Find the best car hire deals in Santa Barbara

Renting a car in Santa Barbara is a must if you want to fully explore in and around the city. There’s a lot of things to do and places to see in Santa Barbara. Renting a car gives you the flexibility to drive to a nearby city or attraction outside of Santa Barbara.

With Tripadvisor, you can rent all types of vehicles in Santa Barbara. We offer economical standard cars, sporty convertibles, family-friendly minivans, and comfortable SUVs. By leveraging the world’s largest car hire booking service and searching all major rental brands, we help you find the lowest car hire prices available. We offer comprehensive coverage of over 60,000 locations worldwide.

What you need to know when renting a car in Santa Barbara

• You can pick up your vehicle at any car hire location in Santa Barbara or at the airport.
• Make sure you compare deals across all major car hire brands - there are dozens to choose from in Santa Barbara.
• Major car hire providers include Hertz, National, Enterprise, Alamo and Avis, but Santa Barbara also offers other car hire brands.
• Reserve early to get the best-priced car hire for your trip to Santa Barbara.

Tips for renting a car in Santa Barbara

• Join a loyalty rewards programme with a car hire company so you can earn points to use towards perks. Joining is typically free-of-charge.
• Look for Santa Barbara car hire locations outside the airport as prices usually include a kiosk fee at the airport.
• Consider taking a taxi or rideshare from the airport to an offsite location. Taxes and fees are based on where you pick up your car hire, not where you drop off.
• Join a loyalty rewards programme with a car hire company so you can earn points to use towards perks. Joining is typically free-of-charge.
• When flying to Santa Barbara, check with the airline for reward programmes that include discounts at car hire companies.