Car Hire at Santa Barbara Airport

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- Cheapest Car Hire Rates
- Why book with us?
- Travel information
- Airport information
- Top 4 locations near Santa Barbara Airport
- Map of top car rental locations
- When to book at Santa Barbara Airport and for how long?
- Car hire information
- Most popular car models of suppliers
- Car Hire Statistics
- Top 8 suppliers at Santa Barbara Airport in 2025
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Travel information
Airport information
Top 4 locations near Santa Barbara Airport
- Fresno Airportstarting at £35.60 per day261.5 km / 162.49 miles
- San Francisco Airportstarting at £39.66 per day421.8 km / 262.09 miles
- Oakland Airportstarting at £39.47 per day424.2 km / 263.59 miles
- Sacramento International Airportstarting at £35.68 per day499.7 km / 310.5 miles
Map of top car rental locations
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 |
£36
in February
£35
in March
£36
in April
£36
in May
£38
in June
£42
in July
£68
in August
£38
in September
£73
in October
£40
in November
£37
in December
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.
1.2 times in February
1.6 times in March
Same as average in April
1.4 times in May
1.4 times in June
0.2 times in July
0.4 times in August
1.6 times in September
Same as average in October
0.6 times in November
0.6 times in December
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.
5 days in February
4 days in March
7 days in April
5 days in May
12 days in June
1 day in July
3 days in August
5 days in September
4 days in October
5 days in November
8 days in December
Car hire information
| 🔥 Popular suppliers | Dollar, Alamo, Enterprise |
| 🚗 Popular car types | SUVs, Large cars, Convertibles, Premium cars |
| 🤑 Lowest price | £32 per day |
| 👛 Cheapest supplier | Dollar |
Most popular car models of suppliers
| Hire Agency | Model | Doors | Luggage | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dollar | Honda CR-V | 5 | 3 | SUV |
| Dollar | Mazda CX-5 | 5 | 3 | SUV |
| Dollar | Kia K5 | 4 | 2 | Large car |
| Dollar | Honda Civic | 4 | 2 | Large car |
| Dollar | Toyota Camry | 4 | 2 | Large car |
| Alamo | Nissan Rogue | 5 | 3 | SUV |
| Dollar | Mazda 3 | 2 | 2 | Large car |
| Dollar | Jeep Compass | 5 | 3 | SUV |
| Alamo | Toyota Corolla | 2 | 2 | Large car |
| Alamo | Ford Mustang Cabrio | 2 | 1 | Convertible |
Car Hire Statistics
Top 8 suppliers at Santa Barbara Airport in 2025








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