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Car rental in Santa Barbara, CA, United States

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Visiting Santa Barbara - A Peaceful City by the Pacific

When you're in Santa Barbara, you'll have the serene Pacific waters on one side and the Santa Ynez mountain range on the other. In between are plenty of attractions, and having your own car rental can make travel around town more convenient. Navigating traffic in the city is made easier since the downtown streets are laid out in a grid, with US 101 passing right through.

Feel the Sand on Your Toes

With the way Santa Barbara is situated, you'll want to drive south from most points to head to the beach, and it should take you less than 10 minutes to get there with your car rental. You have a few choices; Leadbetter, East and Butterfly beaches all have sandy shores and parking nearby. They're all located within a few miles of each other, and they offer great sunset views.

Head Toward the Hills

The Santa Barbara Botanic Garden is north of town in Rattlesnake Canyon. It has 5.5 miles of paths that can take you to a Japanese tea garden, a redwood grove and an area along Mission Creek.

If you prefer a bigger adventure, keep driving up the canyon a few miles. You'll come to the Inspiration Point Trailhead, and from here, you can hike up to various peaks and vista points.

California Cuisine

The region is known for it's fresh, modern take on dining. There are several restaurants that have outside dining options, including the Santa Barbara Shellfish Company.

Are you interested in taking a trip to Santa Barbara? You can rent a car and drive there to breathe in the salty air, hear the sounds of seagulls and explore the hills that have brought so many to the area.

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    Car Rental Requirements in the United States

    • Minimum Age

      In most countries, the minimum age required to hire a vehicle is 25.

    • Driver’s License

      Each driver must present a full, valid and original national driver's license held for minimum of 2 years. If your license is not in a language used in your destination country, an International Driver's Permit to accompany your national driver's license is highly recommended. Some rental companies and government agencies require that you present an IDP. It is the renter's responsibility to present both their IDP and Driver's License when picking up the vehicle. For more information, please reach out to the Rental Company.

    • ID or Passport

      Each driver must present a valid and original photo ID or passport.

    • International Credit Card

      The renter must present a personal credit card, valid in the country of pick-up with enough funds to put a hold for a security deposit. Third-party credit cards will not be accepted. The car rental company is solely responsible for approving the provided credit card. Online prepayment does not exempt the renter from providing a valid international credit card during vehicle pick-up. The rental company will place a hold in the amount of the security deposit and, when applicable, any additional local fees not covered in the prepaid voucher on the card provided at the rental location.

    • Prepaid Booking Voucher

      You must present a printout of the Booking Confirmation Voucher at the rental location. This document officially confirms all agreed upon services, payment conditions, rates, discounts, as well as vehicle availability within the group selected.

    • Important Information

      Car rental companies reserve the right to refuse service to underage or unlicensed drivers, those with poor credit history or individuals otherwise considered liabilities by the rental company.

    What to know before renting a car in Santa Barbara

    • What is the average car rental daily rate in Santa Barbara?

      In the last 30 days, the average daily rate was US$ 79.51.

    • How many car rental locations are there in Santa Barbara?

      in Santa Barbara there are 6 locations at 4 car rental companies.

    FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT CAR RENTAL

    Proteções do veículo Vehicle protections

    Rental car protections usually have the abbreviations CDW and LDW and protect the vehicle from robbery and damage in the event of collisions or accidents.

    Proteções à terceiros Third party protection

    The protections against third parties have several abbreviations, such as ALI, SLI and others. In general, they protect the vehicle from third parties involved in collisions with your rental car.

    Caução Security deposit

    To pick up the car you must leave a security deposit, also called a pre-authorization. The amount is "blocked" on the renter's credit card and "unlocked" after the return of the car on the same conditions.

    Opcionais Optional items

    It is possible to add optional items to your reservation, such as GPS, child car seat or booster seat. Take advantage of those items so you don’t have to worry about it later!

    Condutor adicional Additional driver

    If someone else is sharing the wheel with you, they need to be added to the car rental agreement as an additional driver and meet the same documentation and minimum age requirements as the main driver or renter.

    Quilometragem Mileage

    Check if your reservation has free mileage or not. Free mileage means you can ride as much as you like with the rental car and you will not pay extra depending on the ride.

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