Goldcar
Fiat 500
or similar
- 4 seats
- 1 bag
- Air conditioning
from $23/day
Car Rental in Santander
- Free cancellation on most offers
- 24/7 customer service
- No hidden fees
- Pay later on many offers
- 13rental companies
- 3pick-up points
- from $23 per day
- 8.9 top rated · Hertz
A rental car here costs $66 a day on average, about $468 for a week. The most popular car class is Economy, at about $43 a day. Goldcar is the cheapest for a small car, about $12 a day. Based on offers seen in the 12 months to Sep 2026.
- In the terminal: 8 · Free shuttle bus: 1
- Free cancellation: 13 of 13
- Debit card accepted: 4 of 13
- Hertz
- Dollar
- Sixt
- Keddy BY Europcar
- Flizzr
- OK Mobility
- +7
Where to pick up in Santander
| Pick-up point | Type | Suppliers | From / day | Average wait |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Santander City · 3 km | City office | 13 | $18 | 18 min |
| Santander Airport · 5 km | Airport | 13 | $11 | 15 min |
| Santander Train Station · 1 km | Train station | 4 | $31 | 19 min |
Car rental prices in Santander by car type
| Class | Typical cars | Suppliers | From / day | Typical / day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mini | Fiat 500, Toyota Aygo, Peugeot 108 | 11 | $23 | $37 |
| Economy | Peugeot 208, Seat Ibiza, Opel Corsa | 13 | $26 | $42 |
| Compact | Ford Focus, Seat Leon, Mercedes A Class | 13 | $30 | $48 |
| Intermediate | Seat Toledo, Peugeot 408, Volvo XC40 | 9 | $38 | $57 |
| Standard | Opel Insignia, Skoda Superb, BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe | 6 | $46 | $63 |
| Full size | Mercedes C Class, BMW 3 Series | 4 | $74 | $101 |
| Station wagon | Cupra Leon, Seat Leon Estate, Skoda Octavia Estate | 6 | $39 | $86 |
| SUV | Seat Arona, Nissan Qashqai, Ford Kuga | 13 | $31 | $57 |
| 5-seat MPV | Peugeot 3008 | 1 | $62 | |
| 7-seat minivan | Opel Zafira, Mercedes V Class, Seat Alhambra | 4 | $84 | $89 |
| 9-seat van | Opel Vivaro, Ford Transit Custom | 4 | $91 | |
| Luxury | Mercedes E Class | 3 | $78 | |
| Premium | BMW 2 Series Coupe, Mercedes C Class | 3 | $86 | |
| Convertible | Fiat 500 Convertible | 1 | $39 | |
| Cargo van | Citroen Berlingo Cargo Van, Peugeot Expert Cargo Van | 1 | $28 |
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 Sep 2026. Rental companies guarantee the car class, not the exact model. Live availability and prices are shown in search results. How we collect prices
Goldcar
Goldcar
Kia Picanto
or similar
- 4 seats
- 2 bags
- Air conditioning
from $23/day
Keddy BY Europcar
Peugeot 108
or similar
- 4 seats
- 2 bags
- Air conditioning
from $25/day
Dollar
Seat Ibiza
or similar
- 5 seats
- 2 bags
- Air conditioning
from $26/day
Alamo
Toyota Aygo
or similar
- 4 seats
- 1 bag
- Air conditioning
from $26/day
Goldcar
Hyundai i10
or similar
- 4 seats
- 2 bags
- Automatic transmission
- Air conditioning
from $27/day
OK Mobility
Nissan Micra
or similar
- 4 seats
- 2 bags
- Air conditioning
from $27/day
Dollar
Peugeot 208
or similar
- 5 seats
- 2 bags
- Automatic transmission
- Air conditioning
from $27/day
Flizzr
Seat Leon
or similar
- 5 seats
- 3 bags
- Air conditioning
from $30/day
Europcar
Ford Focus
or similar
- 5 seats
- 3 bags
- Air conditioning
from $31/day
Flizzr
Skoda Scala
or similar
- 5 seats
- 3 bags
- Automatic transmission
- Air conditioning
from $33/day
Hertz
Renault Captur
or similar
- 5 seats
- 3 bags
- Air conditioning
from $33/day
Flizzr
Citroen C3 Aircross
or similar
- 5 seats
- 3 bags
- Air conditioning
from $35/day
Dollar
Ford Puma
or similar
- 5 seats
- 3 bags
- Automatic transmission
- Air conditioning
from $35/day
Sixt
Peugeot 2008
or similar
- 5 seats
- 3 bags
- Air conditioning
from $40/day
Budget
Citroen C3 Aircross
or similar
- 5 seats
- 3 bags
- Air conditioning
from $41/day
Hertz
Hyundai Tucson
or similar
- 5 seats
- 4 bags
- Air conditioning
from $38/day
Dollar
Seat Ateca
or similar
- 5 seats
- 4 bags
- Air conditioning
from $38/day
Dollar
Skoda Karoq
or similar
- 5 seats
- 4 bags
- Automatic transmission
- Air conditioning
from $39/day
Dollar
Ford Focus Estate
or similar
- 5 seats
- 4 bags
- Automatic transmission
- Air conditioning
from $39/day
Hertz
Ford Kuga Plug-in Hybrid
or similar
- 5 seats
- 4 bags
- Automatic transmission
- Air conditioning
from $41/day
National
Opel Astra Estate
or similar
- 5 seats
- 4 bags
- Air conditioning
from $43/day
Alamo
Seat Toledo
or similar
- 5 seats
- 4 bags
- Air conditioning
from $45/day
Alamo
Opel Insignia
or similar
- 5 seats
- 4 bags
- Automatic transmission
- Air conditioning
from $46/day
Dollar
Ford C-Max
or similar
- 5 seats
- 4 bags
- Air conditioning
from $49/day
Budget
Peugeot 408
or similar
- 5 seats
- 4 bags
- Automatic transmission
- Air conditioning
from $53/day
Dollar
Peugeot 3008
or similar
- 5 seats
- 4 bags
- Automatic transmission
- Air conditioning
from $54/day
Flizzr
Skoda Superb
or similar
- 5 seats
- 4 bags
- Automatic transmission
- Air conditioning
from $65/day
Flizzr
Seat Leon Estate
or similar
- 5 seats
- 4 bags
- Air conditioning
from $69/day
Flizzr
Cupra Leon
or similar
- 5 seats
- 4 bags
- Automatic transmission
- Air conditioning
from $70/day
Sixt
BMW 3 Series
or similar
- 5 seats
- 3 bags
- Automatic transmission
- Air conditioning
from $74/day
National
Mercedes C Class
or similar
- 5 seats
- 4 bags
- Air conditioning
from $76/day
Flizzr
Skoda Octavia Estate
or similar
- 5 seats
- 5 bags
- Automatic transmission
- Air conditioning
from $80/day
Sixt
Audi A5 Avant
or similar
- 5 seats
- 6 bags
- Automatic transmission
- Air conditioning
from $82/day
Flizzr
Volkswagen Passat Estate
or similar
- 5 seats
- 5 bags
- Automatic transmission
- Air conditioning
from $97/day
Hertz
Mercedes CLA
or similar
- 5 seats
- 4 bags
- Automatic transmission
- Air conditioning
from $106/day
Sixt
BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe
or similar
- 5 seats
- 3 bags
- Automatic transmission
- Air conditioning
from $172/day
Goldcar
Skoda Kamiq
or similar
- 5 seats
- 3 bags
- Automatic transmission
- Air conditioning
from $31/day
Goldcar
Peugeot 2008
or similar
- 5 seats
- 3 bags
- Air conditioning
from $31/day
OK Mobility
Nissan Juke
or similar
- 5 seats
- 3 bags
- Air conditioning
from $32/day
Goldcar
Seat Ateca
or similar
- 5 seats
- 4 bags
- Air conditioning
from $32/day
Alamo
Seat Arona
or similar
- 5 seats
- 3 bags
- Automatic transmission
- Air conditioning
from $33/day
Dollar
Renault Captur
or similar
- 5 seats
- 3 bags
- Air conditioning
from $33/day
Goldcar
Ford Kuga
or similar
- 5 seats
- 4 bags
- Automatic transmission
- Air conditioning
from $36/day
Europcar
Volkswagen T-Roc
or similar
- 5 seats
- 3 bags
- Air conditioning
from $36/day
Flizzr
Peugeot 3008
or similar
- 5 seats
- 4 bags
- Air conditioning
from $62/day
Alamo
Seat Alhambra
or similar
- 7 seats
- 2 bags
- Automatic transmission
- Air conditioning
from $84/day
Alamo
Opel Zafira
or similar
- 7 seats
- 1 bag
- Automatic transmission
- Air conditioning
from $87/day
Alamo
Mercedes V Class
or similar
- 7 seats
- 3 bags
- Automatic transmission
- Air conditioning
from $87/day
Enterprise
Opel Vivaro
or similar
- 9 seats
- 4 bags
- Air conditioning
from $91/day
Dollar
Ford Transit Custom
or similar
- 9 seats
- 4 bags
from $131/day
Alamo
Mercedes E Class
or similar
- 5 seats
- 4 bags
- Automatic transmission
- Air conditioning
from $78/day
Sixt
BMW 2 Series Coupe
or similar
- 4 seats
- 3 bags
- Automatic transmission
- Air conditioning
from $86/day
National
Mercedes C Class
or similar
- 5 seats
- 3 bags
- Automatic transmission
- Air conditioning
from $94/day
OK Mobility
Fiat 500 Convertible
or similar
- 4 seats
- 1 bag
- Air conditioning
from $39/day
Hertz
Ford Kuga Plug-in Hybrid
or similar
- 5 seats
- 4 bags
- Automatic transmission
- Air conditioning
from $41/day
Enterprise
Toyota C-HR Hybrid
or similar
- 5 seats
- 3 bags
- Automatic transmission
- Hybrid
- Air conditioning
from $61/day
Sixt
BMW X1
or similar
- 5 seats
- 4 bags
- Automatic transmission
- Hybrid
- Air conditioning
from $83/day
OK Mobility
Citroen Berlingo Cargo Van
or similar
- 2 seats
- 3 bags
- Air conditioning
from $28/day
OK Mobility
Peugeot Expert Cargo Van
or similar
- 3 seats
- 3 bags
from $35/day
Car rental companies in Santander
Prices and conditions come from searches on TREWL and may have changed. Ratings come from CarTrawler customer reviews, as shown in searches up to Sep 2026. Live availability and prices are shown in search results. How we collect prices
Hertz
In the terminal
Mon 07:30–22:00 · Tue 08:00–13:30, 16:00–18:30 · Wed 08:00–23:00 · Thu 08:00–16:00 · Fri 07:30–19:30 · Sat 07:30–15:30 · Sun 08:00–16:00
30 min wait
CDW included
Credit and debit cards
8.9
Excellent
2000+ reviews
from $28/day
Ratings, policies and office
Customer ratings
Value for money
8.5
Cleanliness
9.3
Service at the rental desk
8.8
Pick-up process
8.8
Drop-off process
9.1
Included in the price
- Collision damage waiver (CDW)
- Theft protection (TP)
- Third-party liability (TPL)
- Airport fee
- Breakdown assistance
- Taxes
- Deductible from $2 134
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 in Santander City
Santander Airport, Santander, 39600
942 254144
Dollar
In the terminal
Mon 07:30–22:00 · Tue 08:00–13:30, 16:00–18:30 · Wed 08:00–23:00 · Thu 08:00–16:00 · Fri 07:30–19:30 · Sat 07:30–15:30 · Sun 08:00–16:00
22 min wait
CDW included
Credit card only
8.8
Excellent
500+ reviews
from $26/day
Ratings, policies and office
Customer ratings
Value for money
8.2
Cleanliness
9.6
Service at the rental desk
8.5
Pick-up process
8.7
Drop-off process
9.2
Included in the price
- Collision damage waiver (CDW)
- Theft protection (TP)
- Third-party liability (TPL)
- Airport fee
- Breakdown assistance
- Taxes
- Deductible from $2 134
Policies
- Full to full
- Unlimited mileage
- Free cancellation up to 48 h before pick-up
- One-way rental allowed
Extras (paid at the desk)
GPS · Ski rack · Infant seat · Child seat · Booster seat
Office
Dollar in Santander City
Santander Airport, Santander, 39600
942 254144
Sixt
21 min wait
CDW included
Credit card only
8.6
Excellent
5000+ reviews
from $44/day
Ratings, policies and office
Customer ratings
Value for money
8.0
Cleanliness
9.0
Service at the rental desk
8.7
Pick-up process
8.6
Drop-off process
9.0
Included in the price
- Collision damage waiver (CDW)
- Theft protection (TP)
- Third-party liability (TPL)
- Taxes
- Deductible from $1 516
Policies
- Full to full
- Unlimited mileage
- Free cancellation up to 48 h before pick-up
- Pre-registration available
Extras (paid at the desk)
GPS · Infant seat · Child seat · Booster seat
Office
Sixt at Santander Train Station
Plaza de las Estaciones s/n, Santander, 39002
+34871180192
Keddy BY Europcar
In the terminal
Mon–Fri 08:30–21:00 · Sat 10:00–18:00 · Sun 12:00–20:00
28 min wait
CDW included
Credit card only
8.5
Excellent
2000+ reviews
from $30/day
Ratings, policies and office
Customer ratings
Value for money
8.2
Cleanliness
8.4
Service at the rental desk
8.7
Pick-up process
8.5
Drop-off process
8.8
Included in the price
- Collision damage waiver (CDW)
- Theft protection (TP)
- Third-party liability (TPL)
- Breakdown assistance
- Environmental fee
- Taxes
- Deductible from $4 001
Policies
- Full to full
- Unlimited mileage on selected cars
- Free cancellation up to 48 h before pick-up
Extras (paid at the desk)
Snow chains · GPS · Infant seat · Child seat · Booster seat
Office
Keddy BY Europcar in Santander City
Parayas Aeropuerto Avda. Parayas S/N - Maliano, Santander, 39600
34911505000
Flizzr
20 min wait
CDW included
Credit card only
8.5
Excellent
500+ reviews
from $31/day
Ratings, policies and office
Customer ratings
Value for money
7.9
Cleanliness
9.0
Service at the rental desk
8.5
Pick-up process
8.5
Drop-off process
8.9
Included in the price
- Collision damage waiver (CDW)
- Theft protection (TP)
- Third-party liability (TPL)
- Breakdown assistance
- Taxes
- Deductible from $1 516
Policies
- Full to full
- Limited mileage
- Free cancellation up to 48 h before pick-up
- Pre-registration available
Extras (paid at the desk)
GPS · Infant seat · Child seat · Booster seat
Office
Flizzr at Santander Train Station
Plaza de las Estaciones s/n, Santander, 39002
+34871180192
OK Mobility
In the terminal
Daily 07:00–21:29
13 min wait
CDW included
Credit card only
8.5
Excellent
10000+ reviews
from $20/day
Ratings, policies and office
Customer ratings
Value for money
8.3
Cleanliness
8.7
Service at the rental desk
8.6
Pick-up process
8.5
Drop-off process
8.8
Included in the price
- Collision damage waiver (CDW)
- Theft protection (TP)
- Third-party liability (TPL)
- Airport fee
- Taxes
- Deductible from $1 322
Policies
- Full to full
- Limited mileage
- Free cancellation up to 48 h before pick-up
- Special discount
- Pre-registration available
Extras (paid at the desk)
Snow chains · GPS · Infant seat · Child seat · Booster seat
Office
OK Mobility in Santander City
Av Parayas 0, Santander Airport, 39600
902360636
Enterprise
19 min wait
CDW included
Credit card only
8.4
Excellent
2000+ reviews
from $48/day
Ratings, policies and office
Customer ratings
Value for money
8.1
Cleanliness
8.7
Service at the rental desk
8.6
Pick-up process
8.3
Drop-off process
8.7
Included in the price
- Collision damage waiver (CDW)
- Theft protection (TP)
- Third-party liability (TPL)
- Breakdown assistance
- Taxes
- Deductible from $1 624
Policies
- Full to full
- Unlimited mileage on selected cars
- Free cancellation up to 48 h before pick-up
Extras (paid at the desk)
Snow chains · GPS · Ski rack · Infant seat · Child seat · Booster seat
Office
Enterprise at Santander Train Station
Estacion de Tren, Plaza Estaciones S N, Santander, 39002, S
942222926
Budget
In the terminal
Mon 08:30–21:15 · Tue 08:30–18:00 · Wed–Thu 08:00–21:15 · Fri 08:00–19:30 · Sat 07:30–15:30 · Sun 08:00–16:00, 17:30–21:30
17 min wait
CDW included
Credit and debit cards
8.4
Excellent
5000+ reviews
from $41/day
Ratings, policies and office
Customer ratings
Value for money
8.0
Cleanliness
8.8
Service at the rental desk
8.3
Pick-up process
8.5
Drop-off process
8.4
Included in the price
- Collision damage waiver (CDW)
- Theft protection (TP)
- Third-party liability (TPL)
- Airport fee
- Breakdown assistance
- Taxes
- Deductible from $1 820
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)
Snow chains · GPS · Infant seat · Child seat · Booster seat
Office
Budget in Santander City
Santander Airport Parayas, Miliano, Parayas, Santander, 39600
+34 94 225 10 14
National
14 min wait
CDW included
Credit card only
8.4
Excellent
250+ reviews
from $49/day
Ratings, policies and office
Customer ratings
Value for money
8.1
Cleanliness
8.7
Service at the rental desk
8.6
Pick-up process
8.3
Drop-off process
8.7
Included in the price
- Collision damage waiver (CDW)
- Theft protection (TP)
- Third-party liability (TPL)
- Taxes
- Deductible from $1 624
Policies
- Full to full
- Unlimited mileage on selected cars
- Free cancellation up to 48 h before pick-up
Extras (paid at the desk)
Snow chains · GPS · Ski rack · Infant seat · Child seat · Booster seat
Office
National at Santander Train Station
Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Estacion Tren. Pza Estaciones, Santander, 39002, S
942222926
Alamo
In the terminal
Mon 09:00–22:00 · Tue 09:00–13:30, 17:00–21:00 · Wed 09:00–13:00, 16:30–21:00 · Thu 09:00–13:00, 17:00–22:00 · Fri 08:00–14:30, 17:00–21:00 · Sat 08:00–13:00, 17:00–18:00 · Sun 09:30–14:00, 18:00–21:30
3 min wait
CDW included
Credit card only
8.3
Excellent
2000+ reviews
from $42/day
Ratings, policies and office
Customer ratings
Value for money
8.1
Cleanliness
8.6
Service at the rental desk
8.1
Pick-up process
8.0
Drop-off process
8.8
Included in the price
- Collision damage waiver (CDW)
- Theft protection (TP)
- Third-party liability (TPL)
- Breakdown assistance
- Taxes
- Deductible from $1 653
Policies
- Full to full
- Unlimited mileage on selected cars
- Free cancellation up to 48 h before pick-up
- Pre-registration available
Extras (paid at the desk)
GPS · Infant seat · Child seat · Booster seat
Office
Alamo in Santander City
S N C. Aeropuerto, Serviced By Enterprise, Maliano, 39600, S
942251144
Avis
In the terminal
Mon 08:30–21:15 · Tue 08:30–18:00 · Wed–Thu 08:00–21:15 · Fri 08:00–19:30 · Sat 07:30–15:30 · Sun 08:00–16:00, 17:30–21:30
20 min wait
CDW included
Credit and debit cards
8.3
Excellent
2000+ reviews
from $43/day
Ratings, policies and office
Customer ratings
Value for money
7.9
Cleanliness
8.8
Service at the rental desk
8.4
Pick-up process
8.2
Drop-off process
8.6
Included in the price
- Collision damage waiver (CDW)
- Theft protection (TP)
- Third-party liability (TPL)
- Airport fee
- Breakdown assistance
- Taxes
- Deductible from $1 820
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)
Snow chains · GPS · Infant seat · Child seat · Booster seat
Office
Avis in Santander City
Aeropuerto De Santander, Parayas, Santander, 39600
+34942251014
Europcar
In the terminal
Mon–Fri 08:30–21:00 · Sat 10:00–18:00 · Sun 12:00–20:00
17 min wait
CDW included
Credit card only
8.2
Excellent
5000+ reviews
from $28/day
Ratings, policies and office
Customer ratings
Value for money
7.8
Cleanliness
8.4
Service at the rental desk
8.2
Pick-up process
8.0
Drop-off process
8.6
Included in the price
- Collision damage waiver (CDW)
- Theft protection (TP)
- Third-party liability (TPL)
- Airport fee
- Breakdown assistance
- Taxes
- Environmental fee
- Deductible from $3 067
Policies
- Full to full
- Unlimited mileage on selected cars
- Free cancellation up to 48 h before pick-up
- One-way rental allowed
Extras (paid at the desk)
GPS · Infant seat · Child seat · Booster seat
Office
Europcar in Santander City
Parayas Aeropuerto Avda. Parayas S/N - Maliano, Avda. Parayas S/N - Maliano, Santander, 39600
34911505000
Goldcar
Free shuttle bus
Mon–Fri 08:00–21:59 · Sat 08:00–14:59 · Sun 12:00–20:59
19 min wait
CDW included
Credit and debit cards
8.0
Very good
10000+ reviews
from $18/day
Ratings, policies and office
Customer ratings
Value for money
7.7
Cleanliness
8.5
Service at the rental desk
8.0
Pick-up process
8.0
Drop-off process
8.2
Included in the price
- Collision damage waiver (CDW)
- Theft protection (TP)
- Third-party liability (TPL)
- Airport fee
- Environmental fee
- Taxes
- Deductible from $1 543
Policies
- Full to full
- Unlimited mileage
- Free cancellation up to 48 h before pick-up
- Pre-registration available
Extras (paid at the desk)
Infant seat · Child seat · Booster seat
Office
Goldcar in Santander City
Calle Cliper 8 y Galera 55, Polígono de Raos, 39011 Santander, Flight numbers are essential, Camargo, 39600, Cantabria
+34 918 341 400
Rental conditions in Santander
Based on 13 suppliers here and nearby. Data from the 12 months to Sep 2026.
| Driver age | Minimum age 21. Drivers under 25 pay $25 a day extra (National). |
|---|---|
| Debit card | Accepted by 4 of 13 suppliers: Hertz, Budget, Avis and Goldcar. |
| Credit card | Usually required, in the main driver's name. 9 of 13 suppliers list no debit option. |
| Mileage | Unlimited at 11 of 13 suppliers. Limited at Flizzr and OK Mobility. |
| Fuel policy | Full to full (13 suppliers) |
| Transmission | Automatic 50%, manual 50%. |
| Electric and hybrid | Ford Kuga Plug-in Hybrid, BMW X1 and Toyota C-HR Hybrid, from $41 a day. |
| Cancellation | Free up to 48 hours before pick-up at 13 suppliers. |
| Insurance included | Theft protection (TP) (13 suppliers), Third-party liability (TPL) (13 suppliers), Collision damage waiver (CDW) (13 suppliers). Deductible: $1 322–$4 001. |
| Included in the price | Taxes, Breakdown assistance, Airport fee, Environmental fee |
| One-way rental | Allowed by 5 suppliers. One-way fee seen: $53–$133. |
| Extras | Infant seat (13 suppliers), Child seat (13 suppliers), Booster seat (13 suppliers), GPS (12 suppliers), Snow chains (6 suppliers), Ski rack (4 suppliers) |
| Special offers | Pre-registration available (8 suppliers), Special discount (5 suppliers) |
Driving in Spain: drive on the right · 0.05% blood alcohol · 0.03% for new drivers · Tolls on some roads. Driving rules
Cities near Santander
- Torrelavega 23 km
Car rental in Santander: what to expect
Customers report an average wait at the desk from 3 min at Alamo to 30 min at Hertz.
For a small car, Goldcar is the cheapest at about $24 a day and is rated 8.0 out of 10. Dollar is rated 8.8 and costs about $40.
50% of the cars offered here are automatic. Mileage is unlimited at 11 of 13 suppliers. The minimum driver age is 21, and drivers under 25 pay from $25 a day extra. Most suppliers allow free cancellation up to 48 hours before pick-up.
People who search here most often live in Spain, Italy and Germany. A typical rental lasts 5 days.
Car rental in Santander: FAQ
How much does it cost to rent a car in Santander?
Car rental in Santander starts from $23 per day, and the average price is $66 per day. Based on offers seen in the 12 months to Sep 2026. At the average daily rate, a rental costs about $200 for a 3-day weekend and $468 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 in Santander?
These are the car types people opened most often in searches on TREWL in Santander over the last 12 months, with their average daily prices:
- Economy: $43 per day
Which car rental companies are the most popular in Santander?
These are the rental companies people opened most often in searches on TREWL in Santander over the last 12 months:
- Flizzr, average price $60 per day
Which car rental company has the best reviews in Santander?
According to customer reviews, the highest-rated car rental companies in Santander are:
- Hertz: rated 8.9/10 by 2000+ customers, average price $55 per day
- Dollar: rated 8.8/10 by 500+ customers, average price $40 per day
- Sixt: rated 8.6/10 by 5000+ customers, average price $57 per day
Which is the cheapest car rental company in Santander?
By the average daily price of a small car (mini, economy or compact), the cheapest rental companies in Santander are:
- Goldcar: about $12 per day
- OK Mobility: about $25 per day
- Europcar: about $34 per day
Where do I pick up my rental car in Santander?
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: Hertz, Dollar and Sixt
- Free shuttle bus to the rental office: Goldcar
Can I pick up a car in Santander 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. In Santander, one-way rentals are offered by Hertz, Dollar and Sixt. 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 in Santander?
The minimum age to rent a car in Santander 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 in Santander with a debit card?
Rental companies in Santander 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 in Santander: Hertz, Sixt, Goldcar, Avis and Budget. The accepted cards are listed for each company on this page.
Which car rental companies in Santander offer unlimited mileage?
5 rental companies in Santander include unlimited mileage on all cars, among them Hertz, Dollar and Goldcar. 6 more, among them Sixt, Keddy BY Europcar and National, offer it on some cars only. 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 in Santander?
The fuel policy is shown for each company on this page. The most common ones in Santander 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 Hertz, Dollar, Sixt, Keddy BY Europcar, Flizzr, National, OK Mobility, Goldcar, Enterprise, Avis, Budget, Alamo and Europcar.
- Same to same: you return the car with the same fuel level as at pick-up.
Can I rent an electric or hybrid car in Santander?
Yes. Companies offering electric and hybrid cars in Santander include Hertz, Enterprise and Dollar. The cheapest is Hertz, from $41 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.
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