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Zero deductible
Kia Rio
or similar Economy
What does "or similar" mean?
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.
Automatic
5
1
A/C
4
$76.65
per day
Free cancellation
8.0
Very 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.
Low deposit
Instant confirmation!
Unlimited mileage
Pay now
Zero deductible
Kia Soul
or similar Compact
What does "or similar" mean?
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.
Automatic
5
2
A/C
4
$76.65
per day
Free cancellation
8.0
Very 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.
Low deposit
Instant confirmation!
Unlimited mileage
Pay now
Zero deductible
Toyota Corolla
or similar Intermediate
What does "or similar" mean?
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.
Automatic
5
1
A/C
4
$53.84
per day
Free cancellation
8.0
Very 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.
Low deposit
Instant confirmation!
Unlimited mileage
Pay now
Zero deductible
Ford Edge
or similar Standard SUV
What does "or similar" mean?
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.
Automatic
5
3
A/C
5
$71.30
per day
Free cancellation
8.0
Very 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.
Low deposit
Instant confirmation!
Unlimited mileage
Pay now
Zero deductible
Toyota Camry
or similar Full-size
What does "or similar" mean?
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.
Automatic
5
2
A/C
4
$54.99
per day
Free cancellation
8.0
Very 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.
Low deposit
Instant confirmation!
Unlimited mileage
Pay now
Zero deductible
Volkswagen Jetta
or similar Standard
What does "or similar" mean?
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.
Automatic
5
2
A/C
4
$54.99
per day
Free cancellation
8.0
Very 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.
Low deposit
Instant confirmation!
Unlimited mileage
Pay now
Zero deductible
Toyota Corolla
or similar Intermediate
What does "or similar" mean?
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.
Automatic
5
1
A/C
4
$62.21
per day
Free cancellation
7.9
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.
Low deposit
Instant confirmation!
Unlimited mileage
Pay now
Zero deductible
Toyota Camry
or similar Full-size
What does "or similar" mean?
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.
Automatic
5
2
A/C
4
$63.80
per day
Free cancellation
7.9
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.
Low deposit
Instant confirmation!
Unlimited mileage
Pay now
Zero deductible
Volkswagen Jetta
or similar Standard
What does "or similar" mean?
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.
Automatic
5
2
A/C
4
$63.80
per day
Free cancellation
7.9
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.
Low deposit
Instant confirmation!
Unlimited mileage
Pay now
Zero deductible
Toyota RAV4
or similar Intermediate SUV
What does "or similar" mean?
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.
Automatic
5
3
A/C
4
$80.54
per day
Free cancellation
8.0
Very 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.
Low deposit
Instant confirmation!
Unlimited mileage
Pay now
Zero deductible
Jeep Grand Cherokee
or similar Standard Elite SUV
What does "or similar" mean?
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.
Automatic
7
2
A/C
5
$81.41
per day
Free cancellation
8.0
Very 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.
Low deposit
Instant confirmation!
Unlimited mileage
Pay now
Zero deductible
Ford Edge
or similar Standard SUV
What does "or similar" mean?
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.
Automatic
5
3
A/C
4
$83.14
per day
Free cancellation
7.9
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.
Low deposit
Instant confirmation!
Unlimited mileage
Pay now
Zero deductible
Kia Soul
or similar Compact
What does "or similar" mean?
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.
Automatic
5
2
A/C
4
$84.73
per day
Free cancellation
7.9
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.
Low deposit
Instant confirmation!
Unlimited mileage
Pay now
Zero deductible
Kia Rio
or similar Economy
What does "or similar" mean?
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.
Automatic
5
1
A/C
4
$84.73
per day
Free cancellation
7.9
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.
Low deposit
Instant confirmation!
Unlimited mileage
Pay now
Zero deductible
Toyota RAV4
or similar Intermediate SUV
What does "or similar" mean?
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.
Automatic
5
3
A/C
4
$88.91
per day
Free cancellation
7.9
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.
Low deposit
Instant confirmation!
Unlimited mileage
Pay now
Zero deductible
Jeep Grand Cherokee
or similar Standard Elite SUV
What does "or similar" mean?
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.
Automatic
7
2
A/C
5
$93.24
per day
Free cancellation
7.9
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.
Low deposit
Instant confirmation!
Unlimited mileage
Pay now
Zero deductible
Chrysler Pacifica
or similar Mini Van
What does "or similar" mean?
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.
Automatic
7
4
A/C
4
$122.69
per day
Free cancellation
8.0
Very 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
Zero deductible
Chrysler Pacifica
or similar Mini Van
What does "or similar" mean?
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.
Automatic
7
4
A/C
4
$128.46
per day
Free cancellation
7.9
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
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The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 23:33 on 16/03/26. Prices may vary based on the booking dates, length of rental, and car class.
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Table of contents
- Cheapest car rental rates
- Why book with us?
- Travel information
- Top 20 locations near Santa Barbara Downtown
- Map of top car rental locations
- When to book at Santa Barbara Downtown and for how long?
- Car rental information
- Most popular car models of rental suppliers
- Car rental statistics
- Top 2 suppliers at Santa Barbara Downtown in 2026
- Award-winning service
Travel information
Languages
English, Spanish
Currency
USD
Drive on
Right-hand side
Country code
+1
Average car rental price
$111 per day
Average car rental length
9 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 locations near Santa Barbara Downtown
- Santa Barbara North4.1 km / 2.55 miles away
- Santa Barbara Airportfrom $72.21 per day12.8 km / 7.95 miles away
- Ventura Downtownfrom $72.53 per day40.8 km / 25.35 miles away
- Oxnard Airportfrom $40.29 per day51.7 km / 32.12 miles away
- Camarillo Downtownfrom $72.53 per day65.1 km / 40.45 miles away
- Thousand Oaks Eastfrom $72.53 per day81.3 km / 50.52 miles away
- Santa Maria Public Airportfrom $72.53 per day87.1 km / 54.12 miles away
- Santa Clarita Valencia103.3 km / 64.19 miles away
- Los Angeles Canoga Park104.2 km / 64.75 miles away
- Woodland Hills Downtownfrom $76.73 per day104.6 km / 65 miles away
- Northridge Downtownfrom $72.53 per day109.1 km / 67.79 miles away
- Van Nuys Downtownfrom $72.53 per day118 km / 73.32 miles away
- Santa Monica (Downtown)from $72.32 per day120.1 km / 74.63 miles away
- Los Angeles Westwoodfrom $74.14 per day122.2 km / 75.93 miles away
- Los Angeles Westfrom $72.53 per day123.2 km / 76.55 miles away
- Studio City Downtownfrom $72.53 per day123.8 km / 76.93 miles away
- Venice (Downtown)from $72.53 per day124.5 km / 77.36 miles away
- San Luis Obispo Airportfrom $68.64 per day124.8 km / 77.55 miles away
- Burbank Airportfrom $65.83 per day125.8 km / 78.17 miles away
- Beverly Hills (Downtown)from $65.23 per day127.2 km / 79.04 miles away
Map of top car rental locations
A
Avis
305 E Haley St
Santa Barbara
CA-93101
B
Budget
305 E Haley St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
When to book at Santa Barbara Downtown and for how long?
When are car rental prices the lowest at Santa Barbara Downtown?
The cost of renting a car at Santa Barbara Downtown varies by season. The table and graph below can help you find the best time of year to save on a rental car.
Saver's insights
| Cheapest monthAugust | Most expensive month February | |
| A good deal $97 | Cheapest supplier Avis | Cheapest car type Large cars |
Average rental costs per day at Santa Barbara Downtown
$53
$27
$0
Jan
$48
in February
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
$41
in August
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
The cheapest month of the year to rent a car at Santa Barbara Downtown is August — when rental costs average $41.37 per day. This is 8% cheaper than the yearly average and 14% cheaper than renting a car in February (when prices average $48.36 per day).
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 is the most popular time of year to rent a car at Santa Barbara Downtown?
Based on how many users search for a car in at Santa Barbara Downtown, travelers are most likely to rent a car in February, while they are least likely to rent in in February.
Monthly searches at Santa Barbara Downtown by pick-up date relative to the average
1.1
0.6
0
Jan
Same as average in February
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Same as average in August
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
For how long do renters keep their vehicles at Santa Barbara Downtown?
How long travelers keep their rental cars varies by the time of year: in August the average rental period is 9 days, while in February, the average rental period is only 6 days.
Average number of rental days at Santa Barbara Downtown
10
5
0
Jan
6 days in February
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
9 days in August
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Car rental information
| 🔥 Popular suppliers | Avis |
| 🚗 Popular car types | Medium cars |
| 🤑 Lowest price | $73 per day |
| 👛 Cheapest supplier | Avis |
Most popular car models of rental suppliers
| Rental Supplier | Model | Doors | Luggage | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avis | Kia Soul | 4 | 2 | Medium car |
| Avis | Toyota RAV4 | 4 | 3 | SUV |
Car rental statistics
Highest-rated company
Avis (rated 8.0 / 10)
Lowest-rated company
Budget (rated 7.9 / 10)
Total rental companies
2
Average daily price
$111
Lowest daily price
$73
Total cars available
14
Top 2 suppliers at Santa Barbara Downtown in 2026
Avis
8.0
Very Good
Value for money
7.8
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
7.8
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
8.0
Car condition
8.1
$73–$171
per day
305 E Haley St
Santa Barbara
CA-93101
+18059651079
Show working hours
Mon
08:00-17:00
Tue
08:00-17:00
Wed
08:00-17:00
Thu
08:00-17:00
Fri
08:00-17:00
Sat
08:00-14:00
Sun
10:00-16:00
Budget
7.9
Good
Value for money
7.5
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
7.3
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
7.9
Car condition
7.9
$74–$177
per day
305 E Haley St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
+18059651070
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Mon
08:00-17:00
Tue
08:00-17:00
Wed
08:00-17:00
Thu
08:00-17:00
Fri
08:00-17:00
Sat
08:00-14:00
Sun
10:00-16:00
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