Title: Cheap Car Hire in Santa Ynez, USA - Expedia.co.uk [Santa Ynez Travel Guide](https://expedia.co.uk/Santa-Ynez.dx9916)[Hotels in Santa Ynez](https://expedia.co.uk/Santa-Ynez-Hotels.d9916.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Flights to Santa Ynez](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-Santa-Ynez.d9916.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Things to do in Santa Ynez](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Santa-Ynez.d9916.Travel-Guide-Activities)[Santa Ynez Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Santa-Ynez.d9916.Holidays-City-Breaks) ![](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/9916/6c5d8494-c2db-49c2-bbcd-79c14a662fa9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=300&q=medium) # Car Rentals in Santa Ynez, USA ## Search and Compare from Car Companies in Santa Ynez ## 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 Santa Ynez \* Price found within the past 6 days. Click for updated prices. ### Economy Chevrolet Spark or similar - 4 people Santa Ynez, 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=Santa%20Ynez,%20California,%20United%20States%20of%20America&dpln=9916&date1=16/02/2026&date2=18/02/2026&crfrr=defaultFlex&SearchType=Place&selCC=[%22economy%22]) ### Compact Ford Focus or similar - 4 people Santa Ynez, 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=Santa%20Ynez,%20California,%20United%20States%20of%20America&dpln=9916&date1=16/02/2026&date2=18/02/2026&crfrr=defaultFlex&SearchType=Place&selCC=[%22compact%22]) ### Midsize Toyota Corolla or similar - 5 people Santa Ynez, 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=Santa%20Ynez,%20California,%20United%20States%20of%20America&dpln=9916&date1=16/02/2026&date2=18/02/2026&crfrr=defaultFlex&SearchType=Place&selCC=[%22midsize%22]) ### SUV Jeep Compass or similar - 5 people Santa Ynez, 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=Santa%20Ynez,%20California,%20United%20States%20of%20America&dpln=9916&date1=16/02/2026&date2=18/02/2026&crfrr=defaultFlex&SearchType=Place&selCC=[%22suv%22]) ### Don't see what you're looking for? See all car hire in Santa Ynez [View all cars](https://expedia.co.uk/carsearch?paandi=true&fdrp=1&styp=2&dagv=1&subm=1&locn=Santa%20Ynez,%20California,%20United%20States%20of%20America&dpln=9916&date1=16/02/2026&date2=18/02/2026&crfrr=defaultFlex&SearchType=Place) ## Frequently asked questions ### How much is a rental car per day in Santa Ynez? ### Can I hire a car from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)? ### What happens if I need to cancel my Santa Ynez car reservation? ### What types of cars can I rent in Santa Ynez? ### Where can I go on a road trip from Santa Ynez? > - Los Angeles is approximately 110 miles from Santa Ynez. Top-rated tourist spots like Universal Studios Hollywood should be at the top of your list here. > - Why not enjoy all that's on offer in Ventura too? Top attractions in this buzzing city include Ventura Pier. Ventura is around 50 miles from Santa Ynez. > - Balboa Park is about 210 miles from Santa Ynez and is one of the region's most spectacular nature spots. Stretch your legs and enjoy the fresh air. ### How do I find the best car hire deals in Santa Ynez with Expedia? ### How old do you have to be to hire a car in Santa Ynez? ### What do you need to rent a car in Santa Ynez? ### What is the cheapest car rental in Santa Ynez? ### Can I hire a car for a month or longer in Santa Ynez? ### Where can I find a Santa Ynez hire car if I am younger than 25? ### Can I drive in Santa Ynez with my current driver's license? > - Age restrictions: You must be at least 25 in many states in order to hire a car, although in some places the minimum age is 21\. We recommend checking local rules and regulations, as well as with the company you're hiring from before your trip 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 any unnecessary charges. When hiring a car in the U.S, you usually can't cross country borders into Canada or Mexico, use car ferries or go off-roading with your car hire. We recommend reading all the rules and regulations before you book! ### Why should I rent a Santa Ynez car with Expedia? ## 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) | ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save on select hotels when you book in the app. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go. 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