Santander car rentals

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, Thrifty and Budget

On average a rental car in Santander costs $25 per day.

In the past 72 hours, the cheapest rental cars were found at Avis ($17/day), Budget ($18/day) and Sixt ($27/day). In the last 72 hours the cheapest rental car price was found at Budget Budget Aeropuerto De Santander 39600 (3 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 $6.27 per gallon over the past 30 days. Filling up a gas tank costs between $75 and $100, depending on the car size.

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

Car rental companies onsite at Santander airport include OK RENT A CAR, Hertz, Thrifty, Budget, Europcar, Dollar, Sixt, Avis and Rhodium.

Car rental companies that offer shuttle or pick-up services from Santander airport to off-airport locations include OK RENT A CAR, Hertz, Thrifty, Budget, Europcar, Dollar, Goldcar Rental SP, Avis, Alamo, and Enterprise.

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

A Economy car rental in Santander costs $22 per day, on average.

A Mini car rental in Santander costs $26 per day, on average.

A Intermediate car rental in Santander costs $32 per day, on average.

In Santander, cars are most frequently rented at Hertz Santander Airport (3 miles from city center).

On average a rental car in Santander costs $177 per week ($25 per day).

On average a rental car in Santander costs $758 per month ($25 per 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.

A liter in Santander costs around €1.30 (approximately $1.50 per liter, which translates to around $6 per gallon). The cheapest gas is usually available between 8 am and 10 am, before the gas stations raise their prices for the afternoon. Most gas stations are self-service and drivers can pay with cash or card, but bear in mind that a 4-digit code is required for verification in Europe when paying with card.

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).

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