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When is the best time to hire a car at Santa Barbara Airport?
The day of your arrival is the best time to hire a car at Santa Barbara Airport. Car hire prices are €33 per day when booking same-day. Average weekend hire prices at Santa Barbara Airport are €43 per day and average weekday rates are €40 per day. We’ve found that January is the best time of year to find cheap hire cars at Santa Barbara Airport. €38 per day is the average price to hire a car in January.
What is the best car hire company at Santa Barbara Airport?
Budget is the best car hire company at Santa Barbara Airport based on our user data. Budget has an average rating of 6.6 from 51 reviewers. In the past year, 62% of our users chose Budget for their car hire needs. Other reputable hire car companies at Santa Barbara Airport include Avis, with an average rating of 8.7 from 14 reviewers, and Enterprise Rent-A-Car, with a 8.5 average rating from 7 reviews.
What car do most people hire at Santa Barbara Airport?
Hiring the Toyota Corolla at Santa Barbara Airport is the most popular car hire among momondo users, followed by hiring the Chevrolet Spark. Our users have seen Toyota Corolla deals at Santa Barbara Airport for €48 per day on average, and as cheap as €25 per day. It’s an average of €52 per day to hire the Chevrolet Spark at Santa Barbara Airport, though you may find prices as low as €32 per day.
What is the most popular car to hire at Santa Barbara Airport?
According to our users, SUV cars are the most popular type of car to hire at Santa Barbara Airport. 39% of users looking to hire a car at Santa Barbara Airport searched for this type of vehicle in the past year. Budget is the most popular hire car company that has SUV cars available. momondo users have found prices for SUV cars for as low as €55 per day from Budget. The Dodge Durango and the Mercedes-Benz GLE are both popular car models if you plan to hire one of the SUV vehicles at Santa Barbara Airport.
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The average price of a small car hire in Santa Barbara Airport is €48. The cheapest time to hire a small car in Santa Barbara Airport is in January. The price is 11% lower than the rest of the year at just €43 per day. A small car rental is typically 40% 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 €64. The cheapest time to hire a medium car in Santa Barbara Airport is in July. The price is 25% lower than the rest of the year at just €49 per day. A medium 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 large car hire in Santa Barbara Airport is €66. The cheapest time to hire a large car in Santa Barbara Airport is in July. The price is 26% lower than the rest of the year at just €50 per day. A large car rental is typically 17% 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 €87. The cheapest time to hire a SUV in Santa Barbara Airport is in January. The price is 27% lower than the rest of the year at just €64 per day. A SUV rental is typically 9% 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 €142. The cheapest time to hire a van in Santa Barbara Airport is in December. The price is 28% lower than the rest of the year at just €104 per day. A van rental is typically 45% 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 €78. The cheapest time to hire a pickup truck in Santa Barbara Airport is in September. The price is 27% lower than the rest of the year at just €57 per day. A pickup truck rental is typically 3% 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 €94. 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 €71 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 €103. The cheapest time to hire a convertible in Santa Barbara Airport is in December. The price is 17% lower than the rest of the year at just €87 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.
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!
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%.
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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When did momondo last update prices for cars in Santa Barbara Airport?
Prices for cars in Santa Barbara Airport refresh daily.
How many operators does momondo search for cars in Santa Barbara Airport?
There are 13 operators available for cars in Santa Barbara Airport as of September 2026.
How old do you have to be to hire a car in Santa Barbara Airport?
The minimum age for drivers varies by country, including Santa Barbara Airport. In many EU countries drivers must be 18 years old. As a rule, you’ll need to be 21 to hire a car abroad, and a young driver surcharge may be applied if you are under 25. We recommend reading through the policy of your chosen hire company before booking.
What documentation or ID do you need to hire a car in Santa Barbara Airport?
All drivers must have a valid full driving license when hiring a car in Santa Barbara Airport. If the license is written in a different language from the country of hire, an International Driving Permit may be required to avoid the risk of potential fines. If you're hiring 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 hire company you're booking with.
Why use momondo?
Why should I use momondo to book a car hire in Santa Barbara Airport?
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How does momondo help me find the best car hire deal in Santa Barbara Airport?
Filtering is how momondo helps you find a great car hire in Santa Barbara Airport. Narrow your search using price and map features as well as filtering by fuel or mileage policies amongst many other filters available.
Does momondo show car hire deals in Santa Barbara Airport with free cancellation?
Yes momondo does have a filter to only highlight car hire deals which offer free cancellation. This filter is available for all car hire searches on momondo including those for cars in Santa Barbara Airport.
Can I hire a car with a fair fuel policy in Santa Barbara Airport on momondo?
Yes, momondo has a filter for fair fuel policies on car hire in Santa Barbara Airport.
Can I find a car hire in Santa Barbara Airport which offers enhanced cleaning on momondo?
Yes, car hire in Santa Barbara Airport with enhanced cleaning options can be searched for on momondo.
Can I search for car hire in Santa Barbara Airport with unlimited mileage on momondo?
Yes, momondo is capable of showing unlimited mileage car hire options in Santa Barbara Airport.
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