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Cheap Car Hire in Santa Barbara

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

Book your car hire in Santa Barbara 88 days before your pickup date to maximise your savings. Car hire prices are around $69/day on average when booked 88 days ahead, which saves you 4% off the average price.

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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
8.1

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 $78 per day. In contrast, March is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of $98. Monthly average car hire prices are listed below. Remember, prices can change based on when you book, the type of car, and availability.

January

$78

February

$91

March

$98

April

$90

May

$90

June

$93

July

$89

August

$90

September

$98

October

$98

November

$91

December

$94

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 Car or similar) are also a popular choice, followed by Compact cars (Class Compact Crossover 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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Overview

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

8.1
Very Good
5 reviews•1 location
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Overview

Cleanliness

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.1

Pick-up/drop-off

7.9

Value

7.8

Hertz

1 location
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Overview

Cleanliness

7.4

Comfort

6.9

Overall

6.2

Pick-up/drop-off

6.2

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

1 location
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Dollar

5.0
Fair
5 reviews•1 location
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Overview

Cleanliness

5.0

Comfort

5.0

Overall

5.0

Pick-up/drop-off

4.0

Value

5.0

Car hire FAQs

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

    Avis 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 $753 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.

Travelling to a place near Santa Barbara?

Hire a car at Santa Barbara if you plan to visit one of these locations
West Hollywood
Newport Beach
Costa Mesa
El Segundo
Carlsbad
Malibu
Culver City
Irvine
San Juan Capistrano
Laguna Beach
Beverly Hills
Moreno Valley
Santa Clarita
San Pedro
Universal City
Dana Point
Oceanside
Inglewood
Glendale
Vernon

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