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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 R625, which is about 1 221% 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 33 reviews). Avis (rated 8.7/10 with 8 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.

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

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 R723. Conversely, October is the priciest month, averaging R838 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 R723. Conversely, October is the priciest month, averaging R838 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

R723

February

R740

March

R756

April

R740

May

R773

June

R773

July

R822

August

R806

September

R740

October

R838

November

R789

December

R838

What car do most people hire at Santa Barbara Airport?

SUV cars (Chevrolet Equinox, for example) are the most popular in Santa Barbara Airport. Intermediate (Honda Civic) and Passenger van (Chrysler Pacifica) 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
33 reviews•1 location
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Cleanliness

7,4

Comfort

7,5

Overall

6,6

Pick-up/drop-off

7,2

Value

6,7

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

Alamo

8,5
Very Good
4 reviews•1 location
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Cleanliness

8,3

Comfort

8,3

Overall

8,5

Pick-up/drop-off

8,3

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

Dollar

8,5
Very Good
3 reviews•1 location
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Cleanliness

8,5

Comfort

8,5

Overall

8,5

Pick-up/drop-off

8,0

Value

8,0

Hertz

7,2
Good
11 reviews•1 location
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Cleanliness

8,1

Comfort

7,6

Overall

7,2

Pick-up/drop-off

6,6

Value

7,3

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)Dollar (8,5)Alamo (8,5)Hertz (7,2)Budget (6,6)National (6,0)Thrifty (4,0)

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

    Alamo is one of the most popular car hire companies at Santa Barbara Airport, offering car hire for around R9 664 per week on average.

  • 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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