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Cheap Car Rentals in Santa Barbara

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What is the cheapest time to rent a car in Santa Barbara?

Discover the most affordable period to rent a car in Santa Barbara and save money on your trip. The monthly average price data is based on historical data over the last year and was last updated on 30 October 2024.

January

AED 172

February

AED 205

March

AED 209

April

AED 198

May

AED 220

June

AED 238

July

AED 264

August

AED 242

September

AED 246

October

AED 246

November

AED 198

December

AED 194

Currently, the cheapest month to rent a car in Santa Barbara is January. The most expensive time to rent a car is July. The cheapest prices for each month are shown above, but prices will vary based on availability, how far out you book your rental car, and of course, car type.

Top rental agencies in Santa Barbara

Explore the leading car rental agencies in Santa Barbara known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car rental companies in Santa Barbara. Reviews were last updated on 30 October 2024.
Browse through some of the top rental car agencies in Santa Barbara, including Budget, Avis and Enterprise Rent-A-Car in Santa Barbara. Browse through some of the top rental car agencies in Santa Barbara, including Budget, Avis and Enterprise Rent-A-Car.

Budget

6.9
Okay
54 reviews•2 locations
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Cleanliness

7.4

Comfort

7.4

Overall

6.9

Pick-up/drop-off

7.1

Value

7.0

Avis

8.4
Very Good
17 reviews•2 locations
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Cleanliness

9.1

Comfort

9.0

Overall

8.3

Pick-up/drop-off

8.4

Value

8.1

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

8.3
Very Good
20 reviews•3 locations
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Overview

Cleanliness

8.2

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.3

Pick-up/drop-off

8.1

Value

7.8

Dollar

8.0
Very Good
17 reviews•1 location
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Cleanliness

6.0

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Pick-up/drop-off

10.0

Value

8.0

Alamo

7.9
Good
14 reviews•1 location
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Overview

Cleanliness

7.8

Comfort

8.1

Overall

7.9

Pick-up/drop-off

8.0

Value

7.9

National

6.0
Okay
2 reviews•1 location
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Overview

Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Overall

6.0

Pick-up/drop-off

5.0

Value

6.0

Hertz

5.9
Fair
4 reviews•1 location
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Overview

Cleanliness

6.7

Comfort

6.6

Overall

5.9

Pick-up/drop-off

5.9

Value

6.0

Sunnycars

1 location
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Car rental FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in Santa Barbara, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 30 October 2024.

  • Which car hire company is considered to be the best in Santa Barbara?

    Taking our users’ ratings and reviews into consideration, Avis (8.4 rating), Enterprise Rent-A-Car (8.3 rating) and Alamo (7.8 rating) seem to be the best car hire companies in Santa Barbara.

  • What are petrol prices like in Santa Barbara?

    The average price of petrol in Santa Barbara is AED 3.60/litre over the past month, costing you anywhere between AED 162 and AED 234 to fill up a car’s fuel tank.

  • How far in advance should I hire a car in Santa Barbara for the best price?

    Booking early can save you upwards of 32% on your car hire. Booking your vehicle at least 7 days in advance can you get you a great below-average price in Santa Barbara.

  • Can I rent a car for a month in Santa Barbara?

    The length of time you can book a rental for is subject to the inventory of the supplier. When renting a vehicle from Santa Barbara it should be possible to rent a car for a whole month if needed.

  • What car do most people hire in Santa Barbara?

    Ford Mustang Convertible, which is a Full-size vehicle, is the most popular to hire at Santa Barbara according to Cheapflights users.

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