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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 hire at Santa Barbara Airport, make your reservation 2 days before pickup. The average price then is just RM 157/day – about 230% 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 6.7/10 with 39 reviews). Enterprise Rent-A-Car (rated 8.4/10 with 5 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.

Budget
Budget
6.7
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
8.4
Avis
Avis
7.9
Dollar
Dollar
7.1

What is the cheapest month to rent a car at Santa Barbara Airport?

Planning to hire a car at Santa Barbara Airport? January is the cheapest month, costing about RM 182 per day. In contrast, October is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of RM 211. Monthly average car hire prices are listed below. Remember, prices can change based on when you book, the type of car, and availability.

January

RM 182

February

RM 186

March

RM 190

April

RM 186

May

RM 194

June

RM 194

July

RM 206

August

RM 202

September

RM 186

October

RM 211

November

RM 198

December

RM 211

What car do most people hire at Santa Barbara Airport?

Luxury cars (Tesla Model 3 or similar) are the most popular option for those visiting Santa Barbara Airport. Economy cars (Mitsubishi Mirage or similar) are also a popular choice, followed by Mini cars (Chrysler Pacifica 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.

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Top rental agencies in Santa Barbara Airport

Explore the leading car rental agencies in Santa Barbara Airport known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car rental companies in Santa Barbara Airport. Reviews were last updated on 2 December 2025.

Budget

6.7
Okay
39 reviews•1 location
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Cleanliness

7.0

Comfort

7.2

Overall

6.7

Pick-up/drop-off

7.0

Value

6.6

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

7.9
Good
9 reviews•1 location
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Cleanliness

9.1

Comfort

8.7

Overall

7.9

Pick-up/drop-off

7.9

Value

7.8

Dollar

7.1
Good
10 reviews•1 location
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Cleanliness

7.9

Comfort

7.5

Overall

7.1

Pick-up/drop-off

6.9

Value

7.0

Alamo

6.9
Okay
9 reviews•1 location
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Cleanliness

6.8

Comfort

7.3

Overall

6.9

Pick-up/drop-off

7.1

Value

7.1

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
19 reviews•1 location
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Cleanliness

7.0

Comfort

6.4

Overall

5.8

Pick-up/drop-off

5.6

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 rental FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in Santa Barbara Airport, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 2 December 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 (8.4)Avis (7.9)Dollar (7.1)Alamo (6.9)Budget (6.7)National (6.0)Hertz (5.8)Thrifty (4.0)

  • Can I rent a car for a month at Santa Barbara Airport?

    Yes, cars are available to be rented out for an entire month at Santa Barbara Airport.

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