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When is the best time to hire a car at Santa Barbara Airport?
On the day of your arrival is the best time to hire a car at Santa Barbara Airport. Average daily car hire prices are £28 if you hire a car same-day. £38/day is a typical weekend car hire price at Santa Barbara Airport, while £35/day is a standard weekday price. If you have a flexible travel schedule, you will find that the cheapest car hire is usually available during the month of January, at £33/day on average.
What is the best car hire company at Santa Barbara Airport?
With an average rating of 6.9 from 57 momondo users, Budget is the best-rated hire car company at Santa Barbara Airport. In the past year, 59% of our users chose to hire a car from Budget. Users also consider Avis a reliable car hire agency at Santa Barbara Airport, giving it a 8.4 average rating from 14 reviews. Based on user feedback, Enterprise Rent-A-Car is the third best company, with an average rating of 8.4 from 9 reviews.
What car do most people hire at Santa Barbara Airport?
Toyota Corolla hire and Toyota RAV4 hire at Santa Barbara Airport are the two most popular car models, according to our data. Toyota Corolla hire prices at Santa Barbara Airport can vary depending on what company you hire from, but our users have found that prices average £49/day and can be as low as £21/day. Toyota RAV4 hire prices can also vary, but tend to average £58/day, with the cheapest deals as low as £23/day.
What is the most popular car to hire at Santa Barbara Airport?
The most popular types of car to hire at Santa Barbara Airport are Intermediate cars. 43% of our users searched for Intermediate hire cars at Santa Barbara Airport in the past year. The Toyota Tacoma and the Kia K5 are the two most popular Intermediate car models to hire. Budget is the most popular hire company offering Intermediate vehicles at Santa Barbara Airport. £40 per day is the cheapest price to hire Intermediate cars from Budget.
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The average price of a small car hire in Santa Barbara Airport is £43. The cheapest time to hire a small car in Santa Barbara Airport is in January. The price is 19% lower than the rest of the year at just £35 per day. A small car rental is typically 39% less expensive than the average rental car in Santa Barbara Airport. The average price of a car hire in Santa Barbara Airport can vary based on a number of factors including supply, popularity of the vehicle, and how far out you book your car hire.
The average price of a medium car hire in Santa Barbara Airport is £55. The cheapest time to hire a medium car in Santa Barbara Airport is in December. The price is 15% lower than the rest of the year at just £48 per day. A medium car rental is typically 20% less expensive than the average rental car in Santa Barbara Airport. The average price of a car hire in Santa Barbara Airport can vary based on a number of factors including supply, popularity of the vehicle, and how far out you book your car hire.
The average price of a large car hire in Santa Barbara Airport is £56. The cheapest time to hire a large car in Santa Barbara Airport is in October. The price is 15% lower than the rest of the year at just £49 per day. A large car rental is typically 19% less expensive than the average rental car in Santa Barbara Airport. The average price of a car hire in Santa Barbara Airport can vary based on a number of factors including supply, popularity of the vehicle, and how far out you book your car hire.
The average price of a SUV hire in Santa Barbara Airport is £76. The cheapest time to hire a SUV in Santa Barbara Airport is in January. The price is 28% lower than the rest of the year at just £56 per day. A SUV rental is typically 10% more expensive than the average rental car in Santa Barbara Airport. The average price of a car hire in Santa Barbara Airport can vary based on a number of factors including supply, popularity of the vehicle, and how far out you book your car hire.
The average price of a van hire in Santa Barbara Airport is £134. The cheapest time to hire a van in Santa Barbara Airport is in April. The price is 27% lower than the rest of the year at just £99 per day. A van rental is typically 48% more expensive than the average rental car in Santa Barbara Airport. The average price of a car hire in Santa Barbara Airport can vary based on a number of factors including supply, popularity of the vehicle, and how far out you book your car hire.
The average price of a pickup truck hire in Santa Barbara Airport is £54. The cheapest time to hire a pickup truck in Santa Barbara Airport is in August. The price is 56% lower than the rest of the year at just £24 per day. A pickup truck rental is typically 23% less expensive than the average rental car in Santa Barbara Airport. The average price of a car hire in Santa Barbara Airport can vary based on a number of factors including supply, popularity of the vehicle, and how far out you book your car hire.
The average price of a luxury car hire in Santa Barbara Airport is £82. The cheapest time to hire a luxury car in Santa Barbara Airport is in January. The price is 26% lower than the rest of the year at just £62 per day. A luxury car rental is typically 16% more expensive than the average rental car in Santa Barbara Airport. The average price of a car hire in Santa Barbara Airport can vary based on a number of factors including supply, popularity of the vehicle, and how far out you book your car hire.
The average price of a convertible hire in Santa Barbara Airport is £90. The cheapest time to hire a convertible in Santa Barbara Airport is in September. The price is 19% lower than the rest of the year at just £74 per day. A convertible rental is typically 24% more expensive than the average rental car in Santa Barbara Airport. The average price of a car hire in Santa Barbara Airport can vary based on a number of factors including supply, popularity of the vehicle, and how far out you book your car hire.
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Excellent customer service at the Santa Barbara airport location.
2.0
Poor|May 2023
Didn’t have the car I ordered. Car they gave me hadn’t been cleaned and it was blocked in by 5 other cars, so took 30 minutes to get out.
10.0
Wonderful|Apr 2023
Friendly helpful staff
2.0
Poor|Mar 2023
We asked for no insurance as we carry our own. It was added and at $25 a day it added 25% to our total bill. As a courtesy the return assistant deducted $40.
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|Apr 2022
The line at the counter was long but the staff moved it quickly. It didn’t have a car that I reserved, so I took a Frontier compact truck. The price was good and the return at a different location in Southern California was easy and painless.
5.9
Fair|Jul 2021
Avis did not have the car I reserved when I arrived even though I called them that my plane was arriving an hour late and they assured me they would honor my reservation. It took an hour before they had a car that was within the size range I reserved and were trying to give me a much larger, uneconomical car. I refused it and they finally gave me a suitable replacement. The car I finally ended up with was great... Hopefully, this is all due to pandemic problems because the price was also triple of what I have paid in the past...
Car was clean, comfortable and economical. Transfers were effortless
10.0
Wonderful|Jun 2022
Fortunately not a long wait and we enjoyed the car!
2.0
Poor|Nov 2021
ended up somehow being a non changeable/transferrable reservation and I had covid related travel issues. I will never book with Kayak or Dollar again after this, and have been enjoying working directly with Enterprise
3.9
Poor|Sept 2021
Dollar in Santa Barbara, California did not have a car ready for me, where I was told there would be a 45 minute wait. It turned out to be 30, but in the meantime the staff seemed to indicate I had all this trouble since I went through PriceLine. I wanted to reduce the number of days I would keep the car, and they proceeded to name 3 different prices as a result of the change, each was more than I had paid through PriceLine. The additional cost were a host of taxes that were not included in the PriceLine amount I paid that amounted to an additional 20%.
10.0
Wonderful|Sept 2021
Manager at the Santa Barbara Airport was very helpful. 7 am pickup, car ready by 7:30 which was perfect. Their cars are older, mine was a 2019 with over 50K miles but got us safely from Santa Barbara to LA and then to San Diego.
Terrible booking , no explanation why I could not book , left counter walked next counter to hertz to get a car … Fk Alamo
10.0
Wonderful|Aug 2022
easy processing. great staff.
1.9
Poor|Sept 2021
Despite having a confirmed reservation, there was no cars available to me when I arrived at the counter. I was referred to a competitor at the next door counter where I ended up paying more, but at least I got a car!
5.9
Fair|Aug 2021
My rental car was not clean on the inside or outside. I’m not as concerned with the outside because I understand that’s harder to control, but I expected the inside to be spotless given the current state of the world. Instead, it was dusty, had sticky spots from a spilled beverage (I’m assuming), & dirt footprints throughout the car, such as on the passenger side (where I have not been sitting, or had a passenger). Additionally, there were no disinfecting wipes in the car for me to use to clean, which I’ve received in other rentals during the pandemic, so I had to use the ones I’d packed myself to clean the inside of the car to my comfort. It felt as if the car had just been dropped off by the previous renter, then handed off to me. I know there is a rental car shortage, & cars are in much higher demand right now as travel resumes, but as a renter I would hope that my safety is the highest priority! Adding this on top of what I paid for this rental car, I will not rent from Alamo again.
2.0
Poor|Jun 2021
I only had a debit card, no notes were given on needing a actual credit card online ( unless you are flying into SB airport lol) but was told that the down town location would take debit. ( which makes no sense.) Desk person would not help call downtown location to see if they had any vehicles like I had reserved at the airport location. Not willing to help. Poor customer service.
Counter person so rude second time I get same person not willing to change my rental I guess the special price was an electric car at which was difficult to figure out charge locations nothing got explained car was great only problem was the charging stations
10.0
Wonderful|Aug 2022
One of the best values in car rentals during these outrageous times.
2.0
Poor|Jun 2022
There was no car available when I arrived. So I rented a car with Budget instead.
1.9
Poor|Oct 2021
I reserved a Hertz rental car through Kayak several weeks in advance. On the evening of my reservation, I had to take a Lyft from my hotel to the airport ($30) and when I arrived at the Hertz counter they said “Sorry, no cars left.” No call, no email letting me know and saving me a trip. So I had to take another $30 trip back to the hotel and scramble to find another last minute car reservation. Had an important meeting to get to in the morning. Just an overall very stressful situation. Will book directly with car rental agencies next time and call to confirm car availability before picking it up next time I guess!
1.9
Poor|Sept 2021
There were no available cars, but the app allow me to book a car and when I got to the counter the guy told me that they even have a waiting list
1.9
Poor|Sept 2021
The car rental pick-up was closed at 9:00 (when I set the pick-up time through Kayak. This means I needed to spend about $200 in Ubers to get my party to our destinations and to return to the airport the next morning to pick up the car. There was absolutely no number to call for assistance. Why did Kayak allow me to schedule a pick up when the rental agency at the airport was closed?! It was a very frustrating and costly experience. I will book directly with the car rental agency in the future.
They have a pretty rough operation, an ugly office in a trailer away from the airport. The staff was confused and argued with each other on pickup (did they have a car for me?, where's the key?, etc). Difficulty with computer and paperwork, The car had 125,000 miles on it, but it was fine.
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How many operators does momondo search for cars in Santa Barbara Airport?
As of June 2026, there are 13 operators available to choose from for cars in Santa Barbara Airport.
How old do you have to be to hire a car in Santa Barbara Airport?
Among different countries, including Santa Barbara Airport, the minimum age for drivers varies. In numerous EU countries, drivers must be 18 years old. To hire a car overseas, you'll generally need to be at least 21, and if you're under 25, a young driver surcharge may be imposed. It's recommended that you review the policy of the rental company you're considering before booking.
What documentation or ID do you need to rent a car in Santa Barbara Airport?
To rent a car in Santa Barbara Airport, all drivers must present a valid full driving license. If the license is written in a language other than the language of the country of rental, an International Driving Permit may be required to avoid the risk of potential fines. If you're renting a car abroad, you may also need to provide evidence of your return travel and accommodation information during your stay. We always recommend that you verify with the specific rental company you're booking with.
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Does momondo show car hire deals in Santa Barbara Airport with free cancellation?
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Can I hire a car with a fair fuel policy in Santa Barbara Airport on momondo?
momondo specifically allows you to search for car hire in Santa Barbara Airport with fair fuel policies.
Can I find a car hire in Santa Barbara Airport which offers enhanced cleaning on momondo?
You certainly can. momondo has a dedicated filter for enhanced cleaning services for all car hire locations including Santa Barbara Airport.
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