Santander car rentals from $12/day

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 $35 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 $20.

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.

Car rental companies onsite at Santander airport include Fox, Ok Mobility and Avis.

Car rental companies that offer shuttle or pick-up services from Santander airport to off-airport locations include Ok Mobility, Avis, and Alamo.

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

An Economy car rental in Santander costs $52 per day, on average.

An Intermediate car rental in Santander costs $54 per day, on average.

A Standard car rental in Santander costs $53 per day, on average.

In Santander, cars are most frequently rented at Budget Budget Aeropuerto De Santander (3 miles from city center).

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 23 car rental agencies in Santander.

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