Car Hire at Santa Barbara Airport

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Santa Barbara Airport, Santa Barbara, USA - California
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Cheapest Car Hire Rates

Santa Barbara Airport
Standard
Volkswagen Jetta or comparable
Volkswagen Jetta
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Dollar
£ 34.23 / per day
Santa Barbara Airport
Economy
Kia Rio or comparable
Kia Rio
  • 4
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Budget
£ 48.68 / per day
Santa Barbara Airport
Compact SUV
Nissan Kicks or comparable
Nissan Kicks
  • 5
  • 2
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Alamo
£ 71.29 / per day
Santa Barbara Airport
Intermediate SUV
Nissan Rogue or comparable
Nissan Rogue
  • 5
  • 3
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Enterprise
£ 76.21 / per day

Most Popular Car Hire Deals

Santa Barbara Airport
Full-size
Chevrolet Malibu or comparable
Chevrolet Malibu
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
National
£ 77.72 / per day
Santa Barbara Airport
Premium
Chevrolet Impala or comparable
Chevrolet Impala
  • 5
  • 4
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Dollar
£ 44.74 / per day
Santa Barbara Airport
Luxury
Cadillac XTS or comparable
Cadillac XTS
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Alamo
£ 80.19 / per day
Santa Barbara Airport
Standard Elite SUV
Audi Q3 or comparable
Audi Q3
  • 5
  • 4
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Alamo
£ 80.92 / 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 08:06 on 2024-04-26.

Travel Information

Languages
English, Spanish
Currency
USD
Drive on
Right-hand side
Dialing code
+1
Average car hire price
£ 64 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%
Score
10.0 / 10
Average gasoline price
£ 1.05 per litre or £ 3.97 / 1 gallon
Lowest gasoline price
£ 0.97 per litre or £ 3.66 / 1 gallon
Highest gasoline price
£ 1.32 per litre or £ 5.00 / 1 gallon

Airport information

Score
8.2
  • Getting to the airport 8.6
  • Check-in and departures 9.5
  • Facilities and services 8.0
  • Wi-Fi 7.5
  • Dining and car hire services 7.7
  • Lounge 7.7

Santa Barbara Airport (SBA)

  • IATA: SBA
  • ICAO: KSBA
  • Name: Santa Barbara Airport (SBA)
  • Distance from the city centre: 7 miles / 11.3 km

Top 4 Destinations around Santa Barbara Airport

  1. Fresno Airport starting at £ 37.93 per day
    261.5 km / 162.5 miles
  2. San Francisco Airport starting at £ 38.98 per day
    421.8 km / 262.1 miles
  3. Oakland Airport starting at £ 34.39 per day
    424.2 km / 263.6 miles
  4. Sacramento International Airport starting at £ 38.37 per day
    499.7 km / 310.5 miles

Map of Car Hire Destinations

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

Our data shows how prices for hiring a car at Santa Barbara Airport fluctuate depending on the season. This graph can help you find the best bargain.
Average price for hiring a car per day at Santa Barbara Airport
January
February
£ 43.94
March
April
£ 44.52
May
June
£ 36.94
July
£ 60.04
August
September
October
£ 39.46
November
December
The best month to hire a car at Santa Barbara Airport is July — when the average price for a hire is £ 36.94 per day. This is 18% less than the yearly average and 38% less than hiring a car in August (when the average price is £ 60.04 per day).

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’s the usual hire length for renters at Santa Barbara Airport?

Car hire lengths differ depending on the time of year: in November, the average hire length is 12 days, while in May, it is only 1 days.
Average number of hire days at Santa Barbara Airport
January
February
5
March
April
1
May
June
4
July
10
August
September
October
12
November
December

Which time of year sees the highest demand for car hire at Santa Barbara Airport?

Given the number of users searching for a car at Santa Barbara Airport, there is a higher probability of travellers hiring a car at Santa Barbara Airport in July in comparison to hiring a car in in March.
Monthly searches at Santa Barbara Airport by pick-up date relative to the average
January
February
71%
March
April
71%
May
June
143%
July
71%
August
September
October
143%
November
December

Car Hire Information

Popular suppliers Dollar
Popular car categories Large cars, SUVs
Lowest price £ 34 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 number of reviews
1
Total rental companies
8
Average daily price
£ 64.25
Lowest daily price
£ 34.23
Total cars available
659

Top 8 Suppliers at Santa Barbara Airport in 2024

Enterprise
Enterprise
Very good 8.4
+18056833012
500 James Fowler Rd, Santa Barbara, CA 93117
£ 75 - £ 178
Alamo
Alamo
Very good 8.3
+18889671204 / +18056920939
500 JAMES FOWLER RD,
£ 71 - £ 172
Working hours
Mon:07:00-23:59
Tue:07:00-23:59
Wed:07:00-23:59
Thu:07:00-23:59
Fri:07:00-23:59
Sat:07:00-23:00
Sun:07:00-23:59
National
National
Very good 8
+18056920939
500 James Fowler Rd, Santa Barbara, CA 93117
£ 76 - £ 179
Hertz
Hertz
Good 7.7
+18059670411
114 Moffett Place Goleta, Santa Barbara, CA 93117, United States
Working hours
Mon:07:00-21:00
Tue:07:00-21:00
Wed:07:00-21:00
Thu:07:00-21:00
Fri:07:00-21:00
Sat:07:00-18:00
Sun:07:00-18:00
Budget
Budget
Good 7.6
+18059646792
500 Fowler Road
£ 49 - £ 106
Working hours
Mon:08:00-21:00
Tue:08:00-21:00
Wed:08:00-21:00
Thu:08:00-21:00
Fri:08:00-21:00
Sat:08:00-18:00
Sun:08:00-21:00
Avis
Avis
Good 7.5
+18059644848
500 Fowler Road
Working hours
Mon:08:00-21:00
Tue:08:00-21:00
Wed:08:00-21:00
Thu:08:00-21:00
Fri:08:00-21:00
Sat:08:00-18:00
Sun:08:00-21:00
Dollar
Dollar
Good 7.3 / 3 reviews
+18664342226
500 James Fowler Rd, Santa Barbara, CA 93117, United States
£ 34 - £ 111
Working hours
Mon:07:00-21:00
Tue:07:00-21:00
Wed:07:00-21:00
Thu:07:00-21:00
Fri:07:00-21:00
Sat:07:00-18:00
Sun:07:00-18:00
Thrifty
Thrifty
Good 7.3
+18056811222
5971 Placencia Street
Working hours
Mon:08:00-18:00
Tue:08:00-18:00
Wed:08:00-18:00
Thu:08:00-18:00
Fri:08:00-18:00
Sat:08:00-17:00
Sun:08:00-17:00
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