Book your car hire in Santa Barbara 82 days before your pickup date to maximise your savings. Car hire prices are around $73/day on average when booked 82 days ahead, which saves you 9% off the average price.
Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car hire company in Santa Barbara is Budget (rated 7.0/10 with 45 reviews). Avis (rated 8.8/10 with 16 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.
Planning to hire a car in Santa Barbara? January is the cheapest month, costing about $81 per day. In contrast, September is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of $104. Monthly average car hire prices are listed below. Remember, prices can change based on when you book, the type of car, and availability.
January
$81
February
$95
March
$102
April
$94
May
$94
June
$96
July
$98
August
$98
September
$104
October
$102
November
$96
December
$98
SUV cars (Dodge Durango or similar) are the most popular option for those visiting Santa Barbara. Intermediate cars (Toyota Camry or similar) are also a popular choice, followed by Standard cars (Toyota Prius or similar).
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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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 $502 per week.
Yes, hiring a vehicle in Santa Barbara for a month is certainly possible.
