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Budget car rentals in Santa Barbara

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Small Cars

$44 - $120

All Car Types

$76 - $118

The best time to rent a Small car from Budget in Santa Barbara, California is in July when prices are $44 per day on average. $44 per day is 42% lower than the $76 average yearly price for a Budget Small rental in Santa Barbara. While July may be the cheapest month to rent a Small car from Budget in Santa Barbara, March is the most expensive. However, you may still be able to find great deals in March 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 March when prices are $59 per day on average. $59 per day is 24% lower than the $77 average yearly price for a Budget Medium rental in Santa Barbara. While March may be the cheapest month to rent a Medium car from Budget in Santa Barbara, June is the most expensive. However, you may still be able to find great deals in June 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 January when prices are $75 per day on average. $75 per day is 34% lower than the $114 average yearly price for a Budget Large rental in Santa Barbara. While January may be the cheapest month to rent a Large car from Budget in Santa Barbara, February is the most expensive. However, you may still be able to find great deals in February 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 $69 per day on average. $69 per day is 19% lower than the $85 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 January when prices are $92 per day on average. $92 per day is 28% lower than the $128 average yearly price for a Budget Van rental in Santa Barbara. While January may be the cheapest month to rent a Van car from Budget in Santa Barbara, February is the most expensive. However, you may still be able to find great deals in February 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 November when prices are $61 per day on average. $61 per day is 42% lower than the $104 average yearly price for a Budget Luxury rental in Santa Barbara. While November may be the cheapest month to rent a Luxury car from Budget in Santa Barbara, October is the most expensive. However, you may still be able to find great deals in October 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 $101 per day on average. $101 per day is 25% lower than the $135 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.

Chevrolet Sonic Sedan
or similar Economy
Up to 2 passengers
4-5-door vehicles
Budget

$30/day

12 May - 22 Jul
Chevrolet Sonic Sedan
Audi A3
or similar Compact
Up to 4 passengers
2/4-door vehicles
Budget

$32/day

22 May - 26 Jun
Audi A3

Santa Barbara Budget locations

Below you will find information for every Budget rental car location in Santa Barbara, including address, phone number, and reviews

Budget

6.7
Okay
50 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.2

Comfort

7.2

Overall

6.7

Pick-up/drop-off

6.9

Value

6.8

Information about Budget car rentals in Santa Barbara

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 May?

The most popular type of car to rent from Budget in Santa Barbara during May are Luxury rentals. You can expect to pay around $70 per day for Luxury rentals in May, though some of our users found prices for as low as $48 per day.

What is the cheapest type of car to rent from Budget in Santa Barbara?

Renting a Economy is the cheapest type of car available from Budget in Santa Barbara. Renting a Economy from Budget costs $55/day on average (29% cheaper than the agency’s most expensive car). In the past 12 months, 5% of our users opted for a Economy 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, 69% 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.

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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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