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Avis car rental prices in Santa Barbara
| Economy | $34/day |
| Compact | $34/day |
| Intermediate | $34/day |
| Standard | $36/day |
| Full-size | $37/day |
| Minivan | $54/day |
| Full-size SUV | $70/day |
| Intermediate SUV | $43/day |
| Standard SUV | $47/day |
Pros
" and friendly."(in 779 reviews)
" and very helpful."(in 779 reviews)
" drop off easy."(in 779 reviews)
Cons
" like cigarette smoke!"(in 116 reviews)
"Clerk said no ."(in 1799 reviews)
" was the worst."(in 163 reviews)
Reviews for Avis in Santa Barbara
Overall RatingBased on 24 reviews
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Recent reviews
Traveler rating
10.0
Great!Reviewed Feb 1 2024
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4.0
Cons:The staff at pickup in Santa Barbara used deceitful tactics to pressure us into paying for an upgrade.Reviewed May 26 2021
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4.0
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 staffReviewed Jun 27 2020
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8.4
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.Reviewed Jun 24 2019
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10.0
Pros:Accommodated special requestReviewed Apr 8 2019
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2.4
Unfriendly staff / Very Hard to locateCons: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.Reviewed Nov 5 2018
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10.0
Pros:Didn't have to wait in a long line for pickup or drop off. Car worked well.Reviewed Jun 17 2018
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10.0
Pros:the car was easy to drive - good gas milage - very comfortable - service was quick.Reviewed Nov 26 2017
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6.8
Failed to provide fullntank on pick up and no maps in carCons:No paper maps in car or available at pickup. Tank was supposed to be full. When i filled up from empty it showed 535 miles yet we traveled less Than 400 miles.Reviewed Aug 28 2017
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8.4
Hard to find where to drop offPros:She was nice and sympathetic to my horrible experience with the car, but didn't do much other than to say call LAX and complain.Cons:Hard to figure out where to turn the keys in. I could find the lot, but no signs that you need to go into the terminal. It was dark... so if there are signs I didn't see them.Reviewed Mar 13 2017
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7.2
Not what it seemed - guy plugged in too many extraPros:Van was great, pickup was convenient, price seemed good, Drop-off easyCons:So day rate meant additional charges, including mileage and hours. That wasn't mentioned in the booking online. I bought the insurance through Kayak's site, but the guy said it was useless, should have bought avis insurance and tried to tack it on.Reviewed Feb 14 2016
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Where can I find Avis car rentals in Santa Barbara?
305 East Haley Street
Address
305 East Haley StreetHours
| Monday | 08:00 - 17:00 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 08:00 - 17:00 |
| Wednesday | 08:00 - 17:00 |
| Thursday | 08:00 - 17:00 |
| Friday | 08:00 - 17:00 |
| Saturday | 08:00 - 17:00 |
| Sunday | 10:00 - 16:00 |
Phone
+1 805 965 1079Address
500 Fowler RoadHours
| Monday | 08:00 - 17:00 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 08:00 - 17:00 |
| Wednesday | 08:00 - 17:00 |
| Thursday | 08:00 - 17:00 |
| Friday | 08:00 - 17:00 |
| Saturday | 08:00 - 17:00 |
| Sunday | 08:00 - 17:00 |
Phone
+1 805 964 4848Good to know
Most popular location | 500 Fowler Road |
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Most popular car type | Mini |
Average price | $74/day |
Good deal | $60/day |
Top tips for renting a car from Avis in Santa Barbara
- 25% of our users found rental cars from Avis in Santa Barbara for $60 or less.
- Mini rental cars from Avis in Santa Barbara are around 55% cheaper than other car types, on average.
FAQs about renting a car from Avis in Santa Barbara
How much does it cost to rent a car from Avis in Santa Barbara?
On average a rental car from Avis in Santa Barbara costs $74 per day.
What is the most popular rental car from Avis in Santa Barbara?
Mini (Fiat 500 or similar) is the most frequently booked rental car type from Avis in Santa Barbara.
How many car rental locations does Avis have in Santa Barbara?
Avis has 2 rental locations in Santa Barbara. Take a look at our Avis rental location map to find the best rental cars near you.
Does Avis have a car rental location at the airport: Los Angeles airport (LAX)?
Yes
Does Avis offer shuttle or airport pick-up services from Los Angeles airport (LAX)?
Yes