Car hires in Santa Barbara, California

In most cases, there is no fee when you cancel your Santa Barbara car hire. You can check to see whether or not your preferred car hire company in Santa Barbara offers free cancellation when booking with momondo.

Hiring a Standard car in Santa Barbara during the month of February is the preferred choice of most travellers. With temperatures averaging 12 °C and precipitation around 70 mm during February, a Standard size car is more than capable of handling these weather conditions. This is the perfect rental car type for wet roads and above-freezing temperatures. Hiring a Standard in Santa Barbara will cost you $67/day on average.

Travellers who hire a car in Santa Barbara should be aware that the city’s speed limit is 40 km/h. Suburban speed limits around Santa Barbara are generally 120 km/h, whereas speed limits on motorways are 120 km/h. Keep in mind that speeds may change depending on what road you’re travelling on, so be on the lookout for posted signage.

Those looking for a hire car in Santa Barbara during the month of January should expect temperatures to be around 11 °C and should expect around 90 mm of precipitation. This information can be helpful when choosing which car you’d like to rent.

Travellers looking to leave from Santa Barbara on a road trip around California or the surrounding areas during the month of January should expect temperatures around 11 °C and about 86 mm of possible rain through the month.

Prices for cars in Santa Barbara are updated daily.

The number of operators available for cars in Santa Barbara is 13 as of January 2025.

The minimum age for drivers varies by country, including Santa Barbara. In many EU countries drivers must be 18 years old. As a rule, you’ll need to be 21 to hire a car abroad, and a young driver surcharge may be applied if you are under 25. We recommend reading through the policy of your chosen hire company before booking.

To hire a car in Santa Barbara, all drivers must have a valid full driving license. If the license is written in a language other than the language of the country of hire, an International Driving Permit may be required to avoid the risk of potential fines. If you're hiring a car abroad, you may also need to provide proof of return travel and accommodation information during your stay. We recommend that you verify with the specific hire company you're booking with.