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Cheap Car Rentals in Santa Barbara Airport from C$ 68

This price is the cheapest per day rate found by a Cheapflights user in the last 48 hours by searching for a car rental in Santa Barbara Airport with a pick-up date of 14/11 and drop-off date of 23/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available at all agencies or on all dates of rental. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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Best car rental deals found at Santa Barbara Airport

Browse through a selection of recently found affordable car rental deals in Santa Barbara Airport. Plan your trip with ease and find the perfect rental option for your needs. There are currently 8 rental car agencies in Santa Barbara Airport with an average daily rate of C$ 127. Data was last updated on 4 November 2025.
Hyundai VenueC$ 97/day
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Hyundai Venue
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Chevrolet SuburbanC$ 142/day
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Chevrolet Suburban
Found 11/04/25
Hyundai TucsonC$ 68/day
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Hyundai Tucson
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Cheapflights insights for Santa Barbara Airport car rentals

Get relevant, data-driven information to help you rent a car in Santa Barbara Airport, including pricing trends, ideal booking times, and more.

How far in advance should I rent a car at Santa Barbara Airport?

Book your rental car at Santa Barbara Airport 2 days before your pickup date to maximize your savings. Car rental prices are around C$ 53/day on average when booked 2 days ahead, which saves you 12% off the usual average price.

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What is the best car rental company at Santa Barbara Airport?

Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car rental company at Santa Barbara Airport is Budget (rated 6.7/10 with 39 reviews). Enterprise Rent-A-Car (rated 8.4/10 with 5 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.

Budget
Budget
6.7
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
8.4
Avis
Avis
7.9
Dollar
Dollar
7.1

What is the cheapest month to rent a car at Santa Barbara Airport?

At Santa Barbara Airport, the best time to rent a car is in January, with an average daily rate of just C$ 62. Conversely, October is the priciest month, averaging C$ 72 per day. Below youll find the monthly average rental prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.|1#In Santa Barbara Airport, the best time to rent a car is in January, with an average daily rate of just C$ 62. Conversely, October is the priciest month, averaging C$ 72 per day. Below youll find the monthly average rental prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.

January

C$ 62

February

C$ 63

March

C$ 65

April

C$ 63

May

C$ 66

June

C$ 66

July

C$ 70

August

C$ 69

September

C$ 63

October

C$ 72

November

C$ 67

December

C$ 72

What car do most people rent at Santa Barbara Airport?

Intermediate rentals (Volkswagen Jetta, for example) are the most popular in Santa Barbara Airport. Economy (Mitsubishi Mirage) and Mini (Chrysler Pacifica) rentals are also often chosen by our users when visiting Santa Barbara Airport.

Which car rental 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 rental company in the area.

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Top rental agencies in Santa Barbara Airport

Explore the leading car rental agencies in Santa Barbara Airport known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car rental companies in Santa Barbara Airport. Reviews were last updated on 4 November 2025.

Budget

6.7
Okay
39 reviews•1 location
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Cleanliness

7.1

Comfort

7.2

Overall

6.7

Pick-up/drop-off

7.0

Value

6.7

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

8.4
Very good
5 reviews•1 location
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Cleanliness

8.2

Comfort

8.4

Overall

8.4

Pick-up/drop-off

8.6

Value

8.4

Avis

7.9
Good
9 reviews•1 location
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Cleanliness

9.1

Comfort

8.7

Overall

7.9

Pick-up/drop-off

7.9

Value

7.8

Dollar

7.1
Good
10 reviews•1 location
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Cleanliness

7.9

Comfort

7.5

Overall

7.1

Pick-up/drop-off

6.9

Value

7.0

Alamo

7.1
Good
10 reviews•1 location
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Cleanliness

7.0

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.1

Pick-up/drop-off

7.2

Value

7.2

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

Hertz

5.6
Fair
18 reviews•1 location
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Cleanliness

6.9

Comfort

6.2

Overall

5.6

Pick-up/drop-off

5.5

Value

5.7

Thrifty

4.0
Mediocre
2 reviews•1 location
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Cleanliness

6.6

Comfort

6.6

Overall

4.0

Pick-up/drop-off

4.0

Value

6.0

Car rental FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in Santa Barbara Airport, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 4 November 2025.

  • Which car rental providers are at Santa Barbara Airport?

    There are 8 car rental providers located at Santa Barbara Airport. The following companies can be found near the Santa Barbara Airport car rental counter:Enterprise Rent-A-Car (8.4)Avis (7.9)Dollar (7.1)Alamo (7.1)Budget (6.7)National (6.0)Hertz (5.6)Thrifty (4.0)

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

    Hertz is one of the top picks at Santa Barbara Airport. They can have you in a rental car for about C$ 708 per week on average.

  • Can I rent a car for a month at Santa Barbara Airport?

    Yes, you can rent a car for a month at Santa Barbara Airport check Cheapflights for the latest prices and car type availability.

Car rentals by fuel type in Santa Barbara Airport

Browse car rentals by fuel type in Santa Barbara Airport. Currently, Hybrid cars are the cheapest to rent in Santa Barbara Airport. Deals were last updated on 4 November 2025.
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Browse through car rental deals by fuel type in Santa Barbara Airport. There are currently 2 fuel types to choose from with Hybrid being the cheapest (C$ 89+).

Electric

Electric

C$ 94+

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Hybrid

Hybrid

C$ 89+

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