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Cheap Car Rentals in Santa Barbara Airport from ₹ 5,576

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 19/12 and drop-off date of 22/12. 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.
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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 13 December 2025.
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At ₹ 5,576/day, small car is the cheapest car type available for hire at Santa Barbara Airport in the past week. Out of 7 car hire agencies operating at Santa Barbara Airport, there are, in total, 12 hire locations. View below for 5 offered car types:

Economy

Economy

₹ 5,576+

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Compact

Compact

₹ 5,576+

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Intermediate

Intermediate

₹ 6,097+

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Standard

Standard

₹ 6,674+

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Full-size

Full-size

₹ 10,385+

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SUV

SUV

₹ 11,039+

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Minivan

Minivan

₹ 15,158+

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Premium

Premium

₹ 8,619+

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Premium SUV

Premium SUV

₹ 13,324+

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Supplier choice

Supplier choice

₹ 5,895+

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Compact SUV

Compact SUV

₹ 6,097+

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Intermediate SUV

Intermediate SUV

₹ 8,360+

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Standard SUV

Standard SUV

₹ 8,832+

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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 ₹ 8,234. Data was last updated on 13 December 2025.
Mahindra Scorpio₹ 8,832/day
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Mahindra Scorpio
Found 12/12/25
Ford Ka₹ 5,576/day
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Ford Ka
Found 12/12/25
Hyundai i20₹ 5,576/day
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Hyundai i20
Found 12/12/25

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 ₹ 3,437/day on average when booked 2 days ahead, which saves you 7,177% 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 8.4/10 with 5 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.

Budget
Budget
6.7
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
8.4
Avis
Avis
7.9
Alamo
Alamo
7.2

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

Planning to hire a car at Santa Barbara Airport? January is the cheapest month, costing about ₹ 3,980 per day. In contrast, October is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of ₹ 4,613. Monthly average car hire prices are listed below. Remember, prices can change based on when you book, the type of car, and availability.

January

₹ 3,980

February

₹ 4,070

March

₹ 4,161

April

₹ 4,070

May

₹ 4,251

June

₹ 4,251

July

₹ 4,523

August

₹ 4,432

September

₹ 4,070

October

₹ 4,613

November

₹ 4,342

December

₹ 4,613

What car do most people rent at Santa Barbara Airport?

Intermediate cars (Toyota Tacoma or similar) are the most popular option for those visiting Santa Barbara Airport. Full-size cars (Toyota Camry or similar) are also a popular choice, followed by Economy cars (Mitsubishi Mirage 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 13 December 2025.

Budget

6.7
Okay
38 reviews•1 location
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Cleanliness

7.1

Comfort

7.3

Overall

6.7

Pick-up/drop-off

7.0

Value

6.7

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

8.4
Very Good
5 reviews•1 location
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Cleanliness

8.2

Comfort

8.4

Overall

8.4

Pick-up/drop-off

8.6

Value

8.4

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

7.2
Good
8 reviews•1 location
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Cleanliness

7.1

Comfort

7.6

Overall

7.2

Pick-up/drop-off

7.4

Value

7.4

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

5.9
Fair
18 reviews•1 location
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Cleanliness

7.2

Comfort

6.5

Overall

5.9

Pick-up/drop-off

5.8

Value

6.0

Thrifty

4.0
Mediocre
2 reviews•1 location
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Cleanliness

6.6

Comfort

6.6

Overall

4.0

Pick-up/drop-off

4.0

Value

6.0

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 13 December 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 (8.4)Avis (7.9)Alamo (7.2)Dollar (7.1)Budget (6.7)National (6.0)Hertz (5.9)Thrifty (4.0)

  • How much does it cost to hire a car at Santa Barbara Airport for a week from Hertz?

    From Hertz you can hire a car at Santa Barbara Airport from about ₹ 26,258 per week on average.

  • Can I rent a car for a month at Santa Barbara Airport?

    Yes, renting a vehicle at Santa Barbara Airport for a month is certainly possible.

Car rentals by fuel type in Santa Barbara Airport

Browse car rentals by fuel type in Santa Barbara Airport. Currently, Electric cars are the cheapest to rent in Santa Barbara Airport. Deals were last updated on 13 December 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 Electric being the cheapest (₹ 66+).

Electric

Electric

₹ 66+

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Hybrid

Hybrid

₹ 87+

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