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What is the best car hire agency in Santa Barbara Wine Country?

The best car hire company in Santa Barbara Wine Country is Enterprise Rent-A-Car, which has a rating of 8.1/10 from 38 momondo users. Enterprise Rent-A-Car has 3 locations in Santa Barbara Wine Country, including the city of Santa Barbara.

What is the most popular type of car to hire in Santa Barbara Wine Country?

39% of momondo users prefer to hire Economy vehicles when visiting Santa Barbara Wine Country. You can expect daily rental prices for this type of car to be $93 on average. Rates might be different depending on what agency you hire your car from and what city you intend to visit. Keep in mind that there are also other types of rental cars available in Santa Barbara Wine Country if this one doesn’t suit your needs.

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	Small cars	$49 - $142
	All Car Types	$56 - $125

The average price of a small car hire in Santa Barbara Wine Country is $50. The cheapest time to hire a small car in Santa Barbara Wine Country is in January. The price is 4% lower than the rest of the year at just $49 per day. A small car rental is typically 38% less expensive than the average rental car in Santa Barbara Wine Country. The average price of a vehicle hire in Santa Barbara Wine Country can vary based on a number of factors including supply, popularity of the vehicle, and how far out you book your car hire.

The average price of a medium car hire in Santa Barbara Wine Country is $65. The cheapest time to hire a medium car in Santa Barbara Wine Country is in November. The price is 16% lower than the rest of the year at just $56 per day. A medium car rental is typically 20% less expensive than the average rental car in Santa Barbara Wine Country. The average price of a vehicle hire in Santa Barbara Wine Country can vary based on a number of factors including supply, popularity of the vehicle, and how far out you book your car hire.

The average price of a SUV hire in Santa Barbara Wine Country is $53. The cheapest time to hire a SUV in Santa Barbara Wine Country is in December. The price is 31% lower than the rest of the year at just $37 per day. A SUV rental is typically 36% less expensive than the average rental car in Santa Barbara Wine Country. The average price of a vehicle hire in Santa Barbara Wine Country can vary based on a number of factors including supply, popularity of the vehicle, and how far out you book your car hire.

Santa Barbara Wine Country car hire directory

All major car hire suppliers in Santa Barbara Wine Country

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

8.1

Very Good

44 reviews•3 locations

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10.0

Wonderful|Sept 2023

They were short cars but still made sure I got a nice car and on my way. Very nice at the Santa Barbara location and Santa Maria as well. Thank you. Both agents super helpful.

10.0

Wonderful|Apr 2023

Great team. Thanks!

2.0

Poor|Nov 2022

They did not have a car available and we could not reach our destination as scheduled. Our vacation was ruined.

4.0

Mediocre|Oct 2022

The car we had reserved was not available and the only other car was a mini-van. We went to another car rental agency.

6.0

Okay|June 2022

Was ok.. was told didnt have a van at first then i got a bit bothered and a van showed up.. lady that helped me at last was nice

10.0

Wonderful|Apr 2022

The staff was fantastic! Did not get his name but he was superior! He had been there a year& he us currently assistant manager! Tall very sociable knowledgeable person! Will try to get his name & send in to you!

1 out of 15

Budget

7.1

Good

91 reviews•2 locations

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2.0

Poor|Sept 2023

Horrible customer service

2.0

Poor|Sept 2023

Awful

10.0

Wonderful|Aug 2023

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.

1 out of 31

Hertz

6.4

Okay

47 reviews•2 locations

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2.0

Poor|Feb 2023

Very minimal instruction in Tesla operation. It was extremely difficult to figure out with no instructions. Found radio volume on last hour of trip- never did find wipers on/off and looked everywhere.

2.0

Poor|Jan 2023

Terrible customer service !

10.0

Wonderful|Aug 2022

Corolla was comfortable and got great Mileage! Also the price was excellent! Great value for the car rental

10.0

Wonderful|July 2022

Clemont, the manager was efficient and made the rental easy.

1.9

Poor|June 2021

I thought I had booked Hertz at the Santa Barbara airport, but was told at the airport counter that my booking was actually at the " downtown" Hertz facility. I took a cab to that facility and was so discouraged by the service and the car availability that I declined the rental. I took a cab to my destination and then Uber'd around Santa Barbara for the duration of my stay. I've been a Hertz Gold customer for many years, and this downtown experience was not something I'd repeat. Definitely not the Hertz standard I've been used to.

10.0

Wonderful|June 2021

I received a friendly reminder that the store would be closing soon, and they wanted to make sure I had picked up the car I needed. I was already in a rental car, but I really appreciated that a service member cared enough to call to make sure all her reservations were accounted for! She also helped me to determine the best location to drop off my rental on the other end of my travels.

The office is a bit dingy, and the agent needed to stop our transaction several times to answer the phone. Otherwise, everyone was friendly and courteous.

1 out of 16

Avis

8.5

Very Good

23 reviews•2 locations

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10.0

Wonderful|Mar 2023

Able to pick up downtown Santa Barbara on a Saturday. Friendly staff, easy pick up and drop off, brand new car (1700 mi). No hassle rental.

10.0

Wonderful|Sept 2022

Easy pick and up and drop off. New and clean car, gas tank full, great experience as always!

8.0

Very Good|July 2022

The pick up line was pretty Long at SBC. Attendant worked as best as able with number of people.

10.0

Wonderful|July 2022

Seth was excellent

6.0

Okay|July 2022

Loved the Mustang. Perfect car for a California road trip. I had reserved a convertible, however, and because I arrived 6 hours after my reserved pick-up time, I had to settle for a hardtop. My fault (though I really had no idea about timing when I booked the trip months ago), but I felt a bit overcharged paying the same price as a convertible. Sure, Avis puts them in the same class, but obviously, convertibles are far rarer as leased vehicles and should cost more. That's life, I guess. My other comment is I dearly wish Avis rented vehicles with manual transmissions. I realize it's a dying breed because fat, lazy Americans only know how to drive automatics, but why encourage such sloth? Distinguish yourselves in the marketplace by offering a few sticks. At purchase, such cars are a bit cheaper anyway, and you can rent them for the same or more than an automatic, so it's win-win for everyone. Giving in to American tastes is just lowering the bar. These people still buy minivans and eat at McDonald's, and no one ever went broke underestimating consumers in this nation. All of which is to say, offer more manuals, please.

10.0

Wonderful|May 2022

Seats could not be adjusted properly.

1 out of 8

Alamo

8.0

Very Good

28 reviews•1 location

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2.0

Poor|Aug 2022

Terrible booking , no explanation why I could not book , left counter walked next counter to hertz to get a car … Fk Alamo

10.0

Wonderful|Aug 2022

easy processing. great staff.

1.9

Poor|Sept 2021

Despite having a confirmed reservation, there was no cars available to me when I arrived at the counter. I was referred to a competitor at the next door counter where I ended up paying more, but at least I got a car!

5.9

Fair|Aug 2021

My rental car was not clean on the inside or outside. I’m not as concerned with the outside because I understand that’s harder to control, but I expected the inside to be spotless given the current state of the world. Instead, it was dusty, had sticky spots from a spilled beverage (I’m assuming), & dirt footprints throughout the car, such as on the passenger side (where I have not been sitting, or had a passenger). Additionally, there were no disinfecting wipes in the car for me to use to clean, which I’ve received in other rentals during the pandemic, so I had to use the ones I’d packed myself to clean the inside of the car to my comfort. It felt as if the car had just been dropped off by the previous renter, then handed off to me. I know there is a rental car shortage, & cars are in much higher demand right now as travel resumes, but as a renter I would hope that my safety is the highest priority! Adding this on top of what I paid for this rental car, I will not rent from Alamo again.

2.0

Poor|June 2021

I only had a debit card, no notes were given on needing a actual credit card online ( unless you are flying into SB airport lol) but was told that the down town location would take debit. ( which makes no sense.) Desk person would not help call downtown location to see if they had any vehicles like I had reserved at the airport location. Not willing to help. Poor customer service.

1 out of 10

National

2.0

Poor

1 review•1 location

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Sunnycars

1 location

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Car hire in Santa Barbara Wine Country

Learn everything there is to know about hiring a car in Santa Barbara Wine Country so you can be properly prepared for your next trip

When did momondo last update prices for cars in Santa Barbara Wine Country?

Prices for cars in Santa Barbara Wine Country are updated daily.

How old do you have to be to hire a car in Santa Barbara Wine Country?

Among different countries, including Santa Barbara Wine Country, 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 hire company you're considering before booking.

What documentation or ID do you need to hire a car in Santa Barbara Wine Country?

To hire a car in Santa Barbara Wine Country, all drivers must present a valid full driving license. If the license is written in a language other than the language of the country of hire, an International Driving Permit may be required to avoid the risk of potential fines. If you're hiring a car abroad, you may also need to provide evidence of your return travel and accommodation information during your stay. We always recommend that you verify with the specific hire company you're booking with.

Why use momondo?

Why should I use momondo to book a car hire in Santa Barbara Wine Country?

You should book a car hire in Santa Barbara Wine Country using momondo because it is quick, free and easy to use and could save you money. momondo does the hard work of finding the car hire prices and policies, all you need to do is compare and choose what works best for your trip.

How does momondo help me find the best car hire deal in Santa Barbara Wine Country?

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