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Santa Barbara car hires in 2026

Most popular company

BUDGET

Price of petrol per litre

$1.76

Average price per day

$91

Cheapest price per day

$64
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What is the best car rental company in Santa Barbara?

Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car hire company in Santa Barbara is Budget (rated 6.9/10 with 40 reviews). Avis (rated 9.0/10 with 15 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.

Budget
Budget
6.9
Avis
Avis
9.0
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
8.7
Alamo
Alamo
8.6

What is the cheapest month to hire a car in Santa Barbara?

Planning to hire a car in Santa Barbara? January is the cheapest month, costing about $80 per day. In contrast, March is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of $101. Monthly average car hire prices are listed below. Remember, prices can change based on when you book, the type of car, and availability.

January

$80

February

$94

March

$101

April

$93

May

$93

June

$95

July

$91

August

$91

September

$97

October

$100

November

$93

December

$97

What car do most people hire in Santa Barbara?

SUV cars (Dodge Durango or similar) are the most popular option for those visiting Santa Barbara. Intermediate cars (Class Intermediate Crossover or similar) are also a popular choice, followed by Passenger van cars (Chrysler Pacifica or similar).

Which car hire company has the most locations in Santa Barbara?

Enterprise Rent-A-Car has 3 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Avis has the second-highest number of locations in Santa Barbara at 2.

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Top hire agencies in Santa Barbara

Budget

6.9
Okay
40 reviews•2 locations
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Cleanliness

7.6

Comfort

7.7

Overall

6.9

Pick-up/drop-off

7.3

Value

7.0

Avis

9.0
Wonderful
15 reviews•2 locations
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Cleanliness

9.3

Comfort

9.1

Overall

9.0

Pick-up/drop-off

9.1

Value

8.5

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

8.7
Very Good
12 reviews•3 locations
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Cleanliness

8.7

Comfort

8.5

Overall

8.7

Pick-up/drop-off

8.3

Value

8.4

Alamo

8.6
Very Good
4 reviews•1 location
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Cleanliness

8.5

Comfort

8.5

Overall

8.6

Pick-up/drop-off

8.5

Value

8.3

Hertz

1 location
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Overview

Cleanliness

7.7

Comfort

7.4

Overall

6.7

Pick-up/drop-off

6.7

Value

6.8

National

6.0
Okay
2 reviews•1 location
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Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Overall

6.0

Pick-up/drop-off

5.0

Value

6.0

Thrifty

1 location
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Dollar

5.0
Fair
4 reviews•1 location
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Cleanliness

5.0

Comfort

5.0

Overall

5.0

Pick-up/drop-off

4.0

Value

5.0

Car hire FAQs

  • What is the cheapest hire car found in Santa Barbara?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under $91/day when booking a car hire in Santa Barbara. The absolute best deal a user found was for $64/day from Budget, booked on Sep. 19.

  • How much does it cost to hire a car in Santa Barbara for a week from Dollar?

    Dollar is a popular option for travellers looking for car hire in Santa Barbara. You can expect the average cost of car hire to be about $567 per week.

  • Can I rent a car for a month in Santa Barbara?

    Yes, hiring a vehicle in Santa Barbara for a month is certainly possible.

  • How much does it cost to rent a car in Santa Barbara for a month?

    The average cost of a car hire in Santa Barbara for a month is $2,429. Check Cheapflights to compare pricing and options for your rental car.

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