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Cheap Car Hire in Santa Barbara Airport from $151

This price is the cheapest per day rate found by a Cheapflights user in the last 48 hours by searching for a car hire in Santa Barbara Airport with a pick-up date of 20/2 and drop-off date of 23/2. 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.
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Popular car types in Santa Barbara Airport

Explore the most popular car models available for hire in Santa Barbara Airport and choose the one that suits your needs. The price data is sourced from various car hire companies and was last updated on 6 February 2026.
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There are, in total, 12 car hire locations at Santa Barbara Airport that are operated by 7 companies. In the past week, large car is the cheapest car type users can hire (cheapest price last found: $151/day). Explore 4 car types currently offered from Santa Barbara Airport hire providers:

Economy

Economy

$154+

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Compact

Compact

$154+

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Full-size

Full-size

$151+

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People mover

People mover

$213+

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Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

$251+

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Passenger van

Passenger van

$184+

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Premium SUV

Premium SUV

$224+

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Supplier choice

Supplier choice

$126+

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Compact SUV

Compact SUV

$151+

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Standard SUV

Standard SUV

$184+

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Intermediate SUV

Intermediate SUV

$191+

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Luxury SUV

Luxury SUV

$248+

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Best car hire deals found at Santa Barbara Airport

Browse through a selection of recently found affordable car hire deals in Santa Barbara Airport. Plan your trip with ease and find the perfect hire option for your needs. There are currently 8 hire car agencies in Santa Barbara Airport with an average daily rate of $191. Data was last updated on 6 February 2026.
Land Rover Range Rover Evoque$251/day
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Land Rover Range Rover Evoque
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Opel Crossland X$191/day
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Opel Crossland X
Found 02/06/26
Hyundai Staria$213/day
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Hyundai Staria
Found 02/06/26

Cheapflights insights for Santa Barbara Airport car hires

Get relevant, data-driven information to help you hire a car in Santa Barbara Airport, including pricing trends, ideal booking times, and more.

How far in advance should I hire a car at Santa Barbara Airport?

To get the best deal on car hire at Santa Barbara Airport, book about 2 days before your trip. At that point, average daily prices are around $55, which is about 14% cheaper than the typical rate.

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What is the best car hire company at Santa Barbara Airport?

Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car hire company at Santa Barbara Airport is Budget (rated 6.8/10 with 37 reviews). Enterprise Rent-A-Car (rated 8.4/10 with 5 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.

Budget
Budget
6.8
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
8.4
Avis
Avis
8.1
Dollar
Dollar
7.5

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

Planning to hire a car at Santa Barbara Airport? January is the cheapest month, costing about $63 per day. In contrast, October is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of $73. Monthly average car hire prices are listed below. Remember, prices can change based on when you book, the type of car, and availability.

January

$63

February

$65

March

$66

April

$65

May

$67

June

$67

July

$72

August

$70

September

$65

October

$73

November

$69

December

$73

What car do most people hire at Santa Barbara Airport?

SUV cars (Jeep Compass or similar) are the most popular option for those visiting Santa Barbara Airport. Economy cars (Jeep Compass or similar) are also a popular choice, followed by Intermediate cars (Jeep Compass or similar).

Which car hire company has the most locations at Santa Barbara Airport?

At Santa Barbara Airport, Alamo, AutoEurope, Avis, and Budget have 1 locations, more than any other car hire company in the area.

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Top hire agencies in Santa Barbara Airport

Explore the leading car hire agencies in Santa Barbara Airport known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car hire companies in Santa Barbara Airport. Reviews were last updated on 6 February 2026.

Budget

6.8
Okay
37 reviews•1 location
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Cleanliness

7.2

Comfort

7.3

Overall

6.8

Pick-up/drop-off

7.1

Value

6.8

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

8.4
Very Good
5 reviews•1 location
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Cleanliness

8.2

Comfort

8.4

Overall

8.4

Pick-up/drop-off

8.6

Value

8.4

Avis

8.1
Very Good
10 reviews•1 location
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Cleanliness

9.0

Comfort

8.6

Overall

8.1

Pick-up/drop-off

8.1

Value

7.8

Dollar

7.5
Good
9 reviews•1 location
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Cleanliness

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Overall

7.5

Pick-up/drop-off

7.1

Value

7.4

Alamo

7.2
Good
8 reviews•1 location
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Cleanliness

7.1

Comfort

7.6

Overall

7.2

Pick-up/drop-off

7.4

Value

7.4

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

Hertz

5.9
Fair
17 reviews•1 location
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Cleanliness

7.0

Comfort

6.5

Overall

5.9

Pick-up/drop-off

5.7

Value

6.0

Thrifty

4.0
Mediocre
2 reviews•1 location
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Cleanliness

6.6

Comfort

6.6

Overall

4.0

Pick-up/drop-off

4.0

Value

6.0

Car hire FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Santa Barbara Airport, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 6 February 2026.

  • What is the cheapest hire car found at Santa Barbara Airport?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under $87/day when booking a car hire at Santa Barbara Airport. The absolute best deal a user found was for $85/day from Dollar, booked on Feb. 3.

  • Which car hire providers are at Santa Barbara Airport?

    There are 8 car hire providers located at Santa Barbara Airport. The following companies can be found near the Santa Barbara Airport car hire counter:Enterprise Rent-A-Car (8.4)Avis (8.1)Dollar (7.5)Alamo (7.2)Budget (6.8)National (6.0)Hertz (5.9)Thrifty (4.0)

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

    Dollar is a popular option for travellers looking for car hire at Santa Barbara Airport. You can expect the average cost of car hire to be about $610 per week.

  • Can I rent a car for a month at Santa Barbara Airport?

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

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

    The monthly cost of a car hire at Santa Barbara Airport is $2,613 ($87/day) on average.

Car hires by fuel type in Santa Barbara Airport

Browse car hires by fuel type in Santa Barbara Airport. Currently, Electric cars are the cheapest to rent in Santa Barbara Airport. Deals were last updated on 6 February 2026.
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Browse through car hire deals by fuel type in Santa Barbara Airport. There are currently 2 fuel types to choose from with Electric being the cheapest ($71+).

Electric

Electric

$71+

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Hybrid

Hybrid

$111+

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