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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 10% 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 7.0/10 with 36 reviews). Enterprise Rent-A-Car (rated 8.4/10 with 5 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.

Budget
Budget
7.0
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
8.4
Avis
Avis
8.1
Dollar
Dollar
7.4

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 $61 per day. In contrast, October is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of $71. Monthly average car hire prices are listed below. Remember, prices can change based on when you book, the type of car, and availability.

January

$61

February

$63

March

$64

April

$63

May

$66

June

$66

July

$70

August

$68

September

$63

October

$71

November

$67

December

$71

What car do most people hire at Santa Barbara Airport?

SUV cars (Jeep Compass or similar) are the most popular option for those visiting Santa Barbara Airport. Economy cars (Jeep Compass or similar) are also a popular choice, followed by Intermediate cars (Jeep Compass or similar).

Which car hire company has the most locations at Santa Barbara Airport?

At Santa Barbara Airport, Alamo, AutoEurope, Avis, and Budget have 1 locations, more than any other car hire company in the area.

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Top hire agencies in Santa Barbara Airport

Explore the leading car hire agencies in Santa Barbara Airport known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car hire companies in Santa Barbara Airport. Reviews were last updated on 16 April 2026.

Budget

7.0
Good
36 reviews•1 location
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Cleanliness

7.3

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.0

Pick-up/drop-off

7.2

Value

6.9

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

8.4
Very Good
5 reviews•1 location
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Cleanliness

8.2

Comfort

8.4

Overall

8.4

Pick-up/drop-off

8.6

Value

8.4

Avis

8.1
Very Good
10 reviews•1 location
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Cleanliness

9.0

Comfort

8.6

Overall

8.1

Pick-up/drop-off

8.1

Value

7.8

Dollar

7.4
Good
8 reviews•1 location
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Cleanliness

7.9

Comfort

7.7

Overall

7.4

Pick-up/drop-off

6.9

Value

7.2

Alamo

7.2
Good
8 reviews•1 location
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Cleanliness

7.1

Comfort

7.6

Overall

7.2

Pick-up/drop-off

7.4

Value

7.4

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

Hertz

5.8
Fair
17 reviews•1 location
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Cleanliness

7.0

Comfort

6.4

Overall

5.8

Pick-up/drop-off

5.4

Value

5.9

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

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Santa Barbara Airport, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 16 April 2026.

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

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under $51/day when booking a car hire at Santa Barbara Airport. The absolute best deal a user found was for $51/day from Thrifty, booked on Apr. 11.

  • 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:Enterprise Rent-A-Car (8.4)Avis (8.1)Dollar (7.4)Alamo (7.2)Budget (7.0)National (6.0)Hertz (5.8)Thrifty (4.0)

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

    Thrifty 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 $357 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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