Santander car rentals

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.

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.

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).

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.

The average gas price in Santander is C$ 8.53 per litre over the past 30 days. Filling up a gas tank costs between C$ 102 and C$ 136, depending on the car size.

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

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A Compact car rental in Santander costs C$ 25 per day, on average.

A Mini car rental in Santander costs C$ 102 per day, on average.

An Economy car rental in Santander costs C$ 53 per day, on average.