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Cheap Car Rentals in Santa Barbara Airport from $90
This price is the cheapest per day rate found by a Cheapflights user in the last 48 hours by searching for a car hire in Santa Barbara Airport with a pick-up date of 14/11 and drop-off date of 15/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available at all agencies or on all dates of hire. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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Popular car types in Santa Barbara Airport
Explore the most popular car models available for hire in Santa Barbara Airport and choose the one that suits your needs. The price data is sourced from various car hire companies and was last updated on 9 September 2025.
There are currently 12 hire locations operating at Santa Barbara Airport spread across 7 car hire agencies. In the past week, the cheapest car type to hire at Santa Barbara Airport is SUV at $90 a day. Below are all the 7 car types available for hiring in the area, along with estimated starting prices:
Intermediate
$130+
Full-size
$100+
People mover
$236+
Full-size SUV
$221+
Luxury
$136+
Convertible
$203+
Pick-up truck
$127+
Premium SUV
$280+
Supplier choice
$77+
Intermediate SUV
$90+
Compact SUV
$102+
Standard SUV
$121+
Best car rental deals found at Santa Barbara Airport
Browse through a selection of recently found affordable car hire deals in Santa Barbara Airport. Plan your trip with ease and find the perfect hire option for your needs. There are currently 8 hire car agencies in Santa Barbara Airport with an average daily rate of $159. Data was last updated on 9 September 2025.
Mazda CX-9$221/day
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Toyota HiAce$236/day
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Toyota Land Cruiser Prado$280/day
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Cheapflights insights for Santa Barbara Airport car rentals
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?
For the best savings on car rentals at Santa Barbara Airport, make your reservation 2 days before pickup. The average price then is just $64/day – about 33% less than the yearly average.
What is the best car hire company at Santa Barbara Airport?
Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car rental company at Santa Barbara Airport is Budget (rated 6.7/10 with 38 reviews). Enterprise Rent-A-Car (rated 8.0/10 with 6 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.
Budget
6.7
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
8.0
Avis
7.9
Alamo
7.4
What is the cheapest month to hire a car at Santa Barbara Airport?
The cheapest month to hire a car at Santa Barbara Airport is January, when you can expect to pay $74/day on average. The most expensive month to hire a car at Santa Barbara Airport is October ($86/day on average). The average daily car hire price for each month is shown below. Keep in mind that prices will vary based on availability, when you book, and the type of car you hire.
January
$74
February
$76
March
$77
April
$76
May
$79
June
$79
July
$84
August
$82
September
$76
October
$86
November
$81
December
$86
What car do most people hire at Santa Barbara Airport?
The most popular types of cars to hire in Santa Barbara Airport are the following: Economy cars (Kia Rio or similar), Convertible cars (Ford Mustang Convertible or similar), and Full-size cars (Jeep Wrangler Unlimited 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 rental company in the area.
Top rental 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 9 September 2025.
Budget
38 reviews•1 location
Overview
Cleanliness
7.0
Comfort
7.2
Overall
6.7
Pick-up/drop-off
7.0
Value
6.6
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
6 reviews•1 location
Overview
Cleanliness
7.8
Comfort
8.0
Overall
8.0
Pick-up/drop-off
8.2
Value
8.0
Avis
9 reviews•1 location
Overview
Cleanliness
9.1
Comfort
8.7
Overall
7.9
Pick-up/drop-off
7.9
Value
7.8
Alamo
9 reviews•1 location
Overview
Cleanliness
7.3
Comfort
7.7
Overall
7.4
Pick-up/drop-off
7.5
Value
7.5
Dollar
10 reviews•1 location
Overview
Cleanliness
7.9
Comfort
7.5
Overall
7.1
Pick-up/drop-off
6.9
Value
7.0
National
2 reviews•1 location
Overview
Cleanliness
10.0
Comfort
10.0
Overall
6.0
Pick-up/drop-off
5.0
Value
6.0
Hertz
18 reviews•1 location
Overview
Cleanliness
6.9
Comfort
6.2
Overall
5.6
Pick-up/drop-off
5.5
Value
5.7
Thrifty
3 reviews•1 location
Overview
Cleanliness
7.5
Comfort
7.5
Overall
5.5
Pick-up/drop-off
5.5
Value
7.0
Car rental FAQs
Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Santa Barbara Airport, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 9 September 2025.
Which car hire providers are at Santa Barbara Airport?
There are 8 car rental providers located at Santa Barbara Airport. The following companies can be found near the Santa Barbara Airport car rental counter:Enterprise Rent-A-Car (8.0)Avis (7.9)Alamo (7.4)Dollar (7.1)Budget (6.7)National (6.0)Hertz (5.6)Thrifty (5.5)
How much does it cost to hire a car at Santa Barbara Airport for a week from Enterprise Rent-A-Car?
Enterprise Rent-A-Car 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 $2,089 per week.
Can I rent a car for a month at Santa Barbara Airport?
Yes, you can rent a car for a month at Santa Barbara Airport check Cheapflights for the latest prices and car type availability.
Car rentals by fuel type in Santa Barbara Airport
Browse car rentals by fuel type in Santa Barbara Airport. Currently, Hybrid cars are the cheapest to rent in Santa Barbara Airport. Deals were last updated on 9 September 2025.
Browse through car rental deals by fuel type in Santa Barbara Airport. There are currently 2 fuel types to choose from with Hybrid being the cheapest ($60+).
Electric
$87+
Hybrid
$60+