Cheap Car Rentals in Santa Maria, CA from $36

To rent a small car in Santa Maria, the United States, you would pay an average price of $68/day. January is the cheapest month to rent a small car in Santa Maria, the United States (~$54/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is October (~$84/day). In fact, January is about 21% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a small car rental for Santa Maria. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Santa Maria, renting a small car saves you 24% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Santa Maria small car rental prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To rent a medium car in Santa Maria, the United States, you would pay an average price of $72/day. February is the cheapest month to rent a medium car in Santa Maria, the United States (~$60/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is December (~$102/day). In fact, February is about 17% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a medium car rental for Santa Maria. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Santa Maria, renting a medium car saves you 20% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Santa Maria medium car rental prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To rent a large car in Santa Maria, the United States, you would pay an average price of $109/day. October is the cheapest month to rent a large car in Santa Maria, the United States (~$80/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is December (~$141/day). In fact, October is about 27% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a large car rental for Santa Maria. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Santa Maria, renting a large car is 19% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Santa Maria large car rental prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To rent a SUV in Santa Maria, the United States, you would pay an average price of $86/day. May is the cheapest month to rent a SUV in Santa Maria, the United States (~$72/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is December (~$98/day). In fact, May is about 17% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a SUV rental for Santa Maria. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Santa Maria, renting a SUV saves you 4% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Santa Maria SUV rental prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To rent a van in Santa Maria, the United States, you would pay an average price of $136/day. May is the cheapest month to rent a van in Santa Maria, the United States (~$115/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is October (~$159/day). In fact, May is about 16% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a van rental for Santa Maria. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Santa Maria, renting a van is 35% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Santa Maria van rental prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To rent a luxury car in Santa Maria, the United States, you would pay an average price of $93/day. February is the cheapest month to rent a luxury car in Santa Maria, the United States (~$43/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is January (~$155/day). In fact, February is about 55% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a luxury car rental for Santa Maria. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Santa Maria, renting a luxury car is 6% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Santa Maria luxury car rental prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To rent a convertible in Santa Maria, the United States, you would pay an average price of $75/day. February is the cheapest month to rent a convertible in Santa Maria, the United States (~$35/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is April (~$161/day). In fact, February is about 54% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a convertible rental for Santa Maria. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Santa Maria, renting a convertible saves you 15% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Santa Maria convertible rental prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Chevrolet Aveo Sedan$36/day

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Ford Fiesta$36/day

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Kia Picanto$47/day

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• What is the cheapest rental car found in Santa Maria?

  In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under $151/day when booking a rental car in Santa Maria. The best deal a user found was for $55/day from Turo, booked on Jan. 26.

• Which car rental company is considered to be the best in Santa Maria?

  Taking our users’ ratings and reviews into consideration, Hertz (7.9 rating), Avis (7.3 rating) and Budget (6.7 rating) seem to be the best rental car companies in Santa Maria.

• What are gas prices like in Santa Maria?

  The average gas price in Santa Maria is $3.41/gallon over the past month, costing you anywhere between $40 and $58 to fill up a car’s gas tank.

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

  From Turo you can rent a car in Santa Maria from about $1,054 per week on average.

• How far in advance should I rent a car in Santa Maria for the best price?

  Booking in advance not only ensures a better chance of getting the vehicle of choice, it can save you up to 81% on your car rental. For a below average price in Santa Maria, Cheapflights recommends booking your car rental at least 78 days in advance.

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

  Yes, renting a vehicle in Santa Maria for a month is certainly possible.

• How much does it cost to rent a car in Santa Maria for a month?

  Prices can be as low as $4,516 if you consider booking with Turo. That price represents savings of 64% compared to the Santa Maria average. The monthly cost of a car rental in Santa Maria is on average $4,516 ($151/day).

• How much is a car rental in Santa Maria for a weekend?

  For a weekend car rental in Santa Maria, you can expect the average price to be around $0. Usually a Economy rental in Santa Maria is your cheapest weekend car rental option, though you should always check Cheapflights to see if there are other deals on alternative car rental types. If you do opt for renting a Economy for February, it will cost approximately $115 per day.

• What car do most people rent in Santa Maria?

  The majority of Cheapflights travelers prefer to rent a Standard (Chevrolet Cruze) in Santa Maria, making it the most popular option.