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Yes, we offer a guarantee of the lowest price - because we compare various retailers, we can always offer you the best price in town.

What do I need to do when picking up a car?

To pick up your car, you will need your voucher, passport, driver's license and a credit card. It is very important that your driver's license and credit card are in the same name as the main driver. Keep in mind that the local rental company will reserve a certain amount on your credit card as a deposit. This requires the PIN code for your credit card. If your driver's license is foreign (for example, in Chinese), you must bring a translation with you. Only your original passport and driver's license will be accepted - a copy is not sufficient.

Are there any additional costs?

In general, our rates are all-inclusive. Should there be any additional costs, our booking department will get in touch with you before issuing the invoice. Should you object, you can always cancel your reservation with no obligations attached (at least 48 hours in advance).

What kind of insurance is applicable to my car rental?

In general, Liability Insurance, Fire Insurance, All-Risks Insurance and Theft Insurance are included in the cost of your rental car.

What is a worry-free label?

Only rental companies with a high level of customer satisfaction are eligible to be included in our Worry-Free selection. This rate includes excess cover and unlimited kilometres. Your vehicle will be provided and must be returned with a full tank of fuel. With a vehicle from our Worry-Free selection, you can travel with peace of mind and no hidden costs.

How can I change or cancel my reservation?

You can cancel your reservation through "My Account". We recommend contacting us by phone if your changes to your booking or cancellation takes place at short notice (48 hours or less).

When will I get a confirmation of my booking?

Most reservations will receive confirmation within minutes after payment takes place. We recommend contacting our Booking Department for last minute reservations (pick-up within 48 hours).

Which car rental companies are compared by CompareCarHire.co.uk at this location?

National Car Rental,Enterprise,Hertz,Avis,Dollar Rent a Car,Budget,Alamo,Thrifty

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Car hire Santa Barbara Airport

CompareCarHire.co.uk compares the prices of well-known car hire companies in United States, including the following location: Santa Barbara Airport

National Car Rental
8.8 (449)
From £ 38 / day
Enterprise
8.7 (2179)
From £ 37 / day
Hertz
8.1 (7862)
From £ 29 / day
Avis
8 (6716)
From £ 32 / day
Dollar Rent a Car
7.7 (4780)
From £ 27 / day
Budget
7.2 (10541)
From £ 27 / day

Alamo
8.9 (9600)
From £ 37 / day
Thrifty
7.4 (6111)
No rates available

Customer experience

Good and reliable company for renting a car abroad

Easy website, easy phone contact when I had questions. Everything well-organized. Friendly staff. Have rented a car through this company several times and have always been very satisfied.

25-02-2025

Great

09-02-2025

The overall service was okay

The overall service was okay however receiving emails stating I was late were Incorrect and needs to be rectified in your software it was kind of annoying having them to call the 800 number to clarify the situation.

28-10-2024

Very straight forward positive experience

08-09-2024

Will highly recommend

05-09-2024

Everything was very straightforward, I

Everything was very straightforward, I was asked to buy additional insurance by Avis for breakdown etc, so it would have been useful to understand this wasn't included in the quoted price - if it was stated it wasn't obvious. It would be useful for you or the rental companies to provide more information on how pick up and drop offs work at the specific airports. Finding the drop off place a San Francisco was not great, as the address stated and google maps puts them in slightly different places - and the attendant joked that finding the garage wasn't easy.

14-05-2023

OK, I have confidence in

OK, I have confidence in CompareCar

03-08-2022

Great.

23-05-2019

All good. I did not

All good. I did not have any trouble during the hiring, so fortunately, I did not have call customers service at all, so no problems with the reservation at all.

25-04-2019

Good website. Everything booked and

Good website. Everything booked and Enterprise expecting us. Very impressed.

05-05-2025

No issues. Will definitely use

No issues. Will definitely use again, thank you

07-03-2025

Very easy website and good

Very easy website and good communication between booking the car and picking it up.

28-02-2025

Great - quick, easy to

Great - quick, easy to use.

12-02-2025

Great experience

28-11-2024

Excellent...there were no issues

Excellent...there were no issues to report, other than the SUV that I received...everything went without any hitches or surprises.

28-10-2024

Had no problems with CompareCarHire

Had no problems with CompareCarHire.co.uk. Would use them again.

Next to one of California's most popular cities is Santa Barbara Airport. Several airlines operate regular service to Phoenix, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Seattle and Denver via SkyWest, American Eagle and Mesa Airlines. From the beaches to the city, there is lot visitors can do with car rental in Santa Barbara Airport.

Santa Barbara Airport facilities

The charming little terminal at Santa Barbara has a good coffee shop and the Costa Terraza Restaurant and Tapas Bar provides excellent food and drinks. A large newsstand has gifts, reading material and travel sundries, and those with a mobile device can enjoy WiFi internet access throughout the terminal. Door-to-door airport shuttles, taxis and rental cars are on hand for transportation.

Santa Barbara Airport excursions

There are loads of things to do in and around this beautiful city with car hire in Santa Barbara Airport. Downtown shopping and dining along State Street, California's finest Spanish mission and fun along the city's wharf ensure a diverse range of activities. Besides the lovely beaches, there are many public parks for walks, hikes and bike rides.

Best time to visit

Santa Barbara boasts nearly perfect Mediterranean-style weather. The summer months are simply amazing, with daytime temperatures of around 24C and loads of sunshine. Winter can be a bit rainy but the weather is still mild due to the coastal influence. This is a great time to visit as well because the landscape turns green and tourist crowds are light.

Car rental in Santa Barbara Airport

Unless you're willing to wait on the public bus or pay for expensive taxis, a rental car is needed to move around Santa Barbara. When you compare car hire rates online in advance, it's often possible to find good deals through the selection of international companies operating out of the airport.

Currency

United States Dollar
Driving direction

Right
City speed limit

25 - 70 km/h
Freeway speed limit

90 - 130 km/h
Language

English
Popular car category

SUV

Car hire Santa Barbara Airport

Car hire Santa Barbara Airport

Car rental offers Santa Barbara Airport

Rental car options at Santa Barbara Airport

National Car Rental

Enterprise

Hertz

Avis

Dollar Rent a Car

Budget

Alamo

Thrifty