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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 882,451, which is about 1,330,293% cheaper than the typical rate.

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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
Budget
6.8
Avis
Avis
8.6
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
8.4
Alamo
Alamo
6.9

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 982,351. Conversely, July is the priciest month, averaging Rp 1,198,801 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 982,351. Conversely, July is the priciest month, averaging Rp 1,198,801 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 1,015,651

February

Rp 982,351

March

Rp 1,048,951

April

Rp 1,065,601

May

Rp 1,015,651

June

Rp 1,165,501

July

Rp 1,198,801

August

Rp 1,132,201

September

Rp 1,182,151

October

Rp 1,182,151

November

Rp 1,132,201

December

Rp 1,132,201

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 Corolla or similar), Luxury cars (Class Luxury Car or similar), and Mini 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.

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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 30 November 2025.

Budget

6.8
Okay
48 reviews•2 locations
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Cleanliness

7.3

Comfort

7.4

Overall

6.8

Pick-up/drop-off

7.1

Value

6.9

Avis

8.6
Very Good
16 reviews•2 locations
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Cleanliness

9.3

Comfort

9.0

Overall

8.6

Pick-up/drop-off

8.6

Value

8.3

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

8.4
Very Good
15 reviews•3 locations
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Cleanliness

8.3

Comfort

8.3

Overall

8.4

Pick-up/drop-off

8.2

Value

7.8

Alamo

6.9
Okay
9 reviews•1 location
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Cleanliness

6.8

Comfort

7.3

Overall

6.9

Pick-up/drop-off

7.1

Value

7.1

Hertz

1 location
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Cleanliness

7.0

Comfort

6.7

Overall

6.1

Pick-up/drop-off

6.1

Value

6.1

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

Dollar

2 locations
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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 30 November 2025.

  • How much does it cost to hire a car in Santa Barbara for a week from Thrifty?

    Hiring a car in Santa Barbara for a week can be a great option for travel. Thrifty, the most popular car hire company for this area, offers hire cars for around Rp 3,051,282/week on average.

  • 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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