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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 17 March 2025.

Budget

6.6
Okay
41 reviews•1 location
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Cleanliness

7.1

Comfort

7.1

Overall

6.6

Pick-up/drop-off

6.9

Value

6.6

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

8.4
Very Good
6 reviews•1 location
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Cleanliness

8.3

Comfort

8.4

Overall

8.4

Pick-up/drop-off

8.6

Value

8.4

Avis

7.9
Good
9 reviews•1 location
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Cleanliness

9.1

Comfort

8.7

Overall

7.9

Pick-up/drop-off

7.9

Value

7.8

Alamo

7.8
Good
11 reviews•1 location
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Cleanliness

7.7

Comfort

8.1

Overall

7.9

Pick-up/drop-off

7.9

Value

7.9

Dollar

6.8
Okay
12 reviews•1 location
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Cleanliness

7.6

Comfort

7.5

Overall

6.6

Pick-up/drop-off

6.4

Value

6.6

National

6.0
Okay
2 reviews•1 location
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Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Overall

6.0

Pick-up/drop-off

5.0

Value

6.0

Hertz

5.6
Fair
17 reviews•1 location
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Cleanliness

7.0

Comfort

6.2

Overall

5.6

Pick-up/drop-off

5.5

Value

5.7

Thrifty

5.5
Fair
3 reviews•1 location
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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 17 March 2025.

  • Which car hire 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 (8.4)Avis (7.9)Alamo (7.8)Dollar (6.8)Budget (6.6)National (6.0)Hertz (5.6)Thrifty (5.5)

  • Which car hire company is considered to be the best at Santa Barbara Airport?

    Taking our users’ ratings and reviews into consideration, Avis (8.4 rating), Enterprise Rent-A-Car (8.3 rating) and Alamo (7.8 rating) seem to be the best car hire companies at Santa Barbara Airport.

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

    Booking early can save you upwards of 35% on your car hire. Booking your vehicle at least 87 days in advance can you get you a great below-average price at Santa Barbara Airport.

  • 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.

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