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Cheap Car Rentals in Santa Maria, CA from C$ 68

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small car is the cheapest car type you can rent in Santa Maria this past week from 5 rental locations out of 4 rental agencies. Prices for a Santa Maria small car rental start from C$ 68/day. Check out available deals for 4 car types currently offered at listed car rental agencies here:

Economy

Economy

C$ 68+

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Compact

Compact

C$ 68+

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Intermediate

Intermediate

C$ 68+

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Minivan

Minivan

C$ 99+

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Intermediate SUV

Intermediate SUV

C$ 76+

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Standard SUV

Standard SUV

C$ 123+

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Best car rental deals found in Santa Maria

Toyota YarisC$ 68/day
Toyota Yaris
Found 10/31/26
Hyundai ElantraC$ 68/day
Hyundai Elantra
Found 10/31/26
Chevrolet CobaltC$ 68/day
Chevrolet Cobalt
Found 10/31/26

Cheapflights insights for Santa Maria car rentals

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How far in advance should I rent a car in Santa Maria?

Book your rental car in Santa Maria 74 days before your pickup date to maximize your savings. Car rental prices are around C$ 64/day on average when booked 74 days ahead, which saves you 2% off the usual average price.

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What is the best car rental company in Santa Maria?

Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car rental company in Santa Maria is Budget (rated 7.2/10 with 4 reviews). Avis (rated 7.0/10 with 8 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.

Budget
Budget
7.2
Avis
Avis
7.0
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
2.0
AutoEurope
AutoEurope
0.0

What is the cheapest month to rent a car in Santa Maria?

At Santa Maria, the best time to rent a car is in September, with an average daily rate of just C$ 80. Conversely, June is the priciest month, averaging C$ 94 per day. Below youll find the monthly average rental prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.|1#In Santa Maria, the best time to rent a car is in September, with an average daily rate of just C$ 80. Conversely, June is the priciest month, averaging C$ 94 per day. Below youll find the monthly average rental prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.

January

C$ 84

February

C$ 81

March

C$ 87

April

C$ 88

May

C$ 87

June

C$ 94

July

C$ 87

August

C$ 92

September

C$ 80

October

C$ 85

November

C$ 92

December

C$ 94

What car do most people rent in Santa Maria?

Economy rentals (Kia Rio, for example) are the most popular in Santa Maria. Intermediate (Hyundai Elantra) and Passenger Van (Chrysler Pacifica) rentals are also often chosen by our users when visiting Santa Maria.

Which car rental company has the most locations in Santa Maria?

Enterprise Rent-A-Car has 3 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. AutoEurope has the second-highest number of locations in Santa Maria at 1.

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Top rental agencies in Santa Maria, CA

Budget

7.2
Good
4 reviews•2 locations
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Cleanliness

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Overall

7.2

Pick-up/drop-off

7.0

Value

7.2

Avis

7.0
Good
8 reviews•1 location
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Cleanliness

6.6

Comfort

7.2

Overall

7.0

Pick-up/drop-off

7.2

Value

6.4

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

2.0
Poor
3 reviews•3 locations
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Cleanliness

4.6

Comfort

2.0

Overall

2.0

Pick-up/drop-off

2.0

Value

2.6

AutoEurope

1 location
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Easirent

1 location
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Hertz

2 locations
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Car rental FAQs

  • How much does it cost to rent a car in Santa Maria for a week from Avis?

    Avis is a popular option for travellers looking for car rental in Santa Maria. You can expect the average cost of a rental car to be about C$ 421 per week.

  • Can I rent a car for a month in Santa Maria?

    Yes, you can rent a car for a month in Santa Maria check Cheapflights for the latest prices and car type availability.

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