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Santa Barbara Airport (SBA), Santa Barbara, USA - California
Fri 21 Aug
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Sat 29 Aug
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Driver's country of residence is
United States of America (USA)
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 and age is
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Cheapest Car Hire Rates

Zero excess

Mitsubishi Mirage

or similar Economy
Automatic
4
A/C
4
11
£35.56
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

Nissan Versa

or similar Compact
Automatic
5
A/C
4
10
£35.55
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
£28.52
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
£29.36
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
£28.62
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
£28.83
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
£28.83
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
£29.04
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
£29.04
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
£29.57
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
£30.49
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
£35.56
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

Chevrolet Equinox

or similar Standard SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
4
13
£35.83
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
£35.87
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
£36.54
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
£36.54
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
£36.59
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
£36.59
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
£36.60
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
£36.60
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
£36.60
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
£36.96
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
£37.13
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
£37.64
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
£37.70
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
£37.70
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
£37.70
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
£38.07
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
£38.18
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
£38.74
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
£39.05
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
£39.11
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
£39.28
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
£40.22
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
£47.10
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
£47.10
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
£47.82
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
£47.82
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
£48.25
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
£48.86
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
£48.86
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
£50.03
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
£50.03
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
£52.02
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
£52.71
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
£52.72
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
£53.06
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
£53.76
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
£53.76
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
£54.26
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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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 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
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 £38.88 per day
    261.5 km / 162.49 miles
  2. San Francisco Airportstarting at £40.17 per day
    421.8 km / 262.09 miles
  3. Oakland Airportstarting at £46.91 per day
    424.2 km / 263.59 miles
  4. Sacramento International Airportstarting at £46.74 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
Dollar
500 James Fowler Rd, Santa Barbara, CA 93117, United States
E
Thrifty
5971 Placencia Street

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 £44 A good deal £49 Cheapest supplier Budget Cheapest car type Large cars
Average price for hiring a car per day at Santa Barbara Airport
£79
£40
£0

£27

in January

Jan

£25

in February

Feb

£24

in March

Mar

£27

in April

Apr

£62

in May

May

£62

in June

Jun

£38

in July

Jul

£44

in August

Aug

£38

in September

Sep

£72

in October

Oct

£48

in November

Nov
Dec

The best month to hire a car at Santa Barbara Airport is March — when the average price for a hire is £24.35 per day. This is 44% less than the yearly average and 66% less than hiring a car in October (when the average price is £72.05 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 September in comparison to hiring a car in in March.

Monthly Car Hire Searches at Santa Barbara Airport Compared to the Yearly Average
2.9
1.4
0

1.6 times in January

Jan

0.6 times in February

Feb

0.3 times in March

Mar

0.6 times in April

Apr

0.6 times in May

May

0.3 times in June

Jun

0.3 times in July

Jul

1.3 times in August

Aug

2.6 times in September

Sep

1.6 times in October

Oct

Same as average in November

Nov
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 February the average hire period is 18 days, while in May, the average hire period is only 3 days.

Average number of hire days at Santa Barbara Airport
20
10
0

7 days in January

Jan

18 days in February

Feb

11 days in March

Mar

17 days in April

Apr

3 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

🔥 Popular suppliersDollar, Alamo, Enterprise, Budget, Thrifty
🚗 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
Hertz (rated 7.9 / 10)
Total number of reviews
1
Total rental companies
8
Average daily price
£62
Lowest daily price
£40
Total cars available
175

Top 8 suppliers at Santa Barbara Airport in 2026

Alamo
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
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
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
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
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
500 James Fowler Rd, Santa Barbara, CA 93117
+18056920939 / +18334700452
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
Good
Value for money
7.8
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
7.3
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
8.7
Car condition
8.9
£59–£109
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
8.2
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
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
Budget
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
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
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
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
Hertz
Hertz
7.9
Average
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
8.1
Car condition
8.4
£40–£141
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

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