Rent a car in Santa Maria, California, for sunset drives through rolling vineyards and blissful Central Coast beach retreats. Santa Maria is known for its wineries and barbecue cuisine, but the city also has great access to vacation resorts on San Luis Obispo Bay.
We have a car rental pick-up location at the Central Coast Jet Center at Santa Maria Airport, around 10 minutes from both Downtown and the famous Cabrillo Highway (CA-1). It’s also just a half-hour or so north to San Luis Obispo and an hour to Santa Barbara.
Santa Maria’s great road links make it easy to start road trips to Los Angeles or see magnificent vistas on the way to San Francisco. Renting a car makes it easier to traverse Santa Maria.
We have rental cars for every purpose, including cabriolets for ocean drives and spacious sedans for family vacations.
Reserve your rental car with Hertz to get more from your Santa Maria getaway.

1065 Guadalupe Street, CA, 93434
Explore a world of natural beauty, soft sands and cinematic sights at Guadalupe-Nipomo Dunes, 15 minutes from Santa Maria. This coastal delight is the largest remaining sand dune system south of San Francisco and it stretches for some 18 miles along the coast. Visit to learn about nature and uncover Hollywood history, including artifacts from the largest set in movie history.

705 South McClelland Street, CA, 93454
Pack up your rental car and bring the family to Santa Maria’s premier destination for inquisitive kids. There’s a Mission to Mars Rock Wall, a Walking Piano and a space for crafting too. The emphasis is on interactivity and hands-on learning.

6245 Dominion Road, CA, 93454
There are 1,778 acres of hiking trails, wildlife viewing spots and great routes for biking and horseback riding lie just south of Santa Maria. It’s a great place to escape from the everyday and you can even take a guided tour.