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Pick-up location | Santa Fe |
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Car types | Compact, Economy, Full-size, Full-size SUV, Intermediate, Intermediate SUV, Minivan, Standard, Standard SUV |
Rental locations | 12 |
Airport locations | 5 |
Popular agencies | Turo, Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Hertz |
Economy | $34/day |
Compact | $44/day |
Intermediate | $39/day |
Standard | $52/day |
Full-size | $37/day |
Minivan | $48/day |
Full-size SUV | $113/day |
Intermediate SUV | $50/day |
Standard SUV | $54/day |
New Mexico and the Santa Fe area have several beautiful beaches. If you plan to stroll along the beach, you should consider renting a convertible or Jeep to add to your fun. However, if you are planning a visit to Santa Fe National Forest or will be driving on some of Santa Fe’s back roads, you might consider renting a sport utility vehicle. Otherwise, any car will do for your visit.
Santa Fe is well developed with many highways to help locals and visitors to get around town. If you are on the interstate, you’ll be able to drive at speeds of up to 75 mph. If you are on the local expressway, however, the speed limit will drop to 55 mph.
Parking shouldn’t be a problem in downtown Santa Fe. You’ll find parking available on streets for a small fee. These same spots offer free parking after 6 p.m. and all day on Sundays. There are also plenty of paid parking lots and garages in the area, including the garage at Canyon Road, Water Street, and the Santa Fe Community Convention Center.
On average a rental car in Santa Fe costs $70 per day. But prices differ between operators and you can save money through a price comparison of car rental deals from different agencies. The cheapest price for a car rental in Santa Fe found in the last 2 weeks is $45.
In the past 72 hours, the cheapest rental cars were found at Hertz ($44/day) and Enterprise Rent-A-Car ($51/day).
Based on ratings and reviews from real users on KAYAK, the best car rental company in Santa Fe is Avis (6.8, 60 reviews).
The average gas price in Santa Fe is $3.67 per gallon over the past 30 days. Filling up a gas tank costs between $44 and $59, depending on the car size.
Supplier choice (Class Special Car or similar) is the most frequently booked rental car type in Santa Fe.
Car rental companies onsite at Santa Fe airport include Hertz, Budget, Avis and Enterprise Rent-A-Car.
Take a look at our extensive car rental location map to find the best rental cars near you.
A Special car rental in Santa Fe costs $81 per day, on average.
An Intermediate car rental in Santa Fe costs $98 per day, on average.
A Mini car rental in Santa Fe costs $124 per day, on average.
On average a rental car in Santa Fe costs $487 per week ($70 per day).
On average a rental car in Santa Fe costs $2,086 per month ($70 per day).
Most car rental providers in Santa Fe offer insurance but the level of protection can differ substantially. If you're unsure whether to get extra protection for your car rental in Santa Fe, check out KAYAK's car rental insurance guide.
KAYAK has deals for you to compare from 5 car rental agencies in Santa Fe.
Finding the right price, understanding the add-ons and staying up to date with policy changes can be a challenge. That’s why KAYAK has produced the ultimate guide to renting a car to help you cut though the jargon and make the right choice for your rental car. Find tips and insights for how to book your rental, what car rental insurance you’ll need, how to deal with a car rental agency and what extra fees to expect (and avoid!).
KAYAK searches thousands of car rental agencies to provide you with offers from all car rental agencies operating in Santa Fe so that you can compare car rental rates, reviews and pick-up and drop-off locations to find the best deal for you.
How you return your Santa Fe car rentals depend on what your agreement states. It is advisable to return the car as agreed without fail, or the car rental company will request additional authorizations from your account to cover the rental fees. Some of these companies allow after-hours drop-off.
Santa Fe is a populous city with very narrow roads and limited parking. Therefore, it is advisable to go for a small car to make it easy when navigating a town swarming with people and other vehicles than a big car.
5 locations in Santa Fe
Locations in Santa Fe
100 E San Francisco St
+1 505 238 7836
121 Aviation Dr Bldg 303 Ste 6
+1 505 471 7189
20 Buffalo Thunder Trail
+1 505 438 4650
2010 Cerrillos Road Ste 7
+1 505 438 4650
309 W.san Francisco Street
+1 505 995 4514
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10.0 Wonderful
Nov 2023
10.0 Wonderful
Oct 2022
8.0 Very good
Jun 2021
Pros:
We were able to keep the car longer for a reasonable price. Thank you.Cons:
The ability to pick up the car. Our flight was delayed & there was not an effort made for us to be able to pick up the car before closing at the extraordinary time of 5pm. In the end, we had an extra $30 in Lyft fees to get the car at the airport the next day. Not a great way to start this rental.2.0 Poor
Jun 2021
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nobody knew how to cancel reservation. Hertz sent me to priceline; priceline sent me to hertzCons:
staff knowing how to handle a reservation2.0 Poor
Oct 2020
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Never saw themCons:
They could have had a car that I reserved.7.2 Good
Aug 2020
Cons:
HERTZ DID NOW TELL US THAT WE NEEDED TO DROP OFF THE VEHICLE IN A DIFFERENT LOCATION THEN WHERE WE PICKED IT UP AND SUBSEQUENTLY CHANGE US AN ADDITIONAL FEE, WHICH WE NOW NEED TO BE TAKE OFF THE BILL . OTHER THAN THAT , A GOOD EXPERIENCE.2 locations in Santa Fe
Locations in Santa Fe
121 Aviation Drive, Unit 3
+1 505 471 5892
1946 Cerrillos Rd
+1 505 820 7943
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2.0 Poor
Feb 2024
8.0 Very good
Nov 2023
6.0 Okay
Oct 2023
8.0 Very good
May 2021
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Car was ready on time. Pickup was easy.4.0 Mediocre
May 2021
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The worst pressure up-selling of my life. This could easily be worth 300 to 400 dollars added to the price. Avis is pretty greedy.Cons:
Up front details about up-selling. I doubt I'll rent from Avis again. Costs can quadruple.5.6 Fair
Sep 2020
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The car we were given was extremely uncomfortable for a short person to drive and drop off via the drop box not very user friendly (no writing utensils available and we didn’t have any with us on vacation)2 locations in Santa Fe
Locations in Santa Fe
1611 St Michaels Dr
+1 505 986 1414
3961 Cerrillos Rd
+1 505 424 1134
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2.0 Poor
Aug 2020
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I wasn't aware there was an additional deposit fee for the rental -- if there was information or details about this it wasn't noted or highlighted enough to inform my decision/commitment of renting from here10.0 Wonderful
Jul 2020
Pros:
Fast service; friendly, efficient staffCons:
Great experience - they did everything right.10.0 Wonderful
Apr 2020
Pros:
The staff was very nice, gave me some clorox wipes to clean up the car (even though it was already very clean, it was just to be sure). Enterprise is also waiving the normal fee to drop the car in a different location, which was incredibly helpful.Cons:
It was great, no problems.10.0 Wonderful
Oct 2018
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Well staffed office knows you are there to get your car and scoot. Manager even introduced himself...very professional. With the great Kayak deal it was a win-win.10.0 Wonderful
May 2018
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New Car10.0 Wonderful
May 2018
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Quick and easy, very freindly2 locations in Santa Fe
Locations in Santa Fe
121 Aviation Drive, Unit 3
+1 505 471 5892
1946 Cerrillos Rd
+1 505 984 1596
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2.0 Poor
May 2021
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We got to the Santa Fe airport at 5:25 pm local time. When we called about picking up our car, we were told the office had closed at 5 pm and we could not get the car. So we had to rent a car from someone else.Cons:
How about staying open during reasonable business hours? Closing at 5 pm for an airport rental car service? Are you serious? But if you can't be open during reasonable business hours, how about advising us in advance what the closing time is? Overall, have to give you guys a POOR rating.4.4 Mediocre
Oct 2020
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The car was good.Cons:
They overcharged me. They said the cost was $571 and then charged me for an extra day for no reason.4.0 Mediocre
Sep 2020
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The guy we picked up fromCons:
The guy we dropped off to9.6 Wonderful
Aug 2019
Pros:
The location and staff were great!Cons:
It all was great!9.2 Wonderful
Jun 2018
Pros:
Helpful staff Car ran well except cruise controlCons:
Cruise control did not work Selected car was not available; had to pay more for upgrade2.0 Poor
Jul 2017
Pros:
OK - not an upscale place, but ok.One location in Santa Fe
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