Budget car rental prices at Santa Barbara Airport
| Economy | C$ 101/day |
| Compact | C$ 90/day |
| Intermediate | C$ 117/day |
| Full-size | C$ 117/day |
| Full-size SUV | C$ 341/day |
| Passenger Van | C$ 327/day |
| Luxury | C$ 248/day |
| Pick-up truck | C$ 197/day |
| Intermediate SUV | C$ 125/day |
| Open-air all-terrain | C$ 153/day |
| Luxury SUV | C$ 176/day |
| Coupe | C$ 197/day |
Pros
"nice and ."(in 3750 reviews)
"Great for an excellent price."(in 3683 reviews)
"The in SB was super helpful."(in 1394 reviews)
Cons
"The rudest I have ever received."(in 355 reviews)
"My could have been available."(in 3893 reviews)
"They left the airport and we could not !"(in 3893 reviews)
Reviews
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2.0
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.Reviewed 22 May 2023
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10.0
Friendly helpful staffReviewed 20 Apr. 2023
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2.0
I booked the car, showed up, and they said they wouldn’t honor my booked reservation because they “weren’t doing same day rentals”. The agent was rude, unhelpful and dismissive. I’ll never book budget again. Enterprise had NO problem helping me out for a last minute same day rental. It’s obvious budget didn’t need my patronage so I’m fine to take my business elsewhere.Reviewed 22 Mar. 2023
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2.0
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.Reviewed 7 Mar. 2023
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2.0
Didn’t honor the reservation from a 3rd party. Terrible customer serviceReviewed 24 Sep. 2022
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10.0
Gas prices! 😵💫Reviewed 13 Sep. 2022
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4.0
Showed up and they did not have the Ford a mustang car we reserved . At first they tried to offer an “upgrade” but that was a hybrid or Chrysler which is a joke. We ended up taking a Chevy Camaro. Car was filthy and covered in dust and bird poop. I returned the car full but they still charge me for 3 gallons of gas totaling over $35! It was a good deal for a sporty car but not worth the hassle and extra fees.Reviewed 29 Jul. 2022
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10.0
So easy and convenient to get a car a few steps away from the airport!Reviewed 17 Jul. 2022
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10.0
Tyler at SBA budget was an awesome customer service agent.Reviewed 17 May 2022
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10.0
Seth is an amazing agent. Friendly, professional, kind…really outstanding and memorable.Reviewed 17 May 2022
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8.0
Needed washer fluid and the windows were dirty, otherwise it was a nice, clean car and the staff was great to work with.Reviewed 19 Apr. 2022
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8.0
Customer service was great! Really friendly and helpful. The first car we rented had a low tire pressure light on. We got a replacement quickly and we’re on our way.Reviewed 17 Apr. 2022
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Budget car rentals near Santa Barbara Airport
500 Fowler Road, Budget car rentals
Address
500 Fowler RoadHours
| Monday | 08:00 - 21:00 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 08:00 - 21:00 |
| Wednesday | 08:00 - 21:00 |
| Thursday | 08:00 - 21:00 |
| Friday | 08:00 - 21:00 |
| Saturday | 08:00 - 21:00 |
| Sunday | 08:00 - 21:00 |
Phone
+1 805 964 6792Top tips for renting a car from Budget at Santa Barbara Airport
- 25% of our users found rental cars from Budget at Santa Barbara Airport for C$ 99 or less
- Book your rental car at Santa Barbara Airport from Budget at least 1 day before your trip in order to get a below-average price
- Economy rental cars from Budget at Santa Barbara Airport are around 30% cheaper than other car types, on average