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Avis 600+ ratings, 3 reviews
Santa Barbara, California, United States
Last updated on: September 17, 2026
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The Avis - Santa Barbara Municipal Airport car rental location is in terminal
You can walk to the counter of Avis - Santa Barbara Municipal Airport car rental.
Airline passengers go to baggage claim. AIRLINE PASSENGERS Counter is located directly across from baggage claim in airport terminal. Vehicles are parked in parking lot. WALK-UP RENTERS Going NORTH on Freeway 101, take the 217 Freeway towards UCSB. Take the Sandspit exit and turn right. Going SOUTH on the 101 Freeway, exit at Fairview. Location is on Fowler Rd. CARS: Walk through hallway, out to the parking lot for car rental parking stalls. RETURNS: Drive past rental building around to the car rental parking lot in the back.
| Days of Week | Sunday | Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday |
| Opening hours | 08:00 -21:00 08:00 -17:00 | 08:00 -22:00 08:00 -17:00 | 08:00 -22:00 08:00 -17:00 | 08:00 -22:00 08:00 -17:00 | 08:00 -22:00 08:00 -17:00 | 08:00 -22:00 08:00 -17:00 | 08:00 -22:00 08:00 -17:00 |
| Representative Car Models | Deposit Amount (approx.) | Business Days Required for Refund |
Seat Ibiza Fiat Punto Fiat 500 Fiat Doblo Ford Fiesta Or Similar Mitsubishi Mirage Ford Focus Opel Corsa Seat Leon Vw Polo Vw Golf Toyota Crown Or Similar Chevrolet Spark Or Similar Kia Forte Volksvagen Polo Nissan Sentra Or Similar Show more > Seat Ibiza Fiat Punto Fiat 500 Fiat Doblo Ford Fiesta Or Similar Mitsubishi Mirage Ford Focus Opel Corsa Seat Leon Vw Polo Vw Golf Toyota Crown Or Similar Chevrolet Spark Or Similar Kia Forte Volksvagen Polo Nissan Sentra Or Similar Fiat Tipo 95 Hp Volkswagen Jetta Or Similar Volkswagen Jetta Or Similar Citroën C3 Diesel Mg 3 Toyota Crown Or Similar Opel Cabrio Renault Clio Ford Puma Kia K5 Nissan Sentra Or Similar Ford Kuga E Toyota Yaris Bmw X2 Aut. Toyota Camry Or Similar Toyota Corolla Or Similar Toyota Camry Kuga Winter Tyres Octavia Sw Tsi Nissan Juke Fiat Egea Or Similar Kia Soul Or Similar Ford Transit 12-passenger Van Rwd Or Similar Fiat Egea Diesel Nissan Altima Or Similar Toyota Camry Hybrid Or Similar Mini Countryman Ford Expedition Max Or Similar-4wd Tesla Model Y Cubic Metre Van Tesla Model Y Tesla Model Y Kia Niro Or Similar Chevrolet Camaro Lt Or Similar Tesla Long Range Model 3 Or Similar Chevrolet Corvette Convertible Or Similar Mercedes-benz C300 Or Similar Bmw Serie 3 Touring Hyundai Elantra Or Similar Bmw 7-series, Audi A8 Gmc Canyon Volvo Xc90 Or Similar Suzuki Ignis Mercedes-benz C300 Or Similar Peugeot 5008 5+2 Seats Ford Transit 12-passenger Van Rwd Or Similar Metre Truck Lift Ford Transit 12-passenger Van Rwd Or Similar Audi A3 Or Mini Cooper Auto Cabriolet A/c Gmc Yukon Denali Or Similar Cubic Metre Van Tesla Model 3 Or Similar Tesla Model 3 Tesla Long Range Model 3 Ford Lightning Or Similar Chevrolet Bolt Ford Mustang Mach-e Or Similar Hyundai Kona Electric Or Similar Opel Mokka Chevrolet Bolt Chevrolet Bolt Chevrolet Bolt Ev Or Similar Cadillac Xt6 Or Similar Jeep Wrangler 2-door Or Similar Jeep Wrangler 2-door Or Similar Dacia Sandero Mercedes-benz Gls450 Or Similar Audi Q7 Chevrolet Camaro Lt Or Similar Toyota Rav4 Or Similar Nissan Primastar Fiat Toro Cadillac Ct5 Or Similar Range Rover Sport, Bmw X7, Mercedes Gls Toyota Sienna Or Similar Toyota Sienna Or Similar | 100% of the rental car rate plus USD 200-250 | 30-60 |
Other car models | 100% of the rental car rate plus USD 200-300 | 30-60 |
Credit cards in the main driver's name from the following issuers are accepted: Visa, Master, DinersClub, JCB, Discover, AMEX, UnionPay
UnionPay is not accepted.
Note that two credit cards may be asked for upon pickup if your rental car falls into these car types: Tesla Model Y, Cubic Metre Van, Tesla Model Y, Tesla Model Y, Kia Niro Or Similar, Chevrolet Camaro Lt Or Similar, Tesla Long Range Model 3 Or Similar, Chevrolet Corvette Convertible Or Similar, Mercedes-benz C300 Or Similar, Bmw Serie 3 Touring, Hyundai Elantra Or Similar, Bmw 7-series, Audi A8, Gmc Canyon, Volvo Xc90 Or Similar, Suzuki Ignis, Mercedes-benz C300 Or Similar, Peugeot 5008 5+2 Seats, Ford Transit 12-passenger Van Rwd Or Similar, Metre Truck Lift, Ford Transit 12-passenger Van Rwd Or Similar, Audi A3 Or Mini Cooper Auto Cabriolet A/c, Gmc Yukon Denali Or Similar, Cubic Metre Van, Tesla Model 3 Or Similar, Tesla Model 3, Tesla Long Range Model 3, Ford Lightning Or Similar, Chevrolet Bolt, Ford Mustang Mach-e Or Similar, Hyundai Kona Electric Or Similar, Opel Mokka, Chevrolet Bolt, Chevrolet Bolt, Chevrolet Bolt Ev Or Similar, Cadillac Xt6 Or Similar, Jeep Wrangler 2-door Or Similar, Jeep Wrangler 2-door Or Similar, Dacia Sandero, Mercedes-benz Gls450 Or Similar, Audi Q7, Chevrolet Camaro Lt Or Similar, Toyota Rav4 Or Similar, Nissan Primastar, Fiat Toro, Cadillac Ct5 Or Similar, Range Rover Sport, Bmw X7, Mercedes Gls, Toyota Sienna Or Similar, Toyota Sienna Or Similar
An e-voucher is accepted at this location.
21 - 80 years old
Young Driver Fee applies at 21 - 24 years old with charge of USD 27 per day approximately.
The main driver and any additional drivers must provide a full physical driving licence with no major endorsements. The license should be held for at least 1 year(s).
For foreign renters, you need to bring:
Original South Korea Driving License (English version)
An English translation must be provided on the back of the driver's license.
Original Japanese Driving Licence + Dealer translation
Translation templates provided by car rental companies, available online for free: https://jp.qeeq.com/tld-topic
Original Driver's License in Latin/Roman Alphabet
Original Driver's Licenses printed in Latin/Roman alphabet (such as English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, etc.) are acceptable for car rental without the need for an International Driving Permit (IDP). Driver's licenses printed in a non-Roman alphabet (such as Arabic, Chinese, Japanese, Cyrillic, etc.) must be accompanied by an International Driving Permit.
Original driving licence + International Driving Permit (IDP)
Please note that an International Driving Permit (IDP) is only a translation. You must present your original driving licence together with the original IDP at the counter — photocopies or scanned copies are not accepted.
Renters who have indicated a country of residence outside of the United States or Canada will be also required to present A return airline ticket.
For local renters, you need to bring:
Full driver's license issued in United States
To be updated
To be updated
Collision Damage Waiver Excess:
USD 250
Third Party Liability Insurance Excess:
USD 0
Third Party Liability Insurance Excess:
USD 0
Theft Insurance Excess:
USD 0
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Airports
0.3 mi from Santa Barbara Airport
25.6 mi from Santa Cruz Island Airport
Railway Stations
8.2 mi from Amtrack Station Santa Barbara
Hotels
5.6 mi from Sandpiper Lodge
8.3 mi from Hotel Milo Santa Barbara
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The Avis - Santa Barbara Municipal Airport car rental location is in terminal
You can walk to the counter of Avis - Santa Barbara Municipal Airport car rental.
Airline passengers go to baggage claim. AIRLINE PASSENGERS Counter is located directly across from baggage claim in airport terminal. Vehicles are parked in parking lot. WALK-UP RENTERS Going NORTH on Freeway 101, take the 217 Freeway towards UCSB. Take the Sandspit exit and turn right. Going SOUTH on the 101 Freeway, exit at Fairview. Location is on Fowler Rd. CARS: Walk through hallway, out to the parking lot for car rental parking stalls. RETURNS: Drive past rental building around to the car rental parking lot in the back.
21 - 80 years old
Young Driver Fee applies at 21 - 24 years old with charge of USD 27 per day approximately.
The main driver and any additional drivers must provide a full physical driving licence with no major endorsements. The license should be held for at least 1 year(s).
Original South Korea Driving License (English version)
An English translation must be provided on the back of the driver's license.
Original Japanese Driving Licence + Dealer translation
Translation templates provided by car rental companies, available online for free: https://jp.qeeq.com/tld-topic
Original Driver's License in Latin/Roman Alphabet
Original Driver's Licenses printed in Latin/Roman alphabet (such as English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, etc.) are acceptable for car rental without the need for an International Driving Permit (IDP). Driver's licenses printed in a non-Roman alphabet (such as Arabic, Chinese, Japanese, Cyrillic, etc.) must be accompanied by an International Driving Permit.
Original driving licence + International Driving Permit (IDP)
Please note that an International Driving Permit (IDP) is only a translation. You must present your original driving licence together with the original IDP at the counter — photocopies or scanned copies are not accepted.
Renters who have indicated a country of residence outside of the United States or Canada will be also required to present A return airline ticket.
Full driver's license issued in United States
To be updated
0.3 mi from Santa Barbara Airport
25.6 mi from Santa Cruz Island Airport
8.2 mi from Amtrack Station Santa Barbara
5.6 mi from Sandpiper Lodge
8.3 mi from Hotel Milo Santa Barbara
