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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 £29/day on average when booked 2 days ahead, which saves you 41% off the average price.

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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 35 reviews). Avis (rated 8.7/10 with 8 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.

Budget
Budget
6.6
Avis
Avis
8.7
Alamo
Alamo
8.5
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
8.5

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

£34

March

£35

April

£34

May

£35

June

£35

July

£38

August

£37

September

£34

October

£38

November

£36

December

£38

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: SUV cars (Dodge Durango or similar), Intermediate cars (Class Intermediate Crossover or similar), and Luxury cars (Tesla Model 3 or similar).

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Top hire agencies in Santa Barbara Airport

Budget

6.6
Okay
35 reviews•1 location
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Cleanliness

7.4

Comfort

7.4

Overall

6.6

Pick-up/drop-off

7.1

Value

6.6

Avis

8.7
Very Good
8 reviews•1 location
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Cleanliness

9.1

Comfort

9.0

Overall

8.7

Pick-up/drop-off

8.8

Value

8.1

Alamo

8.5
Very Good
4 reviews•1 location
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Cleanliness

8.3

Comfort

8.3

Overall

8.5

Pick-up/drop-off

8.3

Value

8.1

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

8.5
Very Good
4 reviews•1 location
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Cleanliness

8.5

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.5

Pick-up/drop-off

8.5

Value

8.5

Dollar

7.8
Good
4 reviews•1 location
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Cleanliness

7.8

Comfort

7.8

Overall

7.8

Pick-up/drop-off

7.2

Value

7.4

Hertz

6.8
Okay
13 reviews•1 location
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Cleanliness

7.9

Comfort

7.5

Overall

6.8

Pick-up/drop-off

6.3

Value

6.8

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

Thrifty

4.0
Mediocre
2 reviews•1 location
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Overview

Cleanliness

6.6

Comfort

6.6

Overall

4.0

Pick-up/drop-off

4.0

Value

6.0

Car hire FAQs

  • What is the cheapest hire car found at Santa Barbara Airport?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under £47/day when booking a car hire at Santa Barbara Airport. The absolute best deal a user found was for £27/day from Dollar, booked on Sep. 26.

  • 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:Avis (8.7)Enterprise Rent-A-Car (8.5)Alamo (8.5)Dollar (7.8)Hertz (6.8)Budget (6.6)National (6.0)Thrifty (4.0)

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

    Hiring a car at Santa Barbara Airport for a week can be a great option for travel. Alamo, the most popular car hire company for this area, offers hire cars for around £416/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 £1,785, with the average price for a rental being around £59 a day. Book with Dollar, to take advantage of their cheap prices and pay 68% less compared to the average price of car rentals at Santa Barbara Airport.

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