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How far in advance should I rent a car in Santa Barbara?

Book your rental car in Santa Barbara 88 days before your pickup date to maximize your savings. Car rental prices are around ₱2,984/day on average when booked 88 days ahead, which saves you 4,444% off the average price.

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What is the best car rental company in Santa Barbara?

Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car rental company in Santa Barbara is Budget (rated 7.0/10 with 39 reviews). Avis (rated 9.0/10 with 15 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.

Budget
Budget
7.0
Avis
Avis
9.0
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
8.7
Alamo
Alamo
8.5

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

Planning a car rental in Santa Barbara? January is the cheapest month, costing about ₱3,556 per day. In contrast, October is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of ₱4,572. Monthly average rental prices are listed below. Remember, prices can change based on when you book, the type of car, and availability.

January

₱3,556

February

₱4,191

March

₱4,508

April

₱4,127

May

₱4,127

June

₱4,254

July

₱4,064

August

₱4,064

September

₱4,064

October

₱4,572

November

₱4,127

December

₱4,381

What car do most people rent in Santa Barbara?

SUV rentals (Chevrolet Trax or similar) are the most popular option for those visiting Santa Barbara. Intermediate rentals (Honda Civic or similar) are also a popular choice, followed by Compact rentals (Nissan Versa or similar).

Which car rental company has the most locations in Santa Barbara?

Enterprise Rent-A-Car has 3 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Avis has the second highest number of locations in Santa Barbara at 2.

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Top rental agencies in Santa Barbara

Budget

7.0
Good
39 reviews•2 locations
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Cleanliness

7.7

Comfort

7.8

Overall

7.0

Pick-up/drop-off

7.4

Value

7.1

Avis

9.0
Wonderful
15 reviews•2 locations
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Cleanliness

9.3

Comfort

9.1

Overall

9.0

Pick-up/drop-off

9.1

Value

8.5

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

8.7
Very good
12 reviews•3 locations
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Cleanliness

8.7

Comfort

8.5

Overall

8.7

Pick-up/drop-off

8.3

Value

8.4

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

Hertz

1 location
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Cleanliness

8.2

Comfort

7.8

Overall

7.1

Pick-up/drop-off

7.1

Value

7.2

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

1 location
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Dollar

5.0
Fair
4 reviews•1 location
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Cleanliness

5.0

Comfort

5.0

Overall

5.0

Pick-up/drop-off

4.0

Value

5.0

Car rental FAQs

  • Can I rent a car for a month in Santa Barbara?

    Yes, you can rent a car for a month in Santa Barbara. Check Cheapflights for the latest prices and car type availability.

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