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What is the best car hire agency in Santa Barbara and Vicinity?

The best car hire company in Santa Barbara and Vicinity is Avis, which has a rating of 8.9/10 from 13 momondo users. Avis has 1 location in Santa Barbara and Vicinity, including the city of Santa Barbara.

What is the most popular type of car to hire in Santa Barbara and Vicinity?

43% of momondo users prefer to hire Economy vehicles when visiting Santa Barbara and Vicinity. You can expect daily rental prices for this type of car to be $102 on average. Rates might be different depending on what agency you hire your car from and what city you intend to visit. Keep in mind that there are also other types of rental cars available in Santa Barbara and Vicinity if this one doesn’t suit your needs.

Santa Barbara and Vicinity car hire directory

All major car hire suppliers in Santa Barbara and Vicinity

Avis

8.9

Very Good

8 reviews•1 location

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10.0

Wonderful|Mar 2023

Able to pick up downtown Santa Barbara on a Saturday. Friendly staff, easy pick up and drop off, brand new car (1700 mi). No hassle rental.

10.0

Wonderful|May 2022

Seats could not be adjusted properly.

10.0

Wonderful|Dec 2021

I found the lowest price for an SUV on Avis 4 days before the trip using Kayak, the morning of pick up I called to see if I could get a bigger SUV. YES! For only $25.00. More a day! I had an Expedition for 10 days for less than $800.00. I feel I saved $2800.00 Thank you!

10.0

Wonderful|Nov 2021

I was not told there would be a $370 deposit for the car. It is still on my credit card and I’m awaiting the credit.

10.0

Wonderful|Nov 2021

The staff was very friendly in Santa Barbara.

8.0

Very Good|Nov 2021

Little more explanation of car details/ how to open fill cap, toll road transponder,

1 out of 3

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

8.2

Very Good

14 reviews•3 locations

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10.0

Wonderful|Sept 2023

They were short cars but still made sure I got a nice car and on my way. Very nice at the Santa Barbara location and Santa Maria as well. Thank you. Both agents super helpful.

4.0

Mediocre|Oct 2022

The car we had reserved was not available and the only other car was a mini-van. We went to another car rental agency.

6.0

Okay|June 2022

Was ok.. was told didnt have a van at first then i got a bit bothered and a van showed up.. lady that helped me at last was nice

10.0

Wonderful|Apr 2022

The staff was fantastic! Did not get his name but he was superior! He had been there a year& he us currently assistant manager! Tall very sociable knowledgeable person! Will try to get his name & send in to you!

1.9

Poor|July 2021

Booked my car six weeks in advance, and they didn’t have it or anything close for me. I caught the guy in lie after lie. He said he just rented it because i was over an hour late. I was an hour and two minutes because of a delayed flight. So he rented it in two minutes? He said he called and left messages. When I showed him my phone had no calls or messages, he said it just kept ringing. I was upset at his repeated lies, so he asked me to leave.

10.0

Wonderful|July 2021

Too expensive for one day

1 out of 5

Budget

7.8

Good

10 reviews•1 location

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10.0

Wonderful|Dec 2022

It was a very easy transactions picking up and dropping off. Which I appreciated.

2.0

Poor|Nov 2022

There are narrow drop off windows that were not made clear at this location

1.9

Poor|Aug 2021

I rented a midsize sedan for a road trip. Instead, I received an unwanted upgrade to an SUV. I was not offered a sedan, even upon request, and the agent failed to warn me of the change. The leasing agent was also ride. I'm very disappointed in the experience

7.9

Good|July 2021

It was a bit disappointint to have ordered a fuel-efficient small car for a several hundred miles trip to then receive a Jeep Wrangler (with a broken sunvisor that fell down while on the highway, blocking my view for 3 seconds). Other than that, all good.

1 out of 4

Hertz

6.3

Okay

15 reviews•3 locations

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2.0

Poor|Feb 2023

Very minimal instruction in Tesla operation. It was extremely difficult to figure out with no instructions. Found radio volume on last hour of trip- never did find wipers on/off and looked everywhere.

2.0

Poor|Jan 2023

Terrible customer service !

10.0

Wonderful|Aug 2022

Corolla was comfortable and got great Mileage! Also the price was excellent! Great value for the car rental

10.0

Wonderful|July 2022

Clemont, the manager was efficient and made the rental easy.

1.9

Poor|June 2021

I thought I had booked Hertz at the Santa Barbara airport, but was told at the airport counter that my booking was actually at the " downtown" Hertz facility. I took a cab to that facility and was so discouraged by the service and the car availability that I declined the rental. I took a cab to my destination and then Uber'd around Santa Barbara for the duration of my stay. I've been a Hertz Gold customer for many years, and this downtown experience was not something I'd repeat. Definitely not the Hertz standard I've been used to.

10.0

Wonderful|June 2021

I received a friendly reminder that the store would be closing soon, and they wanted to make sure I had picked up the car I needed. I was already in a rental car, but I really appreciated that a service member cared enough to call to make sure all her reservations were accounted for! She also helped me to determine the best location to drop off my rental on the other end of my travels.

The office is a bit dingy, and the agent needed to stop our transaction several times to answer the phone. Otherwise, everyone was friendly and courteous.

1 out of 5

AutoEurope

1 location

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VIPCars Recommendation

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Car hire in Santa Barbara and Vicinity

Learn everything there is to know about hiring a car in Santa Barbara and Vicinity so you can be properly prepared for your next trip

When did momondo last update prices for cars in Santa Barbara and Vicinity?

Prices for cars in Santa Barbara and Vicinity refresh daily.

How old do you have to be to hire a car in Santa Barbara and Vicinity?

Among different countries, including Santa Barbara and Vicinity, the minimum age for drivers varies. In numerous EU countries, drivers must be 18 years old. To hire a car overseas, you'll generally need to be at least 21, and if you're under 25, a young driver surcharge may be imposed. It's recommended that you review the policy of the hire company you're considering before booking.

What documentation or ID do you need to hire a car in Santa Barbara and Vicinity?

To hire a car in Santa Barbara and Vicinity, all drivers must present 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 evidence of your return travel and accommodation information during your stay. We always recommend that you verify with the specific hire company you're booking with.

Why use momondo?

Why should I use momondo to book a car hire in Santa Barbara and Vicinity?

Using momondo to book a car hire in Santa Barbara and Vicinity could save you time and money. momondo searches thousands of car hire websites and locations to provide you with a wide selection of options and cars to choose from.

How does momondo help me find the best car hire deal in Santa Barbara and Vicinity?

By the use of filters, momondo makes finding a great car hire in Santa Barbara and Vicinity easier. Whether it is price, car type, amenities or policies, momondo allows you to refine your search with these and more filters to find the best deal for you.

Does momondo show car hire deals in Santa Barbara and Vicinity with free cancellation?

Free cancellation is a policy that can be filtered on momondo car hire searches for Santa Barbara and Vicinity and all other locations. Availability may vary by location.