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Cheap Van Rentals in Santa Barbara
| Minivan | $31/day |
| Passenger van | $62/day |
| Passenger van | $157/day |
| Minivan | $57/day |
| Passenger van | $194/day |
| Passenger van | $179/day |
Top Tips for Renting a Van in Santa Barbara
- The viability of a Santa Barbara van rental is beyond doubt. If you are carting with your friends, a van rental will be your priority as it has enough seating. A van rental gives you the freedom to discover not only Santa Barbara’s famed attractions but also other must-see sites along the coast of California. Top cultural attractions in Santa Barbara include the Santa Barbara Museum of Art, Old Mission Santa Barbara, Arlington Theater, Sunken Gardens, and the Museum of Contemporary Art. If your destination is a beach, you will want a van rental that can accommodate umbrellas, surfboards, and coolers.
- Suppose you are looking to book a van rental after landing at Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA). In that case, you will be relieved to know that numerous major rental companies are nestled at the heart of the airline hub. Once you have alighted, go to the terminal building's first floor. Several car rental companies have kiosks opposite the baggage claim area. You will then pick up your car from the airport’s parking garage.
- Cruising around Santa Barbara roads, like Highway 101, offers stunning coast views. However, there are a few tips for driving in Santa Barbara that you should be familiar with for a safe trip. Santa Barbara has standard speed limits for residential areas, highways, and school zones that drivers must follow even if they are not posted. Drive your Santa Barbara van rental on the right and watch for distracted drivers and unexpected pedestrians.
- Traffic congestion in California is inevitable, but Santa Barbara is easier to manoeuver. Morning traffic is severe on the 101 from 6:30 am to 9:30 am when driving North to Santa Barbara from areas like Ventura and Carpinteria and in the evening from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm in the opposite direction. Also, Santa Barbara is found near Santa Ynez Mountains, and some roads are hilly. Therefore, driving may be difficult for newcomers.
- 25% of our users found a van rental in Santa Barbara for $120 or less
- Book your van rental in Santa Barbara at least 1 day before your trip in order to get a below-average price
- January is typically the cheapest month to rent a van in Santa Barbara, with prices around $111 per day. The most expensive month is March, with average prices of $178 per day.
FAQs About Renting a Van in Santa Barbara
What is the best place for me to rent a van in Santa Barbara?
Picking up your van rental from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) is a reliable alternative for passengers alighting at the airline hub from abroad. The airport houses all the big car rental firms like Hertz, Alamo, and Budget, so you will be spoiled for choices. If you would prefer to pick up your Santa Barbara van rental when you have recovered from your flight, there are over 10 car rental locations in the downtown area. Avis car rental is found at 305 E Haley St., Enterprise at 601 Chapala St., and Budget at 500 James Fowler Rd.
What is the most reliable type of van I can choose when visiting Santa Barbara?
You will want a reliable Santa Barbara van rental that can comfortably fit your group and has enough cargo space for your bags while exploring the beaches, museums, galleries, and restaurants in Santa Barbara. Some good brands to consider when booking your van rental include Chrysler and Toyota. For example, models like Chrysler Pacifica and Toyota Sienna are easy to handle and have spacious interiors. Do you wish to seat a dozen or more? A reliable model from Chevrolet, like the Chevrolet Express, can fit up to 15 travelers and their stuff.
What is the best place to park my Santa Barbara van rental?
One of the main perks of getting a Santa Barbara van rental is that parking in the downtown area is easy to come by and situated in regular intervals close to all major attractions. The city boasts over 10 parking garages with pocket-friendly charges. Parking lots include the Granada Garage on 1221 Anacapa St., Lot #12 at 11 W Gutierrez St., and Paseo Nuevo Parking on 723 Chapala St. Pay heed to signs as certain parking areas require a permit and are only available to city residents.
How does KAYAK find such low van rental prices?
KAYAK compares van rental prices from all major car rental companies such as Thrifty, Dollar, Enterprise, Hertz, Payless and more to find you the best deal.
How much does a van rental cost in Santa Barbara?
On average a van rental in Santa Barbara costs $156 per day.
How much does it cost to rent a van for a week in Santa Barbara?
On average a van in Santa Barbara costs $1,090 per week ($156 per day) to rent.
How much does it cost to rent a van long term for a month in Santa Barbara?
On average a van in Santa Barbara costs $4,672 per month ($1,090 per week) to rent.
Santa Barbara Van Rental Company Reviews
Budget
7.1
Good
177 reviewsCleanliness
7.4
Comfort
7.7
Pick-up/Drop-off
7.1
Value for money
7.1
2 locations in Santa Barbara
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10.0 Wonderful
Feb 2024
2.0 Poor
Nov 2023
6.0 Okay
Oct 2023
4.0 Mediocre
Oct 2023
6.0 Okay
Oct 2023
2.0 Poor
Oct 2022
Hertz
6.1
Okay
174 reviewsCleanliness
6.8
Comfort
6.8
Pick-up/Drop-off
6.0
Value for money
6.2
3 locations in Santa Barbara
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10.0 Wonderful
Apr 2024
2.0 Poor
Dec 2023
8.0 Very good
Oct 2023
6.0 Okay
Dec 2021
2.0 Poor
Dec 2021
2.0 Poor
Dec 2021
Avis
8.5
Very good
45 reviewsCleanliness
9.1
Comfort
8.8
Pick-up/Drop-off
8.5
Value for money
8.3
2 locations in Santa Barbara
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10.0 Wonderful
Feb 2024
4.0 Mediocre
May 2021
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The staff at pickup in Santa Barbara used deceitful tactics to pressure us into paying for an upgrade.4.0 Mediocre
Jun 2020
Pros:
Staff Sue gave me a car that needed an oil change and didn’t apply insurance to vehicle. Then when I swopped the cars I needed to make a new contract That didn’t honor the daily rate and cut my trip by 2 daysCons:
Honesty and accountability of the staff8.4 Very good
Jun 2019
Pros:
Friendly and professional staff.Cons:
The rental car was not in the space on my card. No car was parked in that space. Luckily there was an attendant in the lot who approached me and found my car, and I did not have to return to the terminal.10.0 Wonderful
Apr 2019
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Accommodated special request2.4 Poor
Nov 2018
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I have lieved in SB for 40 years and have driven to the airport many times. I drove past the Avis return 2x before finding it. The parking area is very poorly lit at night and the sinage is terrible. There are no arrows, signs,etc as to where to return the keys, the car, etc. The staff at the Avis desk was most unhelpful. The attendant appeared lazy and like I was bothering her to return the keys. I had the impression I had really interrupted her evening and she had more important things to do than check me out ad take the keys back. Very poor expereince.Enterprise Rent-A-Car
8.1
Very good
83 reviewsCleanliness
7.8
Comfort
8.0
Pick-up/Drop-off
7.9
Value for money
7.7
3 locations in Santa Barbara
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10.0 Wonderful
Oct 2023
10.0 Wonderful
Sep 2023
10.0 Wonderful
Nov 2020
Pros:
Very helpful staff, pick up and drop-offCons:
Nothing. Really appreciated the savings offered by using Kayak on the catastrophic coverage!8.0 Very good
Nov 2020
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Staff was really friendly and very accommodating. The pick up and drop off was fast and easy4.0 Mediocre
Oct 2020
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The staff was able to point me in the right direction after they recognized their mistake.2.0 Poor
Sep 2020
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A refund on the vehicle i never usedCons:
You guys couldve been more prepared with more vehiclesAlamo
8.0
Very good
55 reviewsCleanliness
7.8
Comfort
8.3
Pick-up/Drop-off
8.2
Value for money
8.1
One location in Santa Barbara
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8.0 Very good
May 2021
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The woman who helped me with drop off was incredibly helpful2.0 Poor
May 2021
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They did not have my car available and said they tried to call me, but I never got a call. I needed a 12 person van, so it was not easy to find another one. Thankfully AVIS helped me out at the last minute!2.0 Poor
Dec 2020
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Vehicle that I reserved was not available when I went go pick up.10.0 Wonderful
Nov 2020
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I liked the small airport with car pick up right outside the terminal. Very convenient, quick, and simple. Would probably choose a slightly larger car than a Toyota Corolla for four adults.9.6 Wonderful
Aug 2020
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Staff was friendly and efficientCons:
Car was a little dirty inside.9.6 Wonderful
Jun 2020
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Easy, fast, and safe.National
2.0
Poor
3 reviewsCleanliness
10.0
Comfort
10.0
Pick-up/Drop-off
2.0
Value for money
2.0
One location in Santa Barbara
Sunnycars
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One location in Santa Barbara
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Good to know
Most popular agency | Enterprise Rent-A-Car |
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Average price | $156/day |
Good deal | $120/day |
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Santa Barbara Van Rental Information
| Pick-up location | Santa Barbara |
|---|---|
| Car types | Minivan |
| Rental locations | 12 |
| Airport locations | 8 |
| Popular agencies | Thrifty, Budget, Avis, Hertz, Enterprise Rent-A-Car |