Car hire at Santa Maria Public Airport

Driver's age: 25-65

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KAYAK’s insights & trends for Santa Maria Public Airport car hire

Check out the latest trends and booking tips to hire a car in Santa Maria Public Airport with confidence.

How far in advance should you book car hire in Santa Maria Public Airport?

You should book your car hire in Santa Maria Public Airport around 80 days before your trip in order to get a below-average price.

What is the most popular car to hire in Santa Maria Public Airport?

Hires in the Medium category (Toyota RAV4 or similar) are the most popular option in Santa Maria Public Airport, costing R986/day on average. Some users have found deals as low as R857/day.

What is the cheapest month to hire a car in Santa Maria Public Airport?

The cheapest month to hire a car in Santa Maria Public Airport is September at an average cost of R776/day. December is the most expensive month to hire a car in Santa Maria Public Airport when prices are R1 321/day on average, which tends to be 2 258% above the yearly average hire price for Santa Maria Public Airport.

Which car hire company in Santa Maria Public Airport has the most locations?

Enterprise Rent-A-Car operates 3 locations in Santa Maria Public Airport, more than any other car hire company.

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Santa Maria Public Airport car hire price comparison by vehicle type

Find the right car hire in Santa Maria Public Airport by comparing prices across vehicle types.

Small cars

R767 - R1 420

All Car Types

R1 087 - R1 467

How much does it cost to hire a small car in Santa Maria Public Airport?

How much does it cost to hire a medium car in Santa Maria Public Airport?

How much does it cost to hire a large car in Santa Maria Public Airport?

How much does it cost to hire an SUV in Santa Maria Public Airport?

How much does it cost to hire a van in Santa Maria Public Airport?

Small car hire in Santa Maria Public Airport typically costs around R898 per day. The best time to book is September, when prices average R767 per day, which is about 15% less than the yearly average. Small cars are usually 30% cheaper than the average car hire in Santa Maria Public Airport, making them ideal for budget-conscious travellers.

Medium car hire in Santa Maria Public Airport typically costs around R901 per day. The best time to book is September, when prices average R710 per day, which is about 22% less than the yearly average. Medium cars are usually 30% cheaper than the average car hire in Santa Maria Public Airport, offering a good balance of space and value.

Large car hire in Santa Maria Public Airport typically cost around R1 176 per day. The best time to book is September, when prices average R693 per day, which is about 42% less than the yearly average. Large cars can be 8% cheaper than the average car hire in Santa Maria Public Airport, offering more comfort for longer trips at a reasonable price.

SUV hire in Santa Maria Public Airport typically costs around R1 402 per day. The best time to book is February, when prices average R1 200 per day, which is about 15% less than the yearly average. SUVs are typically 10% more expensive than the average car hire in Santa Maria Public Airport but provide extra space and capability for groups or road trips.

Van hire in Santa Maria Public Airport typically costs around R2 064 per day. The best time to book is March, when prices average R1 684 per day, which is about 19% less than the yearly average. Vans are typically 39% more expensive than the average car hire in Santa Maria Public Airport but are the best choice for families or groups needing maximum passenger capacity.

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Most popular car type

Medium

Top tips for hiring a car at Santa Maria Public airport

  • Book your car hire at Santa Maria Public airport at least 1 day before your trip in order to get a below-average price

FAQs about hiring a car at Santa Maria Public airport

  • Which car hire companies will pick you up at Santa Maria Public airport?

    Car hire companies that offer shuttle or pick-up services from Santa Maria Public airport to off-airport locations include Avis, Budget, Enterprise Rent-A-Car, and Hertz.

Santa Maria Public Airport car rental reviews and directory

 
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Avis

7,8

Good
Best rated

Cleanliness

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Pick-up/Drop-off

7.8

Value for money

7.4

One location in Santa Maria Public Airport

Locations in Santa Maria Public Airport

3249 Skyway Drive

+1 805 922 4533

Monday07:00 - 17:00
Tuesday07:00 - 17:00
Wednesday07:00 - 17:00
Thursday07:00 - 17:00
Friday07:00 - 17:00
Saturday08:00 - 12:00
Sunday08:00 - 16:00
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10,0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Jun 2026

Economy

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Great job with your rental car.

10,0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Jan 2024

Economy

KAYAK
It's was perfect

1 out of 3

Budget

7,2

Good

Cleanliness

7.6

Comfort

7.6

Pick-up/Drop-off

6.8

Value for money

7.1

2 locations in Santa Maria Public Airport

Locations in Santa Maria Public Airport

1730 South Broadway

+1 805 922 2158

Monday08:00 - 17:00
Tuesday08:00 - 17:00
Wednesday08:00 - 17:00
Thursday08:00 - 17:00
Friday08:00 - 17:00
Saturday08:00 - 12:00
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3249 Terminal Drive

+1 805 922 3113

Monday08:00 - 17:00
Tuesday08:00 - 17:00
Wednesday08:00 - 17:00
Thursday08:00 - 17:00
Friday08:00 - 18:00
Saturday08:00 - 16:00
Sunday08:00 - 16:00
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2,0 Poor

Amy, May 2026

Full-size SUV

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The reserved vehicle was unavailable

10,0 Wonderful

Delano, Aug 2024

Intermediate

KAYAK
Great service

1 out of 3

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

2,0

Poor

Cleanliness

4.6

Comfort

2.0

Pick-up/Drop-off

2.0

Value for money

2.6

3 locations in Santa Maria Public Airport

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1137 North H Street-ste S

+1 805 735 4147

Monday13:30 - 17:0008:00 - 12:30
Tuesday08:00 - 12:3013:30 - 17:00
Wednesday08:00 - 12:3013:30 - 17:00
Thursday13:30 - 17:0008:15 - 12:30
Friday08:00 - 12:3013:30 - 17:00
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1738 S Broadway

+1 805 349 9552

Monday08:00 - 17:30
Tuesday08:00 - 17:30
Wednesday08:00 - 17:30
Thursday08:00 - 17:30
Friday08:00 - 17:30
Saturday09:00 - 13:00
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502 W Grand Ave Ste A

+1 805 489 6161

Monday12:30 - 17:0008:00 - 12:00
Tuesday12:30 - 17:0008:00 - 12:00
Wednesday08:00 - 12:0012:30 - 17:00
Thursday12:30 - 17:0008:00 - 12:00
Friday12:30 - 17:0008:00 - 12:00
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2,0 Poor

Anonymous, Apr 2026

Supplier choice

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Horrible service the front desk girl short with dark hair tripled up chatting with the guy in front of me forever. When I complained she canceled my reservation so I went to budget instead for a better rate and faster service anyway

2,0 Poor

Anonymous, Nov 2023

Passenger van

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I didn't like anything at all. I made my reservation for a passenger van a couple months in advance, I even kept calling the local office to make sure my van was going to be ready. I even called in 3 days ahead of time, and every time the reps assured me that I didn't have anything to worry about, that my van was going to be there at pickup time. But guess what, I arrived at pickup time ready to get on the road, just to find out that "the manufacturer had issued a recall at the last minute and the clerk could not rent out the vehicle. I explianed that it was critical for me to get the van as I had very important commitments to attend to and needed the vehicle, but the clerk just kept saying "I'm sorry but I can't rent that vehicle". He offered me TWO cars instead, but I needed a van because I only had ONE driver, not two. I did have 2 cars of my own, but the problem was that I only had one driver, that was the whole reason I wanted to rent a van. I will NEVER EVER rent from Enterprise, that was my first and last time I deal with them. I just turned around, called Avis and they had the exact same model and size of a van, and didn't have any problems renting it out to me, and even at a much lower price than Enterprise. From now on I will STRONGLY recommend my family and friends to always rent from Avis and never from Enterprise.

1 out of 1

Dollar

5,4

Fair

One location in Santa Maria Public Airport

Locations in Santa Maria Public Airport

555 Mcmurray Road

+1 805 688 4398

Monday08:00 - 17:00
Tuesday08:00 - 17:00
Wednesday08:00 - 17:00
Thursday08:00 - 17:00
Friday08:00 - 17:00

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Easirent

4,5

Mediocre

Cleanliness

5.2

Comfort

5.3

Pick-up/Drop-off

4.5

Value for money

5.1

One location in Santa Maria Public Airport

Locations in Santa Maria Public Airport

Santa Maria Airport

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AutoEurope

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One location in Santa Maria Public Airport

Locations in Santa Maria Public Airport

Santa Maria Airport

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Hertz

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One location in Santa Maria Public Airport

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415 W Central Avenue

+1 805 736 4206

Monday08:00 - 17:00
Tuesday08:00 - 17:00
Wednesday08:00 - 17:00
Thursday08:00 - 17:00
Friday08:00 - 17:00

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33 travellers who hired a car in Santa Maria Public Airport gave the car agency they used an average rating of 4,8

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