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Cheap Car Hire in Santa Barbara from £25
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 with a pick-up date of 13/10 and drop-off date of 25/10. 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
Explore the most popular car models available for hire in Santa Barbara and choose the one that suits your needs. The price data is sourced from various car hire companies and was last updated on 14 August 2025.
small car is the cheapest car type you can hire in Santa Barbara this past week from 12 hire locations out of 7 hire agencies. Prices for a Santa Barbara small car hire start from £25/day. Check out available deals for 7 car types currently offered at listed car hire agencies here:
Economy
£25+
Intermediate
£26+
Standard
£27+
Full-size
£27+
People carrier
£52+
Full-size SUV
£41+
Luxury
£45+
Pick-up truck
£33+
Compare car hire deals in Santa Barbara by type
Here are the best Santa Barbara small car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:
Here are the best Santa Barbara medium car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:
Here are the best Santa Barbara large car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:
Here are the best Santa Barbara SUV hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:
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Best car hire deals found in Santa Barbara
Browse through a selection of recently found affordable car hire deals in Santa Barbara. Plan your trip with ease and find the perfect hire option for your needs. There are currently 7 hire car agencies in Santa Barbara with an average daily rate of £35. Data was last updated on 14 August 2025.
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Vauxhall Astra£26/day
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Cheapflights insights for Santa Barbara car hires
Get relevant, data-driven information to help you hire a car in Santa Barbara, including pricing trends, ideal booking times, and more.
How far in advance should I hire a car in Santa Barbara?
Book your car hire in Santa Barbara 79 days before your pickup date to maximise your savings. Car hire prices are around £38/day on average when booked 79 days ahead, which saves you 42% off the average price.
What is the cheapest car hire company in Santa Barbara?
Budget is currently the cheapest car hire company in Santa Barbara with deals as low as £20.14/day found in the past two weeks. Dollar is another inexpensive option with rates as low as £25.40/day.
What is the best car rental company in Santa Barbara?
Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car hire company in Santa Barbara is Budget (rated 6.8/10 with 48 reviews). Avis (rated 8.6/10 with 16 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.
Budget
6.8
Avis
8.6
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
8.1
Alamo
7.6
What is the cheapest month to hire a car in Santa Barbara?
The cheapest month to hire a car in Santa Barbara is February, when you can expect to pay £44/day on average. The most expensive month to hire a car in Santa Barbara is July (£53/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
£45
February
£44
March
£46
April
£47
May
£45
June
£52
July
£53
August
£49
September
£49
October
£49
November
£48
December
£49
What car do most people hire in Santa Barbara?
SUV cars (Jeep Compass, for example) are the most popular in Santa Barbara. Intermediate (Jeep Compass) and Standard (Chevrolet Colorado) cars are also often chosen by our users when visiting Santa Barbara.
Which car hire company has the most locations in Santa Barbara?
Enterprise Rent-A-Car has 3 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Avis has the second-highest number of locations in Santa Barbara at 2.
Top hire agencies in Santa Barbara
Explore the leading car hire agencies in Santa Barbara known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 7 car hire companies in Santa Barbara. Reviews were last updated on 14 August 2025.
Budget
48 reviews•2 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
7.3
Comfort
7.3
Overall
6.8
Pick-up/drop-off
7.0
Value
6.8
Avis
16 reviews•2 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
9.3
Comfort
9.0
Overall
8.6
Pick-up/drop-off
8.6
Value
8.3
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
19 reviews•3 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
8.1
Comfort
8.1
Overall
8.1
Pick-up/drop-off
7.9
Value
7.6
Alamo
10 reviews•1 location
Overview
Cleanliness
7.4
Comfort
7.9
Overall
7.6
Pick-up/drop-off
7.7
Value
7.7
Hertz
1 location
Overview
Cleanliness
7.0
Comfort
6.7
Overall
6.1
Pick-up/drop-off
6.1
Value
6.1
National
2 reviews•1 location
Overview
Cleanliness
10.0
Comfort
10.0
Overall
6.0
Pick-up/drop-off
5.0
Value
6.0
Dollar
2 locations
Car hire FAQs
Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Santa Barbara, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 14 August 2025.
How much does it cost to hire a car in Santa Barbara for a week from Budget?
Budget is one of the top picks in Santa Barbara. They can have you in a hire car for about £175 per week on average.
Can I rent a car for a month in Santa Barbara?
The length of time you can book a car hire for is subject to the inventory of the supplier. When renting a vehicle from Santa Barbara it should be possible to hire a car for a whole month if needed.
How much is a car hire in Santa Barbara for a weekend?
Car hire prices in Santa Barbara are typically £0 for the weekend. On Cheapflights, you’ll be able to find great car hire deals on any type of vehicle. However, consider hiring a Economy to save money on your trip to £0. Our users have found prices for Economy car hire in September to be on average £52 per day.
Car hires by fuel type in Santa Barbara
Browse car hires by fuel type in Santa Barbara. Currently, Electric cars are the cheapest to rent in Santa Barbara. Deals were last updated on 14 August 2025.
Browse through car hire deals by fuel type in Santa Barbara. There are currently 2 fuel types to choose from with Electric being the cheapest (£52+).
Electric
£52+
Hybrid
£54+
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