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Cheap Car Rentals in Santa Barbara Airport

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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?

Book your car hire at Santa Barbara Airport 2 days before your pickup date to maximise your savings. Car hire prices are around AED 140/day on average when booked 2 days ahead, which saves you 194% off the usual average price.

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 40 reviews). Enterprise Rent-A-Car (rated 8.3/10 with 6 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.

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

At Santa Barbara Airport, the best time to rent a car is at January, with an average daily rate of just AED 162. Conversely, October is the priciest month, averaging AED 187 per day. Below youll find the monthly average rental prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.|1#In Santa Barbara Airport, the best time to rent a car is in January, with an average daily rate of just AED 162. Conversely, October is the priciest month, averaging AED 187 per day. Below youll find the monthly average rental prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.

January

AED 162

February

AED 165

March

AED 169

April

AED 165

May

AED 173

June

AED 173

July

AED 184

August

AED 180

September

AED 165

October

AED 187

November

AED 176

December

AED 187

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: Convertible cars (Ford Mustang Convertible or similar), Standard cars (Ford Mustang Convertible or similar), and 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 rental company in the area.

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 11 June 2025.

Budget

6.7
Okay
40 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

7.1

Comfort

7.2

Overall

6.6

Pick-up/drop-off

6.9

Value

6.6

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

8.3
Very Good
6 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

8.1

Comfort

8.3

Overall

8.3

Pick-up/drop-off

8.5

Value

8.3

Avis

7.9
Good
9 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

9.1

Comfort

8.7

Overall

7.9

Pick-up/drop-off

7.9

Value

7.8

Alamo

7.8
Good
11 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

7.7

Comfort

8.1

Overall

7.9

Pick-up/drop-off

7.9

Value

7.9

Dollar

6.7
Okay
12 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

7.6

Comfort

7.6

Overall

6.5

Pick-up/drop-off

6.3

Value

6.4

National

6.0
Okay
2 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Overall

6.0

Pick-up/drop-off

5.0

Value

6.0

Hertz

5.6
Fair
17 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

7.0

Comfort

6.2

Overall

5.6

Pick-up/drop-off

5.5

Value

5.7

Thrifty

5.5
Fair
3 reviews1 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 rentals in Santa Barbara Airport, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 11 June 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 (8.3)Avis (7.9)Alamo (7.8)Budget (6.7)Dollar (6.7)National (6.0)Hertz (5.6)Thrifty (5.5)

  • 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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