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Cheap Car Rentals in Santa Barbara Airport from C$ 55

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Popular car types in Santa Barbara Airport

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There are, in total, 12 car rental locations at Santa Barbara Airport that are operated by 8 companies. In the past week, small car is the cheapest car type users can rent (cheapest price last found: C$ 55/day). Explore 7 car types currently offered from Santa Barbara Airport rental providers:

Economy

Economy

C$ 55+

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Compact

Compact

C$ 55+

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Intermediate

Intermediate

C$ 58+

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Full-size

Full-size

C$ 56+

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Minivan

Minivan

C$ 85+

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Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

C$ 98+

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Premium

Premium

C$ 69+

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Passenger Van

Passenger Van

C$ 69+

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Pick-up truck

Pick-up truck

C$ 74+

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Premium SUV

Premium SUV

C$ 123+

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Intermediate SUV

Intermediate SUV

C$ 66+

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Standard SUV

Standard SUV

C$ 73+

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Best car rental deals found at Santa Barbara Airport

Honda CivicC$ 58/day
Honda Civic
Found 09/27/26
Toyota RAV4C$ 73/day
Toyota RAV4
Found 09/27/26
Honda OdysseyC$ 85/day
Honda Odyssey
Found 09/27/26

Cheapflights insights for Santa Barbara Airport car rentals

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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$ 54/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 6.6/10 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
8.6
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
8.5

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$ 64

March

C$ 65

April

C$ 64

May

C$ 67

June

C$ 67

July

C$ 71

August

C$ 69

September

C$ 64

October

C$ 72

November

C$ 68

December

C$ 72

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Top rental 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

8.6
Very good
4 reviews•1 location
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Cleanliness

8.5

Comfort

8.5

Overall

8.6

Pick-up/drop-off

8.5

Value

8.3

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

6.6
Okay
14 reviews•1 location
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Cleanliness

7.6

Comfort

7.2

Overall

6.6

Pick-up/drop-off

6.1

Value

6.6

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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Cleanliness

6.6

Comfort

6.6

Overall

4.0

Pick-up/drop-off

4.0

Value

6.0

Car rental FAQs

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

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under C$ 110/day when booking a rental car at Santa Barbara Airport. The best deal a user found was for C$ 66/day from Dollar, booked on Sep. 26.

  • 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:Avis (8.7)Alamo (8.6)Enterprise Rent-A-Car (8.5)Dollar (7.8)Budget (6.6)Hertz (6.6)National (6.0)Thrifty (4.0)

  • How much does it cost to rent a car at Santa Barbara Airport for a week from Enterprise Rent-A-Car?

    Enterprise Rent-A-Car is one of the top picks at Santa Barbara Airport. They can have you in a rental car for about C$ 640 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.

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

    Prices can be as low as C$ 2,743 if you consider booking with Dollar. That price represents savings of 57% compared to the Santa Barbara Airport average. The monthly cost of a car rental at Santa Barbara Airport is on average C$ 2,743 (C$ 91/day).

Car rentals by fuel type in Santa Barbara Airport

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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$ 40+).

Electric

Electric

C$ 42+

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Hybrid

Hybrid

C$ 40+

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