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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 79 days before your trip. At that point, average daily prices are around Rp 844,979, which is about 1,294,885% 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 48 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
8.1
Alamo
7.5
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 958,726. Conversely, July is the priciest month, averaging Rp 1,169,971 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 958,726. Conversely, July is the priciest month, averaging Rp 1,169,971 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 991,225
February
Rp 958,726
March
Rp 1,023,724
April
Rp 1,039,974
May
Rp 991,225
June
Rp 1,137,472
July
Rp 1,169,971
August
Rp 1,088,723
September
Rp 1,072,473
October
Rp 1,104,972
November
Rp 1,056,224
December
Rp 1,088,723
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 (Ford Escape or similar), Full-size cars (Chevrolet Tahoe or similar), and Passenger van cars (Chrysler Pacifica 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 26 August 2025.
Budget
48 reviews•2 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
7.3
Comfort
7.3
Overall
6.8
Pick-up/drop-off
7.0
Value
6.8
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
19 reviews•3 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
8.1
Comfort
8.1
Overall
8.1
Pick-up/drop-off
7.9
Value
7.6
Alamo
9 reviews•1 location
Overview
Cleanliness
7.4
Comfort
7.8
Overall
7.5
Pick-up/drop-off
7.6
Value
7.6
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 26 August 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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