Car Hire Santa Maria Airport (SMX)

Compare Top Car Hire Companies for Santa Maria Airport

  • Hertz Hertz
  • Sixt Sixt
  • EuropCar EuropCar
  • Alamo Alamo
  • Thrifty Thrifty
  • National National
  • Ace Ace
  • Dollar Dollar
  • Fox Rent a Car Fox Rent a Car

Why book Santa Maria Airport car hire with VIP Cars?

All Inclusive Pricing

Hire a car at Santa Maria Airport with pricing inclusive of CDW, Theft Waiver & Unlimited Mileage.

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Leading car hire suppliers at Santa Maria Airport - Hertz, Sixt, EuropCar, Alamo, Thrifty, National, Ace, Dollar, Fox Rent a Car

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No Cancellation Fee

VIP Cars offers free cancellation for car hire at Santa Maria Airport

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Widest Fleet of Cars

Choose from Economy, Minivan, SUV & Luxury car hire deals for Santa Maria Airport

Find Cheap Car Rental Deals at Santa Maria Airport

Standard/Intermediate

Kia K5 or similar

  • 5
  • 3
  • 4-5
Kia K5

USD 20.51/day

Compact

Ford Focus or similar

  • 5
  • 3
  • 4-5
Ford Focus

USD 20.51/day

Fullsize

Chevrolet Malibu or similar

  • 5
  • 4
  • 4-5
Chevrolet Malibu

USD 24.11/day

Economy

Chevrolet Spark or similar

  • 4
  • 1
  • 4-5
Chevrolet Spark

USD 26.72/day

Luxury/Premium

Dodge RAM 2500 or similar

  • 5
  • 4
  • 4-5
Dodge RAM 2500

USD 27.1/day

SUV

Chevrolet Trax or similar

  • 5
  • 4
  • 5
Chevrolet Trax

USD 27.14/day

Convertible

Ford Mustang or similar

  • 4
  • 2
  • 2
Ford Mustang

USD 27.74/day

Van/Minivan

Chrysler Pacifica 7Pax or similar

  • 7
  • 2
  • 4-5
Chrysler Pacifica 7Pax

USD 43.76/day

Mini

Chevrolet Spark Hatchback or similar

  • 4
  • 2
  • 4-5
Chevrolet Spark Hatchback

USD 56.95/day

Prices are on per day basis and are subject to change without notice.

Best Car Rental Companies at Santa Maria Airport

Alamo

9.8 Very Good 1000++ reviews

Staff Friendliness 9.8
Car Condition 9.8
Value for Money 9.8
Locating Supplier’s desk 9.8
Ease of Pick-up & Drop-off 9.8
Dollar

9.0 Very Good 500++ reviews

Staff Friendliness 9.0
Car Condition 9.0
Value for Money 8.8
Locating Supplier’s desk 9.4
Ease of Pick-up & Drop-off 8.6
National

9.8 Very Good 500++ reviews

Staff Friendliness 10.0
Car Condition 9.8
Value for Money 9.8
Locating Supplier’s desk 9.8
Ease of Pick-up & Drop-off 9.8
Sixt

9.4 Very Good 100++ reviews

Staff Friendliness 9.6
Car Condition 9.8
Value for Money 9.4
Locating Supplier’s desk 9.4
Ease of Pick-up & Drop-off 9.4
Fox

8.6 Very Good 100++ reviews

Staff Friendliness 8.6
Car Condition 8.6
Value for Money 8.8
Locating Supplier’s desk 8.8
Ease of Pick-up & Drop-off 8.6
Hertz

9.4 Very Good 100++ reviews

Staff Friendliness 9.4
Car Condition 9.4
Value for Money 9.0
Locating Supplier’s desk 9.6
Ease of Pick-up & Drop-off 9.2

Car Hire Santa Maria Airport (SMX)

Car Hire Santa Maria Airport (SMX), Santa Maria from USD 20.51/day - USA California

Santa Maria Airport, also known as Captain G. Allan Hancock Field, is located 5 kilometres away from California’s Santa Maria. Most people travelling to and from the airport transit through Los Angeles LAX Airport. Built by the US Army during the Second World War, it is now served by Allegiant Air and United Express (operated by SkyWest Airlines). The airport is connected to Las Vegas and Los Angeles, with seasonal flights running to and from Honolulu in Hawaii. There are basic facilities and amenities for passengers, and the airport enjoys good road transport links. You can collect your rental car directly from the airport, with no additional airport collection fees, when you book in advance online through VIP Cars. An online booking will also yield significant savings, with competitive rates and great terms being standard for all VIP Car’s all inclusive car hire packages.


Frequently Asked Questions

Car rental prices at Santa Maria Airport start from USD 20.51/day. To check the price of your desired car category, search for the preferred location on VIPCars’ search page.

Hertz, Sixt, EuropCar, Alamo, Thrifty are some of the most popular suppliers at Santa Maria Airport.

Yes, you can rent a car for a month or longer at Santa Maria Airport through VIPCars. We work with multiple suppliers to offer flexible long-term car rental deals for various durations, whether you need it for 1 month, 2 months, 3-6 months, or even longer.

During car rental pickup at Santa Maria Airport, you will have to provide the following documents:

  1. Identity proof, preferably a Passport or National ID card
  2. Valid and complete Driver’s License (DL)
  3. International Driving Permit (IDP) if your DL is not printed in Roman alphabet
  4. Credit Card under the main driver’s name
  5. Rental Booking Confirmation Voucher

Some suppliers may have additional requirements, so check the Rental Terms or Confirmation Voucher carefully.

A majority of suppliers at Santa Maria Airport require a credit card to hold a refundable security deposit as a form of financial security. In addition, the card must belong to the main driver. Without the deposit, the supplier may refuse to release the vehicle, so make sure to carry an active card along.

Yes, last minute car rental deals are available at Santa Maria Airport. You can search for the available options using VIP Cars’ booking engine. Compare them and book the most suitable option for your trip.

Most rental car returns at Santa Maria Airport are located in the designated Car Rental Return area, usually near the airport’s parking or terminal complex. Follow the “Car Rental Return” or “Rental Car Drop-Off” signs as you approach the airport. Refer to your booking voucher for the exact return address and contact details.

Yes, VIP Cars offer one way car rental deals from Santa Maria Airport where you can pick up and drop off at different locations. In the search form, click on the ‘Different Drop-off Location’ button to choose your preferred return location.

Car Hire Locations Near Santa Maria Airport