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Cheap Car Rentals in Santa Barbara from AED 198

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Santa Barbara car rentals in 2026

Most popular company

ENTERPRISE

Price of petrol per litre

AED 4.30

Average price per day

AED 261

Cheapest price per day

AED 198
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Popular car types in Santa Barbara

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There are, in total, 12 car hire locations in Santa Barbara that are operated by 8 companies. In the past week, medium car is the cheapest car type users can hire (cheapest price last found: AED 198/day). Explore 3 car types currently offered from Santa Barbara hire providers:

Intermediate

Intermediate

AED 198+

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People carrier

People carrier

AED 302+

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Intermediate SUV

Intermediate SUV

AED 205+

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Standard SUV

Standard SUV

AED 240+

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Best car rental deals found in Santa Barbara

Toyota CorollaAED 198/day
Toyota Corolla
Found 09/08/26
Nissan X-TrailAED 205/day
Nissan X-Trail
Found 09/08/26
Mazda CX-90AED 240/day
Mazda CX-90
Found 09/08/26

Cheapflights insights for Santa Barbara car rentals

Get relevant, data-driven information to help you hire a car in Santa Barbara, including pricing trends, ideal booking times, and more.

How far in advance should I hire a car in Santa Barbara?

To get the best deal on car hire in Santa Barbara, book about 88 days before your trip. At that point, average daily prices are around AED 184, which is about 176% cheaper than the typical rate.

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What is the best car rental company in Santa Barbara?

Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car rental company in Santa Barbara is Budget (rated 6.9/10 with 40 reviews). Avis (rated 9.0/10 with 15 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.

Budget
Budget
6.9
Avis
Avis
9.0
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
8.7
Alamo
Alamo
8.1

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

At Santa Barbara, the best time to rent a car is at January, with an average daily rate of just AED 206. Conversely, March is the priciest month, averaging AED 261 per day. Below youll find the monthly average rental prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.|1#In Santa Barbara, the best time to rent a car is in January, with an average daily rate of just AED 206. Conversely, March is the priciest month, averaging AED 261 per day. Below youll find the monthly average rental prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.

January

AED 206

February

AED 242

March

AED 261

April

AED 239

May

AED 239

June

AED 246

July

AED 235

August

AED 239

September

AED 261

October

AED 261

November

AED 242

December

AED 250

What car do most people hire in Santa Barbara?

SUV cars (Dodge Durango, for example) are the most popular in Santa Barbara. Intermediate (Class Intermediate Car) and Compact (Class Compact Crossover) cars are also often chosen by our users when visiting Santa Barbara.

Which car hire company has the most locations in Santa Barbara?

Enterprise Rent-A-Car has 3 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Avis has the second-highest number of locations in Santa Barbara at 2.

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Top rental agencies in Santa Barbara

Budget

6.9
Okay
40 reviews•2 locations
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Cleanliness

7.6

Comfort

7.7

Overall

6.9

Pick-up/drop-off

7.3

Value

7.0

Avis

9.0
Wonderful
15 reviews•2 locations
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Cleanliness

9.3

Comfort

9.1

Overall

9.0

Pick-up/drop-off

9.1

Value

8.5

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

8.7
Very Good
12 reviews•3 locations
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Cleanliness

8.7

Comfort

8.5

Overall

8.7

Pick-up/drop-off

8.3

Value

8.4

Alamo

8.1
Very Good
5 reviews•1 location
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Cleanliness

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.1

Pick-up/drop-off

7.9

Value

7.8

Hertz

1 location
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Cleanliness

7.4

Comfort

6.9

Overall

6.2

Pick-up/drop-off

6.2

Value

6.5

National

6.0
Okay
2 reviews•1 location
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Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Overall

6.0

Pick-up/drop-off

5.0

Value

6.0

Thrifty

1 location
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Dollar

5.0
Fair
5 reviews•1 location
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Cleanliness

5.0

Comfort

5.0

Overall

5.0

Pick-up/drop-off

4.0

Value

5.0

Car rental FAQs

  • What is the cheapest hire car found in Santa Barbara?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under AED 261/day when booking a car hire in Santa Barbara. The absolute best deal a user found was for AED 253/day from Enterprise Rent-A-Car, booked on Sep. 5.

  • How much does it cost to hire a car in Santa Barbara for a week from Enterprise Rent-A-Car?

    Enterprise Rent-A-Car is a popular option for travellers looking for car hire in Santa Barbara. You can expect the average cost of car hire to be about AED 1,825 per week.

  • 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.

  • How much does it cost to rent a car in Santa Barbara for a month?

    You can potentially save up to 3% on a month-long rental by booking with Enterprise Rent-A-Car. Enterprise Rent-A-Car is the cheapest rental company available within the next few months. Renting a car in Santa Barbara can cost you on average AED 7,820 a month or AED 261 a day. For extended stays in a location, this option will usually save you the most.

Car rentals by fuel type in Santa Barbara

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Browse through car rental deals by fuel type in Santa Barbara. There are currently 2 fuel types to choose from with Electric being the cheapest (AED 63+).

Electric

Electric

AED 63+

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Hybrid

Hybrid

AED 102+

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