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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 $65/day – about 36% less than the yearly average.

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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 6.6/10 with 35 reviews). Avis (rated 8.7/10 with 8 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.

Budget
Budget
6.6
Avis
Avis
8.7
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
8.5
Alamo
Alamo
8.1

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 $75/day on average. The most expensive month to hire a car at Santa Barbara Airport is October ($87/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

$75

February

$76

March

$78

April

$76

May

$80

June

$80

July

$85

August

$83

September

$76

October

$87

November

$82

December

$87

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: SUV cars (Dodge Durango or similar), Intermediate cars (Class Intermediate Crossover or similar), and Luxury cars (Tesla Model 3 or similar).

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Top rental agencies in Santa Barbara Airport

Budget

6.6
Okay
35 reviews•1 location
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Cleanliness

7.4

Comfort

7.4

Overall

6.6

Pick-up/drop-off

7.1

Value

6.6

Avis

8.7
Very Good
8 reviews•1 location
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Cleanliness

9.1

Comfort

9.0

Overall

8.7

Pick-up/drop-off

8.8

Value

8.1

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

8.5
Very Good
4 reviews•1 location
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Cleanliness

8.5

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.5

Pick-up/drop-off

8.5

Value

8.5

Alamo

8.1
Very Good
5 reviews•1 location
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Cleanliness

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.1

Pick-up/drop-off

7.9

Value

7.8

Dollar

7.6
Good
6 reviews•1 location
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Cleanliness

7.9

Comfort

7.6

Overall

7.6

Pick-up/drop-off

7.1

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

6.0
Okay
16 reviews•1 location
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Cleanliness

7.2

Comfort

6.7

Overall

6.0

Pick-up/drop-off

5.6

Value

6.2

Thrifty

4.0
Mediocre
2 reviews•1 location
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Overview

Cleanliness

6.6

Comfort

6.6

Overall

4.0

Pick-up/drop-off

4.0

Value

6.0

Car rental FAQs

  • 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:Avis (8.7)Enterprise Rent-A-Car (8.5)Alamo (8.1)Dollar (7.6)Budget (6.6)National (6.0)Hertz (6.0)Thrifty (4.0)

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

    Alamo 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 $986 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.

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