Cheap Car Rentals in Santa Barbara from $22

To rent a small car in Santa Barbara, the United States, you would pay an average price of $58/day. November is the cheapest month to rent a small car in Santa Barbara, the United States (~$49/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is July (~$71/day). In fact, November is about 17% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a small car rental for Santa Barbara. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Santa Barbara, renting a small car saves you 28% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Santa Barbara small car rental prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To rent a medium car in Santa Barbara, the United States, you would pay an average price of $66/day. September is the cheapest month to rent a medium car in Santa Barbara, the United States (~$56/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is October (~$79/day). In fact, September is about 17% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a medium car rental for Santa Barbara. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Santa Barbara, renting a medium car saves you 18% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Santa Barbara medium car rental prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To rent a large car in Santa Barbara, the United States, you would pay an average price of $101/day. January is the cheapest month to rent a large car in Santa Barbara, the United States (~$78/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is September (~$126/day). In fact, January is about 24% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a large car rental for Santa Barbara. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Santa Barbara, renting a large car is 21% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Santa Barbara large car rental prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To rent a SUV in Santa Barbara, the United States, you would pay an average price of $87/day. January is the cheapest month to rent a SUV in Santa Barbara, the United States (~$71/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is November (~$130/day). In fact, January is about 20% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a SUV rental for Santa Barbara. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Santa Barbara, renting a SUV is 8% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Santa Barbara SUV rental prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To rent a van in Santa Barbara, the United States, you would pay an average price of $137/day. March is the cheapest month to rent a van in Santa Barbara, the United States (~$119/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is January (~$154/day). In fact, March is about 14% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a van rental for Santa Barbara. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Santa Barbara, renting a van is 42% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Santa Barbara van rental prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To rent a luxury car in Santa Barbara, the United States, you would pay an average price of $99/day. October is the cheapest month to rent a luxury car in Santa Barbara, the United States (~$72/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is July (~$131/day). In fact, October is about 28% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a luxury car rental for Santa Barbara. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Santa Barbara, renting a luxury car is 19% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity.

To rent a convertible in Santa Barbara, the United States, you would pay an average price of $120/day. January is the cheapest month to rent a convertible in Santa Barbara, the United States (~$76/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is October (~$144/day). In fact, January is about 37% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a convertible rental for Santa Barbara. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Santa Barbara, renting a convertible is 33% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Santa Barbara convertible rental prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Chevrolet Spark$26/day

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Toyota Yaris$32/day

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Ford Fiesta$32/day

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• Should I reserve an add-on navigation device to drive around Santa Barbara?

  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.

• How old do I have to be to rent a car in Santa Barbara?

  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.

• What interesting places can I visit around Santa Barbara in my rental car?

  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.

• What is the cheapest rental car found in Santa Barbara?

  In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under $60/day when booking a rental car in Santa Barbara. The best deal a user found was for $28/day from Turo, booked on Apr. 21.

• What car rental company is typically the cheapest in Santa Barbara?

  According to our data, users have found the cheapest deals when booking a rental car in Santa Barbara from the following companies over the past two weeks: Turo ($22/day), Getaround ($32/day), and Budget ($32/day).

• Which car rental company is considered to be the best in Santa Barbara?

  Taking our users’ ratings and reviews into consideration, Avis (8.5 rating), Enterprise Rent-A-Car (8.1 rating) and Alamo (7.9 rating) seem to be the best rental car companies in Santa Barbara.

• What are gas prices like in Santa Barbara?

  The average gas price in Santa Barbara is $3.90/gallon over the past month, costing you anywhere between $46 and $67 to fill up a car’s gas tank.

• How much does it cost to rent a car in Santa Barbara for a week from Hertz?

  Hertz is one of the top picks in Santa Barbara. They can have you in a rental car for about $352 per week on average.

• How far in advance should I rent a car in Santa Barbara for the best price?

  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 36% in Santa Barbara - we recommend booking at least 7days in advance.

• 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.

• How much does it cost to rent a car in Santa Barbara for a month?

  Prices can be as low as $1,510 if you consider booking with Turo. That price represents savings of 62% compared to the Santa Barbara average. The monthly cost of a car rental in Santa Barbara is on average $1,510 ($50/day).

• How much is a car rental in Santa Barbara for a weekend?

  The average price for a weekend car rental in Santa Barbara is $83. Renting a Intermediate SUV is your cheapest option if you’ve looking to save money on your weekend car rental in Santa Barbara. For the month of May, Cheapflights users have found rental cars in Santa Barbara for as low as $63/day.

• What car do most people rent in Santa Barbara?

  The majority of Cheapflights travelers prefer to rent a Mini (Fiat 500) in Santa Barbara, making it the most popular option.