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Santa Barbara car hires in 2026

Most popular company

ALAMO

Price of gas per litre

£0.87

Average price per day

£50

Cheapest price per day

£32
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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 88 days before your pickup date to maximise your savings. Car hire prices are around £37/day on average when booked 88 days ahead, which saves you 46% off the average price.

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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 6.9/10 with 40 reviews). Avis (rated 9.0/10 with 15 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.

Budget
Budget
6.9
Avis
Avis
9.0
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
8.7
Alamo
Alamo
8.1

What is the cheapest month to hire a car in Santa Barbara?

The cheapest month to hire a car in Santa Barbara is January, when you can expect to pay £41/day on average. The most expensive month to hire a car in Santa Barbara is March (£52/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

£41

February

£49

March

£52

April

£48

May

£48

June

£50

July

£47

August

£48

September

£52

October

£52

November

£49

December

£50

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.

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Top hire agencies in Santa Barbara

Budget

6.9
Okay
40 reviews•2 locations
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Cleanliness

7.6

Comfort

7.7

Overall

6.9

Pick-up/drop-off

7.3

Value

7.0

Avis

9.0
Wonderful
15 reviews•2 locations
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Cleanliness

9.3

Comfort

9.1

Overall

9.0

Pick-up/drop-off

9.1

Value

8.5

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

8.7
Very Good
12 reviews•3 locations
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Cleanliness

8.7

Comfort

8.5

Overall

8.7

Pick-up/drop-off

8.3

Value

8.4

Alamo

8.1
Very Good
5 reviews•1 location
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Cleanliness

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.1

Pick-up/drop-off

7.9

Value

7.8

Hertz

1 location
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Overview

Cleanliness

7.4

Comfort

6.9

Overall

6.2

Pick-up/drop-off

6.2

Value

6.5

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

1 location
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Dollar

5.0
Fair
5 reviews•1 location
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Cleanliness

5.0

Comfort

5.0

Overall

5.0

Pick-up/drop-off

4.0

Value

5.0

Car hire FAQs

  • What is the cheapest hire car found in Santa Barbara?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under £50/day when booking a car hire in Santa Barbara. The absolute best deal a user found was for £32/day from Thrifty, booked on Sep. 5.

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

    Alamo is one of the top picks in Santa Barbara. They can have you in a hire car for about £408 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 does it cost to rent a car in Santa Barbara for a month?

    The average cost of a car hire in Santa Barbara for a month is £1,749. Check Cheapflights to compare pricing and options for your rental car.

Travelling to a place near Santa Barbara?

Hire a car at Santa Barbara if you plan to visit one of these locations
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Torrance
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Pasadena
Manhattan Beach
Chino Hills
Simi Valley
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Temecula
Glendale
West Hollywood
Calabasas
Yorba Linda
Artesia
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