Car Rental at Santa Barbara Airport
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Cheapest Car Rental Rates
Santa Barbara Airport Car Rental
Economy
Chevrolet Spark
or similar
$49.16
/ per day
Santa Barbara Airport Car Rental
Compact
Kia Soul
or similar
$69.36
/ per day
Santa Barbara Airport Car Rental
Intermediate
Toyota Corolla
or similar
$77.19
/ per day
Santa Barbara Airport Car Rental
Standard Regular Cab Pickup
Chevrolet Colorado
or similar
$84.29
/ per day
Most Popular Car Rental Deals
Santa Barbara Airport Car Rental
Full-size
Chevrolet Malibu
or similar
$86.22
/ per day
Santa Barbara Airport Car Rental
Premium
Volkswagen Passat
or similar
$72.61
/ per day
Santa Barbara Airport Car Rental
Luxury
Cadillac XTS
or similar
$90.78
/ per day
Santa Barbara Airport Car Rental
Full-size Elite
Infiniti Q50
or similar
$90.92
/ per day
The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 17:01 on 2023-09-15. Prices may vary based on the booking dates, length of rental, and car class.
Travel Information
Language
English,
Spanish
Spanish
Currency
USD
Drive on
Right-hand side
Country code
+1
Average car rental price
$77.57 / per day
Average car rental length
6 days
Speed limit within town
40 - 48 km/h
25 - 30 mph
Speed limit out of town
88 - 104 km/h
55 - 65 mph
Acceptable limit of BAC
0.08%
Average gasoline price
$1.38 per liter
Highest gasoline price
$1.64 per liter
Lowest gasoline price
$1.21 per liter
Airport info
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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Map of Car Rental Locations
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
The cheapest month of the year to rent a car at Santa Barbara Airport is January — when rental costs average $35.23 per day. This is 42% cheaper than the yearly average and 57% cheaper than renting a car in December (when prices average $82.18 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.
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 August the average rental period is 10 days, while in May, the average rental period is only 1 days.
Average number of rental days at Santa Barbara Airport
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 January.
Monthly searches at Santa Barbara Airport by pick-up date relative to the average
Car Rental Information
| Popular suppliers | Dollar |
| Popular car categories | Large cars, Small cars, SUVs |
| Lowest price | $49 per day |
| Cheapest supplier | Dollar |
Most Popular Car Models of Rental Suppliers
| Rental Supplier | Model | Doors | Luggage | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dollar | Nissan Rogue | 5 | 3 | SUVs |
| Dollar | Chevrolet Spark | 2 | 1 | Small cars |
| Dollar | Mazda 3 | 2 | 2 | Large cars |
| Dollar | Chevrolet Malibu | 2 | 2 | Large cars |
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.
BS
United States of America (USA)
Chevrolet Malibu
August 3, 2023
My daughters wedding in Solvang! Exceptional!!
Car Rental Statistics
Highest rated company
Alamo
8.9 / 10
Lowest rated company
Thrifty
8.1 / 10
Total number of reviews
1
Total rental companies
8
Average daily price
$77.57
Lowest daily price
$49.16
Total cars available
103
Top 8 Suppliers at Santa Barbara Airport in 2023
+18889671204 / +18056920939
500 JAMES FOWLER RD,
$77 - $151
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
+18056833012
500 James Fowler Rd, Santa Barbara, CA 93117
$79 - $153
National
+18056920939
500 James Fowler Rd, Santa Barbara, CA 93117
$81 - $155
Avis
+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
Budget
+18059646792
500 Fowler Road
$69 - $130
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
Hertz
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
Dollar
+18664342226
500 Fowler Road
$49 - $65
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
Thrifty
+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
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Awards
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