Cheapflights insights for Santa Barbara Airport car rentals
Get relevant, data-driven information to help you hire a car in Santa Barbara Airport, including pricing trends, ideal booking times, and more.
How far in advance should I hire a car at Santa Barbara Airport?
Book your car hire at Santa Barbara Airport 2 days before your pickup date to maximise your savings. Car hire prices are around AED 140/day on average when booked 2 days ahead, which saves you 194% off the average price.
What is the best car hire company at Santa Barbara Airport?
Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car rental company at Santa Barbara Airport is Budget (rated 6.7/10 with 39 reviews). Enterprise Rent-A-Car (rated 8.4/10 with 5 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.
What is the cheapest month to rent a car at Santa Barbara Airport?
At Santa Barbara Airport, the best time to rent a car is at January, with an average daily rate of just AED 162. Conversely, October is the priciest month, averaging AED 187 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 Airport, the best time to rent a car is in January, with an average daily rate of just AED 162. Conversely, October is the priciest month, averaging AED 187 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 162
February
AED 165
March
AED 169
April
AED 165
May
AED 173
June
AED 173
July
AED 184
August
AED 180
September
AED 165
October
AED 187
November
AED 176
December
AED 187
What car do most people hire at Santa Barbara Airport?
The most popular types of cars to hire in Santa Barbara Airport are the following: SUV cars (Chevrolet Equinox or similar), Intermediate cars (Toyota Tacoma or similar), and Luxury cars (Tesla Model 3 or similar).
Which car hire company has the most locations at Santa Barbara Airport?
At Santa Barbara Airport, Alamo, AutoEurope, Avis, and Budget have 1 locations, more than any other rental company in the area.
Top rental agencies in Santa Barbara Airport
Explore the leading car rental agencies in Santa Barbara Airport known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car rental companies in Santa Barbara Airport. Reviews were last updated on 20 October 2025.
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Car rental FAQs
Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in Santa Barbara Airport, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 20 October 2025.
What is the cheapest hire car found at Santa Barbara Airport?
In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under AED 261/day when booking a car hire at Santa Barbara Airport. The absolute best deal a user found was for AED 253/day from Enterprise Rent-A-Car, booked on Oct. 12.
Which car hire providers are at Santa Barbara Airport?
There are 8 car rental providers located at Santa Barbara Airport. The following companies can be found near the Santa Barbara Airport car rental counter:Enterprise Rent-A-Car (8.4)Avis (7.9)Alamo (7.4)Dollar (7.1)Budget (6.7)National (6.0)Hertz (5.6)Thrifty (4.0)
How much does it cost to hire a car at Santa Barbara Airport for a week from Enterprise Rent-A-Car?
Enterprise Rent-A-Car is one of the most popular car hire companies at Santa Barbara Airport, offering car hire for around AED 1,825 per week on average.
Can I rent a car for a month at Santa Barbara Airport?
Yes, you can rent a car for a month at Santa Barbara Airport check Cheapflights for the latest prices and car type availability.
How much does it cost to rent a car at Santa Barbara Airport for a month?
Generally, a month-long car rental at Santa Barbara Airport can be found for about AED 7,821, with the average price for a rental being around AED 261 a day. Book with Enterprise Rent-A-Car, to take advantage of their cheap prices and pay 3% less compared to the average price of car rentals at Santa Barbara Airport.