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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 ₹ 3,589/day on average when booked 2 days ahead, which saves you 7,497% 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 6.6/10 with 35 reviews). Avis (rated 8.7/10 with 8 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.

Budget
Budget
6.6
Avis
Avis
8.7
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
8.5
Alamo
Alamo
8.1

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 ₹ 4,155 per day. In contrast, October is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of ₹ 4,816. Monthly average car hire prices are listed below. Remember, prices can change based on when you book, the type of car, and availability.

January

₹ 4,155

February

₹ 4,250

March

₹ 4,344

April

₹ 4,250

May

₹ 4,438

June

₹ 4,438

July

₹ 4,722

August

₹ 4,627

September

₹ 4,250

October

₹ 4,816

November

₹ 4,533

December

₹ 4,816

What car do most people rent at Santa Barbara Airport?

SUV cars (Dodge Durango or similar) are the most popular option for those visiting Santa Barbara Airport. Intermediate cars (Class Intermediate Crossover or similar) are also a popular choice, followed by Luxury cars (Tesla Model 3 or similar).

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Top rental agencies in Santa Barbara Airport

Budget

6.6
Okay
35 reviews•1 location
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Cleanliness

7.4

Comfort

7.4

Overall

6.6

Pick-up/drop-off

7.1

Value

6.6

Avis

8.7
Very Good
8 reviews•1 location
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Cleanliness

9.1

Comfort

9.0

Overall

8.7

Pick-up/drop-off

8.8

Value

8.1

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

8.5
Very Good
4 reviews•1 location
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Cleanliness

8.5

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.5

Pick-up/drop-off

8.5

Value

8.5

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

Dollar

7.4
Good
5 reviews•1 location
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Cleanliness

7.8

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.4

Pick-up/drop-off

6.9

Value

7.2

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

6.0
Okay
16 reviews•1 location
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Overview

Cleanliness

7.2

Comfort

6.7

Overall

6.0

Pick-up/drop-off

5.6

Value

6.2

Thrifty

4.0
Mediocre
2 reviews•1 location
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Overview

Cleanliness

6.6

Comfort

6.6

Overall

4.0

Pick-up/drop-off

4.0

Value

6.0

Car rental FAQs

  • 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:Avis (8.7)Enterprise Rent-A-Car (8.5)Alamo (8.1)Dollar (7.4)Budget (6.6)National (6.0)Hertz (6.0)Thrifty (4.0)

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

    From Thrifty you can hire a car at Santa Barbara Airport from about ₹ 29,232 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.

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