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Santa Barbara, USA - California
Wed 19 Aug
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Driver's country of residence is
United States of America (USA)
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Cheapest Car Hire Rates

Zero excess

Mitsubishi Mirage

or similar Economy
Automatic
4
A/C
4
11
£35.53
per day
Free cancellation
8.8
Very Good
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
A/C
4
10
£35.53
per day
Free cancellation
8.8
Very Good
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
A/C
4
1
£28.49
per day
Free cancellation
8.0
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
A/C
4
7
£29.34
per day
Free cancellation
8.0
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 Corolla

or similar Intermediate
Automatic
5
A/C
4
2
£28.60
per day
Free cancellation
7.9
Average
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 Camry

or similar Full-size
Automatic
5
A/C
4
3
£28.81
per day
Free cancellation
8.0
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
A/C
4
4
£28.81
per day
Free cancellation
8.0
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 Camry

or similar Full-size
Automatic
5
A/C
4
5
£29.02
per day
Free cancellation
7.9
Average
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
A/C
4
6
£29.02
per day
Free cancellation
7.9
Average
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
A/C
4
8
£29.55
per day
Free cancellation
7.9
Average
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

Mazda CX-50

or similar Intermediate SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
5
9
£30.46
per day
Free cancellation
8.0
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 Altima

or similar Full-size
Automatic
5
A/C
4
12
£35.53
per day
Free cancellation
8.8
Very Good
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
A/C
4
13
£35.80
per day
Free cancellation
8.0
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
Free additional driver
Zero excess

Hyundai Kona

or similar Compact SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
4
14
£35.84
per day
Free cancellation
8.8
Very Good
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 Equinox

or similar Standard SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
5
15
£36.51
per day
Free cancellation
7.9
Average
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

Ford Edge

or similar Standard SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
4
16
£36.51
per day
Free cancellation
8.0
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 Corolla

or similar Intermediate
Automatic
5
A/C
4
17
£36.56
per day
Free cancellation
8.8
Very Good
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 Elantra

or similar Intermediate
Automatic
5
A/C
4
18
£36.56
per day
Free cancellation
8.8
Very Good
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
A/C
4
19
£36.57
per day
Free cancellation
8.8
Very Good
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
A/C
4
20
£36.57
per day
Free cancellation
8.8
Very Good
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
A/C
4
21
£36.57
per day
Free cancellation
8.8
Very Good
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

Hyundai Kona

or similar Compact SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
4
22
£36.93
per day
Free cancellation
8.5
Very Good
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

Nissan Rogue

or similar Intermediate SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
4
23
£37.10
per day
Free cancellation
8.8
Very Good
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 Corolla

or similar Intermediate
Automatic
5
A/C
4
24
£37.61
per day
Free cancellation
8.8
Very Good
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

Nissan Versa

or similar Compact
Automatic
5
A/C
4
25
£37.67
per day
Free cancellation
8.5
Very Good
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

Mitsubishi Mirage

or similar Economy
Automatic
4
A/C
4
26
£37.67
per day
Free cancellation
8.5
Very Good
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

Chevrolet Malibu

or similar Full-size
Automatic
5
A/C
4
27
£37.67
per day
Free cancellation
8.5
Very Good
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

Volkswagen Jetta

or similar Standard
Automatic
5
A/C
4
28
£38.04
per day
Free cancellation
8.8
Very Good
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 Rogue

or similar Intermediate SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
4
29
£38.14
per day
Free cancellation
8.8
Very Good
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

Toyota Corolla

or similar Intermediate
Automatic
5
A/C
4
30
£38.71
per day
Free cancellation
8.5
Very Good
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
All-wheel drive
Zero excess

Hyundai Kona

or similar Compact SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
5
31
£39.01
per day
Free cancellation
8.8
Very Good
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

Volkswagen Jetta

or similar Standard
Automatic
5
A/C
4
32
£39.08
per day
Free cancellation
8.8
Very Good
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

Nissan Rogue

or similar Intermediate SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
4
33
£39.25
per day
Free cancellation
8.5
Very Good
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

Volkswagen Jetta

or similar Standard
Automatic
5
A/C
4
34
£40.19
per day
Free cancellation
8.5
Very Good
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

Jeep Grand Cherokee

or similar Standard Elite SUV
Automatic
7
A/C
5
35
£47.07
per day
Free cancellation
7.9
Average
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
A/C
5
36
£47.07
per day
Free cancellation
8.0
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
A/C
4
37
£47.78
per day
Free cancellation
8.8
Very Good
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
A/C
4
38
£47.78
per day
Free cancellation
8.8
Very Good
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

Ford Explorer

or similar Standard Elite SUV
Automatic
7
A/C
4
39
£48.21
per day
Free cancellation
8.0
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
Free additional driver
Zero excess

Chevrolet Equinox

or similar Standard SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
4
40
£48.82
per day
Free cancellation
8.8
Very Good
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 Tacoma

or similar Standard Regular Cab Pickup
Automatic
5
A/C
4
41
£48.82
per day
Free cancellation
8.8
Very Good
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 Equinox

or similar Standard SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
4
42
£49.99
per day
Free cancellation
8.5
Very Good
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 Tacoma

or similar Standard Regular Cab Pickup
Automatic
5
A/C
4
43
£49.99
per day
Free cancellation
8.5
Very Good
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

Chrysler Pacifica

or similar Mini Van
Automatic
7
A/C
4
44
£51.97
per day
Free cancellation
8.8
Very Good
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

Dodge Durango

or similar Premium Crossover
Automatic
7
A/C
5
45
£52.67
per day
Free cancellation
8.8
Very Good
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

Ford F-150

or similar Premium Regular Cab Pickup
Automatic
5
A/C
4
46
£52.67
per day
Free cancellation
8.8
Very Good
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

Chrysler Pacifica

or similar Mini Van
Automatic
7
A/C
4
47
£53.02
per day
Free cancellation
8.8
Very Good
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

Dodge Durango

or similar Premium Crossover
Automatic
7
A/C
5
48
£53.72
per day
Free cancellation
8.8
Very Good
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

Ford F-150

or similar Premium Regular Cab Pickup
Automatic
5
A/C
4
49
£53.72
per day
Free cancellation
8.8
Very Good
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

Chrysler Pacifica

or similar Mini Van
Automatic
7
A/C
4
50
£54.21
per day
Free cancellation
8.5
Very Good
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
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The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 07:31 on 16/08/26. Prices may vary based on the booking dates, length of rental, and car class.

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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 2026Award-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
7 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
£0.92 per litre or £3.48 per gallon
Lowest petrol price
£0.85 per litre or £3.22 per gallon
Highest petrol price
£1.17 per litre or £4.43 per gallon

Top 5 cities near Santa Barbara

  1. Visaliastarting at £38.87 per day
    215.4 km / 133.84 miles
  2. Fresnostarting at £36.04 per day
    257.6 km / 160.07 miles
  3. Oaklandstarting at £46.90 per day
    441.1 km / 274.09 miles
  4. San Franciscostarting at £40.17 per day
    446.2 km / 277.26 miles
  5. Sacramentostarting at £29.86 per day
    496 km / 308.2 miles

Map of top car rental locations

A
Santa Barbara Airport (SBA)
8 rental locations
B
Santa Barbara (Downtown)
2 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 monthApril Most expensive month October
Average price £49 A good deal £49 Cheapest supplier Budget Cheapest car type Large cars
Average price for hiring a car per day in Santa Barbara
£79
£40
£0

£27

in January

Jan

£29

in February

Feb

£31

in March

Mar

£26

in April

Apr

£62

in May

May

£62

in June

Jun

£38

in July

Jul

£46

in August

Aug

£38

in September

Sep

£72

in October

Oct

£48

in November

Nov
Dec

The best month to hire a car in Santa Barbara is April (when the average price is £26.28 per day). This is 46% less than the yearly average and 64% less than hiring in October (when the average price is £72.04).

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 September, and the least popular is June.

Popularity of Car Hire in Santa Barbara by Monthly Searches
2.3
1.2
0

1.3 times in January

Jan

0.8 times in February

Feb

0.8 times in March

Mar

1.1 times in April

Apr

0.8 times in May

May

0.3 times in June

Jun

0.3 times in July

Jul

1.3 times in August

Aug

2.1 times in September

Sep

1.3 times in October

Oct

0.8 times in November

Nov
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 February, the average hirer keeps their car for 14 days, and in May, they keep their car for 2 days.

Average number of hire days in Santa Barbara
15
8
0

7 days in January

Jan

14 days in February

Feb

8 days in March

Mar

13 days in April

Apr

2 days in May

May

3 days in June

Jun

5 days in July

Jul

6 days in August

Aug

5 days in September

Sep

4 days in October

Oct

4 days in November

Nov
Dec

Car hire information

📍 Car hire locations3
✈️ Airport locations1
🔥 Popular suppliersDollar, Alamo, Enterprise, Budget, Avis
🚗 Popular car typesSUVs, large cars, medium cars, premium cars
🤑 Lowest price£40 per day
👛 Cheapest supplierBudget

Car Hire Statistics

Highest-rated company
Alamo (rated 8.8 / 10)
Lowest-rated company
Avis (rated 7.9 / 10)
Total rental companies
8
Average daily price
£62
Lowest daily price
£40
Total cars available
191

Top 8 suppliers in Santa Barbara in 2026

Alamo
1 location
Alamo
8.8
Very Good
2 ratings
Value for money
9.0
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
9.3
£57–£120
per day
Most popular location
500 JAMES FOWLER RD,
Enterprise
1 location
Enterprise
8.8
Very Good
Value for money
9.2
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
9.4
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
9.2
Car condition
9.3
£57–£133
per day
Most popular location
500 James Fowler Rd, Santa Barbara, CA 93117
National
1 location
National
8.5
Very Good
Value for money
8.5
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.6
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
8.9
Car condition
8.8
£59–£109
per day
Most popular location
500 James Fowler Rd, Santa Barbara, CA 93117
Thrifty
1 location
Thrifty
8.2
Good
Value for money
7.8
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
7.4
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
8.7
Car condition
8.9
£59–£109
per day
Most popular location
5971 Placencia Street
Dollar
1 location
Dollar
8.2
Good
5 ratings
Value for money
7.8
Ease of finding
8.4
Agent helpfulness
8.0
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.3
Car cleanliness
8.4
Car condition
8.4
£59–£109
per day
Most popular location
500 James Fowler Rd, Santa Barbara, CA 93117, United States
Budget
2 locations
Budget
8.0
Good
1 rating
Value for money
7.8
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
7.6
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
8.1
Car condition
8.1
£40–£140
per day
Most popular location
Santa Barbara Municipal Airport, 500 Fowler Rd, Santa Barbara, CA, 93117, United States
Hertz
2 locations
Hertz
8.0
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
8.2
Car condition
8.5
£40–£140
per day
Most popular location
16 S La Cumbre Rd, Santa Barbara, CA 93105, United States
Avis
2 locations
Avis
7.9
Average
Value for money
7.6
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
7.5
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
7.7
Car condition
7.9
£40–£141
per day
Most popular location
305 E Haley St Santa Barbara CA-93101

Award-winning service

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Uzakrota Travel Awards - World’s Leading Car Rental Website 2022
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Travel & Hospitality Awards 2021
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Ease of manuvoring on web site
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Easy website to navigate and very clear…
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17 Aug 2026
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Abdulaziz Bindawood,
17 Aug 2026
all good and straightforward
all good and straightforward
Matt W,
17 Aug 2026
All ok for now
All ok for now
DANUT CIRESICA,
16 Aug 2026
very good
Easy to book. And Go Drive staff were amazing. Especially Tiago.
Frederico Carreira,
16 Aug 2026
Great information
Great information. Perfect
Michal Kawalko,
16 Aug 2026
Great website allows easy choice
They offer a good range of cars and the ability to select the one you want, from the...
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16 Aug 2026
Easy and quick
Great and efficient
Jack Nicholls,
16 Aug 2026
Easy to use Website
Easy to use Website! Competitive prices! Thank you!
MARK A.,
16 Aug 2026
booking process
instructions were clear and response fast
Zvi Marom,
16 Aug 2026
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