Santander car rentals

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KAYAK’s top tips for renting a car in Santander

  • Tailor your time in Santander exactly to your needs and preferences by renting a car and gaining maximum flexibility. Santander is nestled at the northern coast and invites visitors to explore not only the beautiful city, but also the surrounding beaches, villages, or a trip to the next bigger city, Bilbao, which is a 1-hour car ride away.
  • Seve Ballesteros-Santander Airport is a mere 4 miles from Santander center and hosts its own car rental center onsite, including companies like Hertz, Alamo, or Europcar. The easiest way to and from the airport to Santander is by car, so pick up your vehicle directly from there and be in the city in less than 15 minutes via the S-10.
  • Driving in and around Santander should be a pleasant experience mostly, as the road conditions are primarily great in Spain and there are only a few toll roads that are marked with a “P” after the “A”, which designates freeways (example AP-15) -- but they are not in Santander’s vicinity. In Santander it is also common to flash the headlights before passing on the freeway; this is not considered a sign of annoyance, but a form of communicating what they are about to do.
  • Despite the relaxed and laid-back atmosphere prevailing mostly on the roads in and around Santander, there are daily hours with increased traffic. In the mornings, it is usually between 7 and 9 am and in the evenings between 5 and 9 pm. As Santander is a highly frequented vacation destination, traffic also usually increases during the summer, especially around the beach areas.
  • Book your rental car in Santander at least 1 day before your trip in order to get a below-average price
  • Compact rental cars in Santander are around 55% cheaper than other car types, on average

FAQs about renting a car in Santander

  • What type of car is recommended for driving in Santander?

    As Santander has a very old town, many streets are very narrow and a smaller car will be easier to navigate through them. Gas is also very expensive in Europe, so driving a compact car will mean lower expenses. Bear in mind that renting an automatic car may cost extra, as stick shifts are still commonly used in Spain.

  • What’s the speed limit in Santander?

    Speed limits in Spain are posted on the right-hand side of the street and are always in kilometers per hour. In built-up areas, 50 km/h (31 mph) is the permitted speed, with 90 km/h (55 mph) on secondary rural roads and 120 km/h (74 mph) on freeways. In some of the narrower parts in Santander, only 20-30 km/h (12-18 mph) is allowed.

  • Where are the best places to park in Santander?

    On-street parking in Santander is metered in most places and is indicated with a blue curb line. Usually there is a time limit of 2 hours or less. Parking lots are a good alternative for travelers who are staying longer, such as the Alfonso XIII or the Parking Plaza Esperanza, which costs about €16 per day ($18).

  • Can I rent an automatic car in Santander?

    Based on our information, car rental agencies in Santander only have manual transmission cars.

  • How much is gas price in Santander?

    The average gas price in Santander is C$ 8.72 per litre over the past 30 days. Filling up a gas tank costs between C$ 105 and C$ 139, depending on the car size.

  • What is the most popular rental car in Santander?

    Compact (Seat Arona or similar) is the most frequently booked rental car type in Santander.

  • How can I find car rentals near me in Santander?

    Take a look at our extensive car rental location map to find the best rental cars near you.

  • How much does a Compact car rental cost in Santander?

    A Compact car rental in Santander costs C$ 36 per day, on average.

  • How much does a Mini car rental cost in Santander?

    A Mini car rental in Santander costs C$ 93 per day, on average.

  • How much does an Economy car rental cost in Santander?

    An Economy car rental in Santander costs C$ 46 per day, on average.

Santander car rental reviews and directory 
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Enterprise Rent-A-Car

8.6

Very good

Cleanliness

8.6

Comfort

8.6

Pick-up/Drop-off

8.0

Value for money

8.0

One location in Santander

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Locations in Santander

Estacion De Tren

+34 942 22 29 26

Monday08:00 - 19:00
Tuesday08:00 - 19:00
Wednesday08:00 - 19:00
Thursday08:00 - 19:00
Friday08:00 - 19:00
Saturday09:00 - 14:00
Sunday00:00 - 00:00

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Goldcar Rental SP

8.0

Very good

Read 1 review

Cleanliness

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Pick-up/Drop-off

8.0

Value for money

8.0

One location in Santander

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Locations in Santander

Calle Cliper 8 y Galera 55, Polígono de Raos

+34 918 34 14 00

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8.0 Very good

Anonymous, Apr 2024

Intermediate SUV

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It was good

1 out of 1

Hertz

7.9

Good

Cleanliness

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Pick-up/Drop-off

3.9

Value for money

10.0

2 locations in Santander

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Locations in Santander

C Gerardo De Alvear Sn

+34 667 87 32 10

Monday08:00 - 19:00
Tuesday08:00 - 19:00
Wednesday08:00 - 19:00
Thursday08:00 - 19:00
Friday08:00 - 19:00
Saturday09:00 - 14:00

Santander Airport

+34 942 25 41 44

Monday08:00 - 19:00
Tuesday08:00 - 19:00
Wednesday08:00 - 19:00
Thursday07:30 - 21:30
Friday08:00 - 19:00
Saturday08:00 - 19:00
Sunday12:00 - 20:00

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Alamo

10.0

Wonderful

One location in Santander

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Enterprise Rent-a-car

+34 942 22 29 26

Monday08:00 - 19:00
Tuesday08:00 - 19:00
Wednesday08:00 - 19:00
Thursday08:00 - 19:00
Friday08:00 - 19:00
Saturday09:00 - 14:00
Sunday00:00 - 00:00

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Budget

8.0

Very good

2 locations in Santander

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Locations in Santander

Budget Aeropuerto De Santander

Monday08:30 - 21:15
Tuesday08:30 - 21:15
Wednesday08:30 - 21:15
Thursday08:30 - 21:15
Friday08:30 - 21:15
Saturday07:30 - 21:30
Sunday08:00 - 19:00

Renfe Estacion

+34 942 227 025

Monday09:00 - 14:0016:00 - 19:00
Tuesday09:00 - 14:0016:00 - 19:00
Wednesday16:00 - 19:0009:00 - 14:00
Thursday09:00 - 14:0016:00 - 19:00
Friday16:00 - 19:0009:00 - 14:00
Saturday09:00 - 14:00

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keddy by Europcar

10.0

Wonderful

Best rated

3 locations in Santander

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Aeropuerto De Santander Parayas

34 0 942262546

Monday08:30 - 21:15
Tuesday08:30 - 21:15
Wednesday08:30 - 21:15
Thursday08:30 - 21:15
Friday08:30 - 21:15
Saturday10:00 - 18:00
Sunday10:00 - 18:00

Bilman Bus S.L.

Opening times not available

Feve - Estacion De Tren Plaza De Las Estaciones

+34 942 217 817

Monday08:30 - 21:1516:00 - 19:00
Tuesday08:30 - 21:1516:00 - 19:00
Wednesday16:00 - 19:0008:30 - 21:15
Thursday08:30 - 21:1516:00 - 19:00
Friday16:00 - 19:0008:30 - 21:15
Saturday09:00 - 14:00

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SURPRICE CAR RENTAL

8.0

Very good

One location in Santander

Locations in Santander

Pl. Estaciones, 1

Monday09:30 - 20:30
Tuesday09:30 - 20:30
Wednesday09:30 - 20:30
Thursday09:30 - 20:30
Friday09:30 - 20:30
Saturday10:00 - 18:00

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Ace

5.0

Fair

One location in Santander

Locations in Santander

Av Parayas 0

+34 971 08 49 16

Monday07:00 - 22:00
Tuesday07:00 - 22:00
Wednesday07:00 - 22:00
Thursday07:00 - 22:00
Friday07:00 - 22:00
Saturday07:00 - 22:00
Sunday07:00 - 22:00

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Fox

4.0

Mediocre

One location in Santander

Locations in Santander

15 Goldcar Eugenio Lopez Doriga Street, Shop 2

+1 800 225 4369

Opening times not available

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FlexWays

4.7

Mediocre

One location in Santander

Locations in Santander

Seve Ballesteros-Santander Airport

+34 933 93 61 32

Opening times not available

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Sunnycars

No score available yet

3 locations in Santander

Locations in Santander

Av. de la Cerrada,Carretera Santander-Bilbao3,5 km

Opening times not available

Plaza de las Estaciones

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c/ Gerardo De Alvear

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Avis

No score available yet

2 locations in Santander

Locations in Santander

Aeropuerto De Santander

Monday08:30 - 21:15
Tuesday08:30 - 21:15
Wednesday08:30 - 21:15
Thursday08:30 - 21:15
Friday08:30 - 21:15
Saturday07:30 - 21:30
Sunday08:00 - 19:00

Plaza De Las Estaciones

+34 942 227 025

Monday09:00 - 14:0016:00 - 19:00
Tuesday16:00 - 19:0009:00 - 14:00
Wednesday09:00 - 14:0016:00 - 19:00
Thursday09:00 - 14:0016:00 - 19:00
Friday09:00 - 14:0016:00 - 19:00
Saturday09:00 - 14:00

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Europcar

No score available yet

2 locations in Santander

Locations in Santander

Feve - Estacion De Tren

+34 942 217 817

Opening times not available

Parayas Aeropuerto

+34 911 50 50 00

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Free2Move

No score available yet

2 locations in Santander

Locations in Santander

Avenida Parayas, 34

+34 649 76 82 91

Monday09:00 - 14:0015:30 - 19:00
Tuesday15:30 - 19:0009:00 - 14:00
Wednesday15:30 - 19:0009:00 - 14:00
Thursday15:30 - 19:0009:00 - 14:00
Friday09:00 - 14:0015:30 - 19:00

Plaza de las Estaciones

+34 942 33 19 33

Monday16:00 - 19:0008:30 - 21:15
Tuesday16:00 - 19:0008:30 - 21:15
Wednesday08:30 - 21:1516:00 - 19:00
Thursday16:00 - 19:0008:30 - 21:15
Friday08:30 - 21:1516:00 - 19:00
Saturday10:00 - 18:00

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Alquicoche

No score available yet

One location in Santander

Locations in Santander

Plaza de las Estaciones, 1

+34 680 73 29 69

Monday08:30 - 21:15
Tuesday08:30 - 21:15
Wednesday08:30 - 21:15
Thursday08:30 - 21:15
Friday08:30 - 21:15
Saturday08:30 - 21:15
Sunday08:30 - 21:15

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Dollar

No score available yet

One location in Santander

Locations in Santander

Santander Airport

+34 942 25 41 44

Monday08:00 - 19:00
Tuesday08:00 - 19:00
Wednesday08:00 - 19:00
Thursday07:30 - 21:30
Friday08:00 - 19:00
Saturday08:00 - 19:00
Sunday08:00 - 19:00

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National

No score available yet

One location in Santander

Locations in Santander

Enterprise Rent-a-car

+34 942 22 29 26

Monday08:00 - 19:00
Tuesday08:00 - 19:00
Wednesday08:00 - 19:00
Thursday08:00 - 19:00
Friday08:00 - 19:00
Saturday09:00 - 14:00
Sunday00:00 - 00:00

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Ok Mobility

No score available yet

One location in Santander

Locations in Santander

Av Parayas 0 Cantabria

+34 902 360 636

Opening times not available

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Rhodium

No score available yet

One location in Santander

Locations in Santander

Carretera del Aeropuerto

Opening times not available

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Shouqi

No score available yet

One location in Santander

Locations in Santander

Feve - Estacion De Tren Plaza De Las Estaciones

Opening times not available

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No reviews available

Suncar Rent a Car

No score available yet

One location in Santander

Locations in Santander

Santander Airport

Opening times not available

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Thrifty

No score available yet

One location in Santander

Locations in Santander

Santander Airport

+34 942 25 41 44

Monday08:00 - 19:00
Tuesday08:00 - 19:00
Wednesday08:00 - 19:00
Thursday07:30 - 21:30
Friday08:00 - 19:00
Saturday08:00 - 19:00
Sunday08:00 - 19:00

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46 travellers who rented a car in Santander gave the car agency they used an average rating of 6.3

Car rental locations in or near Santander

Good to know

Most popular car type

Compact

When to book a rental car in Santander

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Santander car rental information

Pick-up locationSantander
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Rental locations31
Airport locations14

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