Car Rental in Santa Barbara
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Cheapest Car Rental Rates
Santa Barbara Airport
Standard
Volkswagen Jetta
or similar
![Volkswagen Jetta Volkswagen Jetta](https://www.discovercars.com/images/car/8569/150.png)
![Dollar Dollar](https://www.discovercars.com/PartnerFiles/110/logo_70x35.png?v=1746)
$71.32
per day
Santa Barbara Airport
Intermediate
Toyota Corolla
or similar
![Toyota Corolla Toyota Corolla](https://www.discovercars.com/images/car/8524/150.png)
![Alamo Alamo](https://www.discovercars.com/PartnerFiles/9/logo_70x35.png?v=21)
$81.87
per day
Santa Barbara Airport
Full-size
Chevrolet Malibu
or similar
![Chevrolet Malibu Chevrolet Malibu](https://www.discovercars.com/images/car/5826/150.png)
![Enterprise Enterprise](https://www.discovercars.com/PartnerFiles/12/logo_70x35.png?v=117)
$86.08
per day
Santa Barbara Airport
Economy
Mitsubishi Mirage
or similar
![Mitsubishi Mirage Mitsubishi Mirage](https://www.discovercars.com/images/car/1151/150.png)
![National National](https://www.discovercars.com/PartnerFiles/13/logo_70x35.png?v=224)
$87.97
per day
Most Popular Car Rental Deals
Santa Barbara Airport
Premium
Volkswagen Passat
or similar
![Volkswagen Passat Volkswagen Passat](https://www.discovercars.com/images/car/7227/150.png)
![Budget Budget](https://www.discovercars.com/PartnerFiles/115/logo_70x35.png?v=1761)
$102.39
per day
Santa Barbara Airport
Compact
Ford Focus
or similar
![Ford Focus Ford Focus](https://www.discovercars.com/images/car/6685/150.png)
![Dollar Dollar](https://www.discovercars.com/PartnerFiles/110/logo_70x35.png?v=1746)
$74.77
per day
Santa Barbara Airport
Luxury
Audi A4
or similar
![Audi A4 Audi A4](https://www.discovercars.com/images/car/6157/150.png)
![Alamo Alamo](https://www.discovercars.com/PartnerFiles/9/logo_70x35.png?v=21)
$92.18
per day
Santa Barbara Airport
Full-size Elite
Audi A5 Sportback
or similar
![Audi A5 Sportback Audi A5 Sportback](https://www.discovercars.com/images/car/6824/150.png)
![Alamo Alamo](https://www.discovercars.com/PartnerFiles/9/logo_70x35.png?v=21)
$99.32
per day
The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 09:10 on 2024-07-13. Prices may vary based on the booking dates, length of rental, and car class.
Travel Information
Languages
English, Spanish
Currency
USD
Drive on
Right-hand side
Country code
+1
Average car rental price
$87 per day
Average car rental length
7 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
$1.31 per liter or $4.96 per gallon
Lowest gas price
$1.21 per liter or $4.58 per gallon
Highest gas price
$1.65 per liter or $6.25 per gallon
Top 20 cities near Santa Barbara
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525.9 km / 326.8 miles away
Top 20 locations near Santa Barbara
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133.4 km / 82.9 miles away
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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 June (when prices average $49.72 per day). This is 12% cheaper than the yearly average and 35% cheaper than renting in August (when prices average $76.21).
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 November, the average renter keeps their car for 12 days, and in June, they keep their car for 4 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 June, 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 | Large cars, SUVs |
Lowest price | $71 per day |
Cheapest supplier | Dollar |
Most popular car models of rental suppliers
Rental Supplier | Model | Doors | Luggage | Type |
---|---|---|---|---|
Dollar | Volkswagen Jetta | 4 | 2 | Large cars |
Dollar | Chevrolet Malibu | 2 | 2 | Large cars |
Dollar | Nissan Rogue | 5 | 3 | SUVs |
Dollar | Jeep Renegade | 4 | 2 | SUVs |
Dollar | Honda CR-V | 5 | 3 | SUVs |
Dollar | Volkswagen Jetta | 2 | 2 | Large cars |
Car Rental Statistics
Highest-rated company
Enterprise
8.4 / 10
Lowest-rated company
Dollar
7.4 / 10
Total rental companies
7
Average daily price
$86.99
Lowest daily price
$71.32
Total cars available
737
Top 7 suppliers in Santa Barbara in 2024
![Enterprise Enterprise](https://www.discovercars.com/PartnerFiles/12/logo_70x35.png)
Enterprise
1 location
$86 - $237
![Alamo Alamo](https://www.discovercars.com/PartnerFiles/9/logo_70x35.png)
Alamo
1 location
$82 - $219
![National National](https://www.discovercars.com/PartnerFiles/13/logo_70x35.png)
National
1 location
$87 - $236
![Budget Budget](https://www.discovercars.com/PartnerFiles/115/logo_70x35.png)
Budget
2 locations
$88 - $211
![Hertz Hertz](https://www.discovercars.com/PartnerFiles/72/logo_70x35.png)
Hertz
2 locations
![Avis Avis](https://www.discovercars.com/PartnerFiles/94/logo_70x35.png)
Avis
2 locations
![Dollar Dollar](https://www.discovercars.com/PartnerFiles/73/logo_70x35.png)
Dollar
1 location
$71 - $160
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