Santa Maria Public Airport Car Rental (SMX)

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Santa Maria Public Airport (SMX)

Address:

3249 Skyway Dr,
Santa Maria, CA, 93455, United States

Phone:

(1) 805-922-4533

Hours of Operation:

Sun 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM; Mon - Fri 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM; Sat 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Holiday Hours:

2025
CHRISTMAS EVE   December  24  08:00AM - 03:00PM
CHRISTMAS   December  25  closed

2026
NEW YEARS DAY   January  1  closed
EASTER   April  20  08:00AM - 12:00PM
MEMORIAL DAY   May  26  07:00AM - 03:00PM
INDEPENDENCE DY   July  4  closed
THANKSGIVING   November  27  closed

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

Location Information
Preferred Service
Proceed to the Avis counter in the baggage claim area. Show your driver's license to receive your preprinted rental document and keys. Rental cars are parked outside the baggage claim area.
General Directions
AIRLINE PASSENGERS: Proceed to the Avis counter in the baggage claim area. Rental cars are parked outside the baggage claim area.
WALK-UP RENTERS: FROM HWY 101 NORTHBOUND, exit at Betteravia. Turn left, then right onto Skyway. Turn right onto Terminal Dr. Follow airport signs for "Arrivals" or "Baggage Claim". They will lead to the baggage claim area entrance.
FROM HWY 101 SOUTHBOUND, exit onto Betteravia and turn right. Turn left onto Skyway, then right onto Terminal Drive. Follow airport signs for "Arrivals" or "Baggage Claim". They will lead to the baggage claim area entrance.
WALKING DISTANCE from rental counter to car lot: 150 feet
After-hours Returns
How it Works:
Lock the vehicle and place the keys in the key drop box for After Hours Returns located in the return area. Don't forget to remove all your belongings from the vehicle prior to returning the keys.

A vehicle that is returned after hours will be checked in when the location opens the next business day. If returning after hours when a location is closed, the customer is responsible for the vehicle until the satisfactory check in of the rental vehicle the next business day.
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