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Where to pick up near Buellton

Rental desks in Buellton have had no offers in the last 12 months. The nearest with offers is Goleta, 39 km away.

Pick-up point Type Suppliers From / day Average wait
Goleta · 39 km City office 4 $34 18 min
Santa Barbara Airport · 39 km Airport 7 $72 19 min

Car rental prices near Buellton by car type

Class Typical cars Suppliers From / day Typical / day
Economy Mitsubishi Mirage, Chevrolet Spark, Ford Fiesta 7 $34 $72
Compact Nissan Versa, Ford Focus, Kia Soul 7 $34 $72
Intermediate Toyota Corolla, Hyundai Elantra, Toyota Prius Hybrid 7 $34 $81
Standard Volkswagen Jetta, Nissan Altima 5 $32
Full size Chevrolet Malibu, Infiniti Q50, Toyota Camry 6 $34 $120
Small SUV Buick Encore, Jeep Renegade 6 $34
Medium SUV Hyundai Santa Fe, BMW X3, Jeep Compass 7 $49 $101
Large SUV Chevrolet Tahoe, Ford Explorer, Lincoln Navigator 7 $78 $133
SUV Ford Flex 1 $231
Minivan Dodge Grand Caravan, Nissan Quest, Chrysler Pacifica 7 $99 $160
12-passenger van Ford Transit Passengervan 1 $132
15-passenger van Chevrolet Express 2 $244
Luxury Chrysler 300, Cadillac CTS, Audi A4 6 $59
Premium Chevrolet Impala, Nissan Maxima, BMW 5 Series 6 $58 $137
Convertible Ford Mustang Convertible, BMW 4 Series Convertible 4 $101
Small or medium truck Nissan Frontier, Toyota Tacoma 2 $89
Large truck Dodge Ram 1 $51

The from price is among the lowest prices seen. Half of the offers were cheaper than the typical price. Based on offers seen in the 12 months to Jul 2026. Rental companies guarantee the car class, not the exact model. Live availability and prices are shown in search results. How we collect prices

Ford Fiesta rental car near Buellton Dollar

Ford Fiesta

or similar

  • 5 seats
  • 2 bags
  • Automatic transmission
  • Air conditioning
from $34/day
Chevrolet Spark rental car near Buellton Thrifty

Chevrolet Spark

or similar

  • 5 seats
  • 2 bags
  • Automatic transmission
  • Air conditioning
from $34/day
Nissan Versa rental car near Buellton Dollar

Nissan Versa

or similar

  • 5 seats
  • 3 bags
  • Automatic transmission
  • Air conditioning
from $34/day
Ford Focus rental car near Buellton Thrifty

Ford Focus

or similar

  • 5 seats
  • 3 bags
  • Automatic transmission
  • Air conditioning
from $34/day
Mitsubishi Mirage rental car near Buellton Alamo

Mitsubishi Mirage

or similar

  • 5 seats
  • 2 bags
  • Automatic transmission
  • Air conditioning
from $49/day
Kia Niro Electric rental car near Buellton Avis

Kia Niro Electric

or similar

  • 5 seats
  • 3 bags
  • Automatic transmission
  • Air conditioning
from $65/day
Kia Soul rental car near Buellton Avis

Kia Soul

or similar

  • 5 seats
  • 3 bags
  • Automatic transmission
  • Air conditioning
from $70/day
Kia Rio rental car near Buellton Avis

Kia Rio

or similar

  • 5 seats
  • 2 bags
  • Automatic transmission
  • Air conditioning
from $78/day

Car rental companies near Buellton

Prices and conditions come from searches on TREWL and may have changed. Ratings come from CarTrawler customer reviews, as shown in searches up to Jul 2026. Live availability and prices are shown in search results. How we collect prices

Alamo

In the terminal 22 min wait Credit card only
9.2
Excellent 5000+ reviews
from $49/day
Ratings, policies and office

Customer ratings

Value for money 8.9 Cleanliness 9.2 Service at the rental desk 9.2 Pick-up process 9.2 Drop-off process 9.5

Included in the price

  • Theft protection (TP)
  • Third-party liability (TPL)
  • Glass and tire waiver
  • Airport fee

Policies

  • Full to full
  • Unlimited mileage
  • Free cancellation up to 48 h before pick-up
  • Pre-registration available

Extras (paid at the desk)

GPS · Ski rack · Infant seat · Child seat · Booster seat

Office

Alamo in Goleta
500 James Fowler Rd, Santa Barbara, 93117 3900, CA
8445720114

National

In the terminal Daily 08:00–23:30 22 min wait Credit card only
8.7
Excellent 500+ reviews
from $128/day
Ratings, policies and office

Customer ratings

Value for money 8.4 Cleanliness 8.8 Service at the rental desk 8.8 Pick-up process 8.6 Drop-off process 9.0

Policies

  • Unlimited mileage
  • Free cancellation up to 48 h before pick-up

Extras (paid at the desk)

GPS · Winter tires · Ski rack · Infant seat · Child seat · Booster seat

Office

National at Santa Barbara Airport
500 James Fowler Rd, Santa Barbara, 93117 3900, CA
8334700452

Avis

In the terminal 18 min wait Credit card only
8.3
Excellent 5000+ reviews
from $70/day
Ratings, policies and office

Customer ratings

Value for money 8.0 Cleanliness 8.2 Service at the rental desk 8.4 Pick-up process 8.2 Drop-off process 8.9

Included in the price

  • Theft protection (TP)
  • Third-party liability (TPL)
  • Glass and tire waiver

Policies

  • Full to full
  • Unlimited mileage
  • Free cancellation up to 48 h before pick-up

Extras (paid at the desk)

GPS · Infant seat · Child seat · Booster seat

Office

Avis in Goleta
500 Fowler Rd, Santa Barbara, 93117, CA
805-964-4848

Enterprise

In the terminal Daily 08:00–23:30 22 min wait CDW included Credit card only
8.3
Excellent 2000+ reviews
from $125/day
Ratings, policies and office

Customer ratings

Value for money 7.9 Cleanliness 8.3 Service at the rental desk 8.6 Pick-up process 8.2 Drop-off process 8.8

Included in the price

  • Collision damage waiver (CDW)
  • Theft protection (TP)
  • Third-party liability (TPL)

Policies

  • Unlimited mileage
  • Free cancellation up to 48 h before pick-up
  • Free additional driver

Extras (paid at the desk)

GPS · Infant seat · Child seat · Booster seat

Office

Enterprise at Santa Barbara Airport
500 James Fowler Rd, Santa Barbara, 93117 3900, CA
8445720115

Dollar

16 min wait Credit and debit cards
8.2
Excellent 5000+ reviews
from $34/day
Ratings, policies and office

Customer ratings

Value for money 7.9 Cleanliness 8.5 Service at the rental desk 8.1 Pick-up process 7.9 Drop-off process 8.7

Included in the price

  • Airport fee

Policies

  • Full to full
  • Unlimited mileage
  • Free cancellation up to 48 h before pick-up
  • Pre-registration available

Extras (paid at the desk)

GPS · Ski rack · Infant seat · Child seat · Booster seat

Office

Dollar in Goleta
500 Fowler Road, Goleta, CA, United States, 93117-1655
(866) 434-2226

Thrifty

16 min wait Credit card only
8.1
Excellent 5000+ reviews
from $34/day
Ratings, policies and office

Customer ratings

Value for money 7.8 Cleanliness 8.5 Service at the rental desk 8.0 Pick-up process 7.9 Drop-off process 8.7

Policies

  • Unlimited mileage
  • Free cancellation up to 48 h before pick-up
  • Pre-registration available

Extras (paid at the desk)

GPS · Ski rack · Infant seat · Child seat · Booster seat

Office

Thrifty in Goleta
114 Moffett Place, Santa Barbara, CA, United States, 93117
(805) 967-0411

Hertz

In the terminal Mon–Fri 07:00–21:00 · Sat–Sun 07:00–18:00 16 min wait Credit and debit cards
7.3
Very good 2000+ reviews
from $72/day
Ratings, policies and office

Customer ratings

Value for money 7.1 Cleanliness 7.7 Service at the rental desk 7.1 Pick-up process 6.7 Drop-off process 8.2

Included in the price

  • Theft protection (TP)
  • Third-party liability (TPL)
  • Taxes

Policies

  • Full to full
  • Unlimited mileage
  • Free cancellation up to 48 h before pick-up
  • One-way rental allowed
  • Pre-registration available

Extras (paid at the desk)

GPS · Ski rack · Infant seat · Child seat · Booster seat

Office

Hertz at Santa Barbara Airport
114 Moffett Pl, Goleta, Ca, Santa Barbara, 93117, CA
8059670411

Rental conditions near Buellton

Based on 7 suppliers here and nearby. Data from the 12 months to Jul 2026.

Debit card Accepted by 2 of 7 suppliers: Dollar and Hertz.
Credit card Usually required, in the main driver's name. 5 of 7 suppliers list no debit option.
Mileage Unlimited at all 7 suppliers.
Fuel policy Full to full (4 suppliers)
Transmission All cars are automatic.
Electric and hybrid Toyota Prius Hybrid, from $37 a day.
Cancellation Free up to 48 hours before pick-up at 7 suppliers.
Insurance included Theft protection (TP) (4 suppliers), Third-party liability (TPL) (4 suppliers), Glass and tire waiver (2 suppliers).
Included in the price Airport fee
One-way rental Allowed by 1 supplier.
Free additional driver Enterprise
Extras GPS (7 suppliers), Infant seat (7 suppliers), Child seat (7 suppliers), Booster seat (7 suppliers), Ski rack (5 suppliers), Winter tires (1 supplier)
Special offers Pre-registration available (4 suppliers), Free additional driver (1 supplier)

Driving in the USA: drive on the right · 0.08% blood alcohol (0.05% in Utah) · 0.02% for new drivers. Driving rules

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Car rental near Buellton: what to expect

Customers report an average wait at the desk from 16 min at Dollar to 22 min at Enterprise.

For a small car, Dollar is the cheapest at about $34 a day and is rated 8.2 out of 10. Alamo is rated 9.2 and costs about $49.

100% of the cars offered here are automatic. Mileage is unlimited at all 7 suppliers. Most suppliers allow free cancellation up to 48 hours before pick-up.

Car rental near Buellton: FAQ

How much does it cost to rent a car near Buellton?
Car rental near Buellton starts from $32 per day, and the average price is $118 per day. Based on offers seen in the 12 months to Jul 2026. At the average daily rate, a rental costs about $356 for a 3-day weekend and $831 for a week. Rentals of a month or longer usually get a lower daily rate. The final price depends on the season, the car class, the rental company and how early you book.

What are the most popular types of rental cars near Buellton?
These are the car types people opened most often in searches on TREWL near Buellton over the last 12 months, with their average daily prices:
  • SUV: $125 per day
Based on offers seen in the 12 months to Jul 2026. Smaller cars are usually the cheapest, while SUVs, vans and premium cars cost more but offer extra space and comfort.

Which car rental companies are the most popular near Buellton?
These are the rental companies people opened most often in searches on TREWL near Buellton over the last 12 months:
  • Dollar, average price $51 per day
Based on offers seen in the 12 months to Jul 2026.

Which car rental company has the best reviews near Buellton?
According to customer reviews, the highest-rated car rental companies near Buellton are:
  • Alamo: rated 9.2/10 by 5000+ customers, average price $66 per day
  • National: rated 8.7/10 by 500+ customers, average price $198 per day
  • Avis: rated 8.3/10 by 5000+ customers, average price $90 per day
Ratings cover value for money, car cleanliness, desk service, and the pick-up and drop-off process. Ratings come from CarTrawler customer reviews, as shown in searches up to Jul 2026.

Which is the cheapest car rental company near Buellton?
By the average daily price of a small car (mini, economy or compact), the cheapest rental companies near Buellton are:
  • Dollar: about $34 per day
  • Thrifty: about $34 per day
  • Alamo: about $49 per day
Based on offers seen in the 12 months to Jul 2026. For the lowest price, book early, choose a smaller car and check the fuel policy and deposit before you pay.

Where do I pick up my rental car near Buellton?
It depends on the rental company, and the pick-up type is shown for each company on this page.
  • Desk in or next to the terminal: Alamo, National and Avis
Your booking confirmation always includes the exact pick-up address and instructions.

Can I pick up a car near Buellton and return it somewhere else?
Yes, one-way rentals are possible with many companies, but they usually charge a one-way fee, which is higher for longer distances or for drop-offs in another country. Near Buellton, one-way rentals are offered by Hertz. Enter a different drop-off location in the search form to see one-way prices with the fee included.

What is the minimum age to rent a car near Buellton?
The minimum age to rent a car near Buellton is usually 21, although some companies accept drivers from 18 and others require 23 or 25 for larger or premium cars. Drivers under 25 usually pay a daily young driver fee, and some companies limit younger drivers to smaller car classes. You also need to have held your driving license for at least one year.

Can I rent a car near Buellton with a debit card?
Rental companies near Buellton typically accept major credit cards such as Visa, Mastercard and American Express. The card must be in the main driver's name and have enough funds for the security deposit. Debit and prepaid cards are accepted only by some companies, sometimes with a higher deposit or extra checks. Companies that accept debit cards near Buellton: Dollar and Hertz. The accepted cards are listed for each company on this page.

Which car rental companies near Buellton offer unlimited mileage?
7 rental companies near Buellton include unlimited mileage on all cars, among them Alamo, National and Avis. The mileage policy is shown in each offer before you book. With limited mileage, every kilometer or mile over the daily allowance is charged extra.

What fuel policy do rental companies use near Buellton?
The fuel policy is shown for each company on this page. The most common ones near Buellton are:
  • Full to full: you get the car with a full tank and return it full. This is usually the cheapest option because you only pay for the fuel you use at pump prices. Refuel near the drop-off point, or the company will charge for the missing fuel plus a service fee. Offered by Alamo, Avis, Dollar and Hertz.
  • Same to same: you return the car with the same fuel level as at pick-up.

Can I rent an electric or hybrid car near Buellton?
Yes. Companies offering electric and hybrid cars near Buellton include Hertz and Dollar. The cheapest is Dollar, from $37 per day. Hybrids need no charging. With a fully electric car, check the charging options along your route and the company's charging policy before you set off.

What extras can I add to a car rental near Buellton?
You can add extras when you book or at the rental desk:
  • Additional driver: another person can share the driving if they meet the same requirements as the main driver (age and a valid driving license). Most companies charge a daily fee, but near Buellton Enterprise includes an additional driver for free.
  • GPS navigation, to find your way on unfamiliar roads
  • Child seats, infant seats and booster seats, which are required by law for young children in most countries
  • Extra insurance that lowers or removes the excess you pay if the car is damaged.
Extras are limited, so it's best to reserve them together with the car.

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