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 79 days before your trip. At that point, average daily prices are around AED 195, which is about 196% cheaper than the typical rate.
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 6.8/10 with 47 reviews). Avis (rated 8.6/10 with 16 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.
What is the cheapest month to rent a car in Santa Barbara?
At Santa Barbara, the best time to rent a car is at February, with an average daily rate of just AED 217. Conversely, July is the priciest month, averaging AED 264 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 February, with an average daily rate of just AED 217. Conversely, July is the priciest month, averaging AED 264 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 224
February
AED 217
March
AED 231
April
AED 235
May
AED 224
June
AED 257
July
AED 264
August
AED 250
September
AED 246
October
AED 250
November
AED 242
December
AED 246
What car do most people hire in Santa Barbara?
Intermediate cars (Ford Escape, for example) are the most popular in Santa Barbara. Passenger van (Chrysler Pacifica) and Mini (Chrysler Pacifica) 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.
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 7 car rental companies in Santa Barbara. Reviews were last updated on 13 September 2025.
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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 13 September 2025.
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.