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Cheap Car Hire in Santa Barbara Airport from £30
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 Airport with a pick-up date of 22/9 and drop-off date of 26/9. 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 Airport
Explore the most popular car models available for hire in Santa Barbara Airport and choose the one that suits your needs. The price data is sourced from various car hire companies and was last updated on 1 September 2025.
There are 7 hire agencies servicing Santa Barbara Airport. These agencies, altogether, have 12 hire locations available. Need an affordable hire? small car is the cheapest car type to hire at Santa Barbara Airport with prices from £30 a day in the previous 7-day period. Here are 7 car types you can hire at Santa Barbara Airport:
Economy
£36+
Compact
£31+
Intermediate
£37+
Standard
£42+
Full-size
£42+
People carrier
£96+
Full-size SUV
£52+
Luxury
£42+
Pick-up truck
£57+
Premium SUV
£72+
Compact SUV
£33+
Intermediate SUV
£38+
Standard SUV
£43+
Best car hire deals found at Santa Barbara Airport
Browse through a selection of recently found affordable car hire deals in Santa Barbara Airport. Plan your trip with ease and find the perfect hire option for your needs. There are currently 8 hire car agencies in Santa Barbara Airport with an average daily rate of £45. Data was last updated on 1 September 2025.
Volvo XC90£52/day
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Citroen Berlingo£80/day
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Nissan Qashqai£39/day
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Cheapflights insights for Santa Barbara Airport car hires
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 £28/day on average when booked 2 days ahead, which saves you 41% off the average price.
What is the best car hire company at Santa Barbara Airport?
Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car hire company at Santa Barbara Airport is Budget (rated 6.6/10 with 38 reviews). Enterprise Rent-A-Car (rated 8.1/10 with 6 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.
Budget
6.6
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
8.1
Avis
7.9
Alamo
7.5
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 £33/day on average. The most expensive month to hire a car at Santa Barbara Airport is October (£38/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
£33
February
£33
March
£34
April
£33
May
£35
June
£35
July
£37
August
£36
September
£33
October
£38
November
£36
December
£38
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 car hire company in the area.
Top hire agencies in Santa Barbara Airport
Explore the leading car hire agencies in Santa Barbara Airport known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car hire companies in Santa Barbara Airport. Reviews were last updated on 1 September 2025.
Budget
38 reviews•1 location
Overview
Cleanliness
7.0
Comfort
7.1
Overall
6.6
Pick-up/drop-off
6.9
Value
6.5
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
6 reviews•1 location
Overview
Cleanliness
8.0
Comfort
8.1
Overall
8.1
Pick-up/drop-off
8.3
Value
8.1
Avis
9 reviews•1 location
Overview
Cleanliness
9.1
Comfort
8.7
Overall
7.9
Pick-up/drop-off
7.9
Value
7.8
Alamo
9 reviews•1 location
Overview
Cleanliness
7.4
Comfort
7.8
Overall
7.5
Pick-up/drop-off
7.6
Value
7.6
Dollar
10 reviews•1 location
Overview
Cleanliness
7.9
Comfort
7.5
Overall
7.1
Pick-up/drop-off
6.9
Value
7.0
National
2 reviews•1 location
Overview
Cleanliness
10.0
Comfort
10.0
Overall
6.0
Pick-up/drop-off
5.0
Value
6.0
Hertz
18 reviews•1 location
Overview
Cleanliness
6.9
Comfort
6.2
Overall
5.6
Pick-up/drop-off
5.5
Value
5.7
Thrifty
3 reviews•1 location
Overview
Cleanliness
7.5
Comfort
7.5
Overall
5.5
Pick-up/drop-off
5.5
Value
7.0
Car hire FAQs
Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Santa Barbara Airport, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 1 September 2025.
What is the cheapest hire car found at Santa Barbara Airport?
In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under £20/day when booking a car hire at Santa Barbara Airport. The absolute best deal a user found was for £19/day from Hertz, booked on Aug. 31.
Which car hire providers are at Santa Barbara Airport?
There are 8 car hire providers located at Santa Barbara Airport. The following companies can be found near the Santa Barbara Airport car hire counter:Enterprise Rent-A-Car (8.1)Avis (7.9)Alamo (7.5)Dollar (7.1)Budget (6.6)National (6.0)Hertz (5.6)Thrifty (5.5)
How much does it cost to hire a car at Santa Barbara Airport for a week from Hertz?
Hiring a car at Santa Barbara Airport for a week can be a great option for travel. Hertz, the most popular car hire company for this area, offers hire cars for around £142/week on average.
Can I rent a car for a month at Santa Barbara Airport?
Yes, hiring a vehicle at Santa Barbara Airport for a month is certainly possible.
How much does it cost to rent a car at Santa Barbara Airport for a month?
Generally, a month-long car rental at Santa Barbara Airport can be found for about £608, with the average price for a rental being around £20 a day. Book with Hertz, to take advantage of their cheap prices and pay 4% less compared to the average price of car rentals at Santa Barbara Airport.