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Cheap Car Rentals in Santa Barbara Airport from ₱2,545

This price is the cheapest per day rate found by a Cheapflights user in the last 48 hours by searching for a car rental in Santa Barbara Airport with a pick-up date of 8/15 and drop-off date of 8/17. Fares are subject to change and may not be available at all agencies or on all dates of rental. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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Popular car types in Santa Barbara Airport

Explore the most popular car models available for rent in Santa Barbara Airport and choose the one that suits your needs. The price data is sourced from various car rental companies and was last updated on July 9, 2025.

There are currently 12 rental locations operating at Santa Barbara Airport spread across 7 car rental agencies. In the past week, the cheapest car type to rent at Santa Barbara Airport is small car at ₱2,545 a day. Below are all the 4 car types available for renting in the area, along with estimated starting prices:

Economy

Economy

₱3,382+

Compact

Compact

₱2,545+

Standard

Standard

₱5,809+

Full-size

Full-size

₱3,396+

Premium

Premium

₱3,396+

Luxury

Luxury

₱6,643+

Convertible

Convertible

₱9,241+

Supplier choice

Supplier choice

₱2,485+

Compact SUV

Compact SUV

₱2,545+

Intermediate SUV

Intermediate SUV

₱4,044+

Standard SUV

Standard SUV

₱4,044+

Luxury SUV

Luxury SUV

₱8,529+

Best car rental deals found at Santa Barbara Airport

Browse through a selection of recently found affordable car rental deals in Santa Barbara Airport. Plan your trip with ease and find the perfect rental option for your needs. There are currently 8 rental car agencies in Santa Barbara Airport with an average daily rate of ₱3,645. Data was last updated on July 9, 2025.
Hyundai Tucson₱4,044/day
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Hyundai Tucson
Honda CR-V₱4,044/day
5
4
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Honda CR-V
Ford EcoSport₱2,545/day
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Ford EcoSport

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 ₱2,145, which is about 4,439% 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 6.7/10 with 40 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 ₱2,483 per day. In contrast, October is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of ₱2,878. Monthly average rental prices are listed below. Remember, prices can change based on when you book, the type of car, and availability.

January

₱2,483

February

₱2,540

March

₱2,596

April

₱2,540

May

₱2,653

June

₱2,653

July

₱2,822

August

₱2,766

September

₱2,540

October

₱2,878

November

₱2,709

December

₱2,878

What car do most people rent at Santa Barbara Airport?

SUV rentals (Class Full-size SUV or similar) are the most popular option for those visiting Santa Barbara Airport. Standard rentals (Ford Explorer or similar) are also a popular choice, followed by Full-size rentals (Class Full-size SUV 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 July 9, 2025.

Budget

6.7
Okay
40 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

7.1

Comfort

7.2

Overall

6.6

Pick-up/drop-off

6.9

Value

6.6

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

8.1
Very good
6 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

8.0

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Pick-up/drop-off

8.3

Value

8.1

Avis

7.9
Good
9 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

9.1

Comfort

8.7

Overall

7.9

Pick-up/drop-off

7.9

Value

7.8

Alamo

7.6
Good
10 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

7.4

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.6

Pick-up/drop-off

7.7

Value

7.7

Dollar

6.9
Okay
11 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

7.8

Comfort

7.4

Overall

6.8

Pick-up/drop-off

6.6

Value

6.7

National

6.0
Okay
2 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Overall

6.0

Pick-up/drop-off

5.0

Value

6.0

Hertz

5.6
Fair
18 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

6.9

Comfort

6.2

Overall

5.6

Pick-up/drop-off

5.5

Value

5.7

Thrifty

5.5
Fair
3 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

7.5

Comfort

7.5

Overall

5.5

Pick-up/drop-off

5.5

Value

7.0

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 July 9, 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 (7.6)Dollar (6.9)Budget (6.7)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.

Car rentals by fuel type in Santa Barbara Airport

Browse car rentals by fuel type in Santa Barbara Airport. Currently, Hybrid cars are the cheapest to rent in Santa Barbara Airport. Deals were last updated on July 9, 2025.

Browse through car rental deals by fuel type in Santa Barbara Airport. There are currently 2 fuel types to choose from with Hybrid being the cheapest (₱65+).

Electric

Electric

₱79+

Hybrid

Hybrid

₱65+

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