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Cheap Car Hire in Santa Barbara Airport

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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 $53, which is about 12% 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 6.6/10 with 35 reviews). Avis (rated 8.7/10 with 8 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.

Budget
Budget
6.6
Avis
Avis
8.7
Alamo
Alamo
8.6
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
8.5

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 $62 per day. In contrast, October is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of $72. Monthly average car hire prices are listed below. Remember, prices can change based on when you book, the type of car, and availability.

January

$62

February

$63

March

$65

April

$63

May

$66

June

$66

July

$70

August

$69

September

$63

October

$72

November

$67

December

$72

What car do most people hire at Santa Barbara Airport?

SUV cars (Dodge Durango or similar) are the most popular option for those visiting Santa Barbara Airport. Intermediate cars (Class Intermediate Car or similar) are also a popular choice, followed by Luxury cars (Tesla Model 3 or similar).

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Top hire agencies in Santa Barbara Airport

Budget

6.6
Okay
35 reviews•1 location
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Cleanliness

7.4

Comfort

7.4

Overall

6.6

Pick-up/drop-off

7.1

Value

6.6

Avis

8.7
Very Good
8 reviews•1 location
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Cleanliness

9.1

Comfort

9.0

Overall

8.7

Pick-up/drop-off

8.8

Value

8.1

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

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

8.5
Very Good
4 reviews•1 location
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Cleanliness

8.5

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.5

Pick-up/drop-off

8.5

Value

8.5

Dollar

7.4
Good
5 reviews•1 location
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Overview

Cleanliness

7.8

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.4

Pick-up/drop-off

6.9

Value

7.2

Hertz

6.4
Okay
15 reviews•1 location
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Cleanliness

7.6

Comfort

7.1

Overall

6.4

Pick-up/drop-off

5.9

Value

6.5

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

4.0
Mediocre
2 reviews•1 location
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Overview

Cleanliness

6.6

Comfort

6.6

Overall

4.0

Pick-up/drop-off

4.0

Value

6.0

Car hire FAQs

  • 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:Avis (8.7)Alamo (8.6)Enterprise Rent-A-Car (8.5)Dollar (7.4)Budget (6.6)Hertz (6.4)National (6.0)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 $983 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.

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