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Cheap Car Rentals in Santa Barbara Airport from C$ 93
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 24/8 and drop-off date of 27/8. 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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Popular car types in Santa Barbara Airport
Explore the most popular car models available for rent in Santa Barbara Airport and choose the one that suits your needs. The price data is sourced from various car rental companies and was last updated on 14 August 2025.
There are, in total, 12 car rental locations at Santa Barbara Airport that are operated by 7 companies. In the past week, small car is the cheapest car type users can rent (cheapest price last found: C$ 93/day). Explore 8 car types currently offered from Santa Barbara Airport rental providers:
Economy
C$ 108+
Compact
C$ 93+
Intermediate
C$ 97+
Full-size
C$ 122+
Minivan
C$ 344+
Premium
C$ 172+
Luxury
C$ 211+
Convertible
C$ 188+
Pick-up truck
C$ 123+
Premium SUV
C$ 214+
Supplier choice
C$ 87+
Intermediate SUV
C$ 103+
Compact SUV
C$ 114+
Standard SUV
C$ 139+
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$ 156. Data was last updated on 14 August 2025.
Kia SorentoC$ 139/day
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Nissan QashqaiC$ 103/day
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Kia ForteC$ 97/day
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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$ 52/day on average when booked 2 days ahead, which saves you 10% off the usual average price.
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 6.6/10 with 39 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
7.6
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$ 61. Conversely, October is the priciest month, averaging C$ 70 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$ 61. Conversely, October is the priciest month, averaging C$ 70 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$ 61
February
C$ 62
March
C$ 63
April
C$ 62
May
C$ 65
June
C$ 65
July
C$ 69
August
C$ 68
September
C$ 62
October
C$ 70
November
C$ 66
December
C$ 70
What car do most people rent at Santa Barbara Airport?
Full-size rentals (Toyota Camry, for example) are the most popular in Santa Barbara Airport. Intermediate (Toyota RAV4) and SUV (Toyota RAV4) 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.
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 14 August 2025.
Budget
39 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
10 reviews•1 location
Overview
Cleanliness
7.4
Comfort
7.9
Overall
7.6
Pick-up/drop-off
7.7
Value
7.7
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 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 14 August 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 (8.1)Avis (7.9)Alamo (7.6)Dollar (7.1)Budget (6.6)National (6.0)Hertz (5.6)Thrifty (5.5)
How much does it cost to rent a car at Santa Barbara Airport for a week from Avis?
Avis is one of the top picks at Santa Barbara Airport. They can have you in a rental car for about C$ 828 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, Electric cars are the cheapest to rent in Santa Barbara Airport. Deals were last updated on 14 August 2025.
Browse through car rental deals by fuel type in Santa Barbara Airport. There are currently 2 fuel types to choose from with Electric being the cheapest (C$ 61+).
Electric
C$ 61+
Hybrid
C$ 94+