Cheap Car Rentals in Santa Barbara from $31

A navigation device could be very helpful in a number of situations. It could help you find alternative routes to US Highway 101 during peak rush hour from about 6:30 am to 9:30 am and then again from 3:30 pm to 6:30 pm. It could also keep you headed in the right direction when you drive along the narrower, more twisty roads in the hills and mountains, where signage is scarce. A navigation device could also help you find alternative routes when you are confronted with traffic congestion due to road work. However, it cannot predict wildlife darting into the road, so stay vigilant, especially at night.

To rent a car in Santa Barbara, you need to be at least 21 years old. However, if you are age 21 through 24, most car rental agencies will charge you a daily fee for being a Young Renter. To secure your car rental, you need to have a driver's license and a credit card in your name. If you want to use a debit card, first check with your rental car agency to make sure that they accept them. If you are not going to opt for the insurance offered by the rental car company, bring proof of your own insurance. Otherwise, you may not be allowed to leave the lot with the rental vehicle unless you purchase the car rental agency’s insurance.

Because Santa Barbara is situated right along the Pacific Coast Highway, you can drive up and down the coast of California, seeing renowned sites of nature and culture. In 3 hours, you can drive up US Highway 101 to visit Hearst Castle in San Simeon. Along the way, you can visit Solvang, a quaint California town fashioned after a Danish village. A little further north, on the way to Hearst Castle, you can stop at Sycamore Minerals Springs Resort and Spa, an indulgent resort that catered to the Hollywood elite in the '30s and '40s. Heading south from Santa Barbara, you can reach Malibu in 1h 30min and Los Angeles in 2 hours.

In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under $58/day when booking a rental car in Santa Barbara. The best deal a user found was for $23/day from Turo, booked on Sep. 5.

Turo is one of the top picks in Santa Barbara. They can have you in a rental car for about $377 per week on average.

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

Prices can be as low as $1,616 if you consider booking with Turo. That price represents savings of 67% compared to the Santa Barbara average. The monthly cost of a car rental in Santa Barbara is on average $1,616 ($54/day).

The average price for a weekend car rental in Santa Barbara is $64. Renting a Compact is your cheapest option if you’ve looking to save money on your weekend car rental in Santa Barbara. For the month of October, Cheapflights users have found rental cars in Santa Barbara for as low as $53/day.