Title: Car Rental Santa Maria Public Airport (SMX) - Expedia.ca [Santa Maria Travel Guide](https://expedia.ca/Santa-Maria.dx3224)[Santa Maria Public Hotels](https://expedia.ca/Santa-Maria-Public-Airport-Hotels.0-a6031989-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels)[Flights to Santa Maria](https://expedia.ca/Cheap-Flights-To-Santa-Maria.d3224.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Things to do in Santa Maria](https://expedia.ca/Things-To-Do-In-Santa-Maria.d3224.Travel-Guide-Activities)[Santa Maria Vacation Packages](https://expedia.ca/Santa-Maria.d3224.Destination-Travel-Guides) ![](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248634340940978/930f5b27-94af-4881-b0dc-c41351c65109.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=300&q=medium) # Car Rental Santa Maria Public Airport (SMX) ## Search and Compare from car companies in Santa Maria Public ## Featured car rental suppliers Compare from agencies ![car supplier logos](https://forever.travel-assets.com/flex/flexmanager/images/2022/05/16/BEXCA-car-suppliers-logo-desktop.jpg) - ![protection illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__protection.svg) ### Change your mind Penalty-free cancellation on many/select car rentals - ![trophy illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__trophy.svg) ### Treat yourself Members save 10% or more on over 1 million car rentals - ![package illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__package.svg) ### Shop smart Compare car suppliers to unlock big savings ## Top Car Deals in Santa Maria Public \* Price found within the past 6 days. 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Collect your suitcase from the carousel and take to the road shortly after! ### What happens if I need to cancel my Santa Maria, CA (SMX-Santa Maria Public) car reservation? > If you cancel your prepaid reservation a minimum of six hours before the scheduled collection time, you may qualify for a refund. Be sure to read your rental agreement as there are some exclusions. Jump onto our [Customer Service Portal](https://www.expedia.ca/service/?langid=1033) for more information. ### How do I find the best car rental deals at Santa Maria, CA (SMX-Santa Maria Public) with Expedia? > It's easy to score the best deal with Expedia. Simply choose your wheels, select your dates and pickup and drop-off points, and compare offers from top brands. 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