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Kia Rio
or similar Economy
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$54.90
per day
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8.0
Good
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Santa Maria Public Airport (SMX)
Santa Maria Airport Terminal, 3249 Terminal Dr,
Santa Maria, CA, 93455, United States
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Santa Maria Public Airport (SMX)
Santa Maria Airport Terminal, 3249 Terminal Dr,
Santa Maria, CA, 93455, United States
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Kia Soul
or similar Compact
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$54.92
per day
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8.0
Good
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Santa Maria Public Airport (SMX)
Santa Maria Airport Terminal, 3249 Terminal Dr,
Santa Maria, CA, 93455, United States
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Santa Maria Public Airport (SMX)
Santa Maria Airport Terminal, 3249 Terminal Dr,
Santa Maria, CA, 93455, United States
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Toyota Camry
or similar Full-size
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$48.99
per day
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7.9
Average
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Santa Maria Public Airport (SMX)
Santa Maria Public Airport, 3249 Skyway Dr,
Santa Maria, CA, 93455, United States
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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
$47.09
per day
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7.9
Average
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Santa Maria Public Airport (SMX)
Santa Maria Public Airport, 3249 Skyway Dr,
Santa Maria, CA, 93455, United States
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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
$47.53
per day
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7.9
Average
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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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Kia Soul
or similar Compact
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$47.82
per day
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7.9
Average
In terminal
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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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Volkswagen Jetta
or similar Standard
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$48.99
per day
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7.9
Average
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Santa Maria Public Airport (SMX)
Santa Maria Public Airport, 3249 Skyway Dr,
Santa Maria, CA, 93455, United States
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Santa Maria Public Airport (SMX)
Santa Maria Public Airport, 3249 Skyway Dr,
Santa Maria, CA, 93455, United States
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Toyota Corolla
or similar Intermediate
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$51.78
per day
Free cancellation
7.9
Average
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Santa Maria Public Airport (SMX)
Santa Maria Public Airport, 3249 Skyway Dr,
Santa Maria, CA, 93455, United States
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Santa Maria Public Airport (SMX)
Santa Maria Public Airport, 3249 Skyway Dr,
Santa Maria, CA, 93455, United States
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Toyota Corolla
or similar Intermediate
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$62.16
per day
Free cancellation
8.0
Good
In terminal
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Santa Maria Public Airport (SMX)
Santa Maria Airport Terminal, 3249 Terminal Dr,
Santa Maria, CA, 93455, United States
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Santa Maria Public Airport (SMX)
Santa Maria Airport Terminal, 3249 Terminal Dr,
Santa Maria, CA, 93455, United States
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Volkswagen Jetta
or similar Standard
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$65.80
per day
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8.0
Good
In terminal
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Santa Maria Public Airport (SMX)
Santa Maria Airport Terminal, 3249 Terminal Dr,
Santa Maria, CA, 93455, United States
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Santa Maria Public Airport (SMX)
Santa Maria Airport Terminal, 3249 Terminal Dr,
Santa Maria, CA, 93455, United States
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Toyota Camry
or similar Full-size
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$65.88
per day
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8.0
Good
In terminal
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Santa Maria Public Airport (SMX)
Santa Maria Airport Terminal, 3249 Terminal Dr,
Santa Maria, CA, 93455, United States
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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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Toyota RAV4
or similar Intermediate SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$66.05
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
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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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Ford Edge
or similar Standard SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$78.25
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
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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
$79.21
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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Jeep Grand Cherokee
or similar Standard Elite SUV
Automatic
7
A/C
5
$91.97
per day
Free cancellation
8.0
Good
In terminal
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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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Jeep Grand Cherokee
or similar Standard Elite SUV
Automatic
7
A/C
5
$93.88
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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Chrysler Pacifica
or similar Mini Van
Automatic
7
A/C
4
$98.43
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
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Genesis G70
or similar Luxury
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$126.45
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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Chrysler Pacifica
or similar Mini Van
Automatic
7
A/C
4
$129.51
per day
Free cancellation
8.0
Good
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Santa Maria Public Airport (SMX)
Santa Maria Airport Terminal, 3249 Terminal Dr,
Santa Maria, CA, 93455, United States
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Santa Maria Public Airport (SMX)
Santa Maria Airport Terminal, 3249 Terminal Dr,
Santa Maria, CA, 93455, United States
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Ford Mustang Cabrio
or similar Standard Convertible
Automatic
4
A/C
2
$199.77
per day
Free cancellation
8.0
Good
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Santa Maria Public Airport (SMX)
Santa Maria Airport Terminal, 3249 Terminal Dr,
Santa Maria, CA, 93455, United States
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Santa Maria Public Airport (SMX)
Santa Maria Airport Terminal, 3249 Terminal Dr,
Santa Maria, CA, 93455, United States
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Cadillac XT5
or similar Luxury
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$904.61
per day
Free cancellation
8.0
Good
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Santa Maria Public Airport (SMX)
Santa Maria Airport Terminal, 3249 Terminal Dr,
Santa Maria, CA, 93455, United States
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Santa Maria Public Airport (SMX)
Santa Maria Airport Terminal, 3249 Terminal Dr,
Santa Maria, CA, 93455, United States
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The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 03:52 on 23/08/26. 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
- Why book with us?
- Travel information
- Airport info
- Top 20 locations near Santa Maria Public Airport
- Map of top car rental locations
- When to book at Santa Maria Public Airport and for how long?
- Car rental information
- Most popular car models of rental suppliers
- Car rental statistics
- Top 2 suppliers at Santa Maria Public Airport in 2026
- Award-winning service
Travel information
Languages
English, Spanish
Currency
USD
Drive on
Right-hand side
Country code
+1
Average car rental price
$82 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
Airport info
Name
Santa Maria Public Airport (SMX)
IATA
SMX
ICAO
KSMX
Distance from city
3 miles / 4.8 km
Overall rating
4.2 / 10
Getting to the airport
4.7
Check-in and departures
7.3
Terminal facilities
3.7
Wi-Fi
3.0
Restaurants and car rental services
3.3
Lounge
3.3
Top 20 locations near Santa Maria Public Airport
- Santa Barbara Airportfrom $53.63 per day77.1 km / 47.91 miles away
- Meadows Field Airportfrom $52.65 per day140.7 km / 87.43 miles away
- Burbank Airportfrom $46.61 per day207.3 km / 128.81 miles away
- Los Angeles Airportfrom $46.60 per day216.1 km / 134.28 miles away
- Fresno Airportfrom $51.85 per day218.9 km / 136.02 miles away
- Los Angeles (Downtown)from $55.55 per day222.3 km / 138.13 miles away
- Monterey Regional Airportfrom $60.20 per day225.4 km / 140.06 miles away
- Pasadena Downtownfrom $55.80 per day227.8 km / 141.55 miles away
- Long Beach Airportfrom $50.77 per day243.4 km / 151.24 miles away
- John Wayne Airportfrom $52.69 per day274 km / 170.26 miles away
- Ontario Airportfrom $48.38 per day278.1 km / 172.8 miles away
- San Jose Airportfrom $50.46 per day304 km / 188.9 miles away
- San Francisco Airportfrom $56.51 per day347.7 km / 216.05 miles away
- Oakland Airportfrom $60.73 per day351.2 km / 218.23 miles away
- San Francisco Union Square Downtownfrom $55.98 per day365.4 km / 227.05 miles away
- Palm Springs Airportfrom $51.73 per day381.5 km / 237.05 miles away
- San Diego Airportfrom $49.84 per day386.2 km / 239.97 miles away
- San Diego Cross Border Xpressfrom $64.91 per day414.8 km / 257.74 miles away
- Sacramento International Airportfrom $59.50 per day433.8 km / 269.55 miles away
- Charles M. Schulz–Sonoma County Airportfrom $61.28 per day452.8 km / 281.36 miles away
Map of top car rental locations
A
Budget
Santa Maria Airport Terminal, 3249 Terminal Dr,
Santa Maria, CA, 93455, United States
B
Avis
Santa Maria Public Airport, 3249 Skyway Dr,
Santa Maria, CA, 93455, United States
When to book at Santa Maria Public Airport and for how long?
When are car rental prices the lowest at Santa Maria Public Airport?
The cost of renting a car at Santa Maria Public Airport 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 | ||
| Average price $51 | A good deal $59 | Cheapest supplier Avis | Cheapest car type Small cars |
Average rental costs per day at Santa Maria Public Airport
$77
$39
$0
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
$70
in October
Oct
Nov
Dec
The cheapest month of the year to rent a car at Santa Maria Public Airport is October — when rental costs average $70.08 per day. This is -37% cheaper than the yearly average and 0% cheaper than renting a car in October (when prices average $70.08 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 Public Airport?
Based on how many users search for a car in at Santa Maria Public Airport, travelers are most likely to rent a car in October, while they are least likely to rent in in October.
Monthly searches at Santa Maria Public Airport 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
For how long do renters keep their vehicles at Santa Maria Public Airport?
How long travelers keep their rental cars varies by the time of year: in October the average rental period is 3 days, while in October, the average rental period is only 3 days.
Average number of rental days at Santa Maria Public Airport
3
2
0
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
3 days in October
Oct
Nov
Dec
Car rental information
| 🔥 Popular suppliers | Budget |
| 🚗 Popular car types | Vans, SUVs |
| 🤑 Lowest price | $54 per day |
| 👛 Cheapest supplier | Avis |
Most popular car models of rental suppliers
| Rental Supplier | Model | Doors | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Budget | Chrysler Pacifica | 4 | Van |
| Budget | Toyota RAV4 | 4 | SUV |
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
$82
Lowest daily price
$54
Total cars available
16
Top 2 suppliers at Santa Maria Public Airport in 2026
Budget
8.0
Good
Value for money
7.8
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
7.6
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
8.1
Car condition
8.1
$70–$1,234
per day
Santa Maria Airport Terminal, 3249 Terminal Dr,
Santa Maria, CA, 93455, United States
+18059223113
Show working hours
Mon
22:00-23:00; 08:00-17:00
Tue
22:00-23:00; 08:00-17:00
Wed
22:00-23:00; 08:00-17:00
Thu
08:00-18:00; 21:00-23:00
Fri
22:00-23:00; 08:00-17:00
Sat
08:00-16:00; 22:00-23:00
Sun
08:00-16:00; 22:00-23:00
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
$54–$130
per day
Santa Maria Public Airport, 3249 Skyway Dr,
Santa Maria, CA, 93455, United States
+18059224533
Show working hours
Mon
07:00-17:00
Tue
07:00-17:00
Wed
07:00-17:00
Thu
07:00-17:00
Fri
07:00-17:00
Sat
08:00-12:00
Sun
08:00-16:00
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