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KAYAK’s insights & trends for Santander car rentals

Check out the latest trends and booking tips to rent a car in Santander with confidence.

How far in advance should you book a rental car in Santander?

You should book your rental car in Santander around 7 days before your trip in order to get a below-average price.

What is the most popular rental car in Santander?

Rentals in the Small category (Peugeot 208 or similar) are the most popular option in Santander, costing C$ 104/day on average. Some users have found deals as low as C$ 104/day.

What is the cheapest month to rent a car in Santander?

The cheapest month to rent a car in Santander is January at an average cost of C$ 29/day. August is the most expensive month to rent a car in Santander when prices are C$ 72/day on average, which tends to be 54% above the yearly average rental price for Santander.

What rental car company in Santander has the most locations?

Avis operates 2 locations in Santander, more than any other rental company.

Santander car rental price comparison by vehicle type

Find the right rental car in Santander by comparing prices across vehicle types.

Small cars

C$ 28 - C$ 73

All Car Types

C$ 59 - C$ 113

How much does it cost to rent a small car in Santander?

How much does it cost to rent a medium car in Santander?

How much does it cost to rent a large car in Santander?

How much does it cost to rent an SUV in Santander?

How much does it cost to rent a van in Santander?

How much does it cost to rent a luxury car in Santander?

How much does it cost to rent a convertible in Santander?

Small car rentals in Santander typically cost around C$ 46 per day. The best time to book is November, when prices average C$ 28 per day, which is about 40% less than the yearly average. Small cars are usually 42% cheaper than the average rental in Santander, making them ideal for budget-conscious travellers.

Medium car rentals in Santander typically cost around C$ 96 per day. The best time to book is March, when prices average C$ 67 per day, which is about 31% less than the yearly average. Medium cars are usually 18% more expensive than the average rental in Santander, offering a good balance of space and value.

Large car rentals in Santander typically cost around C$ 117 per day. The best time to book is March, when prices average C$ 80 per day, which is about 32% less than the yearly average. Large cars are typically 33% more expensive than the average rental in Santander but offer more comfort for longer trips.

SUV rentals in Santander typically cost around C$ 68 per day. The best time to book is March, when prices average C$ 47 per day, which is about 31% less than the yearly average. SUVs can be 14% cheaper than the average rental in Santander, providing extra space and capability for groups or road trips at a reasonable price.

Van rentals in Santander typically cost around C$ 121 per day. The best time to book is November, when prices average C$ 95 per day, which is about 22% less than the yearly average. Vans are typically 35% more expensive than the average rental in Santander but are the best choice for families or groups needing maximum passenger capacity.

Luxury car rentals in Santander typically cost around C$ 107 per day. The best time to book is March, when prices average C$ 71 per day, which is about 34% less than the yearly average. Luxury cars are typically 27% more expensive than the average rental in Santander but deliver premium comfort and style for special occasions.

Convertible rentals in Santander typically cost around C$ 107 per day. The best time to book is November, when prices average C$ 34 per day, which is about 69% less than the yearly average. Convertibles are typically 27% more expensive than the average rental in Santander but perfect for scenic drives and warm-weather destinations.

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Hertz
Small
C$ 52/day
C$ 44/day

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.
  • 25% of our users found rental cars in Santander for C$ 44 or less
  • Medium 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).

  • How much does it cost to rent a car in Santander?

    On average a rental car in Santander costs C$ 52 per day.

  • Can I rent an automatic car in Santander?

    Yes, automatic cars are available in most car renting companies in Santander. As cars with manual transmission are more common in many countries, you might have to pay an additional charge for renting an automatic car.

  • Which car rental companies are at Santander airport (SDR)?

    Car rental companies onsite at Santander airport include Hertz, Avis, Budget and Europcar.

  • Which car rental companies will pick you up at Santander airport (SDR)?

    Car rental companies that offer shuttle or pick-up services from Santander airport to off-airport locations include Hertz, Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Alamo, Avis, Budget and Europcar.

  • 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 Small car rental cost in Santander?

    A Small car rental in Santander costs C$ 104 per day, on average.

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

    A Medium car rental in Santander costs C$ 47 per day, on average.

Santander car rental reviews and directory

 

Dollar

10.0

Wonderful

Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Pick-up/Drop-off

10.0

Value for money

10.0

One location in Santander

Locations in Santander

Santander Airport

+34 942 25 41 44

Monday09:30 - 22:30
Tuesday08:00 - 22:00
Wednesday09:30 - 22:30
Thursday08:00 - 22:00
Friday09:30 - 22:30
Saturday17:00 - 21:0012:00 - 15:30
Sunday13:00 - 21:00

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Goldcar Rental SP

8.0

Very good

Cleanliness

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Pick-up/Drop-off

8.0

Value for money

8.0

One location in Santander

Locations in Santander

Calle Cliper 8 y Galera 55, Polígono de Raos

+34 918 34 14 00

Opening times not available

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8.0 Very good

Anonymous, Apr 2024

Intermediate SUV

KAYAK
It was good

1 out of 1

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

8.0

Very good

Cleanliness

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Pick-up/Drop-off

7.0

Value for money

7.0

One location in Santander

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
Sunday

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Alamo

10.0

Wonderful

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
Sunday

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Budget

8.0

Very good

2 locations in Santander

Locations in Santander

Budget Aeropuerto De Santander

Monday08:30 - 21:15
Tuesday08:30 - 18:00
Wednesday08:30 - 21:15
Thursday08:30 - 18:00
Friday08:30 - 19:30
Saturday07:30 - 15:30
Sunday08:00 - 16:00

Renfe Estacion

+34 942 227 025

Monday09:00 - 13:0016:00 - 19:00
Tuesday16:00 - 19:0009:00 - 13:00
Wednesday09:00 - 13:0016:00 - 19:00
Thursday16:00 - 19:0009:00 - 13:00
Friday16:00 - 19:0009:00 - 13:00
Saturday09:00 - 13:00

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Sixt

2.0

Poor

One location in Santander

Locations in Santander

Plaza de las Estaciones

+34 871 18 01 92

Monday08:00 - 20:00
Tuesday08:00 - 20:00
Wednesday08:00 - 20:00
Thursday08:00 - 20:00
Friday08:00 - 20:00
Saturday08:00 - 20:00
Sunday08:00 - 20:00

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OK Mobility

9.0

Wonderful

Cleanliness

9.0

Comfort

9.0

Pick-up/Drop-off

9.0

Value for money

9.0

One location in Santander

Locations in Santander

Carretera del Aeropuerto , Aeropuerto Seve Ballesteros, Santander

Monday08:00 - 21:59
Tuesday08:00 - 21:59
Wednesday08:00 - 21:59
Thursday08:00 - 21:59
Friday08:00 - 21:59
Saturday08:00 - 21:59
Sunday08:00 - 21:59

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keddy by Europcar

7.8

Good

Cleanliness

8.3

Comfort

8.1

Pick-up/Drop-off

7.7

Value for money

7.7

3 locations in Santander

Locations in Santander

Aeropuerto De Santander Parayas

34 0 942262546

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

Bilman Bus S.L.

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Feve - Estacion De Tren Plaza De Las Estaciones

+34 942 217 817

Monday16:00 - 19:0008:30 - 13:00
Tuesday08:30 - 13:0016:00 - 19:00
Wednesday08:30 - 13:0016:00 - 19:00
Thursday16:00 - 19:0008:30 - 13:00
Friday16:00 - 19:0008:30 - 13:00
Saturday09:00 - 13:00

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Ace

6.7

Okay

Cleanliness

8.4

Comfort

7.9

Pick-up/Drop-off

6.7

Value for money

7.5

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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SURPRICE CAR RENTAL

6.0

Okay

Cleanliness

6.0

Comfort

6.0

Pick-up/Drop-off

6.0

Value for money

6.0

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 - 14:00

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Fox

3.8

Poor

Cleanliness

5.4

Comfort

4.9

Pick-up/Drop-off

4.0

Value for money

4.0

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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Sunnycars

No score available yet

4 locations in Santander

Locations in Santander

Plaza de las Estaciones, 1

Opening times not available

Plaza de las Estaciones

Opening times not available

Santander Airport - Parayas

Opening times not available

c/ Gerardo De Alvear

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Filters

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Avis

No score available yet

2 locations in Santander

fromC$ 40/day

Locations in Santander

Aeropuerto De Santander

Monday08:30 - 21:15
Tuesday08:30 - 18:00
Wednesday08:30 - 21:15
Thursday08:30 - 18:00
Friday08:30 - 19:30
Saturday07:30 - 15:30
Sunday08:00 - 16:00

Plaza De Las Estaciones

+34 942 227 025

Monday16:00 - 19:0009:00 - 13:00
Tuesday16:00 - 19:0009:00 - 13:00
Wednesday16:00 - 19:0009:00 - 13:00
Thursday16:00 - 19:0009:00 - 13:00
Friday09:00 - 13:0016:00 - 19:00
Saturday09:00 - 13:00

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Europcar

No score available yet

2 locations in Santander

fromC$ 39/day

Locations in Santander

Feve - Estacion De Tren

+34 942 217 817

Opening times not available

Parayas Aeropuerto

+34 911 50 50 00

Opening times not available

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FlexWays

No score available yet

2 locations in Santander

Locations in Santander

Plaza de las Estaciones 1

Opening times not available

Seve Ballesteros-Santander Airport

+34 933 93 61 32

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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 - 13:0015:30 - 19:00
Tuesday15:30 - 19:0009:00 - 13:00
Wednesday15:30 - 19:0009:00 - 13:00
Thursday09:00 - 13:0015:30 - 19:00
Friday09:00 - 13:0015:30 - 19:00

Plaza de las Estaciones

+34 942 33 19 33

Monday08:30 - 13:0016:00 - 19:00
Tuesday16:00 - 19:0008:30 - 13:00
Wednesday16:00 - 19:0008:30 - 13:00
Thursday16:00 - 19:0008:30 - 13:00
Friday16:00 - 19:0008:30 - 13:00
Saturday10:00 - 13:00

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Hertz

No score available yet

2 locations in Santander

fromC$ 29/day

Locations in Santander

C Gerardo De Alvear Sn

+34 667 87 32 10

Monday08:00 - 19:30
Tuesday08:00 - 19:30
Wednesday08:00 - 19:30
Thursday08:00 - 19:30
Friday08:00 - 19:30
Saturday09:00 - 13:00

Santander Airport

+34 942 25 41 44

Monday09:30 - 22:30
Tuesday08:00 - 22:00
Wednesday09:30 - 22:30
Thursday08:00 - 22:00
Friday09:30 - 22:30
Saturday17:00 - 21:0012:00 - 15:30
Sunday13:00 - 21:00

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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 - 20:30
Tuesday08:30 - 20:30
Wednesday08:30 - 20:30
Thursday08:30 - 20:30
Friday08:30 - 20:30
Saturday08:30 - 20:30
Sunday08:30 - 20:30

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FLIZZR

No score available yet

One location in Santander

Locations in Santander

Plaza De Las Estaciones

+34 871 18 01 92

Monday08:00 - 20:00
Tuesday08:00 - 20:00
Wednesday08:00 - 20:00
Thursday08:00 - 20:00
Friday08:00 - 20:00
Saturday08:00 - 20:00
Sunday08:00 - 20:00

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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
Sunday

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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

Monday09:30 - 22:30
Tuesday08:00 - 22:00
Wednesday09:30 - 22:30
Thursday08:00 - 22:00
Friday09:30 - 22:30
Saturday17:00 - 21:0012:00 - 15:30
Sunday13:00 - 21:00

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4 travellers who rented a car in Santander gave the car agency they used an average rating of 5.9

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