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Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)
Address:
500 Fowler Rd,
Santa Barbara,
CA,
93117,
United States
Phone:
(1) 805-964-4848
Location Type:
Corporate
Hours of Operation:
Sun - Fri 8:00 AM - 9:00 PM; Sat 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Holiday Hours:
2025
INDEPENDENCE DY
July
4
08:00AM - 05:00PM
CHRISTMAS HDY
December
24
-
December
25
08:00AM - 05:00PM
NEW YEARS HDY
December
31
-
January
1
08:00AM - 05:00PM
THANKSGVING HDY
November
27
-
November
28
08:00AM - 05:00PM
If flying in, the rental counter is within the terminal with a short walk to the car lot.
Where is Avis at the Santa Barbara Municipal Airport?
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.
Santa Barbara Airport Rental Car Return
When you’re ready to return your car rental to the Santa Barbara airport, make your way to 500 Fowler Road, Santa Barbara, CA 93117. You will find our location within the Santa Barbara airport car rental return center. Follow signs to our location as you approach the airport.
SBA Car Rental
Renting a vehicle with Avis gives you access to the following car rental perks:
Open Daily: Our doors are open Sunday through Saturday until late, making it easy to retrieve your car rental at Santa Barbara, CA, airport any day of the week.
One-Way or Round-Trip Rental: Enjoy the convenience of versatile airport car rental, regardless of where your journey starts or ends.
Special Offers: Avis always has car rental savings available. Book on Avis.com for our best prices and deals.
Preferred Service: Avis Preferred customers get extra perks for loyalty, such as direct-to-car shuttle service at some airport locations.
What Cars Are Available to Rent at Santa Barbara Municipal Airport?
Find out which cars are available by entering your desired rental dates and times in the reservation form above. From there you’ll be able to view vehicles and their rates.
SUV Rental
Whether you’re checking out Lotusland or the Santa Barbara Museum of Art, you’ll love the comfort of a spacious SUV rental.
Convertible Rental
Check out Stearns Wharf or Butterfly Beach in a convertible with the top down. There’s no better way to explore sunny Santa Barbara!
Long-Term Car Rental
Santa Barbara is hard to leave. Book a monthly car rental to streamline your travel plans when you’ll be staying for more than a few weeks.
Rent a Car and Explore Santa Barbara
From historic missions to breathtaking ocean views, Santa Barbara has something for everyone. Check out these popular local spots.
Local Attractions
Santa Barbara Zoo: Kids and adults alike love this 30-acre zoo near the beach.
Santa Barbara Botanic Garden: Marvel at more than a thousand rare and indigenous plants when you visit the city’s beautiful botanical garden.
MOXI: The Wolf Museum of Science and Exploration is the ultimate way to spend an afternoon with kids in Santa Barbara.