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Budget car rental prices in Santa Maria

Chevrolet Spark car
Chevrolet Spark
or similar Small
2
2
4-5
$47/day
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Kia Soul car
Kia Soul
or similar Small
4
2
4-5
$47/day
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Toyota Corolla car
Toyota Corolla
or similar Medium
5
3
2/4
$47/day
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Chrysler Pacifica car
Chrysler Pacifica
or similar Van
5
5
4-5
$111/day
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Jeep Grand Cherokee L car
Jeep Grand Cherokee L
or similar SUV
5
2
4-5
$80/day
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Ford Mustang Convertible car
Ford Mustang Convertible
or similar Convertible
5
3
2/4
$143/day
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Class Intermediate SUV car
Class Intermediate SUV
or similar SUV
5
3
4-5
$56/day
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Nissan Rogue car
Nissan Rogue
or similar SUV
4
2
4-5
$56/day
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Ford Explorer car
Ford Explorer
or similar SUV
5
3
4-5
$72/day
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Cadillac XT5 car
Cadillac XT5
or similar SUV
5
5
4-5
$1,233/day
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Most popular location

Most popular car type

3249 Terminal Drive
Medium

KAYAK’s insights & trends for Santa Maria car rentals

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How far in advance should you book an Budget car rental in Santa Maria?

Based on Budget car rental prices found by KAYAK users over the last 12 months.

To get the best price on an Budget car rental in Santa Maria, you should book around 50 days before your trip. This could save you approximately 13% compared to booking last minute.

What is the most popular car type when renting from Budget in Santa Maria?

Based on car rental searches on KAYAK in the last 12 months.

The most popular car type when renting from Budget in Santa Maria is Medium (37%), followed by Small (35%) and SUV (20%).

How much does it cost to rent a car from Budget in Santa Maria per month?

Average daily rental prices based on Budget car rentals searched on KAYAK in the last 12 months.

On average, an Budget car rental in Santa Maria costs $51 per day. April is the most expensive month to rent from Budget in Santa Maria, when prices are $56/day on average.

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Top tips for renting a car from Budget in Santa Maria

  • Book your rental car from Budget in Santa Maria at least 1 day before your trip in order to get a below-average price.
  • Medium rental cars from Budget in Santa Maria are around 50% cheaper than other car types, on average.

FAQs about renting a car from Budget in Santa Maria

  • What is the most popular rental car from Budget in Santa Maria?

    Medium rental cars (Toyota RAV4 or similar) are the most frequently booked rental car types from Budget in Santa Maria.

  • How many car rental locations does Budget have in Santa Maria?

    Budget has 2 rental locations in Santa Maria. Take a look at our Budget rental location map to find the best rental cars near you.

  • Does Budget have a car rental location at the airport: Public airport (SMX)?

    Yes

  • Does Budget offer shuttle or airport pick-up services from Public airport (SMX)?

    Yes

Reviews for Budget in Santa Maria

Overall Rating7.4 GoodBased on 14 reviews
Cleanliness
7.8
Comfort
7.8
Overall
7.4
Pick-up/Drop-off
7.2
Value for money
7.2

Recent reviews

Traveler rating
2
1
0
0
1
0
1
2.0
The reserved vehicle was unavailableReviewed May 20 2026
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10.0
Great serviceReviewed Aug 16 2024
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Where can I find Budget car rentals in Santa Maria?

Address

1730 South Broadway

Hours

Monday08:00 - 17:00
Tuesday08:00 - 17:00
Wednesday08:00 - 17:00
Thursday08:00 - 17:00
Friday08:00 - 17:00
Saturday08:00 - 12:00

Phone

+1 805 922 2158

Address

3249 Terminal Drive

Hours

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

Phone

+1 805 922 3113
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