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Cheap Car Rentals in Santa Barbara Airport from S$ 57

This price is the cheapest per day rate found by a Cheapflights user in the last 48 hours by searching for a car hire in Santa Barbara Airport with a pick-up date of 21-8 and drop-off date of 22-8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available at all agencies or on all dates of hire. 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 16 August 2026.
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At S$ 57/day, SUV is the cheapest car type available for hire at Santa Barbara Airport in the past week. Out of 8 car hire agencies operating at Santa Barbara Airport, there are, in total, 12 hire locations. View below for 5 offered car types:

Economy

Economy

S$ 72+

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Compact

Compact

S$ 67+

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Intermediate

Intermediate

S$ 67+

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Standard

Standard

S$ 67+

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Full-size

Full-size

S$ 76+

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People carrier

People carrier

S$ 150+

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Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

S$ 92+

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Premium

Premium

S$ 76+

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Compact SUV

Compact SUV

S$ 57+

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Standard SUV

Standard SUV

S$ 68+

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Intermediate SUV

Intermediate SUV

S$ 83+

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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 S$ 83. Data was last updated on 16 August 2026.
Nissan QashqaiS$ 108/day
Nissan Qashqai
Found 08/16/26
Toyota CamryS$ 76/day
Toyota Camry
Found 08/16/26
Hyundai Santa FeS$ 92/day
Hyundai Santa Fe
Found 08/16/26

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 rental car 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 average price.

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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 35 reviews). Avis (rated 8.7/10 with 8 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.

Budget
Budget
6.8
Avis
Avis
8.7
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
8.7
Alamo
Alamo
8.1

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 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

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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 16 August 2026.

Budget

6.8
Okay
35 reviews•1 location
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Cleanliness

7.5

Comfort

7.5

Overall

6.8

Pick-up/drop-off

7.2

Value

6.8

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

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

8.7
Very Good
4 reviews•1 location
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Cleanliness

8.7

Comfort

8.5

Overall

8.7

Pick-up/drop-off

8.7

Value

8.7

Alamo

8.1
Very Good
5 reviews•1 location
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Cleanliness

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.1

Pick-up/drop-off

7.9

Value

7.8

Dollar

7.6
Good
6 reviews•1 location
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Cleanliness

7.9

Comfort

7.6

Overall

7.6

Pick-up/drop-off

7.1

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

6.0
Okay
16 reviews•1 location
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Cleanliness

7.2

Comfort

6.7

Overall

6.0

Pick-up/drop-off

5.6

Value

6.2

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 16 August 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$ 107/day when booking a car hire at Santa Barbara Airport. The absolute best deal a user found was for S$ 70/day from Hertz, booked on Aug. 8.

  • 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 (8.7)Avis (8.7)Alamo (8.1)Dollar (7.6)Budget (6.8)National (6.0)Hertz (6.0)Thrifty (4.0)

  • 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$ 497 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$ 2,129. You can find car rental deals to be on average S$ 71 a day.

Car rentals by fuel type in Santa Barbara Airport

Browse car rentals by fuel type in Santa Barbara Airport. Deals were last updated on 16 August 2026.
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Browse through car rental deals by fuel type in Santa Barbara Airport. There is currently 1 fuel type to choose from.

Hybrid

Hybrid

S$ 62+

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