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Santa Barbara, CA, United States

8 May — 15 May

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Best deals found for Santa Barbara, California SUV rentals

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Ford Escape

or similar Intermediate SUV

Up to 5 passengers

C$ 59/day

6 May - 13 May

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Chevrolet Traverse

or similar Standard SUV

Up to 5 passengers

4-door vehicles

C$ 71/day

6 May - 13 May

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Ford Expedition

or similar Full-size SUV

Up to 5 passengers

C$ 162/day

6 May - 13 May

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Rental cars insight and trends in Santa Barbara

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Which SUV rental agency in Santa Barbara has the cheapest SUV rental prices?

Renting a SUV in Santa Barbara is cheapest when using Avis at their location in the city. The best daily rate a momondo user has found is C$ 61, but typically it’s best to assume your SUV rental will cost C$ 83/day.

Which SUV rental company in Santa Barbara has the most locations?

Enterprise Rent-A-Car is very popular in Santa Barbara, California, as they have more locations than any other SUV rental company. You can find 3 locations in the city of Santa Barbara, California and can expect to pay about C$ 208/day for your rental SUV in Santa Barbara, California.

Santa Barbara SUV rental directory

All major SUV rental suppliers in Santa Barbara, California

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

8.1

Very good

44 reviews•3 locations

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10.0

Wonderful|Sep. 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.

10.0

Wonderful|Apr. 2023

Great team. Thanks!

2.0

Poor|Nov. 2022

They did not have a car available and we could not reach our destination as scheduled. Our vacation was ruined.

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|Jun. 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 out of 15

Budget

7.1

Good

91 reviews•2 locations

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2.0

Poor|Sep. 2023

Horrible customer service

2.0

Poor|Sep. 2023

Awful

10.0

Wonderful|Aug. 2023

Excellent customer service at the Santa Barbara airport location.

2.0

Poor|May 2023

Didn’t have the car I ordered. Car they gave me hadn’t been cleaned and it was blocked in by 5 other cars, so took 30 minutes to get out.

10.0

Wonderful|Apr. 2023

Friendly helpful staff

2.0

Poor|Mar. 2023

We asked for no insurance as we carry our own. It was added and at $25 a day it added 25% to our total bill. As a courtesy the return assistant deducted $40.

1 out of 31

Hertz

6.2

Okay

86 reviews•3 locations

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4.0

Mediocre|Aug. 2023

Counter person so rude second time I get same person not willing to change my rental I guess the special price was an electric car at which was difficult to figure out charge locations nothing got explained car was great only problem was the charging stations

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|Aug. 2022

One of the best values in car rentals during these outrageous times.

10.0

Wonderful|Jul. 2022

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

1 out of 29

Avis

8.5

Very good

23 reviews•2 locations

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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|Sep. 2022

Easy pick and up and drop off. New and clean car, gas tank full, great experience as always!

8.0

Very good|Jul. 2022

The pick up line was pretty Long at SBC. Attendant worked as best as able with number of people.

10.0

Wonderful|Jul. 2022

Seth was excellent

6.0

Okay|Jul. 2022

Loved the Mustang. Perfect car for a California road trip. I had reserved a convertible, however, and because I arrived 6 hours after my reserved pick-up time, I had to settle for a hardtop. My fault (though I really had no idea about timing when I booked the trip months ago), but I felt a bit overcharged paying the same price as a convertible. Sure, Avis puts them in the same class, but obviously, convertibles are far rarer as leased vehicles and should cost more. That's life, I guess. My other comment is I dearly wish Avis rented vehicles with manual transmissions. I realize it's a dying breed because fat, lazy Americans only know how to drive automatics, but why encourage such sloth? Distinguish yourselves in the marketplace by offering a few sticks. At purchase, such cars are a bit cheaper anyway, and you can rent them for the same or more than an automatic, so it's win-win for everyone. Giving in to American tastes is just lowering the bar. These people still buy minivans and eat at McDonald's, and no one ever went broke underestimating consumers in this nation. All of which is to say, offer more manuals, please.

10.0

Wonderful|May 2022

Seats could not be adjusted properly.

1 out of 8

Alamo

8.0

Very good

28 reviews•1 location

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2.0

Poor|Aug. 2022

Terrible booking , no explanation why I could not book , left counter walked next counter to hertz to get a car … Fk Alamo

10.0

Wonderful|Aug. 2022

easy processing. great staff.

1.9

Poor|Sep. 2021

Despite having a confirmed reservation, there was no cars available to me when I arrived at the counter. I was referred to a competitor at the next door counter where I ended up paying more, but at least I got a car!

5.9

Fair|Aug. 2021

My rental car was not clean on the inside or outside. I’m not as concerned with the outside because I understand that’s harder to control, but I expected the inside to be spotless given the current state of the world. Instead, it was dusty, had sticky spots from a spilled beverage (I’m assuming), & dirt footprints throughout the car, such as on the passenger side (where I have not been sitting, or had a passenger). Additionally, there were no disinfecting wipes in the car for me to use to clean, which I’ve received in other rentals during the pandemic, so I had to use the ones I’d packed myself to clean the inside of the car to my comfort. It felt as if the car had just been dropped off by the previous renter, then handed off to me. I know there is a rental car shortage, & cars are in much higher demand right now as travel resumes, but as a renter I would hope that my safety is the highest priority! Adding this on top of what I paid for this rental car, I will not rent from Alamo again.

2.0

Poor|Jun. 2021

I only had a debit card, no notes were given on needing a actual credit card online ( unless you are flying into SB airport lol) but was told that the down town location would take debit. ( which makes no sense.) Desk person would not help call downtown location to see if they had any vehicles like I had reserved at the airport location. Not willing to help. Poor customer service.

1 out of 10

National

2.0

Poor

1 review•1 location

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Sunnycars

1 location

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Quick facts about SUV rentals in Santa Barbara

Get the overview on great SUV rental deals, popular SUV rental companies, and best SUV models for your visit in Santa Barbara

Most Popular Agency	Hertz
Cheapest SUV	C$ 96
Most Popular SUV Model	Chevrolet Bolt

The most popular Santa Barbara car rental agency found on momondo this month is Hertz. Other top choices for car rental companies are Budget and Avis

The lowest price for SUV in Santa Barbara is C$ 96/day. For this area, you can expect average prices starting from C$ 111/day.

The most popular SUV to rent in Santa Barbara in the past 7 days is the Chevrolet Bolt. Our users also prefer the Chevrolet Bolt EUV as an alternative.

Driving with a rental SUV in Santa Barbara - FAQs

Learn everything there is to know about renting an SUV in Santa Barbara so you can be properly prepared for your next trip

How much will it cost to rent SUV in Santa Barbara, California in May?

Our data shows that for SUV rental deals during May in Santa Barbara, you can expect to pay around C$ 126 per day. A particularly good SUV rental deal might be around C$ 61, which is the lowest quote for Santa Barbara we've seen so far.

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

Prices for cars in Santa Barbara are refreshed on a daily basis.

How many operators does momondo search for cars in Santa Barbara?

There are 13 operators available for cars in Santa Barbara as of May 2024.

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

Among different countries, including Santa Barbara, 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 rental company you're considering before booking.

What documentation or ID do you need to rent a car in Santa Barbara?

When renting a car in Santa Barbara, all drivers must present a full valid driving license. An International Driving Permit is required if the driving license is written in a language different to that of the country of rental and may be necessary to avoid the risk of potential fines. If you are renting abroad, you may also need to provide proof of return travel and accommodation information during your stay. We always recommend checking with the individual rental company you are booking with.