Santa Maria car rentals from $41/day

On average a rental car in Santa Maria costs $87 per day. But prices differ between operators and you can save money through a price comparison of car rental deals from different agencies. The cheapest price for a car rental in Santa Maria found in the last 2 weeks is $52.

The average gas price in Santa Maria is $3.40 per gallon over the past 30 days. Filling up a gas tank costs between $41 and $54, depending on the car size.

Full-size (Chevrolet Tahoe or similar) is the most frequently booked rental car type in Santa Maria.

The only car rental company onsite at Public airport is Hertz.

The only car rental company that offers shuttle or pick-up services from Public airport to off-airport locations is Hertz.

Take a look at our extensive car rental location map to find the best rental cars near you.

A Full Size car rental in Santa Maria costs $175 per day, on average.

A Compact car rental in Santa Maria costs $62 per day, on average.

A Standard car rental in Santa Maria costs $121 per day, on average.

In Santa Maria, cars are most frequently rented at Budget 1730 South Broadway (2 miles from city center).

Most car rental providers in Santa Maria offer insurance but the level of protection can differ substantially. If you're unsure whether to get extra protection for your car rental in Santa Maria, check out KAYAK's car rental insurance guide.

KAYAK has deals for you to compare from 5 car rental agencies in Santa Maria.

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KAYAK searches thousands of car rental agencies to provide you with offers from all car rental agencies operating in Santa Maria so that you can compare car rental rates, reviews and pick-up and drop-off locations to find the best deal for you.

The roads in Santa Maria are wide enough for you to use despite the type of Santa Maria car rentals you choose. The type of car however to be used within the city should be determined however by the number of people and the actual purpose of your visit. If you are a large group, then a large group would do you much good. However, if you are a smaller group, then you can opt for a compact car instead. It is important to note that cars too are of different categories such as hybrid and electric cars. Hybrid cars are more economical to use than regular diesel or petrol cars.

When using the car rentals in Santa Maria, you are advised to strictly observe the speed limits enlisted in the area. The speed limit in the urban areas in and around the city center is set at 18 mph (30kph) due to the large traffic in the area from both pedestrians and other road users. While heading further away from the city center into the suburban, the speed restriction is dropped from 18 mph to 36 mph (60kph) due to the increased width of the roads and a reduced traffic from other road users and pedestrians.

There are a couple of parking options within Santa Maria  from which you can leave your vehicles and proceed on foot around the town. When parking, you are advised to secure your vehicle well onto the designated slot and avoid double parking to ensure the lots are used efficiently. Some of the authorized parking zones within the city includes the Abids Chermas one side MCH Car parking, and the Abids GPO MCH Parking Complex. Ensure you have cleared with the relevant authorities before exiting the parking lot to avoid further complications such as the clumping of the Secunderabad car rental.