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Small Cars
$77 - $275
All Car Types
$71 - $178
The best time to rent a Small car from National in Santa Barbara, California is in July when prices are $77 per day on average. $77 per day is 51% lower than the $156 average yearly price for a National Small rental in Santa Barbara. While July may be the cheapest month to rent a Small car from National in Santa Barbara, August is the most expensive. However, you may still be able to find great deals in August on Small rental vehicles from National depending on what day you book.
The best time to rent a Medium car from National in Santa Barbara, California is in September when prices are $61 per day on average. $61 per day is 42% lower than the $105 average yearly price for a National Medium rental in Santa Barbara. While September may be the cheapest month to rent a Medium car from National in Santa Barbara, February is the most expensive. However, you may still be able to find great deals in February on Medium rental vehicles from National depending on what day you book.
The best time to rent a Large car from National in Santa Barbara, California is in December when prices are $78 per day on average. $78 per day is 52% lower than the $162 average yearly price for a National Large rental in Santa Barbara. While December may be the cheapest month to rent a Large car from National in Santa Barbara, September is the most expensive. However, you may still be able to find great deals in September on Large rental vehicles from National depending on what day you book.
The best time to rent a SUV car from National in Santa Barbara, California is in February when prices are $59 per day on average. $59 per day is 42% lower than the $101 average yearly price for a National SUV rental in Santa Barbara. While February may be the cheapest month to rent a SUV car from National in Santa Barbara, May is the most expensive. However, you may still be able to find great deals in May on SUV rental vehicles from National depending on what day you book.
The best time to rent a Van car from National in Santa Barbara, California is in July when prices are $77 per day on average. $77 per day is 61% lower than the $196 average yearly price for a National Van rental in Santa Barbara. While July may be the cheapest month to rent a Van car from National 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 National depending on what day you book.
Information about National car rentals in Santa Barbara
Does National have a location at Santa Barbara Airport?
There is 1 location at Santa Barbara Airport. The address for this National car rental center is 500 James Fowler Rd.
Does National offer free car rental cancellation in Santa Barbara?
National has free cancellations on car rentals in Santa Barbara. However, a cancellation fee may be applied if you cancel your rental last-minute. We recommend you call National for more information. Santa Barbara area phone numbers for National can be found here within the Locations tab.
What is the most popular car to rent from National while in Santa Barbara in July?
Consider Pickup truck rentals from National if you need a car rental in Santa Barbara during July. When renting Pickup truck cars in July, you can expect prices to be an average of $115 per day and as low as $115 per day. Keep in mind that there are also other types of rental cars available from National—Pickup truck vehicles just happen to be the most popular amongst our users during this time of year.
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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