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Cheapflights insights for Santa Barbara Airport car rentals

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?

For the best savings on car rentals at Santa Barbara Airport, make your reservation 2 days before pickup. The average price then is just HK$297/day – about 529% less than the yearly average.

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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 6.8/10 with 37 reviews). Enterprise Rent-A-Car (rated 8.4/10 with 5 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.

Budget
Budget
6.8
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
8.4
Avis
Avis
8.1
Dollar
Dollar
7.5

What is the cheapest month to rent a car at Santa Barbara Airport?

The cheapest month to hire a car at Santa Barbara Airport is January, when you can expect to pay HK$344/day on average. The most expensive month to hire a car at Santa Barbara Airport is October (HK$399/day on average). The average daily car hire price for each month is shown below. Keep in mind that prices will vary based on availability, when you book, and the type of car you hire.

January

HK$344

February

HK$352

March

HK$360

April

HK$352

May

HK$367

June

HK$367

July

HK$391

August

HK$383

September

HK$352

October

HK$399

November

HK$375

December

HK$399

What car do most people rent at Santa Barbara Airport?

Luxury cars (Tesla Model 3 or similar) are the most popular option for those visiting Santa Barbara Airport. Full-size cars (Toyota Camry or similar) are also a popular choice, followed by Economy cars (Hyundai Venue or similar).

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 rental company in the area.

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Top rental agencies in Santa Barbara Airport

Explore the leading car rental agencies in Santa Barbara Airport known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car rental companies in Santa Barbara Airport. Reviews were last updated on 10 February 2026.

Budget

6.8
Okay
37 reviews•1 location
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Cleanliness

7.2

Comfort

7.3

Overall

6.8

Pick-up/drop-off

7.1

Value

6.8

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

8.4
Very Good
5 reviews•1 location
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Cleanliness

8.2

Comfort

8.4

Overall

8.4

Pick-up/drop-off

8.6

Value

8.4

Avis

8.1
Very Good
10 reviews•1 location
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Cleanliness

9.0

Comfort

8.6

Overall

8.1

Pick-up/drop-off

8.1

Value

7.8

Dollar

7.5
Good
9 reviews•1 location
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Cleanliness

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Overall

7.5

Pick-up/drop-off

7.1

Value

7.4

Alamo

7.2
Good
8 reviews•1 location
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Cleanliness

7.1

Comfort

7.6

Overall

7.2

Pick-up/drop-off

7.4

Value

7.4

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

5.9
Fair
17 reviews•1 location
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Cleanliness

7.0

Comfort

6.5

Overall

5.9

Pick-up/drop-off

5.7

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 rental FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in Santa Barbara Airport, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 10 February 2026.

  • 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:Enterprise Rent-A-Car (8.4)Avis (8.1)Dollar (7.5)Alamo (7.2)Budget (6.8)National (6.0)Hertz (5.9)Thrifty (4.0)

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

    Dollar offers hire cars at Santa Barbara Airport for about HK$2,077 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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