Santa Barbara Airport car hires in 2025
Get helpful information to start your search for the perfect car hire in Santa Barbara Airport. The average price data is based on the last 12 months and was last updated on 18 July 2025.
Most popular company | BUDGET |
|---|---|
Most common car type | Standard |
Average price per day | £27 |
Cheapest price per day | £26 |
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 6.7/10 with 40 reviews). Enterprise Rent-A-Car (rated 8.1/10 with 6 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.
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
£34
April
£34
May
£35
June
£35
July
£37
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: Standard cars (Chevrolet Colorado or similar), Premium cars (Volkswagen Passat or similar), and Economy cars (Chevrolet Spark 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 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 18 July 2025.
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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 18 July 2025.
What is the cheapest hire car found at Santa Barbara Airport?
In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under £27/day when booking a car hire at Santa Barbara Airport. The absolute best deal a user found was for £20/day from Budget, booked on Jul. 13.
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 (7.6)Dollar (6.9)Budget (6.7)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 Budget?
Hiring a car at Santa Barbara Airport for a week can be a great option for travel. Budget, the most popular car hire company for this area, offers hire cars for around £191/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 £820, with the average price for a rental being around £27 a day. Book with Budget, to take advantage of their cheap prices and pay 28% less compared to the average price of car rentals at Santa Barbara Airport.