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Cheap Car Hire in Santa Barbara Airport from $55

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Popular car types in Santa Barbara Airport

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There are, in total, 12 car hire locations at Santa Barbara Airport that are operated by 8 companies. In the past week, small car is the cheapest car type users can hire (cheapest price last found: $55/day). Explore 6 car types currently offered from Santa Barbara Airport hire providers:

Economy

Economy

$55+

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Compact

Compact

$57+

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Full-size

Full-size

$57+

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People mover

People mover

$80+

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Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

$102+

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Premium

Premium

$87+

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Premium SUV

Premium SUV

$120+

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Standard SUV

Standard SUV

$64+

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Supplier choice

Supplier choice

$65+

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Intermediate SUV

Intermediate SUV

$66+

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Best car hire deals found at Santa Barbara Airport

Mercedes-Benz GLB$102/day
Mercedes-Benz GLB
Found 11/04/26
Mitsubishi ASX$66/day
Mitsubishi ASX
Found 11/04/26
Suzuki Baleno$55/day
Suzuki Baleno
Found 11/04/26

Cheapflights insights for Santa Barbara Airport car hires

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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 $54, 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 6.6/10 with 33 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
8.5
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 $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

$64

March

$66

April

$64

May

$67

June

$67

July

$72

August

$70

September

$64

October

$73

November

$69

December

$73

What car do most people hire at Santa Barbara Airport?

SUV cars (Chevrolet Equinox or similar) are the most popular option for those visiting Santa Barbara Airport. Intermediate cars (Honda Civic or similar) are also a popular choice, followed by Passenger van cars (Ford Transit or similar).

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Top hire agencies in Santa Barbara Airport

Budget

6.6
Okay
33 reviews•1 location
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Cleanliness

7.4

Comfort

7.5

Overall

6.6

Pick-up/drop-off

7.2

Value

6.7

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

8.5
Very Good
4 reviews•1 location
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Cleanliness

8.3

Comfort

8.3

Overall

8.5

Pick-up/drop-off

8.3

Value

8.1

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

8.5
Very Good
3 reviews•1 location
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Cleanliness

8.5

Comfort

8.5

Overall

8.5

Pick-up/drop-off

8.0

Value

8.0

Hertz

7.3
Good
11 reviews•1 location
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Cleanliness

8.2

Comfort

7.7

Overall

7.3

Pick-up/drop-off

6.8

Value

7.3

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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Cleanliness

6.6

Comfort

6.6

Overall

4.0

Pick-up/drop-off

4.0

Value

6.0

Car hire FAQs

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

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under $91/day when booking a car hire at Santa Barbara Airport. The absolute best deal a user found was for $64/day from Budget, booked on Oct. 31.

  • 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)Enterprise Rent-A-Car (8.5)Dollar (8.5)Alamo (8.5)Hertz (7.3)Budget (6.6)National (6.0)Thrifty (4.0)

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

    Budget 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 $639 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 $2,740 ($91/day) on average.

Car hires by fuel type in Santa Barbara Airport

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Browse through car hire deals by fuel type in Santa Barbara Airport. There is currently 1 fuel type to choose from.

Hybrid

Hybrid

$56+

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