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    Zero excess
    Mitsubishi Mirage
    or similar Economy
    Automatic
    4
    1
    A/C
    4
    15
    £45.85
    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
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    Unlimited mileage
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    Zero excess
    Nissan Versa
    or similar Compact
    Automatic
    5
    2
    A/C
    4
    14
    £45.85
    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
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    Unlimited mileage
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    Zero excess
    Online check-in
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    KIA K4
    or similar Intermediate
    Automatic
    5
    2
    A/C
    5
    5
    £34.33
    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
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    Unlimited mileage
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    Zero excess
    Online check-in
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    Chevrolet Equinox
    or similar Standard SUV
    Automatic
    5
    3
    A/C
    4
    1
    £29.66
    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
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    Zero excess
    Online check-in
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    Chevrolet Equinox
    or similar Standard SUV
    Automatic
    5
    3
    A/C
    4
    2
    £29.69
    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
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    Zero excess
    Online check-in
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    Mazda CX-5
    or similar Standard SUV
    Automatic
    5
    3
    A/C
    5
    3
    £31.03
    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
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    Zero excess
    Ford Edge
    or similar Standard SUV
    Automatic
    5
    3
    A/C
    4
    4
    £33.74
    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
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    Zero excess
    Online check-in
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    Kia K4
    or similar Intermediate
    Automatic
    5
    2
    A/C
    4
    6
    £34.35
    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
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    Zero excess
    Ford Edge
    or similar Standard SUV
    Automatic
    5
    3
    A/C
    5
    7
    £34.38
    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
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    All-wheel drive
    This is an all-wheel drive (AWD) vehicle.
    Zero excess
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    Ford Edge
    or similar Standard SUV
    Automatic
    5
    3
    A/C
    5
    8
    £35.83
    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
    £36.26
    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
    £36.47
    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
    £36.48
    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
    £41.24
    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
    £41.88
    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
    £45.85
    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
    £45.85
    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
    £45.85
    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
    £45.85
    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
    £45.85
    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
    £46.36
    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
    £46.36
    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
    £46.36
    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
    £46.36
    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
    £46.36
    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
    £46.91
    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
    £46.91
    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
    £46.91
    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
    £46.91
    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
    £46.91
    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
    £47.09
    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
    £47.34
    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
    Hyundai Kona
    or similar Compact SUV
    Automatic
    5
    2
    A/C
    4
    33
    £47.42
    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
    £47.66
    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
    £47.90
    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
    £48.10
    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
    37
    £48.29
    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
    £48.40
    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
    £48.44
    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
    £48.91
    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
    £49.16
    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
    £49.16
    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
    £49.45
    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
    £49.69
    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
    £49.70
    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
    £49.70
    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
    £50.24
    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
    £50.96
    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 Equinox
    or similar Standard SUV
    Automatic
    5
    5
    A/C
    4
    49
    £50.96
    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
    Toyota Tacoma
    or similar Standard Regular Cab Pickup
    Automatic
    5
    4
    A/C
    4
    50
    £51.47
    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
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    Table of contents
    Cheapest Car Hire RatesWhy book with us?Travel informationAirport informationTop 4 locations near Santa Barbara AirportMap of top car rental locationsWhen to book at Santa Barbara Airport and for how long?Car hire informationMost popular car models of suppliersCar Hire StatisticsTop 8 suppliers at Santa Barbara Airport in 2025Award-winning service

    Travel information

    Languages
    English, Spanish
    Currency
    USD
    Drive on
    Right-hand side
    Dialing code
    +1
    Average car hire price
    £63 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
    £0.96 per litre or £3.63 per gallon
    Lowest petrol price
    £0.88 per litre or £3.33 per gallon
    Highest petrol price
    £1.22 per litre or £4.62 per gallon
    Score
    10 / 10

    Airport information

    Name
    Santa Barbara Airport (SBA)
    IATA
    SBA
    ICAO
    KSBA
    Distance from the city centre
    7 miles / 11.3 km
    Overall rating
    8.2 / 10
    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

    Top 4 locations near Santa Barbara Airport

    1. Fresno Airportstarting at £35.60 per day
      261.5 km / 162.49 miles
    2. San Francisco Airportstarting at £39.66 per day
      421.8 km / 262.09 miles
    3. Oakland Airportstarting at £39.47 per day
      424.2 km / 263.59 miles
    4. Sacramento International Airportstarting at £35.68 per day
      499.7 km / 310.5 miles

    Map of top car rental locations

    A
    Alamo
    500 JAMES FOWLER RD,
    B
    Enterprise
    500 James Fowler Rd, Santa Barbara, CA 93117
    C
    National
    500 James Fowler Rd, Santa Barbara, CA 93117
    D
    Thrifty
    5971 Placencia Street
    E
    Dollar
    500 James Fowler Rd, Santa Barbara, CA 93117, United States

    When to book at Santa Barbara Airport and for how long?

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

    Prices for hiring a car at Santa Barbara Airport fluctuate depending on the time of year. This table and graph can help you find the best bargain.

    Saver's insights

    Cheapest monthMarch Most expensive month October
    Average price £47 A good deal £48 Cheapest supplier Dollar Cheapest car type Large cars
    Average price for hiring a car per day at Santa Barbara Airport
    £80
    £40
    £0
    Jan

    £36

    in February

    Feb

    £35

    in March

    Mar

    £36

    in April

    Apr

    £36

    in May

    May

    £38

    in June

    Jun

    £42

    in July

    Jul

    £68

    in August

    Aug

    £38

    in September

    Sep

    £73

    in October

    Oct

    £40

    in November

    Nov

    £37

    in December

    Dec

    The best month to hire a car at Santa Barbara Airport is March — when the average price for a hire is £34.63 per day. This is 27% less than the yearly average and 53% less than hiring a car in October (when the average price is £73.15 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 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 in March in comparison to hiring a car in in July.

    Monthly Car Hire Searches at Santa Barbara Airport Compared to the Yearly Average
    1.8
    0.9
    0
    Jan

    1.2 times in February

    Feb

    1.6 times in March

    Mar

    Same as average in April

    Apr

    1.4 times in May

    May

    1.4 times in June

    Jun

    0.2 times in July

    Jul

    0.4 times in August

    Aug

    1.6 times in September

    Sep

    Same as average in October

    Oct

    0.6 times in November

    Nov

    0.6 times in December

    Dec

    For how long do most travellers hire cars for at Santa Barbara Airport?

    How long travellers keep their hire cars varies by the time of year: in June the average hire period is 12 days, while in July, the average hire period is only one day.

    Average number of hire days at Santa Barbara Airport
    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

    3 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

    🔥 Popular suppliersDollar, Alamo, Enterprise
    🚗 Popular car typesSUVs, Large cars, Convertibles, Premium cars
    🤑 Lowest price£32 per day
    👛 Cheapest supplierDollar

    Car Hire Statistics

    Highest-rated company
    Alamo (rated 8.8 / 10)
    Lowest-rated company
    Avis (rated 8.0 / 10)
    Total number of reviews
    1
    Total rental companies
    8
    Average daily price
    £63
    Lowest daily price
    £32
    Total cars available
    541

    Top 8 suppliers at Santa Barbara Airport in 2025

    Alamo
    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
    £63 - £139
    per day
    500 JAMES FOWLER RD,
    +18889671204 / +18056920939
    Show working hours
    Mon
    08:00-23:30
    Tue
    08:00-23:30
    Wed
    08:00-23:30
    Thu
    08:00-23:30
    Fri
    08:00-23:30
    Sat
    08:00-23:30
    Sun
    08:00-23:30
    Enterprise
    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
    £64 - £128
    per day
    500 James Fowler Rd, Santa Barbara, CA 93117
    +18056833012
    Show working hours
    Mon
    08:00-23:30
    Tue
    08:00-23:30
    Wed
    08:00-23:30
    Thu
    08:00-23:30
    Fri
    08:00-23:30
    Sat
    08:00-23:30
    Sun
    08:00-23:30
    National
    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
    £65 - £123
    per day
    500 James Fowler Rd, Santa Barbara, CA 93117
    +18056920939
    Show working hours
    Mon
    08:00-23:30
    Tue
    08:00-23:30
    Wed
    08:00-23:30
    Thu
    08:00-23:30
    Fri
    08:00-23:30
    Sat
    08:00-23:30
    Sun
    08:00-23:30
    Thrifty
    Thrifty
    8.2
    Very Good
    Value for money
    7.8
    Ease of finding
    8.2
    Agent helpfulness
    7.5
    Pick-up speed
    8.0
    Drop-off speed
    8.2
    Car cleanliness
    8.7
    Car condition
    9.0
    £32 - £141
    per day
    5971 Placencia Street
    +18056811222
    Show 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
    Dollar
    Dollar
    8.0
    Very Good
    5 reviews
    Value for money
    7.3
    Ease of finding
    8.4
    Agent helpfulness
    7.1
    Pick-up speed
    8.0
    Drop-off speed
    8.3
    Car cleanliness
    8.5
    Car condition
    8.6
    £32 - £205
    per day
    500 James Fowler Rd, Santa Barbara, CA 93117, United States
    +18664342226
    Show 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
    Hertz
    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
    £32 - £205
    per day
    114 Moffett Place Goleta, Santa Barbara, CA 93117, United States
    +18059670411
    Show 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
    8.0
    Very Good
    Value for money
    7.7
    Ease of finding
    8.2
    Agent helpfulness
    7.5
    Pick-up speed
    8.0
    Drop-off speed
    8.2
    Car cleanliness
    8.1
    Car condition
    8.1
    £37 - £105
    per day
    Santa Barbara Municipal Airport, 500 Fowler Rd, Santa Barbara, CA, 93117, United States
    +18059646792
    Show working hours
    Mon
    08:00-22:00
    Tue
    08:00-22:00
    Wed
    08:00-22:00
    Thu
    08:00-22:00
    Fri
    08:00-22:00
    Sat
    08:00-18:00
    Sun
    08:00-21:00
    Avis
    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
    £37 - £104
    per day
    Santa Barbara Municipal Airport, 500 Fowler Rd, Santa Barbara, CA, 93117, United States
    +18059644848
    Show working hours
    Mon
    08:00-22:00
    Tue
    08:00-22:00
    Wed
    08:00-22:00
    Thu
    08:00-22:00
    Fri
    08:00-22:00
    Sat
    08:00-18:00
    Sun
    08:00-21:00

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