Car Hire at Santa Barbara Airport

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Santa Barbara Airport, Santa Barbara, USA - California
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700+ Trusted Suppliers:

Cheapest Car Hire Rates

Standard
Kia K5 or comparable
Kia K5
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Dollar
RUB 3,589.10 per day
Economy
Chevrolet Spark or comparable
Chevrolet Spark
  • 4
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Thrifty
RUB 3,719.88 per day
Compact
Kia Soul or comparable
Kia Soul
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Budget
RUB 4,487.24 per day
Full-size
Toyota Camry or comparable
Toyota Camry
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Avis
RUB 4,591.18 per day

Most Popular Car Hire Deals

Intermediate
Toyota Corolla or comparable
Toyota Corolla
  • 5
  • 3
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Alamo
RUB 5,031.15 per day
Premium Regular Cab Pickup
Ford F-150 or comparable
Ford F-150
  • 4
  • 4
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Enterprise
RUB 5,710.17 per day
Luxury
Audi A4 or comparable
Audi A4
  • 5
  • 3
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
National
RUB 6,486.19 per day
Standard Elite SUV
Audi Q3 or comparable
Audi Q3
  • 5
  • 4
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Enterprise
RUB 6,422.10 per day
The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 00:53 on 11/07/2025. Prices may vary based on the booking dates, length of rental, and car class.
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Travel information

Languages
English, Spanish
Currency
USD
Drive on
Right-hand side
Dialing code
+1
Average car hire price
RUB 5,004 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%
Score
10.0 / 10
Average petrol price
RUB 96.72 per litre or RUB 366.12 per gallon
Lowest petrol price
RUB 89.70 per litre or RUB 339.55 per gallon
Highest petrol price
RUB 113.10 per litre or RUB 428.13 per 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

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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.
Average price for hiring a car per day at Santa Barbara Airport
January
RUB 3,600.36
February
RUB 3,505.96
March
RUB 3,627.21
April
RUB 3,559.66
May
RUB 3,746.73
June
RUB 4,884.78
July
RUB 3,312.82
August
RUB 6,772.01
September
RUB 3,763.19
October
RUB 5,796.78
November
RUB 3,715.55
December
The best month to hire a car at Santa Barbara Airport is August — when the average price for a hire is RUB 3,312.82 per day. This is 21% less than the yearly average and 51% less than hiring a car in September (when the average price is RUB 6,772.01 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.

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

How long travellers keep their hire cars depends on the time of year: in August, the average hire length is 19 days, while in July, it is only 1 days.
Average number of hire days at Santa Barbara Airport
January
5
February
4
March
7
April
5
May
12
June
1
July
19
August
6
September
5
October
4
November
8
December

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 August in comparison to hiring a car in in July.
Monthly Car Hire Searches at Santa Barbara Airport Compared to the Yearly Average
January
99%
February
115%
March
82%
April
115%
May
115%
June
33%
July
213%
August
66%
September
131%
October
82%
November
49%
December

Car hire information

Popular suppliers Dollar, Alamo
Popular car categories SUVs, Large cars, Medium cars, Convertibles
Lowest price RUB 3,589 per day
Cheapest supplier Dollar

Most popular car models of suppliers

Hire Agency Model Doors Luggage Type
Dollar Honda CR-V 5 3 SUVs
Dollar Mazda CX-5 5 3 SUVs
Dollar Honda Civic 4 2 Large cars
Dollar Jeep Renegade 4 2 SUVs
Dollar Volkswagen Jetta 2 2 Large cars
Dollar Nissan Rogue 5 3 SUVs
Dollar Ford Focus 3 2 Medium cars
Dollar Toyota Camry 4 2 Large cars
Alamo Nissan Rogue 5 3 SUVs
Dollar Jeep Compass 5 3 SUVs

Car Hire Statistics

Highest-rated company
Alamo
8.8 / 10
)
Lowest-rated company
Avis
7.9 / 10
)
Total number of reviews
1
Total rental companies
8
Average daily price
RUB 5,004.30
Lowest daily price
RUB 3,589.10
Total cars available
285

Top 8 suppliers at Santa Barbara Airport in 2025

Alamo
Alamo
Very good 8.8 / 1 review
+18889671204 / +18056920939
500 JAMES FOWLER RD,
RUB 4,948 - RUB 17,756
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
Very good 8.8 / 0 reviews
+18056833012
500 James Fowler Rd, Santa Barbara, CA 93117
RUB 5,019 - RUB 19,199
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
Very good 8.4 / 0 reviews
+18056920939
500 James Fowler Rd, Santa Barbara, CA 93117
RUB 5,089 - RUB 20,755
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
Very good 8.2 / 0 reviews
+18056811222
5971 Placencia Street
RUB 3,622 - RUB 5,923
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
Very good 8.1 / 5 reviews
+18664342226
500 James Fowler Rd, Santa Barbara, CA 93117, United States
RUB 3,589 - RUB 7,047
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
Very good 8 / 0 reviews
+18059670411
114 Moffett Place Goleta, Santa Barbara, CA 93117, United States
RUB 3,589 - RUB 7,047
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
Average 7.9 / 0 reviews
+18059646792
Santa Barbara Municipal Airport, 500 Fowler Rd, Santa Barbara, CA, 93117, United States
RUB 4,443 - RUB 12,396
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
Average 7.9 / 0 reviews
+18059644848
Santa Barbara Municipal Airport, 500 Fowler Rd, Santa Barbara, CA, 93117, United States
RUB 4,591 - RUB 13,892
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
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