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Kia Rio
or similar Economy
Automatic
5
A/C
4
€39.51
per day
Rental office
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Toyota RAV4
or similar Intermediate SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
4
€86.33
per day
In terminal
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Kia Soul
or similar Compact
Automatic
5
A/C
4
€39.53
per day
Rental office
Low deposit
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Volkswagen Jetta
or similar Standard
Automatic
5
A/C
4
€42.68
per day
Rental office
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Toyota Camry
or similar Full-size
Automatic
5
A/C
4
€46.64
per day
Rental office
Low deposit
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Chrysler Pacifica
or similar Mini Van
Automatic
7
A/C
4
€81.20
per day
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Jeep Grand Cherokee
or similar Standard Elite SUV
Automatic
7
A/C
5
€110.72
per day
In terminal
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Unlimited mileage
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Genesis G70
or similar Luxury
Automatic
5
A/C
4
€151.66
per day
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The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 14:03 on 19/10/26. 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
- 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 2026
- Award-winning service
Travel information
Languages
English, Spanish
Currency
USD
Drive on
Right-hand side
Country code
+1
Average car rental price
€75 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
€1.12 per liter or €4.24 per gallon
Lowest gas price
€1.03 per liter or €3.90 per gallon
Highest gas price
€1.29 per liter or €4.88 per gallon
Top 20 cities near Santa Maria
- Santa Barbarafrom €78.60 per day89.4 km / 55.55 miles away
- Bakersfieldfrom €78.50 per day137.3 km / 85.31 miles away
- Visaliafrom €84.20 per day185 km / 114.95 miles away
- Santa Monicafrom €38.31 per day206.5 km / 128.31 miles away
- Fresnofrom €59.40 per day206.9 km / 128.56 miles away
- Beverly Hillsfrom €70.15 per day212 km / 131.73 miles away
- Burbankfrom €72.40 per day212.8 km / 132.23 miles away
- Hollywoodfrom €86.33 per day215.9 km / 134.15 miles away
- Los Angelesfrom €22.89 per day223.1 km / 138.63 miles away
- Montereyfrom €60.45 per day225.5 km / 140.12 miles away
- Long Beachfrom €70.63 per day244.5 km / 151.93 miles away
- Anaheimfrom €43.70 per day259.4 km / 161.18 miles away
- Ontariofrom €74.71 per day275.1 km / 170.94 miles away
- Santa Anafrom €56.34 per day275.3 km / 171.06 miles away
- San Josefrom €48.35 per day292.8 km / 181.94 miles away
- Riversidefrom €86.33 per day294.3 km / 182.87 miles away
- Mammoth Lakesfrom €62.38 per day327.2 km / 203.31 miles away
- Oaklandfrom €58.52 per day357 km / 221.83 miles away
- San Franciscofrom €51.46 per day361.2 km / 224.44 miles away
- Palm Springsfrom €78.60 per day381.5 km / 237.05 miles away
Top 20 locations near Santa Maria
- Santa Barbara Airportfrom €78.60 per day79.9 km / 49.65 miles away
- Meadows Field Airportfrom €78.50 per day136.6 km / 84.88 miles away
- Burbank Airportfrom €72.40 per day207.8 km / 129.12 miles away
- Fresno Airportfrom €59.40 per day212.8 km / 132.23 miles away
- Los Angeles Airportfrom €53.64 per day217.3 km / 135.02 miles away
- Monterey Regional Airportfrom €60.45 per day221.6 km / 137.7 miles away
- Los Angeles (Downtown)from €22.89 per day223.1 km / 138.63 miles away
- Pasadena Downtownfrom €84.20 per day228.2 km / 141.8 miles away
- Long Beach Airportfrom €78.50 per day244.7 km / 152.05 miles away
- John Wayne Airportfrom €61.85 per day275.3 km / 171.06 miles away
- Ontario Airportfrom €74.71 per day278.2 km / 172.87 miles away
- San Jose Airportfrom €48.35 per day299.6 km / 186.16 miles away
- San Francisco Airportfrom €57.27 per day343.6 km / 213.5 miles away
- Oakland Airportfrom €58.52 per day346.8 km / 215.49 miles away
- San Francisco Union Square Downtownfrom €51.46 per day361.2 km / 224.44 miles away
- Palm Springs Airportfrom €78.60 per day381.5 km / 237.05 miles away
- San Diego Airportfrom €65.05 per day388.3 km / 241.28 miles away
- San Diego Cross Border Xpressfrom €115.83 per day417 km / 259.11 miles away
- Sacramento International Airportfrom €59.55 per day428.6 km / 266.32 miles away
- Charles M. Schulz–Sonoma County Airportfrom €62.38 per day448.5 km / 278.68 miles away
Map of top car rental locations
A
Santa Maria (Downtown)
1 rental locations
B
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 monthOctober | Most expensive month April | ||
| Average price €44 | A good deal €52 | Cheapest supplier Budget | Cheapest car type Small cars |
Average rental costs per day in Santa Maria
€50
€25
€0
Jan
Feb
Mar
€46
in April
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
€38
in October
Oct
Nov
Dec
The cheapest month to rent a car in Santa Maria is October (when prices average €38.34 per day). This is 12% cheaper than the yearly average and 16% cheaper than renting in April (when prices average €45.63).
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 October, the average renter keeps their car for 4 days, and in April, they keep their car for 3 days.
Average number of rental days in Santa Maria
4
2
0
Jan
Feb
Mar
3 days in April
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
4 days in October
Oct
Nov
Dec
Car rental information
| 📍 Car rental locations | 2 |
| ✈️ Airport locations | 1 |
| 🔥 Popular suppliers | Budget |
| 🚗 Popular car types | Vans, SUVs |
| 🤑 Lowest price | €40 per day |
| 👛 Cheapest supplier | Budget |
Most popular car models of rental suppliers
| Rental Supplier | Model | Doors | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Budget | Chrysler Pacifica | 4 | Van |
| Budget | Toyota RAV4 | 4 | SUV |
| Budget | Kia Soul | 4 | Medium car |
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
€75
Lowest daily price
€40
Total cars available
27
Top 2 suppliers in Santa Maria in 2026
Budget
2 locations
8.0
Good
1 rating
Value for money
7.9
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
7.7
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
8.1
Car condition
8.2
€40–€157
per day
Most popular location
Santa Maria Airport Terminal, 3249 Terminal Dr,
Santa Maria, CA, 93455, United States
Avis
1 location
7.9
Average
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
7.8
Car condition
8.0
€86–€152
per day
Most popular location
Santa Maria Public Airport, 3249 Skyway Dr,
Santa Maria, CA, 93455, United States
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World Travel Tech Awards - World's Best Car Rental Booking Website 2026
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Travel & Hospitality Awards 2021
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