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).

On average a rental car in Santander costs $37 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 Santander found in the last 2 weeks is $17.

In the past 72 hours, the cheapest rental cars were found at Ok Mobility ($19/day), Hertz ($19/day) and Dollar ($21/day). In the last 72 hours the cheapest rental car price was found at Ok Mobility Av Parayas 0 Cantabria 39600 (2 miles from city center).

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 $7.07 per gallon over the past 30 days. Filling up a gas tank costs between $85 and $113, depending on the car size.

Mini (Fiat 500 or similar) is the most frequently booked rental car type in Santander.

Car rental companies onsite at Santander airport include Hertz, Ok Mobility, Dollar, Budget, Europcar, Thrifty, Rhodium and Ace.

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

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

A Mini car rental in Santander costs $48 per day, on average.

An Economy car rental in Santander costs $39 per day, on average.

An Intermediate car rental in Santander costs $86 per day, on average.

In Santander, cars are most frequently rented at Dollar Santander Airport (1 miles from city center).

On average a rental car in Santander costs $259 per week ($37 per day).

On average a rental car in Santander costs $1,109 per month ($37 per day).

Most car rental providers in Santander offer insurance but the level of protection can differ substantially. If you're unsure whether to get extra protection for your car rental in Santander, check out KAYAK's car rental insurance guide.

KAYAK has deals for you to compare from 20 car rental agencies in Santander.

Some car rental companies in Santander which have updated their car rental health and safety policies due to COVID-19 to make sure vehicles are clean and disinfected include Hertz, Alamo and Dollar

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 Santander so that you can compare car rental rates, reviews and pick-up and drop-off locations to find the best deal for you.