Car hires in Santa Barbara, California

When you hire a car in Santa Barbara, popular agencies such as Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Budget, and Avis will generally offer free cancellation. While momondo does not have any control over cancellation policies for rental cars in Santa Barbara, we can help you find the cheapest car to hire for your upcoming trip.

When you hire a car in Santa Barbara, you should abide by the city’s 40 km/h speed limit. The speed limits on any suburban roads and highways in Santa Barbara are 120 km/h and 120 km/h, respectively. Be on the lookout for posted signage, because these speed limits might change depending on where you are within Santa Barbara.

During the month of December the average temperature in Santa Barbara is 11 °C and the expected precipitation is 50 mm. This information is useful for travellers looking for a car hire in Santa Barbara.

If you’re looking for a Santa Barbara hire car for a road trip to the surrounding areas during the month of December it’s important to know that the rest of California typically has a temperature of 11 °C and will usually expect 67.9 mm of precipitation.

Prices for cars in Santa Barbara refresh daily.

As of December 2024, there are 13 operators available to choose from for cars in Santa Barbara.

The minimum age for drivers varies by country, including Santa Barbara. In many EU countries drivers must be 18 years old. As a rule, you’ll need to be 21 to hire a car abroad, and a young driver surcharge may be applied if you are under 25. We recommend reading through the policy of your chosen rental company before booking.

To rent a car in Santa Barbara, 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 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 evidence of your return travel and accommodation information during your stay. We always recommend that you verify with the specific rental company you're booking with.