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    Zero excess
    Mitsubishi Mirage
    or similar Economy
    Automatic
    4
    1
    A/C
    4
    15
    £45.96
    per day
    Free cancellation
    8.8
    Excellent
    In terminal
    Pick-up information
    Santa Barbara Airport (SBA)
    500 James Fowler Rd
    Drop-off information
    Santa Barbara Airport (SBA)
    500 James Fowler Rd
    Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
    Low deposit
    Instant confirmation!
    Unlimited mileage
    Pay now
    Zero excess
    Nissan Versa
    or similar Compact
    Automatic
    5
    2
    A/C
    4
    14
    £45.96
    per day
    Free cancellation
    8.8
    Excellent
    In terminal
    Pick-up information
    Santa Barbara Airport (SBA)
    500 James Fowler Rd
    Drop-off information
    Santa Barbara Airport (SBA)
    500 James Fowler Rd
    Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
    Low deposit
    Instant confirmation!
    Unlimited mileage
    Pay now
    Zero excess
    Online check-in
    Save time at the rental desk by filing in your information online.
    KIA K4
    or similar Intermediate
    Automatic
    5
    2
    A/C
    5
    5
    £34.42
    per day
    Free cancellation
    8.0
    Very Good
    In terminal
    Pick-up information
    Santa Barbara Airport (SBA)
    500 Fowler Road
    Rental desk is located in the arrivals hall.
    Drop-off information
    Santa Barbara Airport (SBA)
    500 Fowler Road
    Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
    Low deposit
    Instant confirmation!
    Unlimited mileage
    Pay now
    Zero excess
    Online check-in
    Save time at the rental desk by filing in your information online.
    Chevrolet Equinox
    or similar Standard SUV
    Automatic
    5
    3
    A/C
    4
    1
    £29.73
    per day
    Free cancellation
    8.0
    Very Good
    In terminal
    Pick-up information
    Santa Barbara Airport (SBA)
    500 Fowler Road
    Rental desk is located in the arrivals hall.
    Drop-off information
    Santa Barbara Airport (SBA)
    500 Fowler Road
    Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
    Low deposit
    Instant confirmation!
    Unlimited mileage
    Pay now
    Zero excess
    Online check-in
    Save time at the rental desk by filing in your information online.
    Chevrolet Equinox
    or similar Standard SUV
    Automatic
    5
    3
    A/C
    4
    2
    £29.76
    per day
    Free cancellation
    8.2
    Very Good
    In terminal
    Pick-up information
    Santa Barbara Airport (SBA)
    5971 Placencia Street
    Rental desk is located in the arrivals hall.
    Drop-off information
    Santa Barbara Airport (SBA)
    5971 Placencia Street
    Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
    Low deposit
    Instant confirmation!
    Unlimited mileage
    Pay now
    Zero excess
    Online check-in
    Save time at the rental desk by filing in your information online.
    Mazda CX-5
    or similar Standard SUV
    Automatic
    5
    3
    A/C
    5
    3
    £31.10
    per day
    Free cancellation
    8.0
    Very Good
    In terminal
    Pick-up information
    Santa Barbara Airport (SBA)
    500 James Fowler Rd, Santa Barbara, CA 93117, United States
    The rental desk is located inside the terminal. Please follow the signs to car rental area.
    Drop-off information
    Santa Barbara Airport (SBA)
    500 James Fowler Rd, Santa Barbara, CA 93117, United States
    Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
    Low deposit
    Instant confirmation!
    Unlimited mileage
    Pay part now
    Zero excess
    Ford Edge
    or similar Standard SUV
    Automatic
    5
    3
    A/C
    4
    4
    £33.82
    per day
    Free cancellation
    7.9
    Good
    In terminal
    Pick-up information
    Santa Barbara Airport (SBA)
    Santa Barbara Municipal Airport, 500 Fowler Rd, Santa Barbara, CA, 93117, United States
    Please follow the signs to the car rental area
    Drop-off information
    Santa Barbara Airport (SBA)
    Santa Barbara Municipal Airport, 500 Fowler Rd, Santa Barbara, CA, 93117, United States
    Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
    Low deposit
    Instant confirmation!
    Unlimited mileage
    Pay now
    Zero excess
    Online check-in
    Save time at the rental desk by filing in your information online.
    Kia K4
    or similar Intermediate
    Automatic
    5
    2
    A/C
    4
    6
    £34.44
    per day
    Free cancellation
    8.2
    Very Good
    In terminal
    Pick-up information
    Santa Barbara Airport (SBA)
    5971 Placencia Street
    Rental desk is located in the arrivals hall.
    Drop-off information
    Santa Barbara Airport (SBA)
    5971 Placencia Street
    Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
    Low deposit
    Instant confirmation!
    Unlimited mileage
    Pay now
    Zero excess
    Ford Edge
    or similar Standard SUV
    Automatic
    5
    3
    A/C
    5
    7
    £34.47
    per day
    Free cancellation
    7.9
    Good
    In terminal
    Pick-up information
    Santa Barbara Airport (SBA)
    Santa Barbara Municipal Airport, 500 Fowler Rd, Santa Barbara, CA, 93117, United States
    Please follow the signs to the car rental area
    Drop-off information
    Santa Barbara Airport (SBA)
    Santa Barbara Municipal Airport, 500 Fowler Rd, Santa Barbara, CA, 93117, United States
    Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
    Low deposit
    Instant confirmation!
    Unlimited mileage
    Pay now
    All-wheel drive
    This is an all-wheel drive (AWD) vehicle.
    Zero excess
    Online check-in
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    Ford Edge
    or similar Standard SUV
    Automatic
    5
    3
    A/C
    5
    8
    £35.92
    per day
    Free cancellation
    8.0
    Very Good
    In terminal
    Pick-up information
    Santa Barbara Airport (SBA)
    500 James Fowler Rd, Santa Barbara, CA 93117, United States
    The rental desk is located inside the terminal. Please follow the signs to car rental area.
    Drop-off information
    Santa Barbara Airport (SBA)
    500 James Fowler Rd, Santa Barbara, CA 93117, United States
    Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
    Low deposit
    Instant confirmation!
    Unlimited mileage
    Pay part now
    Zero excess
    Online check-in
    Save time at the rental desk by filing in your information online.
    Chevrolet Trax
    or similar Compact SUV
    Automatic
    5
    2
    A/C
    5
    9
    £36.35
    per day
    Free cancellation
    8.0
    Very Good
    In terminal
    Pick-up information
    Santa Barbara Airport (SBA)
    500 James Fowler Rd, Santa Barbara, CA 93117, United States
    The rental desk is located inside the terminal. Please follow the signs to car rental area.
    Drop-off information
    Santa Barbara Airport (SBA)
    500 James Fowler Rd, Santa Barbara, CA 93117, United States
    Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
    Low deposit
    Instant confirmation!
    Unlimited mileage
    Pay part now
    Zero excess
    Online check-in
    Save time at the rental desk by filing in your information online.
    Jeep Compass
    or similar Intermediate SUV
    Automatic
    5
    2
    A/C
    5
    10
    £36.56
    per day
    Free cancellation
    8.0
    Very Good
    In terminal
    Pick-up information
    Santa Barbara Airport (SBA)
    500 Fowler Road
    Rental desk is located in the arrivals hall.
    Drop-off information
    Santa Barbara Airport (SBA)
    500 Fowler Road
    Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
    Low deposit
    Instant confirmation!
    Unlimited mileage
    Pay now
    Zero excess
    Online check-in
    Save time at the rental desk by filing in your information online.
    Jeep Compass
    or similar Intermediate SUV
    Automatic
    5
    2
    A/C
    5
    11
    £36.57
    per day
    Free cancellation
    8.2
    Very Good
    In terminal
    Pick-up information
    Santa Barbara Airport (SBA)
    5971 Placencia Street
    Rental desk is located in the arrivals hall.
    Drop-off information
    Santa Barbara Airport (SBA)
    5971 Placencia Street
    Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
    Low deposit
    Instant confirmation!
    Unlimited mileage
    Pay now
    Zero excess
    Jeep Grand Cherokee
    or similar Standard Elite SUV
    Automatic
    7
    2
    A/C
    5
    12
    £41.34
    per day
    Free cancellation
    7.9
    Good
    In terminal
    Pick-up information
    Santa Barbara Airport (SBA)
    Santa Barbara Municipal Airport, 500 Fowler Rd, Santa Barbara, CA, 93117, United States
    Please follow the signs to the car rental area
    Drop-off information
    Santa Barbara Airport (SBA)
    Santa Barbara Municipal Airport, 500 Fowler Rd, Santa Barbara, CA, 93117, United States
    Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
    Low deposit
    Instant confirmation!
    Unlimited mileage
    Pay now
    Zero excess
    Jeep Grand Cherokee
    or similar Standard Elite SUV
    Automatic
    7
    2
    A/C
    5
    13
    £41.98
    per day
    Free cancellation
    7.9
    Good
    In terminal
    Pick-up information
    Santa Barbara Airport (SBA)
    Santa Barbara Municipal Airport, 500 Fowler Rd, Santa Barbara, CA, 93117, United States
    Please follow the signs to the car rental area
    Drop-off information
    Santa Barbara Airport (SBA)
    Santa Barbara Municipal Airport, 500 Fowler Rd, Santa Barbara, CA, 93117, United States
    Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
    Low deposit
    Instant confirmation!
    Unlimited mileage
    Pay now
    Zero excess
    Hyundai Elantra
    or similar Intermediate
    Automatic
    5
    3
    A/C
    4
    16
    £45.96
    per day
    Free cancellation
    8.8
    Excellent
    In terminal
    Pick-up information
    Santa Barbara Airport (SBA)
    500 James Fowler Rd
    Drop-off information
    Santa Barbara Airport (SBA)
    500 James Fowler Rd
    Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
    Low deposit
    Instant confirmation!
    Unlimited mileage
    Pay now
    Zero excess
    Volkswagen Jetta
    or similar Standard
    Automatic
    5
    2
    A/C
    4
    17
    £45.96
    per day
    Free cancellation
    8.8
    Excellent
    In terminal
    Pick-up information
    Santa Barbara Airport (SBA)
    500 James Fowler Rd
    Drop-off information
    Santa Barbara Airport (SBA)
    500 James Fowler Rd
    Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
    Low deposit
    Instant confirmation!
    Unlimited mileage
    Pay now
    Zero excess
    Chevrolet Malibu
    or similar Full-size
    Automatic
    5
    3
    A/C
    4
    18
    £45.96
    per day
    Free cancellation
    8.8
    Excellent
    In terminal
    Pick-up information
    Santa Barbara Airport (SBA)
    500 James Fowler Rd
    Drop-off information
    Santa Barbara Airport (SBA)
    500 James Fowler Rd
    Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
    Low deposit
    Instant confirmation!
    Unlimited mileage
    Pay now
    Zero excess
    Toyota Corolla
    or similar Intermediate
    Automatic
    5
    3
    A/C
    4
    19
    £45.96
    per day
    Free cancellation
    8.8
    Excellent
    In terminal
    Pick-up information
    Santa Barbara Airport (SBA)
    500 James Fowler Rd
    Drop-off information
    Santa Barbara Airport (SBA)
    500 James Fowler Rd
    Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
    Low deposit
    Instant confirmation!
    Unlimited mileage
    Pay now
    Zero excess
    Nissan Altima
    or similar Full-size
    Automatic
    5
    3
    A/C
    4
    20
    £45.96
    per day
    Free cancellation
    8.8
    Excellent
    In terminal
    Pick-up information
    Santa Barbara Airport (SBA)
    500 James Fowler Rd
    Drop-off information
    Santa Barbara Airport (SBA)
    500 James Fowler Rd
    Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
    Low deposit
    Instant confirmation!
    Unlimited mileage
    Pay now
    Free additional driver
    Zero excess
    Nissan Versa
    or similar Compact
    Automatic
    5
    2
    A/C
    4
    21
    £46.47
    per day
    Free cancellation
    8.8
    Excellent
    In terminal
    Pick-up information
    Santa Barbara Airport (SBA)
    500 JAMES FOWLER RD
    Airport Location, please follow signs to the car rental stations.
    Drop-off information
    Santa Barbara Airport (SBA)
    500 JAMES FOWLER RD
    Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
    Low deposit
    Instant confirmation!
    Unlimited mileage
    Pay now
    Free additional driver
    Zero excess
    Mitsubishi Mirage
    or similar Economy
    Automatic
    4
    2
    A/C
    4
    22
    £46.47
    per day
    Free cancellation
    8.8
    Excellent
    In terminal
    Pick-up information
    Santa Barbara Airport (SBA)
    500 JAMES FOWLER RD
    Airport Location, please follow signs to the car rental stations.
    Drop-off information
    Santa Barbara Airport (SBA)
    500 JAMES FOWLER RD
    Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
    Low deposit
    Instant confirmation!
    Unlimited mileage
    Pay now
    Free additional driver
    Zero excess
    Chevrolet Malibu
    or similar Full-size
    Automatic
    5
    3
    A/C
    4
    23
    £46.47
    per day
    Free cancellation
    8.8
    Excellent
    In terminal
    Pick-up information
    Santa Barbara Airport (SBA)
    500 JAMES FOWLER RD
    Airport Location, please follow signs to the car rental stations.
    Drop-off information
    Santa Barbara Airport (SBA)
    500 JAMES FOWLER RD
    Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
    Low deposit
    Instant confirmation!
    Unlimited mileage
    Pay now
    Free additional driver
    Zero excess
    Volkswagen Jetta
    or similar Standard
    Automatic
    5
    2
    A/C
    4
    24
    £46.48
    per day
    Free cancellation
    8.8
    Excellent
    In terminal
    Pick-up information
    Santa Barbara Airport (SBA)
    500 JAMES FOWLER RD
    Airport Location, please follow signs to the car rental stations.
    Drop-off information
    Santa Barbara Airport (SBA)
    500 JAMES FOWLER RD
    Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
    Low deposit
    Instant confirmation!
    Unlimited mileage
    Pay now
    Free additional driver
    Zero excess
    Toyota Corolla
    or similar Intermediate
    Automatic
    5
    3
    A/C
    4
    25
    £46.48
    per day
    Free cancellation
    8.8
    Excellent
    In terminal
    Pick-up information
    Santa Barbara Airport (SBA)
    500 JAMES FOWLER RD
    Airport Location, please follow signs to the car rental stations.
    Drop-off information
    Santa Barbara Airport (SBA)
    500 JAMES FOWLER RD
    Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
    Low deposit
    Instant confirmation!
    Unlimited mileage
    Pay now
    Zero excess
    Chevrolet Malibu
    or similar Full-size
    Automatic
    5
    3
    A/C
    4
    26
    £47.02
    per day
    Free cancellation
    8.5
    Excellent
    In terminal
    Pick-up information
    Santa Barbara Airport (SBA)
    500 James Fowler Rd, Santa Barbara, CA 93117
    Rental desk is located in the arrivals hall.
    Drop-off information
    Santa Barbara Airport (SBA)
    500 James Fowler Rd, Santa Barbara, CA 93117
    Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
    Low deposit
    Instant confirmation!
    Unlimited mileage
    Pay part now
    Zero excess
    Volkswagen Jetta
    or similar Standard
    Automatic
    5
    2
    A/C
    4
    27
    £47.02
    per day
    Free cancellation
    8.5
    Excellent
    In terminal
    Pick-up information
    Santa Barbara Airport (SBA)
    500 James Fowler Rd, Santa Barbara, CA 93117
    Rental desk is located in the arrivals hall.
    Drop-off information
    Santa Barbara Airport (SBA)
    500 James Fowler Rd, Santa Barbara, CA 93117
    Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
    Low deposit
    Instant confirmation!
    Unlimited mileage
    Pay part now
    Zero excess
    Nissan Versa
    or similar Compact
    Automatic
    5
    2
    A/C
    4
    28
    £47.02
    per day
    Free cancellation
    8.5
    Excellent
    In terminal
    Pick-up information
    Santa Barbara Airport (SBA)
    500 James Fowler Rd, Santa Barbara, CA 93117
    Rental desk is located in the arrivals hall.
    Drop-off information
    Santa Barbara Airport (SBA)
    500 James Fowler Rd, Santa Barbara, CA 93117
    Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
    Low deposit
    Instant confirmation!
    Unlimited mileage
    Pay part now
    Zero excess
    Mitsubishi Mirage
    or similar Economy
    Automatic
    4
    2
    A/C
    4
    29
    £47.02
    per day
    Free cancellation
    8.5
    Excellent
    In terminal
    Pick-up information
    Santa Barbara Airport (SBA)
    500 James Fowler Rd, Santa Barbara, CA 93117
    Rental desk is located in the arrivals hall.
    Drop-off information
    Santa Barbara Airport (SBA)
    500 James Fowler Rd, Santa Barbara, CA 93117
    Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
    Low deposit
    Instant confirmation!
    Unlimited mileage
    Pay part now
    Zero excess
    Toyota Corolla Sedan
    or similar Intermediate
    Automatic
    5
    1
    A/C
    4
    30
    £47.02
    per day
    Free cancellation
    8.5
    Excellent
    In terminal
    Pick-up information
    Santa Barbara Airport (SBA)
    500 James Fowler Rd, Santa Barbara, CA 93117
    Rental desk is located in the arrivals hall.
    Drop-off information
    Santa Barbara Airport (SBA)
    500 James Fowler Rd, Santa Barbara, CA 93117
    Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
    Low deposit
    Instant confirmation!
    Unlimited mileage
    Pay part now
    Zero excess
    Toyota Corolla
    or similar Intermediate
    Automatic
    5
    3
    A/C
    4
    31
    £47.21
    per day
    Free cancellation
    8.5
    Excellent
    In terminal
    Pick-up information
    Santa Barbara Airport (SBA)
    500 James Fowler Rd
    Please follow the signs to car rental area.
    Drop-off information
    Santa Barbara Airport (SBA)
    500 James Fowler Rd
    Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
    Low deposit
    Instant confirmation!
    Unlimited mileage
    Pay now
    Zero excess
    Toyota Corolla
    or similar Intermediate
    Automatic
    5
    3
    A/C
    4
    32
    £47.36
    per day
    Free cancellation
    7.9
    Good
    Rental office
    Pick-up information
    Santa Barbara Downtown
    305 East Haley Street, Garden St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
    Drop-off information
    Santa Barbara Downtown
    305 East Haley Street, Garden St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
    Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
    Low deposit
    Instant confirmation!
    Unlimited mileage
    Pay now
    Zero excess
    Hyundai Kona
    or similar Compact SUV
    Automatic
    5
    2
    A/C
    4
    33
    £47.53
    per day
    Free cancellation
    8.8
    Excellent
    In terminal
    Pick-up information
    Santa Barbara Airport (SBA)
    500 JAMES FOWLER RD
    Rental desk is located in the arrivals hall.
    Drop-off information
    Santa Barbara Airport (SBA)
    500 JAMES FOWLER RD,
    Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
    Low deposit
    Instant confirmation!
    Unlimited mileage
    Pay part now
    Zero excess
    Toyota Corolla
    or similar Intermediate
    Automatic
    5
    1
    A/C
    4
    34
    £47.78
    per day
    Free cancellation
    7.9
    Good
    In terminal
    Pick-up information
    Santa Barbara Airport (SBA)
    Santa Barbara Municipal Airport, 500 Fowler Rd, Santa Barbara, CA, 93117, United States
    Please follow the signs to the car rental area
    Drop-off information
    Santa Barbara Airport (SBA)
    Santa Barbara Municipal Airport, 500 Fowler Rd, Santa Barbara, CA, 93117, United States
    Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
    Low deposit
    Instant confirmation!
    Unlimited mileage
    Pay now
    Free additional driver
    Zero excess
    Hyundai Kona
    or similar Compact SUV
    Automatic
    5
    3
    A/C
    4
    35
    £48.01
    per day
    Free cancellation
    8.8
    Excellent
    In terminal
    Pick-up information
    Santa Barbara Airport (SBA)
    500 JAMES FOWLER RD
    Airport Location, please follow signs to the car rental stations.
    Drop-off information
    Santa Barbara Airport (SBA)
    500 JAMES FOWLER RD
    Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
    Low deposit
    Instant confirmation!
    Unlimited mileage
    Pay now
    Zero excess
    Volkswagen Jetta
    or similar Standard
    Automatic
    5
    2
    A/C
    4
    36
    £48.11
    per day
    Free cancellation
    7.9
    Good
    Rental office
    Pick-up information
    Santa Barbara Downtown
    305 East Haley Street, Garden St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
    Drop-off information
    Santa Barbara Downtown
    305 East Haley Street, Garden St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
    Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
    Low deposit
    Instant confirmation!
    Unlimited mileage
    Pay now
    Zero excess
    Toyota Camry
    or similar Full-size
    Automatic
    5
    2
    A/C
    4
    37
    £48.40
    per day
    Free cancellation
    7.9
    Good
    In terminal
    Pick-up information
    Santa Barbara Airport (SBA)
    500 Fowler Rd
    Airport Location, please follow signs to the car rental stations.
    Drop-off information
    Santa Barbara Airport (SBA)
    500 Fowler Rd
    Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
    Low deposit
    Instant confirmation!
    Unlimited mileage
    Pay now
    Zero excess
    Nissan Rogue
    or similar Intermediate SUV
    Automatic
    5
    2
    A/C
    4
    38
    £48.52
    per day
    Free cancellation
    8.8
    Excellent
    In terminal
    Pick-up information
    Santa Barbara Airport (SBA)
    500 James Fowler Rd
    Drop-off information
    Santa Barbara Airport (SBA)
    500 James Fowler Rd
    Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
    Low deposit
    Instant confirmation!
    Unlimited mileage
    Pay now
    Zero excess
    Hyundai Kona
    or similar Compact SUV
    Automatic
    5
    2
    A/C
    4
    39
    £48.56
    per day
    Free cancellation
    8.5
    Excellent
    In terminal
    Pick-up information
    Santa Barbara Airport (SBA)
    500 James Fowler Rd, Santa Barbara, CA 93117
    Rental desk is located in the arrivals hall.
    Drop-off information
    Santa Barbara Airport (SBA)
    500 James Fowler Rd, Santa Barbara, CA 93117
    Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
    Low deposit
    Instant confirmation!
    Unlimited mileage
    Pay part now
    Free additional driver
    Zero excess
    Nissan Rogue
    or similar Intermediate SUV
    Automatic
    5
    2
    A/C
    4
    40
    £49.03
    per day
    Free cancellation
    8.8
    Excellent
    In terminal
    Pick-up information
    Santa Barbara Airport (SBA)
    500 JAMES FOWLER RD
    Airport Location, please follow signs to the car rental stations.
    Drop-off information
    Santa Barbara Airport (SBA)
    500 JAMES FOWLER RD
    Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
    Low deposit
    Instant confirmation!
    Unlimited mileage
    Pay now
    Zero excess
    Kia Rio
    or similar Economy
    Automatic
    5
    1
    A/C
    4
    41
    £49.28
    per day
    Free cancellation
    7.9
    Good
    In terminal
    Pick-up information
    Santa Barbara Airport (SBA)
    Santa Barbara Municipal Airport, 500 Fowler Rd, Santa Barbara, CA, 93117, United States
    Please follow the signs to the car rental area
    Drop-off information
    Santa Barbara Airport (SBA)
    Santa Barbara Municipal Airport, 500 Fowler Rd, Santa Barbara, CA, 93117, United States
    Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
    Low deposit
    Instant confirmation!
    Unlimited mileage
    Pay now
    Zero excess
    Kia Rio
    or similar Economy
    Automatic
    5
    1
    A/C
    4
    42
    £49.28
    per day
    Free cancellation
    7.9
    Good
    In terminal
    Pick-up information
    Santa Barbara Airport (SBA)
    Santa Barbara Municipal Airport, 500 Fowler Rd, Santa Barbara, CA, 93117, United States
    Please follow the signs to the car rental area
    Drop-off information
    Santa Barbara Airport (SBA)
    Santa Barbara Municipal Airport, 500 Fowler Rd, Santa Barbara, CA, 93117, United States
    Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
    Low deposit
    Instant confirmation!
    Unlimited mileage
    Pay now
    Zero excess
    Nissan Rogue
    or similar Intermediate SUV
    Automatic
    5
    3
    A/C
    5
    43
    £49.58
    per day
    Free cancellation
    8.5
    Excellent
    In terminal
    Pick-up information
    Santa Barbara Airport (SBA)
    500 James Fowler Rd, Santa Barbara, CA 93117
    Rental desk is located in the arrivals hall.
    Drop-off information
    Santa Barbara Airport (SBA)
    500 James Fowler Rd, Santa Barbara, CA 93117
    Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
    Low deposit
    Instant confirmation!
    Unlimited mileage
    Pay part now
    Zero excess
    Toyota RAV4
    or similar Intermediate SUV
    Automatic
    5
    3
    A/C
    4
    44
    £49.81
    per day
    Free cancellation
    7.9
    Good
    In terminal
    Pick-up information
    Santa Barbara Airport (SBA)
    500 Fowler Rd
    Airport Location, please follow signs to the car rental stations.
    Drop-off information
    Santa Barbara Airport (SBA)
    500 Fowler Rd
    Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
    Low deposit
    Instant confirmation!
    Unlimited mileage
    Pay now
    Zero excess
    Toyota Camry
    or similar Full-size
    Automatic
    5
    2
    A/C
    4
    45
    £49.82
    per day
    Free cancellation
    7.9
    Good
    In terminal
    Pick-up information
    Santa Barbara Airport (SBA)
    Santa Barbara Municipal Airport, 500 Fowler Rd, Santa Barbara, CA, 93117, United States
    Please follow the signs to the car rental area
    Drop-off information
    Santa Barbara Airport (SBA)
    Santa Barbara Municipal Airport, 500 Fowler Rd, Santa Barbara, CA, 93117, United States
    Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
    Low deposit
    Instant confirmation!
    Unlimited mileage
    Pay now
    Zero excess
    Volkswagen Jetta
    or similar Standard
    Automatic
    5
    2
    A/C
    4
    46
    £49.82
    per day
    Free cancellation
    7.9
    Good
    In terminal
    Pick-up information
    Santa Barbara Airport (SBA)
    Santa Barbara Municipal Airport, 500 Fowler Rd, Santa Barbara, CA, 93117, United States
    Please follow the signs to the car rental area
    Drop-off information
    Santa Barbara Airport (SBA)
    Santa Barbara Municipal Airport, 500 Fowler Rd, Santa Barbara, CA, 93117, United States
    Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
    Low deposit
    Instant confirmation!
    Unlimited mileage
    Pay now
    Zero excess
    Toyota RAV4
    or similar Intermediate SUV
    Automatic
    5
    3
    A/C
    4
    47
    £50.36
    per day
    Free cancellation
    7.9
    Good
    In terminal
    Pick-up information
    Santa Barbara Airport (SBA)
    Santa Barbara Municipal Airport, 500 Fowler Rd, Santa Barbara, CA, 93117, United States
    Please follow the signs to the car rental area
    Drop-off information
    Santa Barbara Airport (SBA)
    Santa Barbara Municipal Airport, 500 Fowler Rd, Santa Barbara, CA, 93117, United States
    Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
    Low deposit
    Instant confirmation!
    Unlimited mileage
    Pay now
    Zero excess
    Toyota Tacoma
    or similar Standard Regular Cab Pickup
    Automatic
    5
    4
    A/C
    4
    48
    £51.08
    per day
    Free cancellation
    8.8
    Excellent
    In terminal
    Pick-up information
    Santa Barbara Airport (SBA)
    500 James Fowler Rd
    Drop-off information
    Santa Barbara Airport (SBA)
    500 James Fowler Rd
    Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
    Low deposit
    Instant confirmation!
    Unlimited mileage
    Pay now
    Zero excess
    Chevrolet Equinox
    or similar Standard SUV
    Automatic
    5
    5
    A/C
    4
    49
    £51.08
    per day
    Free cancellation
    8.8
    Excellent
    In terminal
    Pick-up information
    Santa Barbara Airport (SBA)
    500 James Fowler Rd
    Drop-off information
    Santa Barbara Airport (SBA)
    500 James Fowler Rd
    Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
    Low deposit
    Instant confirmation!
    Unlimited mileage
    Pay now
    Free additional driver
    Zero excess
    Toyota Tacoma
    or similar Standard Regular Cab Pickup
    Automatic
    5
    4
    A/C
    4
    50
    £51.60
    per day
    Free cancellation
    8.8
    Excellent
    In terminal
    Pick-up information
    Santa Barbara Airport (SBA)
    500 JAMES FOWLER RD
    Airport Location, please follow signs to the car rental stations.
    Drop-off information
    Santa Barbara Airport (SBA)
    500 JAMES FOWLER RD
    Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
    Low deposit
    Instant confirmation!
    Unlimited mileage
    Pay now
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    Table of contents
    Cheapest Car Hire RatesWhy book with us?Travel informationTop 5 cities near Santa BarbaraTop 4 locations near Santa BarbaraMap of top car rental locationsWhen to book in Santa Barbara and for how long?Car hire informationMost popular car models of suppliersCar Hire StatisticsTop 8 suppliers in Santa Barbara in 2025Award-winning service

    Travel information

    Languages
    English, Spanish
    Currency
    USD
    Drive on
    Right-hand side
    Dialing code
    +1
    Average car hire price
    £62 per day
    Average car hire length
    6 days
    Speed limit within city centre
    40 - 48 km/h or 25 - 30 mph
    Speed limit out of city centre
    88 - 104 km/h or 55 - 65 mph
    Acceptable limit of BAC
    0.08%
    Average petrol price
    £0.95 per litre or £3.60 per gallon
    Lowest petrol price
    £0.87 per litre or £3.29 per gallon
    Highest petrol price
    £1.21 per litre or £4.58 per gallon

    Top 5 cities near Santa Barbara

    1. Visaliastarting at £37.78 per day
      217.6 km / 135.21 miles
    2. Fresnostarting at £36.08 per day
      261.5 km / 162.49 miles
    3. San Franciscostarting at £30.53 per day
      421.8 km / 262.09 miles
    4. Oaklandstarting at £40.01 per day
      424.2 km / 263.59 miles
    5. Sacramentostarting at £30.28 per day
      499.7 km / 310.5 miles

    Map of top car rental locations

    A
    Santa Barbara Airport (SBA)
    8 rental locations
    B
    Santa Barbara (Downtown)
    2 rental locations
    C
    Santa Barbara North
    3 rental locations

    When to book in Santa Barbara and for how long?

    In which month is car hire in Santa Barbara the most affordable?

    According to our data, prices for hiring a car in Santa Barbara fluctuate depending on the time of year. This graph displays the average hire prices in each month in order to help you find the best bargain.

    Saver's insights

    Cheapest monthMarch Most expensive month October
    Average price £44 A good deal £49 Cheapest supplier Dollar Cheapest car type Large cars
    Average price for hiring a car per day in Santa Barbara
    £82
    £41
    £0
    Jan

    £37

    in February

    Feb

    £35

    in March

    Mar

    £37

    in April

    Apr

    £36

    in May

    May

    £38

    in June

    Jun

    £42

    in July

    Jul

    £53

    in August

    Aug

    £39

    in September

    Sep

    £74

    in October

    Oct

    £41

    in November

    Nov

    £38

    in December

    Dec

    The best month to hire a car in Santa Barbara is March (when the average price is £35.10 per day). This is 20% less than the yearly average and 53% less than hiring in October (when the average price is £74.14).

    This information can help you determine the low season. But note that these prices are only averages. The cost of your car hire is determined by the type of car you select, the length of time you hire it for, and how much in advance you book. Simply select your dates in the form at the top of the page to find out the exact prices.

    What is the most favoured month for hiring a car in Santa Barbara?

    Given the number of searches made by our customers, the most popular month for hiring a car in Santa Barbara is March, and the least popular is July.

    Popularity of Car Hire in Santa Barbara by Monthly Searches
    1.7
    0.8
    0
    Jan

    1.1 times in February

    Feb

    1.5 times in March

    Mar

    0.9 times in April

    Apr

    1.3 times in May

    May

    1.3 times in June

    Jun

    0.2 times in July

    Jul

    0.8 times in August

    Aug

    1.5 times in September

    Sep

    0.9 times in October

    Oct

    0.8 times in November

    Nov

    0.6 times in December

    Dec

    What's the usual period for which people keep their hire cars, on average, in Santa Barbara?

    Car hire lengths vary from month to month: in June, the average hirer keeps their car for 12 days, and in July, they keep their car for one day.

    Average number of hire days in Santa Barbara
    13
    7
    0
    Jan

    5 days in February

    Feb

    4 days in March

    Mar

    7 days in April

    Apr

    5 days in May

    May

    12 days in June

    Jun

    1 day in July

    Jul

    6 days in August

    Aug

    5 days in September

    Sep

    4 days in October

    Oct

    5 days in November

    Nov

    8 days in December

    Dec

    Car hire information

    📍 Car hire locations3
    ✈️ Airport locations1
    🔥 Popular suppliersDollar, Alamo, Enterprise, Hertz, Avis
    🚗 Popular car typesSUVs, Large cars, Medium cars, Convertibles
    🤑 Lowest price£33 per day
    👛 Cheapest supplierDollar

    Car Hire Statistics

    Highest-rated company
    Alamo (rated 8.8 / 10)
    Lowest-rated company
    Hertz (rated 8.0 / 10)
    Total rental companies
    8
    Average daily price
    £62
    Lowest daily price
    £33
    Total cars available
    571

    Top 8 suppliers in Santa Barbara in 2025

    Alamo
    1 location
    Alamo
    8.8
    Excellent
    2 reviews
    Value for money
    9.1
    Ease of finding
    8.2
    Agent helpfulness
    9.3
    Pick-up speed
    8.0
    Drop-off speed
    8.2
    Car cleanliness
    9.3
    Car condition
    9.4
    £64 - £141
    per day
    Most popular location
    500 JAMES FOWLER RD,
    Enterprise
    1 location
    Enterprise
    8.8
    Excellent
    Value for money
    9.1
    Ease of finding
    8.2
    Agent helpfulness
    9.5
    Pick-up speed
    8.0
    Drop-off speed
    8.2
    Car cleanliness
    9.1
    Car condition
    9.2
    £65 - £129
    per day
    Most popular location
    500 James Fowler Rd, Santa Barbara, CA 93117
    National
    1 location
    National
    8.5
    Excellent
    Value for money
    8.6
    Ease of finding
    8.2
    Agent helpfulness
    8.7
    Pick-up speed
    8.0
    Drop-off speed
    8.2
    Car cleanliness
    8.9
    Car condition
    8.8
    £66 - £125
    per day
    Most popular location
    500 James Fowler Rd, Santa Barbara, CA 93117
    Dollar
    2 locations
    Dollar
    8.1
    Very Good
    5 reviews
    Value for money
    7.4
    Ease of finding
    8.4
    Agent helpfulness
    7.2
    Pick-up speed
    8.0
    Drop-off speed
    8.3
    Car cleanliness
    8.6
    Car condition
    8.6
    £33 - £207
    per day
    Most popular location
    500 James Fowler Rd, Santa Barbara, CA 93117, United States
    Thrifty
    2 locations
    Thrifty
    8.1
    Very Good
    Value for money
    7.7
    Ease of finding
    8.2
    Agent helpfulness
    7.4
    Pick-up speed
    8.0
    Drop-off speed
    8.2
    Car cleanliness
    8.6
    Car condition
    8.9
    £33 - £143
    per day
    Most popular location
    16 S. La Cumbre Road
    Avis
    2 locations
    Avis
    8.0
    Very Good
    Value for money
    7.9
    Ease of finding
    8.2
    Agent helpfulness
    7.8
    Pick-up speed
    8.0
    Drop-off speed
    8.2
    Car cleanliness
    7.9
    Car condition
    8.0
    £38 - £105
    per day
    Most popular location
    305 E Haley St Santa Barbara CA-93101
    Budget
    2 locations
    Budget
    8.0
    Very Good
    Value for money
    7.7
    Ease of finding
    8.2
    Agent helpfulness
    7.4
    Pick-up speed
    8.0
    Drop-off speed
    8.2
    Car cleanliness
    8.1
    Car condition
    8.1
    £38 - £106
    per day
    Most popular location
    305 E Haley St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
    Hertz
    2 locations
    Hertz
    8.0
    Very Good
    Value for money
    7.4
    Ease of finding
    8.2
    Agent helpfulness
    7.2
    Pick-up speed
    8.0
    Drop-off speed
    8.2
    Car cleanliness
    8.4
    Car condition
    8.6
    £38 - £106
    per day
    Most popular location
    16 S La Cumbre Rd, Santa Barbara, CA 93105, United States

    Award-winning service

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    Travel & Hospitality Awards 2021
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    15 Nov 2025
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    15 Nov 2025
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    15 Nov 2025
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