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Santa Maria Downtown, Santa Maria, USA - California
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    Cheapest car rental rates

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    Kia Rio

    or similar Economy
    Automatic
    5
    A/C
    4
    1
    $47.30
    per day
    Free cancellation
    7.9
    Good
    Rental office
    Pick-up information
    Santa Maria Downtown
    1730 S Broadway, Santa Maria, CA, 93454, United States
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    Santa Maria Downtown
    1730 S Broadway, Santa Maria, CA, 93454, United States
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    Kia Soul

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    Automatic
    5
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    4
    2
    $47.31
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    7.9
    Good
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    Pick-up information
    Santa Maria Downtown
    1730 S Broadway, Santa Maria, CA, 93454, United States
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    Santa Maria Downtown
    1730 S Broadway, Santa Maria, CA, 93454, United States
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    Toyota Corolla

    or similar Intermediate
    Automatic
    5
    A/C
    4
    3
    $53.53
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    7.9
    Good
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    Pick-up information
    Santa Maria Downtown
    1730 S Broadway, Santa Maria, CA, 93454, United States
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    Santa Maria Downtown
    1730 S Broadway, Santa Maria, CA, 93454, United States
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    Toyota RAV4

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    Automatic
    5
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    4
    6
    $56.90
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    7.9
    Good
    Rental office
    Pick-up information
    Santa Maria Downtown
    1730 S Broadway, Santa Maria, CA, 93454, United States
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    Santa Maria Downtown
    1730 S Broadway, Santa Maria, CA, 93454, United States
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    Volkswagen Jetta

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    4
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    Santa Maria Downtown
    1730 S Broadway, Santa Maria, CA, 93454, United States
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    Santa Maria Downtown
    1730 S Broadway, Santa Maria, CA, 93454, United States
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    Toyota Camry

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    Automatic
    5
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    4
    5
    $56.75
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    7.9
    Good
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    Pick-up information
    Santa Maria Downtown
    1730 S Broadway, Santa Maria, CA, 93454, United States
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    Santa Maria Downtown
    1730 S Broadway, Santa Maria, CA, 93454, United States
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    Jeep Grand Cherokee

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    7
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    Good
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    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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    Chrysler Pacifica

    or similar Mini Van
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    7
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    4
    8
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    7.9
    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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    Ford Edge

    or similar Standard SUV
    Automatic
    5
    A/C
    4
    9
    $140.95
    per day
    Free cancellation
    7.9
    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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    Cadillac XT5

    or similar Luxury
    Automatic
    5
    A/C
    4
    10
    $777.87
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    Free cancellation
    7.9
    Good
    Rental office
    Pick-up information
    Santa Maria Downtown
    1730 S Broadway, Santa Maria, CA, 93454, United States
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    Santa Maria Downtown
    1730 S Broadway, Santa Maria, CA, 93454, United States
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    Table of contents
    Cheapest car rental ratesWhy book with us?Travel informationTop 20 locations near Santa Maria DowntownMap of top car rental locationsWhen to book at Santa Maria Downtown and for how long?Car rental informationMost popular car models of rental suppliersCar rental statisticsTop supplier at Santa Maria Downtown in 2026Award-winning service

    Travel information

    Languages
    English, Spanish
    Currency
    USD
    Drive on
    Right-hand side
    Country code
    +1
    Average car rental price
    $213 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
    $1.26 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 locations near Santa Maria Downtown

    1. Santa Maria Public Airportfrom $48.97 per day
      6.1 km / 3.79 miles away
    2. San Luis Obispo Airportfrom $48.97 per day
      36.8 km / 22.87 miles away
    3. San Luis Obispo Southfrom $48.97 per day
      39.9 km / 24.79 miles away
    4. Santa Barbara Airportfrom $44.22 per day
      79.9 km / 49.65 miles away
    5. Santa Barbara North
      85.4 km / 53.07 miles away
    6. Santa Barbara Downtownfrom $50.77 per day
      89.4 km / 55.55 miles away
    7. Ventura Downtownfrom $48.97 per day
      128.7 km / 79.97 miles away
    8. Meadows Field Airportfrom $50.77 per day
      136.6 km / 84.88 miles away
    9. Oxnard Airportfrom $39.98 per day
      140.2 km / 87.12 miles away
    10. Camarillo Downtownfrom $48.97 per day
      151.9 km / 94.39 miles away
    11. Thousand Oaks Eastfrom $48.97 per day
      167.4 km / 104.02 miles away
    12. Visalia Downtownfrom $48.57 per day
      185 km / 114.95 miles away
    13. Los Angeles Canoga Park
      187.6 km / 116.57 miles away
    14. Woodland Hills Downtownfrom $51.10 per day
      188.9 km / 117.38 miles away
    15. Northridge Downtownfrom $48.97 per day
      191.6 km / 119.05 miles away
    16. Sun Valley Southfrom $49.37 per day
      204.9 km / 127.32 miles away
    17. Santa Monica (Downtown)from $48.97 per day
      206.5 km / 128.31 miles away
    18. Fresno Downtownfrom $50.77 per day
      206.9 km / 128.56 miles away
    19. Studio City Downtownfrom $48.97 per day
      207.1 km / 128.69 miles away
    20. Los Angeles Westwoodfrom $49.37 per day
      207.4 km / 128.87 miles away

    Map of top car rental locations

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    1730 S Broadway, Santa Maria, CA, 93454, United States

    When to book at Santa Maria Downtown and for how long?

    When are car rental prices the lowest at Santa Maria Downtown?

    The cost of renting a car at Santa Maria Downtown varies by season. The table and graph below can help you find the best time of year to save on a rental car.

    Saver's insights

    Cheapest month Most expensive month
    A good deal $72 Cheapest supplier Budget Cheapest car type Small cars
    Average rental costs per day at Santa Maria Downtown
    $58
    $29
    $0
    Jan
    Feb
    Mar

    $53

    in April

    Apr
    May
    Jun
    Jul
    Aug
    Sep
    Oct
    Nov
    Dec

    The cheapest month of the year to rent a car at Santa Maria Downtown is April — when rental costs average $53.03 per day. This is 0% cheaper than the yearly average and 0% cheaper than renting a car in April (when prices average $53.03 per day).

    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 is the most popular time of year to rent a car at Santa Maria Downtown?

    Based on how many users search for a car in at Santa Maria Downtown, travelers are most likely to rent a car in April, while they are least likely to rent in in April.

    Monthly searches at Santa Maria Downtown by pick-up date relative to the average
    1.1
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    0
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    Feb
    Mar

    Same as average in April

    Apr
    May
    Jun
    Jul
    Aug
    Sep
    Oct
    Nov
    Dec

    For how long do renters keep their vehicles at Santa Maria Downtown?

    How long travelers keep their rental cars varies by the time of year: in April the average rental period is 3 days, while in April, the average rental period is only 3 days.

    Average number of rental days at Santa Maria Downtown
    3
    2
    0
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    Feb
    Mar

    3 days in April

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    Car rental information

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    🚗 Popular car typesVans
    🤑 Lowest price$66 per day
    👛 Cheapest supplierBudget

    Car rental statistics

    Total rental companies
    1
    Average daily price
    $213
    Lowest daily price
    $66
    Total cars available
    10

    Top supplier at Santa Maria Downtown in 2026

    Budget
    Budget
    7.9
    Good
    Value for money
    7.6
    Ease of finding
    8.2
    Agent helpfulness
    7.4
    Pick-up speed
    8.0
    Drop-off speed
    8.2
    Car cleanliness
    8.0
    Car condition
    8.0
    $66–$1,089
    per day
    1730 S Broadway, Santa Maria, CA, 93454, United States
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    May 22, 2026
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