Cheapflights insights for Santa Barbara Airport car rentals
Get relevant, data-driven information to help you hire a car in Santa Barbara Airport, including pricing trends, ideal booking times, and more.
How far in advance should I hire a car at Santa Barbara Airport?
Book your car hire at Santa Barbara Airport 2 days before your pickup date to maximise your savings. Car hire prices are around S$ 49/day on average when booked 2 days ahead, which saves you 2% off the usual average price.
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 6.7/10 with 40 reviews). Enterprise Rent-A-Car (rated 8.3/10 with 6 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.
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$ 65 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$ 65 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$ 58
March
S$ 59
April
S$ 58
May
S$ 60
June
S$ 60
July
S$ 64
August
S$ 63
September
S$ 58
October
S$ 65
November
S$ 61
December
S$ 65
What car do most people rent at Santa Barbara Airport?
Standard cars (Ford Explorer, for example) are the most popular in Santa Barbara Airport. SUV (Hyundai Kona) and Full-size (Chevrolet Malibu) cars are also often chosen by our users when visiting Santa Barbara Airport.
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.
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 13 June 2025.
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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 13 June 2025.
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 (8.3)Avis (7.9)Alamo (7.8)Budget (6.7)Dollar (6.7)National (6.0)Hertz (5.6)Thrifty (5.5)
How much does it cost to hire a car at Santa Barbara Airport for a week from Budget?
Budget is one of the top picks at Santa Barbara Airport. They can have you in a hire car for about S$ 390 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.