Santa Barbara Airport

Cheap Car Rentals in Santa Barbara Airport from $28

Santa Barbara, CA - Santa Barbara (SBA)
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Santa Barbara Airport car rentals in 2024

Get helpful information to start your search for the perfect car rental in Santa Barbara Airport. The average price data is based on the last 12 months and was last updated on April 27, 2024.

Most popular company

HERTZ

Most common car type

Supplier choice

Average price per day

$59

Cheapest price per day

$28

Compare available car types for rental in Santa Barbara Airport

Compare and contrast the various car types offered for rental in Santa Barbara Airport to find the perfect fit for your trip. Price data is based on averages over the last 12 months and was last updated on April 27, 2024.

Small cars

$34 - $76

All Car Types

$34 - $105

To rent a small car in Santa Barbara Airport, you would pay an average price of $49/day. December is the cheapest month to rent a small car in Santa Barbara Airport (~$34/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is November (~$76/day). In fact, December is about 32% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a small car rental for Santa Barbara Airport. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Santa Barbara Airport, renting a small car saves you 14% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Santa Barbara Airport small car rental prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To rent a medium car in Santa Barbara Airport, you would pay an average price of $45/day. April is the cheapest month to rent a medium car in Santa Barbara Airport (~$58/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is July (~$82/day). In fact, April is about 28% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a medium car rental for Santa Barbara Airport. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Santa Barbara Airport, renting a medium car saves you 23% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Santa Barbara Airport medium car rental prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To rent a large car in Santa Barbara Airport, you would pay an average price of $57/day. July is the cheapest month to rent a large car in Santa Barbara Airport (~$46/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is September (~$121/day). In fact, July is about 21% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a large car rental for Santa Barbara Airport. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Santa Barbara Airport, renting a large car saves you 0% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Santa Barbara Airport large car rental prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To rent a SUV in Santa Barbara Airport, you would pay an average price of $67/day. October is the cheapest month to rent a SUV in Santa Barbara Airport (~$71/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is September (~$240/day). In fact, October is about 5% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a SUV rental for Santa Barbara Airport. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Santa Barbara Airport, renting a SUV is 14% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Santa Barbara Airport SUV rental prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Chevrolet Spark$28/day
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Chevrolet Spark
Kia Rio$35/day
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Kia Rio
Chevrolet Spark$36/day
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Chevrolet Spark

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 April 27, 2024.

Dollar

7.1
Good
47 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Overall

6.8

Pick-up/drop-off

6.5

Value

6.7

Budget

7.0
Good
71 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

7.2

Comfort

7.5

Overall

7.0

Pick-up/drop-off

7.0

Value

6.9

Hertz

5.6
Fair
38 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

7.0

Comfort

6.2

Overall

5.6

Pick-up/drop-off

5.6

Value

5.8

Avis

8.1
Very good
13 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

9.2

Comfort

8.4

Overall

8.3

Pick-up/drop-off

8.4

Value

8.3

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

8.1
Very good
19 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

7.8

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Pick-up/drop-off

8.2

Value

8.1

Alamo

7.9
Good
28 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

7.7

Comfort

8.2

Overall

7.9

Pick-up/drop-off

8.0

Value

8.0

Thrifty

5.5
Fair
5 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

7.5

Comfort

7.5

Overall

5.5

Pick-up/drop-off

5.5

Value

7.0

National

2.0
Poor
1 review1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Overall

2.0

Pick-up/drop-off

2.0

Value

2.0

Best Santa Barbara Airport car rental deals found

Browse through a selection of recently found affordable car rental deals in Santa Barbara Airport. Plan your trip with ease and find the perfect rental option for your needs. There are currently 8 rental car agencies in Santa Barbara Airport with an average daily rate of $39. Data was last updated on April 27, 2024.
Chevrolet Equinox$38/day
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Chevrolet Equinox
Nissan Quest$45/day
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Nissan Quest
Jeep Compass$37/day
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Jeep Compass

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 April 27, 2024.
  • What is the cheapest rental car found at Santa Barbara Airport?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under $60/day when booking a rental car at Santa Barbara Airport. The best deal a user found was for $28/day from Turo, booked on Apr. 21.

  • Which car rental 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 (8.1)Avis (8.1)Alamo (7.9)Dollar (7.1)Budget (7.0)Hertz (5.6)Thrifty (5.5)National (2.0)

  • What car rental company is typically the cheapest at Santa Barbara Airport?

    According to our data, users have found the cheapest deals when booking a rental car at Santa Barbara Airport from the following companies over the past two weeks: Turo ($22/day), Getaround ($32/day), and Budget ($32/day).

  • Which car rental company is considered to be the best at Santa Barbara Airport?

    Taking our users’ ratings and reviews into consideration, Avis (8.5 rating), Enterprise Rent-A-Car (8.1 rating) and Alamo (7.9 rating) seem to be the best rental car companies at Santa Barbara Airport.

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

    Hertz offers rental cars at Santa Barbara Airport for about $352 per week on average.

  • How far in advance should I rent a car at Santa Barbara Airport for the best price?

    Booking your car rental early can save you up to 36% on your rental. Aim to book your car rental at least 7 days in advance to take advantage of a below average price at Santa Barbara Airport.

  • 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.

  • How much does it cost to rent a car at Santa Barbara Airport for a month?

    You can potentially save up to 62% on a month-long rental by booking with Turo. Turo is the cheapest rental company available within the next few months. Renting a car at Santa Barbara Airport can cost you on average $1,510 a month or $50 a day. For extended stays in a location, this option will usually save you the most.

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Van rentals in Santa Barbara Airport

Find van rental deals in Santa Barbara Airport from well-known providers in the area and save on gas mileage with the options provided below. van rentals in Santa Barbara Airport cost an average of $45 per day. Price data was last updated on April 27, 2024.
Toyota Sienna$45/day
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Toyota Sienna

Car rentals by fuel type in Santa Barbara Airport

Browse car rentals by fuel type in Santa Barbara Airport. Currently, Electric cars are the cheapest to rent in Santa Barbara Airport. Deals were last updated on April 27, 2024.

Browse through car rental deals by fuel type in Santa Barbara Airport. There are currently 3 fuel types to choose from with Electric being the cheapest ($32+).

Electric

Electric

Gas/Diesel

Gas/Diesel

Hybrid

Hybrid

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