Cheapflights insights for Santa Barbara Airport car rentals
Get relevant, data-driven information to help you rent a car in Santa Barbara Airport, including pricing trends, ideal booking times, and more.
How far in advance should I rent a car at Santa Barbara Airport?
To get the best deal on a rental car at Santa Barbara Airport, book about 2 days before your trip. At that point, average daily prices are around ₱2,137, which is about 4,425% cheaper than the typical rate.
What is the best car rental company at Santa Barbara Airport?
Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car rental company at Santa Barbara Airport is Budget (rated 6.6/10 with 39 reviews). Enterprise Rent-A-Car (rated 8.1/10 with 6 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.
What is the cheapest month to rent a car at Santa Barbara Airport?
Planning a car rental at Santa Barbara Airport? January is the cheapest month, costing about ₱2,474 per day. In contrast, October is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of ₱2,868. Monthly average rental prices are listed below. Remember, prices can change based on when you book, the type of car, and availability.
January
₱2,474
February
₱2,531
March
₱2,587
April
₱2,531
May
₱2,643
June
₱2,643
July
₱2,812
August
₱2,756
September
₱2,531
October
₱2,868
November
₱2,699
December
₱2,868
What car do most people rent at Santa Barbara Airport?
Economy rentals (Kia Rio or similar) are the most popular option for those visiting Santa Barbara Airport. Passenger van rentals (Chrysler Pacifica or similar) are also a popular choice, followed by Mini rentals (Chrysler Pacifica or similar).
Which car rental 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.
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 August 25, 2025.
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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 August 25, 2025.
Which car rental 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 (8.1)Avis (7.9)Alamo (7.5)Dollar (7.1)Budget (6.6)National (6.0)Hertz (5.6)Thrifty (5.5)
Can I rent a car for a month at Santa Barbara Airport?
Typically how long you can rent a car for depends on the inventory of the supplier. For Santa Barbara Airport however, it is certainly possible to rent a car for an entire month.