Rent a Car at Santa Maria Public Airport (SMX)

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Santa Maria Public Airport (SMX)

Address:

3249 Terminal Dr,
Santa Maria, CA, California, 93455, United States

Phone:

(1) 805-922-3113

Hours of Operation:

Sun 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM; Mon - Thu 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM; Fri 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM; Sat 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Holiday Hours:


2025
NEW YEARS DAY   January  1  closed

Free pickup service available

If flying in, the rental counter is within the terminal with a short walk to the car lot.

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Location Information
Fastbreak Service
Proceed to the Budget counter Fastbreak line/or normal line if no Fastbreak line designation/or follow directions to the Fastbreak Kiosk. Present identification and receive your rental agreement. The counter representative will give the customer the keys & directions to their car. FASTBREAK RETURN: Follow the airport signs for Car Rental return. You do not need to return to the counter to complete your rental. Record your mileage and fuel level on the rental agreement and drop it in the Budget Fastbreak return box. A closed rental agreement will be mailed to you within 48 hours.
General Directions
COUNTER: Located across from the departure terminal. CARS: No information available at this time. RETURNS: Same as pick-up. AFTER-HOURS RETURNS: Drop box available at counter.
After-hours Returns
Park & lock the car. Place the completed contract & the keys in the Drop Box located in the Returns area. Remember to take your personal belongings with you.

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