Car rental in Santa Barbara County

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Santa Barbara County car rental at a glance

Most popular providerThrifty
Pick-up points1, Santa Barbara Municipal is most popular

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Airports in Santa Barbara County

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Explore Santa Barbara County

All you need to know about Santa Barbara County

Side of the roadRight
CurrencyUS Dollar
LanguageEnglish
Highway speed limitVaries from state to state
Built-up area speed limitVaries from state to state
Age to rent a car21
The information here is based on our understanding as of January 2024. For the most current and accurate information, it’s recommended to check official government sources.

Car rental in Santa Barbara County: FAQs

To rent a car with most companies in Santa Barbara County, you need to be at least 21 years old. Some companies may have extra fees to pay if you are under 25 years old, so make sure you check before you book.
The types of documents you’ll need to rent a car in Santa Barbara County depend on the car rental company you go with. But in general, you will need a valid driver's license, ID, and passport. Once you’ve booked a car rental in Santa Barbara County, you can easily get in touch with your chosen provider to find out.
It’s easy to rent a car in Santa Barbara County. First, you need to decide where in Santa Barbara County you want to pick up your car from.

Once you’ve decided where you want to go, simply enter your dates and search for the best deal for you. Once you’ve found your deal, you’ll be redirected to the provider to book with no extra fees.
You can rent a car for as long as you like, depending on availability. If you know what dates you’re needing wheels for, start searching with Skyscanner today.
You may need a credit card to rent a car in Santa Barbara County. It all depends on which car rental company you choose.
It depends where in Santa Barbara County you want to visit. The most popular place to go is Santa Barbara Municipal. On average, it costs $140 per day to rent a car there. The lowest price we could find is $95 per day.