Find Budget Rental Cars in Santa Maria

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Driver's age: 26-65

Santa Maria’s Budget locations

Below you will find information for every Budget rental car location in Santa Maria, including address, phone number, and reviews

Budget

6.7

Okay

14 reviews•2 locations

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Recent reviews

8.0

Very good|Nov 2021

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!!

1 out of 5

Information about Budget car rentals in Santa Maria

Does Budget have a location at Santa Maria Public Airport?

Budget has 1 location at Santa Maria Public Airport. You will find Budget located 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.

How many Budget car rental locations are there in Santa Maria?

Budget has 2 rental car locations in Santa Maria. Their 3249 Terminal Drive location is the most popular according to our user data. In the past 12 months, 51% of our users who looked to rent a car from Budget in Santa Maria chose to rent theirs from the Budget location at 3249 Terminal Drive.

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?

As of April 2025, there are 17 operators available to choose from for cars in Santa Maria.

How old do you have to be to hire a car in Santa Maria?

Age requirements for drivers vary depending on the country, including Santa Maria. In several EU countries, drivers must be 18 years old. Generally, to rent a car overseas, you must be at least 21 years old, and if you're under 25, you may be charged a young driver surcharge. It's recommended that you review the policy of your preferred rental company before booking.

What documentation or ID do you need to rent a car in Santa Maria?

To rent a car in Santa Maria, all drivers must present 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 evidence of your return travel and accommodation information during your stay. We always recommend that you verify with the specific rental company you're booking with.