Cheap Car Hire in Santa Barbara from $130
This price is the cheapest per day rate found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a car hire in Santa Barbara with a pick-up date of 4/6 and drop-off date of 6/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available at all agencies or on all dates of hire. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
What is the cheapest time to rent a car in Santa Barbara?
Discover the most affordable period to rent a car in Santa Barbara and save money on your trip. The monthly average price data is based on historical data over the last year and was last updated on 6 May 2024.
January
$70
February
$84
March
$86
April
$81
May
$84
June
$89
July
$95
August
$90
September
$87
October
$87
November
$78
December
$80
Currently, the cheapest month to rent a car in Santa Barbara is January. The most expensive time to rent a car is July. The cheapest prices for each month are shown above, but prices will vary based on availability, how far out you book your rental car, and of course, car type.
Popular car types in Santa Barbara
Explore the most popular car models available for hire in Santa Barbara and choose the one that suits your needs. The price data is sourced from various car hire companies and was last updated on 6 May 2024.
At $130/day, small car is the cheapest car type available for hire in Santa Barbara in the past week. Out of 7 car hire agencies operating in Santa Barbara, there are, in total, 13 hire locations. View below for 5 offered car types:
Economy
$130+
Compact
$138+
Intermediate
$178+
Standard
$130+
Full-size
$130+
People mover
$188+
Full-size SUV
$222+
Premium
$154+
Compare available car types for hire in Santa Barbara
Compare and contrast the various car types offered for hire in Santa Barbara to find the perfect fit for your trip. Price data is based on averages over the last 12 months and was last updated on 6 May 2024.
Small cars | $49 - $143 | |
|---|---|---|
All Car Types | $57 - $126 |
To hire a small car in Santa Barbara, the United States, you would pay an average price of $51/day. January is the cheapest month to hire a small car in Santa Barbara, the United States (~$49/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is June (~$143/day). In fact, January is about 4% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a small car hire for Santa Barbara. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Santa Barbara, hiring a small car saves you 38% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Santa Barbara small car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:
To hire a medium car in Santa Barbara, the United States, you would pay an average price of $66/day. November is the cheapest month to hire a medium car in Santa Barbara, the United States (~$57/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is May (~$156/day). In fact, November is about 15% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a medium car hire for Santa Barbara. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Santa Barbara, hiring a medium car saves you 19% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Santa Barbara medium car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:
To hire a SUV in Santa Barbara, the United States, you would pay an average price of $53/day. December is the cheapest month to hire a SUV in Santa Barbara, the United States (~$37/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is August (~$142/day). In fact, December is about 32% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a SUV hire for Santa Barbara. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Santa Barbara, hiring a SUV saves you 35% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Santa Barbara SUV hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:
Top hire agencies in Santa Barbara
Explore the leading car hire agencies in Santa Barbara known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 7 car hire companies in Santa Barbara. Reviews were last updated on 6 May 2024.
Choose from the top car hire agencies available in Santa Barbara, including Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Budget and Hertz. Be sure to do your research on pricing, reviews, pickup locations, and other important criteria before choosing.
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