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Cheapflights insights for Santa Barbara car rentals
Get relevant, data-driven information to help you hire a car in Santa Barbara, including pricing trends, ideal booking times, and more.
How far in advance should I hire a car in Santa Barbara?
To get the best deal on car hire in Santa Barbara, book about 74 days before your trip. At that point, average daily prices are around Rp 880,106, which is about 1,333,394% cheaper than the typical rate.
What is the best car rental company in Santa Barbara?
Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car rental company in Santa Barbara is Budget (rated 6.8/10 with 47 reviews). Avis (rated 8.6/10 with 16 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.
Budget
6.8
Avis
8.6
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
8.5
Alamo
7.4
What is the cheapest month to rent a car in Santa Barbara?
At Santa Barbara, the best time to rent a car is at February, with an average daily rate of just Rp 979,741. Conversely, July is the priciest month, averaging Rp 1,195,616 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, the best time to rent a car is in February, with an average daily rate of just Rp 979,741. Conversely, July is the priciest month, averaging Rp 1,195,616 per day. Below youll find the monthly average rental prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.
January
Rp 996,347
February
Rp 979,741
March
Rp 1,046,164
April
Rp 1,062,770
May
Rp 1,012,953
June
Rp 1,162,405
July
Rp 1,195,616
August
Rp 1,129,193
September
Rp 1,179,010
October
Rp 1,162,405
November
Rp 1,112,587
December
Rp 1,112,587
What car do most people hire in Santa Barbara?
The most popular types of cars to hire in Santa Barbara are the following: Intermediate cars (Toyota Camry or similar), Luxury cars (Class Luxury Car or similar), and Full-size cars (Chevrolet Malibu or similar).
Which car hire company has the most locations in Santa Barbara?
Enterprise Rent-A-Car has 3 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Avis has the second-highest number of locations in Santa Barbara at 2.
Top rental agencies in Santa Barbara
Explore the leading car rental agencies in Santa Barbara known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 7 car rental companies in Santa Barbara. Reviews were last updated on 13 October 2025.
Budget
47 reviews•2 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
7.3
Comfort
7.4
Overall
6.8
Pick-up/drop-off
7.1
Value
6.9
Avis
16 reviews•2 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
9.3
Comfort
9.0
Overall
8.6
Pick-up/drop-off
8.6
Value
8.3
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
17 reviews•3 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
8.4
Comfort
8.4
Overall
8.5
Pick-up/drop-off
8.2
Value
7.9
Alamo
9 reviews•1 location
Overview
Cleanliness
7.3
Comfort
7.7
Overall
7.4
Pick-up/drop-off
7.5
Value
7.5
Hertz
1 location
Overview
Cleanliness
7.0
Comfort
6.7
Overall
6.1
Pick-up/drop-off
6.1
Value
6.1
National
2 reviews•1 location
Overview
Cleanliness
10.0
Comfort
10.0
Overall
6.0
Pick-up/drop-off
5.0
Value
6.0
Dollar
2 locations
Car rental FAQs
Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in Santa Barbara, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 13 October 2025.
Can I rent a car for a month in Santa Barbara?
Yes, you can rent a car for a month in Santa Barbara check Cheapflights for the latest prices and car type availability.
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