Car Rental at Santa Barbara Airport

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Santa Barbara Airport, Santa Barbara, USA - California
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Cheapest Car Rental Rates

Santa Barbara Airport
Standard
Volkswagen Jetta or similar
Volkswagen Jetta
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Dollar
$76.89 / per day
Santa Barbara Airport
Compact SUV
Nissan Kicks or similar
Nissan Kicks
  • 5
  • 2
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Alamo
$99.26 / per day
Santa Barbara Airport
Intermediate
Toyota Corolla or similar
Toyota Corolla
  • 4
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Enterprise
$104.99 / per day
Santa Barbara Airport
Full-size
Chevrolet Malibu or similar
Chevrolet Malibu
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
National
$107.25 / per day

Most Popular Car Rental Deals

Santa Barbara Airport
Premium
Volkswagen Passat or similar
Volkswagen Passat
  • 5
  • 2
  • 3
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Budget
$107.86 / per day
Santa Barbara Airport
Economy
Chevrolet Spark or similar
Chevrolet Spark
  • 4
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Dollar
$83.54 / per day
Santa Barbara Airport
Mini Van
Toyota Sienna or similar
Toyota Sienna
  • 7
  • 3
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Dollar
$88.14 / per day
Santa Barbara Airport
Luxury
Cadillac XTS or similar
Cadillac XTS
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Alamo
$110.04 / per day
The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 02:06 on 2024-03-27. 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
$97 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%
Rating
10.0 / 10
Average gasoline price
$1.31 per liter or $4.96 / 1 gallon
Lowest gasoline price
$1.21 per liter or $4.58 / 1 gallon
Highest gasoline price
$1.65 per liter or $6.25 / 1 gallon

Airport info

Rating
8.2
  • Getting to the airport 8.6
  • Check-in and departures 9.5
  • Terminal facilities 8.0
  • Wi-Fi 7.5
  • Restaurants and car rental services 7.7
  • Lounge 7.7

Santa Barbara Airport (SBA)

  • IATA: SBA
  • ICAO: KSBA
  • Name: Santa Barbara Airport (SBA)
  • Distance from city: 7 miles / 11.3 km

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When are car rental prices the lowest at Santa Barbara Airport?

The cost of renting a car at Santa Barbara Airport varies by season. This graph compares prices from month to month in order to help you find the best time of year.
Average rental costs per day at Santa Barbara Airport
January
February
$55.49
March
April
$56.23
May
June
$46.65
July
$75.83
August
September
October
$49.84
November
December
The cheapest month of the year to rent a car at Santa Barbara Airport is July — when rental costs average $46.65 per day. This is 18% cheaper than the yearly average and 38% cheaper than renting a car in August (when prices average $75.83 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.

For how long do renters keep their vehicles at Santa Barbara Airport?

How long travelers keep their rental cars varies by the time of year: in November the average rental period is 12 days, while in May, the average rental period is only 1 days.
Average number of rental days at Santa Barbara Airport
January
February
5
March
April
1
May
June
4
July
10
August
September
October
12
November
December

What is the most popular time of year to rent a car at Santa Barbara Airport?

Based on how many users search for a car in at Santa Barbara Airport, travelers are most likely to rent a car at Santa Barbara Airport in July, while they are least likely to rent in in March.
Monthly searches at Santa Barbara Airport by pick-up date relative to the average
January
February
71%
March
April
71%
May
June
143%
July
71%
August
September
October
143%
November
December

Car Rental Information

Popular suppliers Dollar
Popular car categories Large cars, SUVs
Lowest price $77 per day
Cheapest supplier Dollar

Most Popular Car Models of Rental Suppliers

Rental Supplier Model Doors Luggage Type
Dollar Chevrolet Malibu 2 2 Large cars
Dollar Nissan Rogue 5 3 SUVs

Our Customers' Reviews

Because we want to make sure each review listed here is left by a real customer, we don’t have an option to post a review here. Instead, we ask each and every customer to leave a review after they return their rental car. This way, you know that all reviews are authentic, verified, and trustworthy.

United States of America (USA)
Chevrolet Malibu
August 3, 2023
My daughters wedding in Solvang! Exceptional!!

Car Rental Statistics

Highest rated company
Enterprise
8.4 / 10
)
Lowest rated company
Dollar
7.2 / 10
)
Total number of reviews
1
Total rental companies
8
Average daily price
$97.24
Lowest daily price
$76.89
Total cars available
619

Top 8 Suppliers at Santa Barbara Airport in 2024

Enterprise
Very good 8.4
+18056833012
500 James Fowler Rd, Santa Barbara, CA 93117
$104 - $266
Alamo
Very good 8.3
+18889671204 / +18056920939
500 JAMES FOWLER RD,
$99 - $257
Working hours
Mon:07:00-23:59
Tue:07:00-23:59
Wed:07:00-23:59
Thu:07:00-23:59
Fri:07:00-23:59
Sat:07:00-23:00
Sun:07:00-23:59
National
National
Very good 8
+18056920939
500 James Fowler Rd, Santa Barbara, CA 93117
$106 - $267
Hertz
Hertz
Good 7.7
8059670411
114 Moffett Pl
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
Good 7.6
+18059646792
500 Fowler Road
$108 - $183
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
Good 7.5
+18059644848
500 Fowler Road
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
Thrifty
Thrifty
Good 7.3
+18056811222
5971 Placencia Street
Working hours
Mon:08:00-18:00
Tue:08:00-18:00
Wed:08:00-18:00
Thu:08:00-18:00
Fri:08:00-18:00
Sat:08:00-17:00
Sun:08:00-17:00
Dollar
Dollar
Good 7.2 / 3 reviews
+18664342226
500 James Fowler Rd, Santa Barbara, CA 93117, United States
$77 - $141
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
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