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How far in advance should I hire a car at Santa Barbara Airport?

To get the best deal on car hire at Santa Barbara Airport, book about 2 days before your trip. At that point, average daily prices are around R617, which is about 1 204% cheaper than the typical rate.

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What is the best car hire company at Santa Barbara Airport?

Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car hire 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 hire a car at Santa Barbara Airport?

At Santa Barbara Airport, the best time to hire a car is in January, with an average daily rate of just R714. Conversely, October is the priciest month, averaging R828 per day. Below youll find the monthly average car hire prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.|1#In Santa Barbara Airport, the best time to hire a car is in January, with an average daily rate of just R714. Conversely, October is the priciest month, averaging R828 per day. Below youll find the monthly average car hire prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.

January

R714

February

R730

March

R747

April

R730

May

R763

June

R763

July

R811

August

R795

September

R730

October

R828

November

R779

December

R828

What car do most people hire at Santa Barbara Airport?

SUV cars (Dodge Durango, for example) are the most popular in Santa Barbara Airport. Intermediate (Class Intermediate Car) and Luxury (Tesla Model 3) cars are also often chosen by our users when visiting Santa Barbara Airport.

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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

Hertz

6,4
Okay
15 reviews•1 location
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Cleanliness

7,6

Comfort

7,1

Overall

6,4

Pick-up/drop-off

5,9

Value

6,5

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

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 hire FAQs

  • Which car hire providers are at Santa Barbara Airport?

    There are 8 car hire providers located at Santa Barbara Airport. The following companies can be found near the Santa Barbara Airport car hire counter:Avis (8,7)Enterprise Rent-A-Car (8,5)Alamo (8,1)Dollar (7,4)Budget (6,6)Hertz (6,4)National (6,0)Thrifty (4,0)

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

    The length of time you can book a car hire for is subject to the inventory of the supplier. When renting a vehicle from Santa Barbara Airport it should be possible to hire a car for a whole month if needed.

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