Car rentals in Santa Barbara, California

The majority of car rental agencies in Santa Barbara offer free cancellation. momondo will always tell you whether or not rental car centres such as Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Budget, and Avis have a cancellation fee for travellers who have last-minute itinerary changes.

When travelling to Santa Barbara during the month of January, we recommend renting an Economy car in order to be best prepared for the weather and road conditions. An Economy car can handle both the wet and dry road conditions that are often seen in Santa Barbara during January, when temperatures are around 11 °C and precipitation is 80 mm on average. Renting a Economy in Santa Barbara will cost you C$ 56/day on average.

If you are renting a vehicle in Santa Barbara, then be aware that the current speed limit within city or town limits is 40 km/h, unless otherwise posted. Suburban speed limits around Santa Barbara will generally have a speed limit of 120 km/h. If you are travelling on a highway in Santa Barbara, then the speed limit is 120 km/h.

Those looking for a rental car in Santa Barbara during the month of December should expect temperatures to be around 11 °C and should expect around 50 mm of precipitation. This information can be helpful when choosing which car you’d like to rent.

Those looking to rent a car in Santa Barbara for a road trip to the surrounding areas, please know the weather in California during the month of December usually is around 12 °C with 59.9 mm of possible rain.

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

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

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.

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.