma County Airportfrom $72.73 per day
    448.5 km / 278.68 miles away

Map of top car rental locations

A
Santa Maria Public Airport (SMX)
2 rental locations
B
Santa Maria (Downtown)
1 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 monthApril Most expensive month October
Average price $51 A good deal $62 Cheapest supplier Avis Cheapest car type Small cars
Average rental costs per day in Santa Maria
$76
$38
$0
Jan
Feb
Mar

$53

in April

Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep

$69

in October

Oct
Nov
Dec

The cheapest month to rent a car in Santa Maria is April (when prices average $52.76 per day). This is -4% cheaper than the yearly average and 24% cheaper than renting in October (when prices average $69.37).

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 April, and the least popular is October.

Monthly searches in Santa Maria by pick-up date relative to the average
1.3
0.7
0
Jan
Feb
Mar

1.2 times in April

Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep

0.8 times 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 April, the average renter keeps their car for 3 days, and in April, they keep their car for 3 days.

Average number of rental days in Santa Maria
3
2
0
Jan
Feb
Mar

3 days in April

Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep

3 days in October

Oct
Nov
Dec

Car rental information

📍 Car rental locations2
✈️ Airport locations1
🔥 Popular suppliersBudget
🚗 Popular car typesVans, SUVs
🤑 Lowest price$60 per day
👛 Cheapest supplierAvis

Car rental statistics

Highest-rated company
Budget (rated 8.0 / 10)
Lowest-rated company
Avis (rated 7.9 / 10)
Total rental companies
2
Average daily price
$85
Lowest daily price
$60
Total cars available
30

Top 2 suppliers in Santa Maria in 2026

Budget
2 locations
Budget
8.0
Good
Value for money
7.7
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
7.5
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
8.0
Car condition
8.1
$62–$1,233
per day
Most popular location
Santa Maria Airport Terminal, 3249 Terminal Dr, Santa Maria, CA, 93455, United States
Avis
1 location
Avis
7.9
Average
Value for money
7.7
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
7.6
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
7.7
Car condition
8.0
$60–$136
per day
Most popular location
Santa Maria Public Airport, 3249 Skyway Dr, Santa Maria, CA, 93455, United States

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Highly recommended by our customers

Easy to do
Easy to do, like the ratings
Ken Nintzel,
Aug 9, 2026
All very good
All very good
Claudio Recabarren,
Aug 9, 2026
Excellent budget car hire
Excellent budget car hire
Henry,
Aug 9, 2026
Good value as always
Good value as always
Ian Pallister,
Aug 9, 2026
Price and user friendly
Price and user friendly
NAFTALI COPPERMAN,
Aug 9, 2026
great it was the review!
great it was the review!
Mateusz Osojca,
Aug 9, 2026
Velocity,clever
Velocity,clever
Leonid gorbulsky,
Aug 9, 2026
Easy
Quick, easy process
ELKE Stroup,
Aug 9, 2026
Easy
Easy, great variety of cars, prices... Everything very clear from the start.
Miguel Angel,
Aug 9, 2026
SImple informative process
SImple informative process
John,
Aug 9, 2026
Te service and the atención for the company from rental car it was very good and fast
Very good and happy experiencia whit the company.
Christian Franklin herrera Esp,
Aug 8, 2026
Thanks a lot to Filip who's help me…
Thanks a lot to Filip who's help me with my today task. He was very kindly, proffess...
Hunter,
Aug 8, 2026
We got an equivalent car which was nice.
We got an equivalent car which was nice.
A. G.,
Aug 8, 2026
Its fast and easy.
Its fast and easy. Only thing is re winter tyres that I would want assurance beforeh...
Charles,
Aug 8, 2026
Very good company
Very good company. They are fast, easy to find, clean cars, and the whole fleet is b...
daniel Chelsau -Negrii,
Aug 8, 2026
I picked up a vehicle from Firenze for…
I picked up a vehicle from Firenze for four days, returning the vehicle at Napoli Tr...
Pierre Cerroni,
Aug 8, 2026
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