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Avis car hire deals in Santa Barbara, California

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	Medium cars	£26 - £79
	All Car Types	£26 - £71

The best time to hire a Medium car from Avis in Santa Barbara, California is in September when prices are £26 per day on average. £26 per day is 44% lower than the £46 average yearly price for a Avis Medium car hire in Santa Barbara. While September may be the cheapest month to hire a Medium car from Avis in Santa Barbara, August is the most expensive. However, you may still be able to find great deals in August on Medium car hire from Avis depending on what day you book.

The best time to hire a SUV car from Avis in Santa Barbara, California is in September when prices are £26 per day on average. £26 per day is 35% lower than the £40 average yearly price for a Avis SUV car hire in Santa Barbara. While September may be the cheapest month to hire a SUV car from Avis in Santa Barbara, July is the most expensive. However, you may still be able to find great deals in July on SUV car hire from Avis depending on what day you book.

Santa Barbara’s Avis locations

Below you will find information for every Avis car hire location in Santa Barbara, including address, phone number, and reviews

Avis

8.4

Very Good

17 reviews•2 locations

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Recent reviews

10.0

Wonderful|Mar 2023

Able to pick up downtown Santa Barbara on a Saturday. Friendly staff, easy pick up and drop off, brand new car (1700 mi). No hassle rental.

10.0

Wonderful|Sept 2022

Easy pick and up and drop off. New and clean car, gas tank full, great experience as always!

8.0

Very Good|Jul 2022

The pick up line was pretty Long at SBC. Attendant worked as best as able with number of people.

10.0

Wonderful|Jul 2022

Seth was excellent

6.0

Okay|Jul 2022

Loved the Mustang. Perfect car for a California road trip. I had reserved a convertible, however, and because I arrived 6 hours after my reserved pick-up time, I had to settle for a hardtop. My fault (though I really had no idea about timing when I booked the trip months ago), but I felt a bit overcharged paying the same price as a convertible. Sure, Avis puts them in the same class, but obviously, convertibles are far rarer as leased vehicles and should cost more. That's life, I guess. My other comment is I dearly wish Avis rented vehicles with manual transmissions. I realize it's a dying breed because fat, lazy Americans only know how to drive automatics, but why encourage such sloth? Distinguish yourselves in the marketplace by offering a few sticks. At purchase, such cars are a bit cheaper anyway, and you can rent them for the same or more than an automatic, so it's win-win for everyone. Giving in to American tastes is just lowering the bar. These people still buy minivans and eat at McDonald's, and no one ever went broke underestimating consumers in this nation. All of which is to say, offer more manuals, please.

10.0

Wonderful|May 2022

Seats could not be adjusted properly.

1 out of 6

Information about Avis car hire in Santa Barbara

Does Avis have a location at Santa Barbara Airport?

Avis has 1 location at Santa Barbara Airport. You will find Avis located at 500 Fowler Road.

Does Avis offer free car hire cancellation in Santa Barbara?

There are free hire car cancellations available from Avis in Santa Barbara. Keep in mind that there might be a cancellation fee if you cancel your hire car last-minute. Click here to find a list of phone numbers under the Locations tab if you’d like to learn more about Avis cancellation policies.

How many Avis car hire locations are there in Santa Barbara?

Avis has 2 car hire locations in Santa Barbara. Their 500 Fowler Road location is the most popular according to our user data. In the past 12 months, 55% of our users who looked to hire a car from Avis in Santa Barbara chose to hire theirs from the Avis location at 500 Fowler Road.

When did momondo last update prices for cars in Santa Barbara?

Prices for cars in Santa Barbara were last updated today.

How many operators does momondo search for cars in Santa Barbara?

There are 12 operators available for cars in Santa Barbara as of March 2025.

How old do you have to be to hire a car in Santa Barbara?

The minimum age for drivers varies by country, including Santa Barbara. In numerous EU countries, drivers must be 18 years old. To rent a car overseas, you'll generally need to be at least 21, and if you're under 25, a young driver surcharge may be applied. We advise that you read the policy of your chosen rental company before making a reservation.

What documentation or ID do you need to rent a car in Santa Barbara?

All drivers must have a valid full driving license when renting a car in Santa Barbara. If the license is written in a different language from the country of rental, an International Driving Permit may be required to avoid the risk of potential fines. If you're renting a car overseas, you may also need to provide proof of return travel and accommodation information during your stay. It is always advisable to check with the individual rental company you're booking with.