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$39 - $90
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$65 - $82
The best time to rent a Small car from Budget in Santa Maria, California is in August when prices are $39 per day on average. $39 per day is 22% lower than the $50 average yearly price for a Budget Small rental in Santa Maria. While August may be the cheapest month to rent a Small car from Budget in Santa Maria, April is the most expensive. However, you may still be able to find great deals in April on Small rental vehicles from Budget depending on what day you book.
The best time to rent a Medium car from Budget in Santa Maria, California is in July when prices are $41 per day on average. $41 per day is 33% lower than the $61 average yearly price for a Budget Medium rental in Santa Maria. While July may be the cheapest month to rent a Medium car from Budget in Santa Maria, February is the most expensive. However, you may still be able to find great deals in February on Medium rental vehicles from Budget depending on what day you book.
The best time to rent a Large car from Budget in Santa Maria, California is in October when prices are $55 per day on average. $55 per day is 14% lower than the $64 average yearly price for a Budget Large rental in Santa Maria. While October may be the cheapest month to rent a Large car from Budget in Santa Maria, September is the most expensive. However, you may still be able to find great deals in September on Large rental vehicles from Budget depending on what day you book.
The best time to rent a SUV car from Budget in Santa Maria, California is in February when prices are $55 per day on average. $55 per day is 28% lower than the $76 average yearly price for a Budget SUV rental in Santa Maria. While February may be the cheapest month to rent a SUV car from Budget in Santa Maria, October is the most expensive. However, you may still be able to find great deals in October on SUV rental vehicles from Budget depending on what day you book.
The best time to rent a Van car from Budget in Santa Maria, California is in April when prices are $79 per day on average. $79 per day is 27% lower than the $108 average yearly price for a Budget Van rental in Santa Maria. While April may be the cheapest month to rent a Van car from Budget in Santa Maria, June is the most expensive. However, you may still be able to find great deals in June on Van rental vehicles from Budget depending on what day you book.
My car rental agreement included unlimited miles but the attendant ask for my destination. I said Las Vegas area. She wrote on my contract Las Vegas only. What happens if I wanted to visit St George or Hoover Dam? if it's unlimited mile then the rental shouldn't be limited to a city.
5.9
Fair|Sep 2021
The location was a bit run down. Paperwork took a while. There wasn’t a dedicated drop-off location during their off day, so I had to put it through their mail drop box at the door. Car was alright. Smelled a tad like cigarette smoke, but not too overbearing.
1.9
Poor|Jul 2021
Far better warning when it came to renting also id like my money back for a reservation i didnt even get to use. I wasnt even able to rent the vehicle, i had to use another party
10.0
Wonderful|Jul 2021
At your Santa Maria office, a wonderful lady named Lydia made the pick up of my rental car a very enjoyable experience. Everything went very smoothly. At my drop off at LAX, you male employee was in too big of a hurry. As he came to check me in, I received an important phone call. He saw this and went to the next car without saying anything whatsoever. A minute or so later, after my call finished,I waited for him to return but he had gone on to other cars. I then went to him and said, “Have you skipped me?” His reply was that he had ALREADY checked me in and sent an email to that effect. Therefore, I could go. As a result, I walked three blocks or so to the Renaissance Hotel where my wife waited. When I got there and went to my room, I realized that I had not turned in the car keys. Therefore, I had to walk back to Budget, find the same Budget check in employee. I gave him the darn keys. I am disgusted because he failed to ask for the keys or tell me to be sure to leave the keys behind in the rental car when I left. It caused me to unnecessarily make two separate different walks in the hot sun. I am 79 years old and just underwent a very serious surgery (bladder and prostate). My two walks were made made because your check-in employee was to busy to converse with me and tell me to be sure to leave the car keys behind. That second walk back to return the ignition key really did me in.
2.0
Poor|Jun 2021
Nothing
Staff was rude and did not save a car for me even though I had a reservation scheduled. When I called to confirm my reservation they left me on hold until I actually arrived at the rental car location to tell me that they did not save my car I reserved. The worst experience ever will not be using budget again
4.0
Mediocre|Jun 2021
That I got a car.
You could have had a car ready for me at the time that I reserved it. And the car smelled terribly of smoke. So awful!!!! I will try to avoid renting through budget going forward!!
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Information about Budget car rentals in Santa Maria
Does Budget have a location at Santa Maria Public Airport?
Yes. The 1 location that Budget has at Santa Maria Public Airport can be found at 3249 Terminal Drive.
Does Budget offer free car rental cancellation in Santa Maria?
Yes, Budget in Santa Maria does offer free cancellations on car rentals. However, we always recommend you give Budget a call if you have to make a last-minute cancellation, as sometimes there are fees involved. A list of Budget phone numbers can be found here under the Locations tab.
What is the most popular car to rent from Budget while in Santa Maria in January?
In January, our users who rent cars from Budget in Santa Maria prefer Economy rentals. If you’re looking to reserve one of their Economy rentals during this month, prices tend to be $49/day on average and $38/day at their lowest. Keep in mind that prices may fluctuate based on how far out you book your rental car, as well as what car model you choose.
What is the cheapest type of car to rent from Budget in Santa Maria?
The cheapest type of car Budget has to offer in Santa Maria is the Economy at $49 per day on average. $49 per day is 46% cheaper than the most expensive car available at Budget, so you end up saving some money by choosing a more affordable option. 51% of momondo users who rented a car in Santa Maria from Budget chose the Economy, often because of the cost savings.
How many Budget car rental locations are there in Santa Maria?
In Santa Maria, Budget has 2 locations. 3249 Terminal Drive is the address of the car rental company’s most popular location (based on our user data). In the past 12 months, 57% of momondo users who reserved a rental car in Santa Maria from Budget went to the 3249 Terminal Drive location.
When did momondo last update prices for cars in Santa Maria?
Prices for cars in Santa Maria are refreshed on a daily basis.
How many operators does momondo search for cars in Santa Maria?
There are 15 operators available for cars in Santa Maria as of December 2025.
How old do you have to be to hire a car in Santa Maria?
The minimum age for drivers varies by country, including Santa Maria. In numerous EU countries, drivers must be 18 years old. To rent a car overseas, you'll generally need to be at least 21, and if you're under 25, a young driver surcharge may be applied. We advise that you read the policy of your chosen rental company before making a reservation.
What documentation or ID do you need to rent a car in Santa Maria?
To rent a car in Santa Maria, all drivers must have a valid full driving license. If the license is written in a language other than the language of the country of rental, an International Driving Permit may be required to avoid the risk of potential fines. If you're renting a car abroad, you may also need to provide proof of return travel and accommodation information during your stay. We recommend that you verify with the specific rental company you're booking with.
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