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Santa Barbara, USA - California
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Driver's country of residence is
United States of America (USA)
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Cheapest car rental rates

No deductible

Mitsubishi Mirage

or similar Economy
Automatic
4
A/C
4
1
$35.23
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.
Average deposit
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Unlimited mileage
Pay now
No deductible

Kia Soul

or similar Compact
Automatic
5
A/C
4
2
$35.66
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.
Average deposit
Instant confirmation!
Unlimited mileage
Pay now
No deductible

Toyota Corolla

or similar Intermediate
Automatic
5
A/C
4
3
$36.09
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.
Average deposit
Instant confirmation!
Unlimited mileage
Pay now
No deductible

Toyota RAV4

or similar Intermediate SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
4
9
$37.51
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.
Average deposit
Instant confirmation!
Unlimited mileage
Pay now
No deductible

Toyota Camry

or similar Full-size
Automatic
5
A/C
4
4
$36.66
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.
Average deposit
Instant confirmation!
Unlimited mileage
Pay now
No deductible

Volkswagen Jetta

or similar Standard
Automatic
5
A/C
4
5
$36.66
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.
Average deposit
Instant confirmation!
Unlimited mileage
Pay now
No deductible

Toyota Corolla

or similar Intermediate
Automatic
5
A/C
4
6
$36.74
per day
Free cancellation
8.0
Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Santa Barbara Downtown
305 East Haley Street, Garden St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
Drop-off information
Santa Barbara Downtown
305 East Haley Street, Garden St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
Low deposit
Instant confirmation!
Unlimited mileage
Pay now
No deductible

Toyota Camry

or similar Full-size
Automatic
5
A/C
4
7
$37.24
per day
Free cancellation
8.0
Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Santa Barbara Downtown
305 East Haley Street, Garden St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
Drop-off information
Santa Barbara Downtown
305 East Haley Street, Garden St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
Low deposit
Instant confirmation!
Unlimited mileage
Pay now
No deductible

Volkswagen Jetta

or similar Standard
Automatic
5
A/C
4
8
$37.24
per day
Free cancellation
8.0
Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Santa Barbara Downtown
305 East Haley Street, Garden St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
Drop-off information
Santa Barbara Downtown
305 East Haley Street, Garden St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
Low deposit
Instant confirmation!
Unlimited mileage
Pay now
No deductible

Mazda CX-50

or similar Intermediate SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
5
10
$37.89
per day
Free cancellation
8.0
Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Santa Barbara Downtown
305 East Haley Street, Garden St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
Drop-off information
Santa Barbara Downtown
305 East Haley Street, Garden St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
Low deposit
Instant confirmation!
Unlimited mileage
Pay now
No deductible

Toyota RAV4

or similar Intermediate SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
4
11
$38.50
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.
Average deposit
Instant confirmation!
Unlimited mileage
Pay now
No deductible

Chevrolet Equinox

or similar Standard SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
4
12
$43.14
per day
Free cancellation
8.0
Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Santa Barbara Downtown
305 East Haley Street, Garden St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
Drop-off information
Santa Barbara Downtown
305 East Haley Street, Garden St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
Low deposit
Instant confirmation!
Unlimited mileage
Pay now
No deductible

Chevrolet Equinox

or similar Standard SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
5
13
$45.32
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.
Average deposit
Instant confirmation!
Unlimited mileage
Pay now
No deductible

Ford Edge

or similar Standard SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
4
14
$46.74
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.
Average deposit
Instant confirmation!
Unlimited mileage
Pay now
No deductible

Chrysler Pacifica

or similar Mini Van
Automatic
7
A/C
4
15
$52.49
per day
Free cancellation
8.0
Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Santa Barbara Downtown
305 East Haley Street, Garden St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
Drop-off information
Santa Barbara Downtown
305 East Haley Street, Garden St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
Low deposit
Instant confirmation!
Unlimited mileage
Pay now
No deductible

Chrysler Pacifica

or similar Mini Van
Automatic
7
A/C
4
16
$53.73
per day
Free cancellation
8.7
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
No deductible

Chrysler Pacifica

or similar Mini Van
Automatic
7
A/C
4
17
$54.51
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
No deductible

Ford Explorer

or similar Standard Elite SUV
Automatic
7
A/C
4
18
$54.62
per day
Free cancellation
8.0
Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Santa Barbara Downtown
305 East Haley Street, Garden St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
Drop-off information
Santa Barbara Downtown
305 East Haley Street, Garden St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
Low deposit
Instant confirmation!
Unlimited mileage
Pay now
No deductible

Jeep Grand Cherokee

or similar Standard Elite SUV
Automatic
7
A/C
5
19
$55.27
per day
Free cancellation
7.9
Average
Rental office
Pick-up information
Santa Barbara Downtown
305 E Haley St Santa Barbara CA-93101
Drop-off information
Santa Barbara Downtown
305 E Haley St Santa Barbara CA-93101
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
Average deposit
Instant confirmation!
Unlimited mileage
Pay now
No deductible

Chrysler Pacifica

or similar Mini Van
Automatic
7
A/C
4
20
$56.39
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
No deductible

Jeep Grand Cherokee

or similar Standard Elite SUV
Automatic
7
A/C
5
21
$56.69
per day
Free cancellation
8.0
Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Santa Barbara Downtown
305 E Haley St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
Drop-off information
Santa Barbara Downtown
305 E Haley St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
Average deposit
Instant confirmation!
Unlimited mileage
Pay now
No deductible

Chrysler Pacifica

or similar Mini Van
Automatic
7
A/C
4
22
$56.83
per day
Free cancellation
7.9
Average
Rental office
Pick-up information
Santa Barbara Downtown
305 E Haley St Santa Barbara CA-93101
Drop-off information
Santa Barbara Downtown
305 E Haley St Santa Barbara CA-93101
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
Average deposit
Instant confirmation!
Unlimited mileage
Pay now
Free additional driver
No deductible

Hyundai Kona

or similar Compact SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
4
23
$58.46
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
No deductible

Volkswagen Jetta

or similar Standard
Automatic
5
A/C
4
24
$58.68
per day
Free cancellation
8.7
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
No deductible

Nissan Versa

or similar Compact
Automatic
5
A/C
4
25
$58.68
per day
Free cancellation
8.7
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
No deductible

Nissan Altima

or similar Full-size
Automatic
5
A/C
4
26
$58.68
per day
Free cancellation
8.7
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
No deductible

Hyundai Elantra

or similar Intermediate
Automatic
5
A/C
4
27
$58.68
per day
Free cancellation
8.7
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
No deductible

Mitsubishi Mirage

or similar Economy
Automatic
4
A/C
4
28
$58.68
per day
Free cancellation
8.7
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
No deductible

Toyota Corolla

or similar Intermediate
Automatic
5
A/C
4
29
$58.69
per day
Free cancellation
8.7
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
No deductible

Volkswagen Jetta

or similar Standard
Automatic
5
A/C
4
30
$59.45
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
No deductible

Nissan Versa

or similar Compact
Automatic
5
A/C
4
31
$59.45
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
No deductible

Mitsubishi Mirage

or similar Economy
Automatic
4
A/C
4
32
$59.45
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
No deductible

Chevrolet Malibu

or similar Full-size
Automatic
5
A/C
4
33
$59.45
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
No deductible

Toyota Corolla

or similar Intermediate
Automatic
5
A/C
4
34
$59.45
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
No deductible

Hyundai Kona

or similar Compact SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
4
35
$60.37
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
No deductible

Nissan Rogue

or similar Intermediate SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
4
36
$60.81
per day
Free cancellation
8.7
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
No deductible

Volkswagen Jetta

or similar Standard
Automatic
5
A/C
4
37
$61.36
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
No deductible

Mitsubishi Mirage

or similar Economy
Automatic
4
A/C
4
38
$61.36
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
No deductible

Chevrolet Malibu

or similar Full-size
Automatic
5
A/C
4
39
$61.36
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
No deductible

Nissan Versa

or similar Compact
Automatic
5
A/C
4
40
$61.36
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
No deductible

Toyota Corolla

or similar Intermediate
Automatic
5
A/C
4
41
$61.36
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
Free additional driver
No deductible

Nissan Rogue

or similar Intermediate SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
4
42
$61.57
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
No deductible

Toyota Tacoma

or similar Standard Regular Cab Pickup
Automatic
5
A/C
4
43
$62.22
per day
Free cancellation
8.7
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
No deductible

Chevrolet Equinox

or similar Standard SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
4
44
$62.22
per day
Free cancellation
8.7
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
No deductible

Toyota Tacoma

or similar Standard Regular Cab Pickup
Automatic
5
A/C
4
45
$62.98
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
No deductible

Chevrolet Equinox

or similar Standard SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
4
46
$62.98
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
No deductible

Nissan Rogue

or similar Intermediate SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
4
47
$63.49
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
No deductible

Hyundai Kona

or similar Compact SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
5
48
$63.92
per day
Free cancellation
8.7
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
No deductible

Toyota Tacoma

or similar Standard Regular Cab Pickup
Automatic
5
A/C
4
49
$64.91
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
No deductible

Chevrolet Equinox

or similar Standard SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
4
50
$64.92
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 rental ratesWhy book with us?Travel informationTop 20 cities near Santa BarbaraTop 20 locations near Santa BarbaraMap of top car rental locationsWhen to book in Santa Barbara and for how long?Car rental informationMost popular car models of rental suppliersCar rental statisticsTop 8 suppliers in Santa Barbara in 2026Award-winning service

Travel information

Languages
English, Spanish
Currency
USD
Drive on
Right-hand side
Country code
+1
Average car rental price
$73 per day
Average car rental length
8 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
$1.59 per liter or $6.02 per gallon

Top 20 cities near Santa Barbara

  1. Santa Monicafrom $48.00 per day
    120.1 km / 74.63 miles away
  2. Bakersfieldfrom $54.95 per day
    123.1 km / 76.49 miles away
  3. Beverly Hillsfrom $53.11 per day
    127.2 km / 79.04 miles away
  4. Burbankfrom $49.42 per day
    130.8 km / 81.28 miles away
  5. Hollywoodfrom $56.20 per day
    131.9 km / 81.96 miles away
  6. Los Angelesfrom $46.49 per day
    138.6 km / 86.12 miles away
  7. Long Beachfrom $33.70 per day
    156.9 km / 97.49 miles away
  8. Anaheimfrom $32.85 per day
    173.5 km / 107.81 miles away
  9. Santa Anafrom $53.94 per day
    188.3 km / 117 miles away
  10. Ontariofrom $50.03 per day
    194.1 km / 120.61 miles away
  11. Riversidefrom $56.20 per day
    211.6 km / 131.48 miles away
  12. Visaliafrom $53.94 per day
    215.4 km / 133.84 miles away
  13. Fresnofrom $50.57 per day
    257.6 km / 160.07 miles away
  14. San Diegofrom $44.63 per day
    300.6 km / 186.78 miles away
  15. Palm Springsfrom $49.63 per day
    301.4 km / 187.28 miles away
  16. Montereyfrom $63.09 per day
    313.1 km / 194.55 miles away
  17. Mammoth Lakesfrom $97.57 per day
    364.7 km / 226.61 miles away
  18. San Josefrom $51.26 per day
    376.6 km / 234.01 miles away
  19. Oaklandfrom $62.40 per day
    441.1 km / 274.09 miles away
  20. San Franciscofrom $53.90 per day
    446.2 km / 277.26 miles away

Top 20 locations near Santa Barbara

  1. Santa Barbara Airportfrom $50.00 per day
    12.8 km / 7.95 miles away
  2. Burbank Airportfrom $49.42 per day
    125.8 km / 78.17 miles away
  3. Meadows Field Airportfrom $55.97 per day
    127.4 km / 79.16 miles away
  4. Los Angeles Airportfrom $49.41 per day
    130.5 km / 81.09 miles away
  5. Los Angeles (Downtown)from $46.49 per day
    138.6 km / 86.12 miles away
  6. Pasadena Downtownfrom $55.97 per day
    146.4 km / 90.97 miles away
  7. Long Beach Airportfrom $54.95 per day
    157.8 km / 98.05 miles away
  8. John Wayne Airportfrom $53.94 per day
    188.3 km / 117 miles away
  9. Ontario Airportfrom $50.03 per day
    197.4 km / 122.66 miles away
  10. Fresno Airportfrom $56.09 per day
    261.7 km / 162.61 miles away
  11. San Diego Airportfrom $44.63 per day
    299 km / 185.79 miles away
  12. Palm Springs Airportfrom $53.94 per day
    301.4 km / 187.28 miles away
  13. Monterey Regional Airportfrom $63.09 per day
    309 km / 192 miles away
  14. San Diego Cross Border Xpressfrom $49.75 per day
    327.7 km / 203.62 miles away
  15. San Jose Airportfrom $53.90 per day
    383.5 km / 238.3 miles away
  16. San Francisco Airportfrom $53.90 per day
    429 km / 266.57 miles away
  17. Oakland Airportfrom $62.40 per day
    431 km / 267.81 miles away
  18. San Francisco Union Square Downtownfrom $55.73 per day
    446.2 km / 277.26 miles away
  19. Sacramento International Airportfrom $63.39 per day
    504.2 km / 313.3 miles away
  20. Charles M. Schulz–Sonoma County Airportfrom $63.19 per day
    532.6 km / 330.94 miles away

Map of top car rental locations

A
Santa Barbara Airport (SBA)
8 rental locations
B
Santa Barbara (Downtown)
2 rental locations

When to book in Santa Barbara and for how long?

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.

Saver's insights

Cheapest monthApril Most expensive month May
Average price $35 A good deal $65 Cheapest supplier Avis Cheapest car type Small cars
Average rental costs per day in Santa Barbara
$92
$46
$0

$37

in January

Jan

$39

in February

Feb

$42

in March

Mar

$35

in April

Apr

$84

in May

May

$83

in June

Jun

$51

in July

Jul

$61

in August

Aug

$51

in September

Sep

$78

in October

Oct

$64

in November

Nov
Dec

The cheapest month to rent a car in Santa Barbara is April (when prices average $35.48 per day). This is -0% cheaper than the yearly average and 58% cheaper than renting in May (when prices average $83.79).

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 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 October, and the least popular is June.

Monthly searches in Santa Barbara by pick-up date relative to the average
2.1
1
0

1.4 times in January

Jan

0.8 times in February

Feb

0.8 times in March

Mar

1.1 times in April

Apr

0.8 times in May

May

0.3 times in June

Jun

0.3 times in July

Jul

1.4 times in August

Aug

1.4 times in September

Sep

1.9 times in October

Oct

0.8 times in November

Nov
Dec

What’s the usual rental length in Santa Barbara?

How long travelers keep their rental cars for varies from month to month: in February, the average renter keeps their car for 14 days, and in May, they keep their car for 2 days.

Average number of rental days in Santa Barbara
15
8
0

7 days in January

Jan

14 days in February

Feb

8 days in March

Mar

13 days in April

Apr

2 days in May

May

3 days in June

Jun

5 days in July

Jul

5 days in August

Aug

5 days in September

Sep

9 days in October

Oct

4 days in November

Nov
Dec

Car rental information

📍 Car rental locations3
✈️ Airport locations1
🔥 Popular suppliersDollar, Alamo, Enterprise, Budget, Thrifty
🚗 Popular car typesSUVs, large cars, medium cars, premium cars
🤑 Lowest price$50 per day
👛 Cheapest supplierAvis

Car rental statistics

Highest-rated company
Enterprise (rated 8.8 / 10)
Lowest-rated company
Hertz (rated 7.9 / 10)
Total rental companies
8
Average daily price
$73
Lowest daily price
$50
Total cars available
146

Top 8 suppliers in Santa Barbara in 2026

Enterprise
1 location
Enterprise
8.8
Very Good
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
$79–$202
per day
Most popular location
500 James Fowler Rd, Santa Barbara, CA 93117
Alamo
1 location
Alamo
8.6
Very Good
2 ratings
Value for money
8.8
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.8
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
8.9
Car condition
9.1
$78–$203
per day
Most popular location
500 JAMES FOWLER RD,
National
1 location
National
8.5
Very Good
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
8.9
$81–$206
per day
Most popular location
500 James Fowler Rd, Santa Barbara, CA 93117
Dollar
1 location
Dollar
8.2
Good
5 ratings
Value for money
7.6
Ease of finding
8.4
Agent helpfulness
7.9
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.4
Car cleanliness
8.5
Car condition
8.4
Most popular location
500 James Fowler Rd, Santa Barbara, CA 93117, United States
Thrifty
1 location
Thrifty
8.1
Good
Value for money
7.6
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
7.2
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
8.7
Car condition
8.8
Most popular location
5971 Placencia Street
Budget
2 locations
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
$51–$166
per day
Most popular location
Santa Barbara Municipal Airport, 500 Fowler Rd, Santa Barbara, CA, 93117, United States
Avis
2 locations
Avis
7.9
Average
Value for money
7.6
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
7.4
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
7.8
Car condition
7.9
$50–$166
per day
Most popular location
305 E Haley St Santa Barbara CA-93101
Hertz
2 locations
Hertz
7.9
Average
Value for money
7.4
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
7.3
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
8.1
Car condition
8.5
Most popular location
16 S La Cumbre Rd, Santa Barbara, CA 93105, United States

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Highly recommended by our customers

Clarity on terms of business
Clarity on terms of business, easy to use.
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Sep 15, 2026
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Sep 15, 2026
Good price!
Good price!! Good experience!!
Davide Floriani,
Sep 15, 2026
Wonderful platform to compare car…
Wonderful platform to compare car rentals! Booking was smooth and honored up to expe...
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Sep 15, 2026
no hidden fees
no hidden fees, clear instructions for pick up and drop off
Adrian Janta,
Sep 15, 2026
EASE OF BOOKING
EASE OF BOOKING. PRICE.
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Sep 15, 2026
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Sep 15, 2026
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HERBERT,
Sep 15, 2026
Peice of cake
Peice of cake Plus I got amazing deal.
EMAD MOUSSA,
Sep 15, 2026
It was a great price for the time that…
It was a great price for the time that we were there and the distance that we travel...
Shawn Barbisan,
Sep 15, 2026
Easy booking
Easy booking. Clear info about the rental
Kiki,
Sep 15, 2026
Actually cheaper than all other websites
Simple and great prices
Kristi,
Sep 15, 2026
Everything is going well
Everything is going well
Joe Muniz,
Sep 15, 2026
Highly Reliable Car Rental Company with Excellent Service
This is not the first time I have used this rental company, and I continue to choose...
Mohammad Alkhaleel Bo shaheen,
Sep 15, 2026
Price & Booking process
Price & Booking process
Vincenzo Ciaravella,
Sep 15, 2026
Seemed fairly straight forward
Seemed fairly straight forward
Ann Clack,
Sep 15, 2026
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