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January
$90
February
$103
March
$119
April
$112
May
$106
June
$116
July
$124
August
$109
September
$99
October
$103
November
$114
December
$106
Currently, the cheapest month to rent a car in Santa Barbara is January. The most expensive time to rent a car is July. The cheapest prices for each month are shown above, but prices will vary based on availability, how far out you book your rental car, and of course, car type.
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Taking our users’ ratings and reviews into consideration, Avis (8.5 rating), Enterprise (8.4 rating) and Budget (7.5 rating) seem to be the best car hire companies in Santa Barbara.
The average price of petrol in Santa Barbara is $1.98/litre over the past month, costing you anywhere between $89 and $129 to fill up a car’s fuel tank.
Alamo 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 $690 per week.
Booking your car hire early can save you up to 10%. Aim to book your car hire at least 90 days in advance to take advantage of a below average price in Santa Barbara.
Yes, hiring a vehicle in Santa Barbara for a month is certainly possible.
The majority of Cheapflights travellers prefer to hire a Premium (Mercedes-Benz C-Class) in Santa Barbara, making it the most popular option.