Title: Cheap Car Hire in Downtown Santa Barbara, USA - Expedia.co.uk [Downtown Santa Barbara Travel Guide](https://expedia.co.uk/Santa-Barbara-Downtown-Santa-Barbara.dx6336854)[Hotels in Downtown Santa Barbara](https://expedia.co.uk/Downtown-Santa-Barbara-Santa-Barbara-Hotels.0-n6336854-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels)[Flights to Santa Barbara](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-Santa-Barbara.d602277.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Things to do in Santa Barbara](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Santa-Barbara.d602277.Travel-Guide-Activities)[Downtown Santa Barbara Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Downtown-Santa-Barbara.d6336854.Holidays-City-Breaks) ![](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6336854/2e5d0a91-532a-4c4b-8c8a-45b25eae41ce.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=300&q=medium) # Car Rentals in Downtown Santa Barbara, USA ## Search and Compare from Car Companies in Downtown Santa Barbara ## Featured car rental suppliers Compare from agencies ![car supplier logos](https://forever.travel-assets.com/flex/flexmanager/images/2022/05/16/BEXUK-car-suppliers-logo-desktop.jpg) - ![protection illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__protection.svg) ### Change your mind Penalty-free cancellation on many/select car hire - ![trophy illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__trophy.svg) ### Treat yourself One Key members save 10% or more on over 1 million car hire [Learn about One Key](https://www.expedia.co.uk/welcome-one-key) - ![package illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__package.svg) ### Shop smart Compare car suppliers and package your flight, hotel, and car to save ## Top Rental Car Deals in Downtown Santa Barbara \* Price found within the past 6 days. Click for updated prices. ### Economy Chevrolet Spark or similar - 4 people Santa Barbara, California, USA ![Chevrolet Spark](//images.trvl-media.com/media/content/shared/images/car/Common_90X50/US_EC.png) [](https://expedia.co.uk/carsearch?paandi=true&fdrp=1&styp=2&dagv=1&subm=1&locn=Downtown%20Santa%20Barbara,%20Santa%20Barbara,%20California,%20United%20States%20of%20America&dpln=6336854&date1=28/02/2026&date2=02/03/2026&crfrr=defaultFlex&SearchType=Place&selCC=[%22economy%22]) ### Compact Ford Focus or similar - 4 people Santa Barbara, California, USA ![Ford Focus](//images.trvl-media.com/media/content/shared/images/car/Common_90X50/US_CC.png) [](https://expedia.co.uk/carsearch?paandi=true&fdrp=1&styp=2&dagv=1&subm=1&locn=Downtown%20Santa%20Barbara,%20Santa%20Barbara,%20California,%20United%20States%20of%20America&dpln=6336854&date1=28/02/2026&date2=02/03/2026&crfrr=defaultFlex&SearchType=Place&selCC=[%22compact%22]) ### Midsize Toyota Corolla or similar - 5 people Santa Barbara, California, USA ![Toyota Corolla](//images.trvl-media.com/media/content/shared/images/car/Common_90X50/US_IC.png) [](https://expedia.co.uk/carsearch?paandi=true&fdrp=1&styp=2&dagv=1&subm=1&locn=Downtown%20Santa%20Barbara,%20Santa%20Barbara,%20California,%20United%20States%20of%20America&dpln=6336854&date1=28/02/2026&date2=02/03/2026&crfrr=defaultFlex&SearchType=Place&selCC=[%22midsize%22]) ### SUV Jeep Compass or similar - 5 people Santa Barbara, California, USA ![Jeep Compass](//images.trvl-media.com/media/content/shared/images/car/Common_90X50/US_SF.png) [](https://expedia.co.uk/carsearch?paandi=true&fdrp=1&styp=2&dagv=1&subm=1&locn=Downtown%20Santa%20Barbara,%20Santa%20Barbara,%20California,%20United%20States%20of%20America&dpln=6336854&date1=28/02/2026&date2=02/03/2026&crfrr=defaultFlex&SearchType=Place&selCC=[%22suv%22]) ### Don't see what you're looking for? 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[Book now](https://expedia.co.uk/cheap-deals?rfrr=CTG_SPRING_PROMO_6336854) ## Frequently asked questions ### How much is a rental car per day in Downtown Santa Barbara? ### What happens if I need to cancel my Downtown Santa Barbara car reservation? ### What types of cars can I rent in Downtown Santa Barbara? ### Where can I go on a road trip from Downtown Santa Barbara? > - Anaheim is 110 miles from Downtown Santa Barbara. Popular tourist spots like Disneyland® Resort deserve to be high on your must-see list here. > - Why not see everything on offer in Los Angeles too? Notable tourist attractions in this buzzing city include Universal Studios Hollywood. Los Angeles is about 85 miles from Downtown Santa Barbara. > - Head to Balboa Park to rediscover nature. Pack a picnic to enjoy or just chill out in the fresh air. From Downtown Santa Barbara, it's roughly 190 miles away. ### How do I find the best car hire deals in Downtown Santa Barbara with Expedia? ### How old do you have to be to rent a car in Downtown Santa Barbara? ### What do you need to hire a car in Downtown Santa Barbara? ### What is the cheapest car hire in Downtown Santa Barbara? ### Can I hire a car for a month or longer in Downtown Santa Barbara? ### Where can I find a Downtown Santa Barbara hire car if I am younger than 25? ### Can I drive in Downtown Santa Barbara with my current driver's license? > - Age restrictions: You'll need to be 25 or older in most states to be able to hire a car, although in some areas, 21 years and older is allowed. We recommend checking state and local regulations, as well as with the car hire company before you travel to understand all the regulations that may apply to you. > - Driving limitations: Read the fine print before you drive off the lot so you can avoid any unnecessary charges. When hiring a car in the United States, it's usually prohibited to cross country borders into Mexico or Canada, use car ferries or traverse certain types of rugged terrain with your car hire. Please read the details before booking! ## Car Hire Information | Popular car types: | [SUV](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/car-rental/suv?rfrr=car.table.SUV), [Full Size](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/car-rental/fullsize?rfrr=car.table.FullSize), [Economy](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/car-rental/economy?rfrr=car.table.Economy) | | -------------------------------- | ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | Car suppliers available: | | | Our best deal of the day: | | | Our second best deal of the day: | | | Our third best deal of the day: | | | From the airport to your hotel: | [Airport Transportation](https://www.expedia.co.uk/ground-transfers?rfrr=car.table.AirportTransportation) |