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Santa Barbara Airport car rentals in 2026

Get helpful information to start your search for the perfect car rental in Santa Barbara Airport. The average price data is based on the last 12 months and was last updated on 15 February 2026.

Most popular company

DOLLAR

Most common car type

Compact

Average price per day

S$ 111

Cheapest price per day

S$ 74
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Cheapflights insights for Santa Barbara Airport car rentals

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

Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car rental company at Santa Barbara Airport is Budget (rated 6.8/10 with 37 reviews). Enterprise Rent-A-Car (rated 8.4/10 with 5 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.

Budget
Budget
6.8
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
8.4
Avis
Avis
8.1
Dollar
Dollar
7.5

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 at January, with an average daily rate of just S$ 56. Conversely, October is the priciest month, averaging S$ 64 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 S$ 56. Conversely, October is the priciest month, averaging S$ 64 per day. Below youll find the monthly average rental prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.

January

S$ 56

February

S$ 57

March

S$ 58

April

S$ 57

May

S$ 59

June

S$ 59

July

S$ 63

August

S$ 62

September

S$ 57

October

S$ 64

November

S$ 61

December

S$ 64

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 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 15 February 2026.

Budget

6.8
Okay
37 reviews•1 location
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Cleanliness

7.2

Comfort

7.3

Overall

6.8

Pick-up/drop-off

7.1

Value

6.8

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

8.1
Very Good
10 reviews•1 location
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Cleanliness

9.0

Comfort

8.6

Overall

8.1

Pick-up/drop-off

8.1

Value

7.8

Dollar

7.5
Good
9 reviews•1 location
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Cleanliness

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Overall

7.5

Pick-up/drop-off

7.1

Value

7.4

Alamo

7.2
Good
8 reviews•1 location
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Cleanliness

7.1

Comfort

7.6

Overall

7.2

Pick-up/drop-off

7.4

Value

7.4

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

5.9
Fair
17 reviews•1 location
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Cleanliness

7.0

Comfort

6.5

Overall

5.9

Pick-up/drop-off

5.7

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

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in Santa Barbara Airport, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 15 February 2026.

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

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under S$ 111/day when booking a car hire at Santa Barbara Airport. The absolute best deal a user found was for S$ 74/day from Dollar, booked on Feb. 7.

  • Which car hire 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 (8.1)Dollar (7.5)Alamo (7.2)Budget (6.8)National (6.0)Hertz (5.9)Thrifty (4.0)

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

    Dollar is one of the top picks at Santa Barbara Airport. They can have you in a hire car for about S$ 777 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?

    Typically, a monthly car rental at Santa Barbara Airport can be found for S$ 3,330. You can find car rental deals to be on average S$ 111 a day.

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