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$41 - $117
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$85 - $122
The best time to rent a Small car from Budget in Santa Barbara, California is in November when prices are $41 per day on average. $41 per day is 41% lower than the $69 average yearly price for a Budget Small rental in Santa Barbara. While November may be the cheapest month to rent a Small car from Budget in Santa Barbara, June is the most expensive. However, you may still be able to find great deals in June on Small rental vehicles from Budget depending on what day you book.
The best time to rent a Medium car from Budget in Santa Barbara, California is in January when prices are $45 per day on average. $45 per day is 32% lower than the $66 average yearly price for a Budget Medium rental in Santa Barbara. While January may be the cheapest month to rent a Medium car from Budget in Santa Barbara, July is the most expensive. However, you may still be able to find great deals in July on Medium rental vehicles from Budget depending on what day you book.
The best time to rent a Large car from Budget in Santa Barbara, California is in May when prices are $44 per day on average. $44 per day is 65% lower than the $126 average yearly price for a Budget Large rental in Santa Barbara. While May may be the cheapest month to rent a Large car from Budget in Santa Barbara, November is the most expensive. However, you may still be able to find great deals in November on Large rental vehicles from Budget depending on what day you book.
The best time to rent a SUV car from Budget in Santa Barbara, California is in January when prices are $40 per day on average. $40 per day is 39% lower than the $66 average yearly price for a Budget SUV rental in Santa Barbara. While January may be the cheapest month to rent a SUV car from Budget in Santa Barbara, July is the most expensive. However, you may still be able to find great deals in July on SUV rental vehicles from Budget depending on what day you book.
The best time to rent a Van car from Budget in Santa Barbara, California is in April when prices are $110 per day on average. $110 per day is 26% lower than the $149 average yearly price for a Budget Van rental in Santa Barbara. While April may be the cheapest month to rent a Van car from Budget in Santa Barbara, August is the most expensive. However, you may still be able to find great deals in August on Van rental vehicles from Budget depending on what day you book.
The best time to rent a Luxury car from Budget in Santa Barbara, California is in April when prices are $73 per day on average. $73 per day is 27% lower than the $101 average yearly price for a Budget Luxury rental in Santa Barbara. While April may be the cheapest month to rent a Luxury car from Budget in Santa Barbara, June is the most expensive. However, you may still be able to find great deals in June on Luxury rental vehicles from Budget depending on what day you book.
The best time to rent a Convertible car from Budget in Santa Barbara, California is in June when prices are $83 per day on average. $83 per day is 35% lower than the $127 average yearly price for a Budget Convertible rental in Santa Barbara. While June may be the cheapest month to rent a Convertible car from Budget in Santa Barbara, July is the most expensive. However, you may still be able to find great deals in July on Convertible rental vehicles from Budget depending on what day you book.
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.
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How much will a Budget rental car in Santa Barbara cost in July?
Renting a car in Santa Barbara from Budget during July will cost an average of $65 per day. However, some of our users found prices last July as low as $56 per day from Budget, so you may be able to find similar prices this year. If you’re looking to rent a car in Santa Barbara for one week, $456 is the average cost for a rental from Budget.
Does Budget have a location at Santa Barbara Airport?
Yes. The 1 location that Budget has at Santa Barbara Airport can be found at 500 Fowler Road.
Does Budget offer free car rental cancellation in Santa Barbara?
Budget does provide free car rental cancellations in Santa Barbara (though there may be a fee for last-minute cancellations). You can call Budget if you’d like to learn more about their policies. Click here, then select the Locations tab to view a list of phone numbers for Budget.
What is the most popular car to rent from Budget while in Santa Barbara in July?
The most popular type of car to rent from Budget in Santa Barbara during July are Luxury rentals. You can expect to pay around $68 per day for Luxury rentals in July, though some of our users found prices for as low as $36 per day.
What is the cheapest type of car to rent from Budget in Santa Barbara?
Renting a Intermediate is the cheapest type of car available from Budget in Santa Barbara. Renting a Intermediate from Budget costs $62/day on average (44% cheaper than the agency’s most expensive car). In the past 12 months, 33% of our users opted for a Intermediate to save money on their car rental in Santa Barbara.
How many Budget car rental locations are there in Santa Barbara?
Budget has 2 rental car locations in Santa Barbara. Their 500 Fowler Road location is the most popular according to our user data. In the past 12 months, 68% of our users who looked to rent a car from Budget in Santa Barbara chose to rent theirs from the Budget location at 500 Fowler Road.
When did momondo last update prices for cars in Santa Barbara?
Prices for cars in Santa Barbara are updated daily.
How many operators does momondo search for cars in Santa Barbara?
There are 13 operators available for cars in Santa Barbara as of June 2026.
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?
To rent 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 rental, an International Driving Permit may be required to avoid the risk of potential fines. If you're renting 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 rental company you're booking with.
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