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Cheap Car Rentals in Santa Barbara Airport from AED 177

This price is the cheapest per day rate found by a Cheapflights user in the last 48 hours by searching for a car hire in Santa Barbara Airport with a pick-up date of 26/9 and drop-off date of 28/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available at all agencies or on all dates of hire. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
Driver's age: 26-65
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Popular car types in Santa Barbara Airport

Explore the most popular car models available for rent in Santa Barbara Airport and choose the one that suits your needs. The price data is sourced from various car rental companies and was last updated on 17 September 2025.
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There are, in total, 12 car hire locations at Santa Barbara Airport that are operated by 7 companies. In the past week, small car is the cheapest car type users can hire (cheapest price last found: AED 177/day). Explore 6 car types currently offered from Santa Barbara Airport hire providers:

Economy

Economy

AED 177+

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Compact

Compact

AED 179+

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Intermediate

Intermediate

AED 182+

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Full-size

Full-size

AED 203+

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People carrier

People carrier

AED 430+

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Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

AED 418+

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Pick-up truck

Pick-up truck

AED 248+

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Premium SUV

Premium SUV

AED 410+

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Compact SUV

Compact SUV

AED 183+

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Intermediate SUV

Intermediate SUV

AED 188+

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Standard SUV

Standard SUV

AED 219+

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Best car rental deals found at Santa Barbara Airport

Browse through a selection of recently found affordable car rental deals in Santa Barbara Airport. Plan your trip with ease and find the perfect rental option for your needs. There are currently 8 rental car agencies in Santa Barbara Airport with an average daily rate of AED 260. Data was last updated on 17 September 2025.
Dodge DurangoAED 418/day
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Dodge Durango
Found 09/16/25
Hyundai StariaAED 430/day
5
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A/C
Hyundai Staria
Found 09/16/25
Chevrolet TahoeAED 410/day
5
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A/C
Chevrolet Tahoe
Found 09/16/25

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.

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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 38 reviews). Enterprise Rent-A-Car (rated 8.0/10 with 6 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.

Budget
Budget
6.7
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
8.0
Avis
Avis
7.9
Alamo
Alamo
7.4

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: Economy cars (Kia Rio or similar), Convertible cars (Ford Mustang Convertible or similar), and Full-size cars (Toyota Camry 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.

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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 17 September 2025.

Budget

6.7
Okay
38 reviews•1 location
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Cleanliness

7.0

Comfort

7.2

Overall

6.7

Pick-up/drop-off

7.0

Value

6.6

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

8.0
Very Good
6 reviews•1 location
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Cleanliness

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Pick-up/drop-off

8.2

Value

8.0

Avis

7.9
Good
9 reviews•1 location
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Cleanliness

9.1

Comfort

8.7

Overall

7.9

Pick-up/drop-off

7.9

Value

7.8

Alamo

7.4
Good
9 reviews•1 location
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Cleanliness

7.3

Comfort

7.7

Overall

7.4

Pick-up/drop-off

7.5

Value

7.5

Dollar

7.1
Good
10 reviews•1 location
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Cleanliness

7.9

Comfort

7.5

Overall

7.1

Pick-up/drop-off

6.9

Value

7.0

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

Hertz

5.6
Fair
18 reviews•1 location
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Cleanliness

6.9

Comfort

6.2

Overall

5.6

Pick-up/drop-off

5.5

Value

5.7

Thrifty

5.5
Fair
2 reviews•1 location
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Cleanliness

7.5

Comfort

7.5

Overall

5.5

Pick-up/drop-off

5.5

Value

7.0

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 17 September 2025.

  • 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 (8.0)Avis (7.9)Alamo (7.4)Dollar (7.1)Budget (6.7)National (6.0)Hertz (5.6)Thrifty (4.0)

  • 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.

Car rentals by fuel type in Santa Barbara Airport

Browse car rentals by fuel type in Santa Barbara Airport. Currently, Hybrid cars are the cheapest to rent in Santa Barbara Airport. Deals were last updated on 17 September 2025.
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Browse through car rental deals by fuel type in Santa Barbara Airport. There are currently 2 fuel types to choose from with Hybrid being the cheapest (AED 55+).

Electric

Electric

AED 98+

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Hybrid

Hybrid

AED 55+

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