Car hire in Santander, Spain

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Keddy By Europcar
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Avis
Europcar

When's the cheapest time to hire a car in Santander?

Our data shows that October is the cheapest month to rent a car in Santander. It’s around 33 € per day in October, compared to the yearly average of 35 € per day.
Cheapest month avgOctober • 33 €
Yearly avg price35 €

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There are 22 car hire providers in Santander. Check out the map below to find the most convenient pick-up spot.

Car hire pick-up spots in Santander

Compare car hire prices at airports, train stations and in different neighbourhoods across Santander. You might find a better price, or the perfect pick-up point nearby. Start your journey where it suits you.
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These are estimated prices to help you choose from a large number of options. Each is an average based on the lowest car rental prices found for each destination over the last 15 days.

What's the most popular car to hire in Santander?

Based on recent Skyscanner data, the Toyota Aygo is the most popular car to hire in Santander, with prices starting from 21 € per day. The SEAT Ibiza and similar models are also popular drives in Santander.
Toyota Aygo
Toyota Aygo11% chose this
SEAT Ibiza
SEAT Ibiza9% chose this
Fiat 500
Fiat 5007% chose this
Volkswagen T-Cross
Volkswagen T-Cross6% chose this
Most popular carToyota Aygo
Why?Small, practical, easy to park

Santander's cheapest car hire providers

Click and Rent has the cheapest car hire in Santander right now, with prices from 21 € per day. You'll save an average of 20 € per day when you book with them.
Click and Rentfrom 21 € per day
Goldcarfrom 29 € per day
Enterprisefrom 43 € per day
Alamofrom 52 € per day
Cheapest providerClick and Rent
Book with them to save around20 € per day

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Hiring a car in Santander: Fast facts

Here's everything you need to know to hit the road happy.
Most popular car hire companyGoldcar
Most popular carCompact, Commercial Van
Average daily price67 €
Best time to book2 weeks before

How to book the best car rental deals in Santander

We’re frequently named as the most trusted travel search site out there. We scan hundreds of trusted travel providers and put it all in one place, allowing you to instantly compare car hire rates and then book with no fees. Here's how to get the most out of your Santander car rental search.

Book now, cancel later

We clearly highlight car and van hire options in Santander that have free cancellation. So you can bag the best deal with total flexibility to change your plans if you need to.

Rent a car in Santander for a whole month

Want to hire a car for almost a month? Often, car rental companies in Santander avoid costly admin in between pick-ups by hiring out cars for longer periods. So see if monthly car hire is cheaper than the three weeks you need it for by selecting 30 days.

Compare fuel policies

To save money on topping up the tank as you take off in Santander, look out for deals with a 'full to full' fuel policy, as opposed to a 'half-full to full' one.

Skip the queues

We call out keyless pick-up when you search for cars with us. No keys to pick up, means no queues. Just turn up at your preferred Santander car hire location, hop in and hit the road.

Frequently asked questions

On average, hiring a car in Santander will set you back around 67 € per day or 270 € per week. 

The cheapest car to rent in Santander is a compact SUV. The most popular is Compact, Commercial Van.

The cheapest car hire companies in Santander are currently Goldcar and Click and Rent.

Bagging the best car hire deal depends on when you book  – often, it pays to book your wheels as far in advance as possible. But according to our data, the cheapest month to rent a car in Santander is currently October.

On average, around 270 €. But the best price we found for car hire for a week in Santander is 144 €.

Based on everything we know about daily prices, the average cost to hire a car in Santander for a whole month is 1.060 €. 

But sometimes, you'll get a discount for booking a whole month instead of 3 and a half weeks. So play with your dates to find the best deals!

If you're looking for freedom to explore Santander, choose a car with unlimited mileage, or look for car hire deals with a ’full to full' fuel policy as opposed to a 'half-full to full' one.

We also clearly highlight car and van hire options in Santander that have free cancellation

Yes – you can easily find car hire companies that allow you to pick up your car in one place, and then drop it off in another. Just select ‘Return car to a different location’ when you search with us.

Public transport can only get you so far, and could be tricky to navigate with children or luggage. With your own set of wheels, you can go wherever you want, whenever you want, for as long as you want. And you'll be able to discover more outside of Santander.

Most places – Santander included – allow under 25s to rent a car as long as they provide a valid driver's license and the correct documentation. It may cost slightly more due to a higher insurance excess for young drivers. 

The cheapest price we found for an economy car is 22 € per day. The average price per day is around 99 €.

Of course. Most major car hire companies like Goldcar, Click and Rent and Keddy By Europcar offer baby and child seats as an add-on when you book.

Other travellers rated Europcar as the best overall in terms of experience.

Yes – van hire is available in Santander.