Most popular company | BUDGET | |
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Price of gas per gallon | $4.58 | |
Average price per day | $77 | |
Cheapest price per day | $34 |
January
$63
February
$72
March
$83
April
$78
May
$69
June
$83
July
$86
August
$76
September
$69
October
$72
November
$79
December
$74
Currently, the cheapest month to rent a car in Santa Barbara is January. The most expensive time to rent a car is July. The cheapest prices for each month are shown above, but prices will vary based on availability, how far out you book your rental car, and of course, car type.
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In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under $77/day when booking a rental car in Santa Barbara. The best deal a user found was for $34/day from Turo, booked on May 8.
Taking our users’ ratings and reviews into consideration, Avis (8.3 rating), Enterprise (8.2 rating) and Budget (8.0 rating) seem to be the best rental car companies in Santa Barbara.
The average gas price in Santa Barbara is $4.58/gallon over the past month, costing you anywhere between $54 and $79 to fill up a car’s gas tank.
Budget is one of the top picks in Santa Barbara. They can have you in a rental car for about $490 per week on average.
Renting your favorite car model can become more difficult the closer you are to your desired travel date. It’s ideal to book early to have that peace of mind. An early booking can save you up to 10% in Santa Barbara - we recommend booking at least 90days in advance.
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 $2,098 if you consider booking with Turo. That price represents savings of 65% compared to the Santa Barbara average. The monthly cost of a car rental in Santa Barbara is on average $2,098 ($70/day).
The average price for a weekend car rental in Santa Barbara is $105. 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 June, Cheapflights users have found rental cars in Santa Barbara for as low as $71/day.
The majority of Cheapflights travelers prefer to rent a Standard (Hyundai Elantra) in Santa Barbara, making it the most popular option.