Car Hire in Santa Barbara
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Cheapest Car Hire Rates
Santa Barbara Airport
Standard
Volkswagen Jetta
or comparable
£ 35.80
/ per day
Santa Barbara Airport
Economy
Kia Rio
or comparable
£ 49.23
/ per day
Santa Barbara Airport
Compact SUV
Nissan Kicks
or comparable
£ 72.08
/ per day
Santa Barbara Airport
Intermediate SUV
Nissan Rogue
or comparable
£ 77.06
/ per day
Most Popular Car Hire Deals
Santa Barbara Airport
Full-size
Chevrolet Malibu
or comparable
£ 78.58
/ per day
Santa Barbara Airport
Premium
Nissan Maxima
or comparable
£ 48.44
/ per day
Santa Barbara Airport
Standard Elite SUV
Chevrolet Traverse
or comparable
£ 80.30
/ per day
Santa Barbara Airport
Luxury
Cadillac XTS
or comparable
£ 81.55
/ per day
These prices are approximate and depend on the dates of the booking, hire length and type of car. This information was last updated at 06:33 on 2024-04-21.
Travel Information
Languages
English, Spanish
Currency
USD
Drive on
Right-hand side
Dialing code
+1
Average car hire price
£ 65 per day
Average car hire length
9 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 gasoline price
£ 1.06 per litre or £ 4.01 / 1 gallon
Lowest gasoline price
£ 0.98 per litre or £ 3.71 / 1 gallon
Highest gasoline price
£ 1.34 per litre or £ 5.06 / 1 gallon
Top 5 Cities near Santa Barbara
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217.6 km / 135.2 miles
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261.5 km / 162.5 miles
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421.8 km / 262.1 miles
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424.2 km / 263.6 miles
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499.7 km / 310.5 miles
Top 4 Locations near Santa Barbara
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261.5 km / 162.5 miles
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421.8 km / 262.1 miles
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424.2 km / 263.6 miles
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499.7 km / 310.5 miles
Map of Car Hire Destinations
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.
Average price for hiring a car per day in Santa Barbara
The best month to hire a car in Santa Barbara is July (when the average price is £ 37.11 per day). This is 18% less than the yearly average and 38% less than hiring in August (when the average price is £ 60.33).
This information can help you determine the low season. But note that these prices are only averages. The cost of your 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 type in your dates in the form at the top of the page in order to find out the exact prices.
This information can help you determine the low season. But note that these prices are only averages. The cost of your 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 type in your dates in the form at the top of the page in order to find out the exact prices.
What is the usual period for which people keep their hire cars, on average, in Santa Barbara?
How long travelers keep their rental cars for varies from month to month: in November, the average renter keeps their car for 12 days, and in May, they keep their car for one day.
Average number of hire days in Santa Barbara
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 car hire in Santa Barbara is July, and the least popular is March.
Popularity of Car Hire in Santa Barbara by Monthly Searches
Car Hire Information
| Car hire locations | 2 |
| Airport locations | 1 |
| Popular suppliers | Dollar |
| Popular car categories | Large cars, SUVs |
| Lowest price | £ 36 per day |
| Cheapest supplier | Dollar |
Most Popular Car Hire Models
| Hire Agency | Model | Doors | Luggage | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dollar | Chevrolet Malibu | 2 | 2 | Large cars |
| Dollar | Nissan Rogue | 5 | 3 | SUVs |
Car Hire Statistics
Highest rated company
Enterprise
8.4 / 10
Lowest rated company
Dollar
7.3 / 10
Total rental companies
8
Average daily price
£ 65.38
Lowest daily price
£ 35.80
Total cars available
637
Top 8 Suppliers in Santa Barbara in 2024
Enterprise
1 location
£ 76 - £ 188
Alamo
1 location
£ 72 - £ 182
National
1 location
£ 77 - £ 189
Hertz
2 locations
Budget
1 location
£ 49 - £ 109
Avis
1 location
Dollar
1 location
£ 36 - £ 95
Thrifty
1 location
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