Car Rental in Santa Barbara
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Cheapest Car Rental Rates
Santa Barbara Airport
Economy
Mitsubishi Mirage
or similar
$45.57
per day
Santa Barbara Airport
Intermediate
Honda Civic
or similar
$47.52
per day
Santa Barbara Airport
Standard
Volkswagen Jetta
or similar
$48.32
per day
Santa Barbara Airport
Full-size
Chevrolet Malibu
or similar
$49.25
per day
Most Popular Car Rental Deals
Santa Barbara Airport
Compact
Kia Soul
or similar
$53.67
per day
Santa Barbara Airport
Premium
Volkswagen Passat
or similar
$63.73
per day
Santa Barbara Airport
Luxury
Audi A4
or similar
$60.91
per day
Santa Barbara Airport
Standard Elite SUV
Audi Q3
or similar
$61.70
per day
The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 4:12 AM on 12/3/24. 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
Country code
+1
Average car rental price
$54 per day
Average car rental length
5 days
Speed limit within town
40 - 48 km/h or 25 - 30 mph
Speed limit out of town
88 - 104 km/h or 55 - 65 mph
Acceptable limit of BAC
0.08%
Average gas price
$1.25 per liter or $4.73 per gallon
Lowest gas price
$1.15 per liter or $4.35 per gallon
Highest gas price
$1.45 per liter or $5.49 per gallon
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Map of Car Rental Locations
What is the cheapest month to rent a car in Santa Barbara?
Car rental prices in Santa Barbara vary by time of year. This graph shows the average prices per month to help you find the best time of year to rent.
Average rental costs per day in Santa Barbara
The cheapest month to rent a car in Santa Barbara is August (when prices average $40.21 per day). This is 27% cheaper than the yearly average and 47% cheaper than renting in September (when prices average $75.29).
This information can help you identify the low season. But these are only average numbers. How much your car rental will cost will depend on the type of vehicle you rent, how long you’ll rent it for, and how far ahead you book. Simply enter your dates in the form at the top of the page to see the exact prices.
This information can help you identify the low season. But these are only average numbers. How much your car rental will cost will depend on the type of vehicle you rent, how long you’ll rent it for, and how far ahead you book. Simply enter your dates in the form at the top of the page to see the exact prices.
What’s the usual rental length in Santa Barbara?
How long travelers keep their rental cars for varies from month to month: in August, the average renter keeps their car for 19 days, and in July, they keep their car for 3 days.
Average number of rental days in Santa Barbara
What's the most popular month to rent a car in Santa Barbara?
Based on the number of searches by our customers, the most popular month for renting a car in Santa Barbara is August, and the least popular is March.
Monthly searches in Santa Barbara by pick-up date relative to the average
Car rental information
Car rental locations | 3 |
Airport locations | 1 |
Popular suppliers | Dollar |
Popular car categories | SUVs, Large cars, Medium cars |
Lowest price | $46 per day |
Cheapest supplier | Alamo |
Most popular car models of rental suppliers
Rental Supplier | Model | Doors | Luggage | Type |
---|---|---|---|---|
Dollar | Honda CR-V | 5 | 3 | SUVs |
Dollar | Jeep Renegade | 4 | 2 | SUVs |
Dollar | Volkswagen Jetta | 4 | 2 | Large cars |
Dollar | Volkswagen Jetta | 2 | 2 | Large cars |
Dollar | Honda Civic | 4 | 2 | Large cars |
Dollar | Chevrolet Malibu | 2 | 2 | Large cars |
Dollar | Nissan Rogue | 5 | 3 | SUVs |
Dollar | Ford Focus | 3 | 2 | Medium cars |
Dollar | Mazda CX-5 | 5 | 3 | SUVs |
Dollar | Toyota Camry | 4 | 2 | Large cars |
Car Rental Statistics
Highest-rated company
Enterprise
8.5 / 10
Lowest-rated company
Budget
7.5 / 10
Total rental companies
8
Average daily price
$53.84
Lowest daily price
$45.57
Total cars available
400
Top 8 suppliers in Santa Barbara in 2024
Enterprise
1 location
$48 - $128
Alamo
1 location
$46 - $121
National
1 location
$49 - $130
Dollar
2 locations
$48 - $91
Hertz
2 locations
$48 - $91
Thrifty
1 location
$48 - $91
Avis
2 locations
$54 - $104
Budget
2 locations
$59 - $115
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World Travel Tech Awards - World's Best Car Rental Booking Website 2023
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Travel & Hospitality Awards 2021
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FT 1000: Europe's Fastest Growing Companies - Top 100 Companies 2020
Uzakrota Travel Awards - World’s Leading Car Rental Website 2022
Inc. 5000 Europe - Top 500 Companies 2019
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SimilarWeb - Top 50 Car Rental Websites
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