Car hire insight and trends in Santa Barbara Airport
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When is the best time to hire a car at Santa Barbara Airport?
According to our data, the best time to hire a car at Santa Barbara Airport is on the day of your arrival when prices are ₹ 3,600/day on average. In the past year, momondo users found that weekend hire car prices at Santa Barbara Airport were ₹ 4,773/day and weekday prices were ₹ 4,374/day. Consider hiring a car in January (the cheapest month), when car hire deals are ₹ 4,169/day on average.
What is the best car hire company at Santa Barbara Airport?
Our momondo users have rated Budget as the best hire car company at Santa Barbara Airport with an average score of 6.6 from 51 people. 62% of users who hired a car at Santa Barbara Airport chose Budget in the past year. The next best hire agencies according to momondo users are Avis (8.7 rating based on 14 reviews), and Enterprise Rent-A-Car (8.5 rating based on 7 reviews).
What car do most people hire at Santa Barbara Airport?
For an average of ₹ 5,080/day (and as low as ₹ 2,792/day), Toyota Corolla hire at Santa Barbara Airport is the most popular car among our users. Hiring the Nissan Rogue at Santa Barbara Airport for ₹ 7,166/day on average (₹ 4,622/day for a cheap deal) is another popular choice.
What is the most popular car to hire at Santa Barbara Airport?
The most popular types of car to hire at Santa Barbara Airport are SUV cars. 39% of our users searched for SUV hire cars at Santa Barbara Airport in the past year. The Dodge Durango and the Mercedes-Benz GLE are the two most popular SUV car models to hire. Budget is the most popular hire company offering SUV vehicles at Santa Barbara Airport. ₹ 6,060 per day is the cheapest price to hire SUV cars from Budget.
Santa Barbara Airport car rental deals found on momondo
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₹ 4,737 - ₹ 6,000
All Car Types
₹ 8,028 - ₹ 9,832
The average price of a small car rental in Santa Barbara Airport is ₹ 5,347. The cheapest time to rent a small car in Santa Barbara Airport is in January. The price is 12% lower than the rest of the year at just ₹ 4,737 per day. A small car rental is typically 40% less expensive than the average rental car in Santa Barbara Airport. The average price of a vehicle rental in Santa Barbara Airport can vary based on a number of factors including supply, popularity of the vehicle, and how far out you book your rental car. Below are the best prices for Santa Barbara Airport small car rentals found on momondo in the past week.
The average price of a medium car rental in Santa Barbara Airport is ₹ 7,150. The cheapest time to rent a medium car in Santa Barbara Airport is in July. The price is 25% lower than the rest of the year at just ₹ 5,400 per day. A medium car rental is typically 20% less expensive than the average rental car in Santa Barbara Airport. The average price of a vehicle rental in Santa Barbara Airport can vary based on a number of factors including supply, popularity of the vehicle, and how far out you book your rental car. Below are the best prices for Santa Barbara Airport medium car rentals found on momondo in the past week.
The average price of a large car rental in Santa Barbara Airport is ₹ 7,413. The cheapest time to rent a large car in Santa Barbara Airport is in July. The price is 26% lower than the rest of the year at just ₹ 5,526 per day. A large car rental is typically 17% less expensive than the average rental car in Santa Barbara Airport. The average price of a vehicle rental in Santa Barbara Airport can vary based on a number of factors including supply, popularity of the vehicle, and how far out you book your rental car. Below are the best prices for Santa Barbara Airport large car rentals found on momondo in the past week.
The average price of a SUV rental in Santa Barbara Airport is ₹ 9,632. The cheapest time to rent a SUV in Santa Barbara Airport is in January. The price is 27% lower than the rest of the year at just ₹ 7,092 per day. A SUV rental is typically 8% more expensive than the average rental car in Santa Barbara Airport. The average price of a vehicle rental in Santa Barbara Airport can vary based on a number of factors including supply, popularity of the vehicle, and how far out you book your rental car. Below are the best prices for Santa Barbara Airport SUV rentals found on momondo in the past week.
The average price of a van rental in Santa Barbara Airport is ₹ 15,750. The cheapest time to rent a van in Santa Barbara Airport is in December. The price is 27% lower than the rest of the year at just ₹ 11,511 per day. A van rental is typically 44% more expensive than the average rental car in Santa Barbara Airport. The average price of a vehicle rental in Santa Barbara Airport can vary based on a number of factors including supply, popularity of the vehicle, and how far out you book your rental car.
The average price of a pickup truck rental in Santa Barbara Airport is ₹ 8,652. The cheapest time to rent a pickup truck in Santa Barbara Airport is in September. The price is 27% lower than the rest of the year at just ₹ 6,347 per day. A pickup truck rental is typically 3% less expensive than the average rental car in Santa Barbara Airport. The average price of a vehicle rental in Santa Barbara Airport can vary based on a number of factors including supply, popularity of the vehicle, and how far out you book your rental car.
The average price of a luxury car rental in Santa Barbara Airport is ₹ 10,503. The cheapest time to rent a luxury car in Santa Barbara Airport is in January. The price is 25% lower than the rest of the year at just ₹ 7,887 per day. A luxury car rental is typically 16% more expensive than the average rental car in Santa Barbara Airport. The average price of a vehicle rental in Santa Barbara Airport can vary based on a number of factors including supply, popularity of the vehicle, and how far out you book your rental car.
The average price of a convertible rental in Santa Barbara Airport is ₹ 11,455. The cheapest time to rent a convertible in Santa Barbara Airport is in December. The price is 16% lower than the rest of the year at just ₹ 9,663 per day. A convertible rental is typically 23% more expensive than the average rental car in Santa Barbara Airport. The average price of a vehicle rental in Santa Barbara Airport can vary based on a number of factors including supply, popularity of the vehicle, and how far out you book your rental car. Below are the best prices for Santa Barbara Airport convertible rentals found on momondo in the past week.
Excellent customer service at the Santa Barbara airport location.
2.0
Poor|May 2023
Didn’t have the car I ordered. Car they gave me hadn’t been cleaned and it was blocked in by 5 other cars, so took 30 minutes to get out.
10.0
Wonderful|Apr 2023
Friendly helpful staff
2.0
Poor|Mar 2023
We asked for no insurance as we carry our own. It was added and at $25 a day it added 25% to our total bill. As a courtesy the return assistant deducted $40.
Easy pick and up and drop off. New and clean car, gas tank full, great experience as always!
8.0
Very Good|Jul 2022
The pick up line was pretty Long at SBC. Attendant worked as best as able with number of people.
10.0
Wonderful|Jul 2022
Seth was excellent
6.0
Okay|Jul 2022
Loved the Mustang. Perfect car for a California road trip. I had reserved a convertible, however, and because I arrived 6 hours after my reserved pick-up time, I had to settle for a hardtop. My fault (though I really had no idea about timing when I booked the trip months ago), but I felt a bit overcharged paying the same price as a convertible. Sure, Avis puts them in the same class, but obviously, convertibles are far rarer as leased vehicles and should cost more. That's life, I guess. My other comment is I dearly wish Avis rented vehicles with manual transmissions. I realize it's a dying breed because fat, lazy Americans only know how to drive automatics, but why encourage such sloth? Distinguish yourselves in the marketplace by offering a few sticks. At purchase, such cars are a bit cheaper anyway, and you can rent them for the same or more than an automatic, so it's win-win for everyone. Giving in to American tastes is just lowering the bar. These people still buy minivans and eat at McDonald's, and no one ever went broke underestimating consumers in this nation. All of which is to say, offer more manuals, please.
10.0
Wonderful|Apr 2022
The line at the counter was long but the staff moved it quickly. It didn’t have a car that I reserved, so I took a Frontier compact truck. The price was good and the return at a different location in Southern California was easy and painless.
Terrible booking , no explanation why I could not book , left counter walked next counter to hertz to get a car … Fk Alamo
10.0
Wonderful|Aug 2022
easy processing. great staff.
1.9
Poor|Sept 2021
Despite having a confirmed reservation, there was no cars available to me when I arrived at the counter. I was referred to a competitor at the next door counter where I ended up paying more, but at least I got a car!
Car was clean, comfortable and economical. Transfers were effortless
10.0
Wonderful|Jun 2022
Fortunately not a long wait and we enjoyed the car!
2.0
Poor|Nov 2021
ended up somehow being a non changeable/transferrable reservation and I had covid related travel issues. I will never book with Kayak or Dollar again after this, and have been enjoying working directly with Enterprise
3.9
Poor|Sept 2021
Dollar in Santa Barbara, California did not have a car ready for me, where I was told there would be a 45 minute wait. It turned out to be 30, but in the meantime the staff seemed to indicate I had all this trouble since I went through PriceLine. I wanted to reduce the number of days I would keep the car, and they proceeded to name 3 different prices as a result of the change, each was more than I had paid through PriceLine. The additional cost were a host of taxes that were not included in the PriceLine amount I paid that amounted to an additional 20%.
Counter person so rude second time I get same person not willing to change my rental I guess the special price was an electric car at which was difficult to figure out charge locations nothing got explained car was great only problem was the charging stations
10.0
Wonderful|Aug 2022
One of the best values in car rentals during these outrageous times.
2.0
Poor|Jun 2022
There was no car available when I arrived. So I rented a car with Budget instead.
1.9
Poor|Oct 2021
I reserved a Hertz rental car through Kayak several weeks in advance. On the evening of my reservation, I had to take a Lyft from my hotel to the airport ($30) and when I arrived at the Hertz counter they said “Sorry, no cars left.” No call, no email letting me know and saving me a trip. So I had to take another $30 trip back to the hotel and scramble to find another last minute car reservation. Had an important meeting to get to in the morning. Just an overall very stressful situation. Will book directly with car rental agencies next time and call to confirm car availability before picking it up next time I guess!
1.9
Poor|Sept 2021
There were no available cars, but the app allow me to book a car and when I got to the counter the guy told me that they even have a waiting list
1.9
Poor|Sept 2021
The car rental pick-up was closed at 9:00 (when I set the pick-up time through Kayak. This means I needed to spend about $200 in Ubers to get my party to our destinations and to return to the airport the next morning to pick up the car. There was absolutely no number to call for assistance. Why did Kayak allow me to schedule a pick up when the rental agency at the airport was closed?! It was a very frustrating and costly experience. I will book directly with the car rental agency in the future.
They have a pretty rough operation, an ugly office in a trailer away from the airport. The staff was confused and argued with each other on pickup (did they have a car for me?, where's the key?, etc). Difficulty with computer and paperwork, The car had 125,000 miles on it, but it was fine.
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Car rental at Santa Barbara Airport
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When did momondo last update prices for cars in Santa Barbara Airport?
Prices for cars in Santa Barbara Airport were last updated today.
How many operators does momondo search for cars in Santa Barbara Airport?
There are 13 operators available for cars in Santa Barbara Airport as of September 2026.
How old do you have to be to hire a car in Santa Barbara Airport?
The minimum age for drivers varies by country, including Santa Barbara Airport. In numerous EU countries, drivers must be 18 years old. To rent a car overseas, you'll generally need to be at least 21, and if you're under 25, a young driver surcharge may be applied. We advise that you read the policy of your chosen rental company before making a reservation.
What documentation or ID do you need to rent a car in Santa Barbara Airport?
All drivers must have a valid full driving license when renting a car in Santa Barbara Airport. If the license is written in a different language from the country of rental, an International Driving Permit may be required to avoid the risk of potential fines. If you're renting a car overseas, you may also need to provide proof of return travel and accommodation information during your stay. It is always advisable to check with the individual rental company you're booking with.
Why use momondo?
Why should I use momondo to book a car hire in Santa Barbara Airport?
momondo finds and compares thousands of car hire websites to provide you with the best selection of policies and car hire in Santa Barbara Airport. Finding a car hire is quick and free of charge, so using momondo for your booking makes sense.
How does momondo help me find the best car hire deal in Santa Barbara Airport?
Filtering is how momondo helps you find a great car hire in Santa Barbara Airport. Narrow your search using price and map features as well as filtering by fuel or mileage policies amongst many other filters available.
Does momondo show car hire deals in Santa Barbara Airport with free cancellation?
Yes, whether it is for cars in Santa Barbara Airport or elsewhere, momondo allows you to filter specifically for policies that offer free cancellation.
Can I hire a car with a fair fuel policy in Santa Barbara Airport on momondo?
momondo specifically allows you to search for car hire in Santa Barbara Airport with fair fuel policies.
Can I find a car hire in Santa Barbara Airport which offers enhanced cleaning on momondo?
You can specifically filter for enhanced cleaning on car hire in Santa Barbara Airport on momondo.
Can I search for car hire in Santa Barbara Airport with unlimited mileage on momondo?
Unlimited mileage is indeed an option momondo offers on car hire in Santa Barbara Airport.
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