Cheapflights insights for Santa Barbara Airport car hires
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?
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 R659, which is about 1 295% cheaper than the typical rate.
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 6.7/10 with 38 reviews). Enterprise Rent-A-Car (rated 8.0/10 with 6 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.
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 R764. Conversely, October is the priciest month, averaging R885 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 R764. Conversely, October is the priciest month, averaging R885 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
R764
February
R781
March
R798
April
R781
May
R816
June
R816
July
R868
August
R850
September
R781
October
R885
November
R833
December
R885
What car do most people hire at Santa Barbara Airport?
Economy cars (Kia Rio, for example) are the most popular in Santa Barbara Airport. Convertible (Ford Mustang Convertible) and Open-air all-terrain (Jeep Wrangler Unlimited) cars are also often chosen by our users when visiting Santa Barbara Airport.
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 car hire company in the area.
Top rental agencies in Santa Barbara Airport
Explore the leading car hire agencies in Santa Barbara Airport known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car hire companies in Santa Barbara Airport. Reviews were last updated on 16 September 2025.
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Car hire FAQs
Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Santa Barbara Airport, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 16 September 2025.
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: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 (5,5)
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.