Downtown Santa Barbara Cheap Car Rentals & Car Hire Deals

The daily price of car rentals in Downtown Santa Barbara within the past seven days was as low as . With your own affordable set of wheels, the sights in and around this destination are easily within your reach.

Cancelling your rental car with at least six hours notice should allow for your money back. However, this is not always guaranteed. It’s good to check your itinerary and home agreement. Still can’t find the answer? Jump onto our Customer Service Portal.

If you’ll be heading to popular cities, it pays to think small — like an economy-sized car. The most popular home in Downtown Santa Barbara, they can easily manoeuvre around crowded streets, slide into tight parking spaces and offer fantastic mileage. But there’s nothing stopping you from going big either! Browse our mid-size or full-size options if you’d prefer some extra legroom, or ramp up the luxury factor with one our premium rides.

There’s heaps to do in Downtown Santa Barbara, but venture farther afield and you’ll find more sightseeing magic. Pick up a set of wheels and you can explore the surrounding area at your own pace. Add these awesome places to your to-do list:

• You’ll find Disneyland® Resort and countless other amazing sights in Anaheim. From Downtown Santa Barbara, it’s around 177 kilometres away.
• Roughly 137 kilometres away, Los Angeles is also a favourite with travellers. Make time to check out Universal Studios Hollywood while you’re in town. It’s one of the reasons people love staying a while in this city.
• Venture into the great outdoors and take in the serenity at Balboa Park. It’s about 306 kilometres from Downtown Santa Barbara.

With years of experience finding the lowest prices for travellers across the globe, Expedia is the perfect place to rent your car. We’ve got suppliers in Downtown Santa Barbara to select from, offering everything from small economy rides to comfortable SUVs. Why not bundle your car with your hotel and flights and save even more? From our holiday packages to our exclusive offers and member prices, Expedia will get you behind the wheel for less.

Finding the best deal on your Downtown Santa Barbara rental car is a cinch with Expedia. Choose your preferred car type, add some details and compare the offers across popular brands. Why not add flights and hotels to your booking? You’ll unlock even bigger savings when you create a holiday package.

Anyone with a valid driver’s license aged 21 and over can rent a car in Downtown Santa Barbara. While some companies may be willing to rent to drivers younger than 21 this will come with additional fees. Find out what age range the young renter fee applies to, and the associated cost, before locking in your ride. Companies also restrict the categories of cars young drivers can rent. Higher age limits apply for luxury and specialty vehicles.

While requirements can differ between car rental outlets in Downtown Santa Barbara, the two key things you’ll need are a current driver’s license and a credit card. You don’t need to take out auto insurance with your home provider. However, proof of your own coverage may be required.

You can. We partner with reputable suppliers that offer long-term holiday homes for all categories of cars. Check out our long-term car rental deals and discover every turn of Downtown Santa Barbara — or beyond!

Age policies differ between holiday home companies, so you’ll have to do a bit of research. Managed to find a Downtown Santa Barbara outlet that does rent to under 25s? Great news! Just take note that some companies charge additional fees to drivers between 21 and 24. The fine print of each holiday home car you’re considering will have all the information you need.

If you don’t possess a driver’s license issued in the U.S, you might need to organise an International Driving Permit (IDP) in your country of residence before starting the home process. If you find that an IDP is required, note that you’ll also need to show your current valid driver’s license and your passport or other forms of ID. Lastly, the credit card you used to rent the car must also match the name on your driver’s license and passport in order to confirm your home. Other things you should know about renting a car in the U.S. Are:

• Age restrictions: You must be at least 25 in many states in order to rent a car, although in some places, the minimum age is 21 years. We recommend checking state and local regulations, as well as with the company you’re renting from before you go to understand all the terms and conditions.
• Driving limitations: Make sure you read the fine print before you get behind the wheel so you can avoid unnecessary fees. When renting a car in the U.S, you usually can’t cross country borders into Canada or Mexico, drive onto ferries or traverse off-road areas with your car rental. Please read the regulations before you book!