Car Rental in Santa Marta
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Fiat Mobi
or similar
Manual
5
2
A/C
4
€36.97
per day
8.7
Very good
32 reviews
Volkswagen Gol
or similar
Manual
5
2
A/C
4
€42.02
per day
7.6
Average
6 reviews
Renault Logan
or similar
Manual
4
2
A/C
4
€48.96
per day
8.2
Very good
No ratings yet
Nissan Versa
or similar
Automatic
5
2
A/C
4
€54.63
per day
7.6
Average
6 reviews
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Renault Koleos
or similar
Automatic
5
3
A/C
5
€87.40
per day
7.6
Average
6 reviews
Nissan X-Trail
or similar
Automatic
7
1
A/C
5
€101.69
per day
7.6
Average
6 reviews
Volkswagen Teramont
or similar
Automatic
7
3
A/C
5
€135.31
per day
7.6
Average
6 reviews
Suzuki Swift
or similar
Manual
5
2
A/C
4
€40.79
per day
8.7
Very good
32 reviews
The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 6:54 PM on 9/30/25. Prices may vary based on the booking dates, length of rental, and car class.
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Table of contents
- Cheapest car rental rates
- Most popular car rental deals
- Why book with us?
- Travel information
- One-way car rentals in Santa Marta
- Top 6 cities near Santa Marta
- Top 3 locations near Santa Marta
- Map of top car rental locations
- When to book in Santa Marta and for how long?
- Car rental information
- Most popular car models of rental suppliers
- Here's what travelers say about renting a car in Santa Marta
- Car rental statistics
- Top 5 suppliers in Santa Marta in 2025
- Award-winning service
Travel information
Languages
Spanish, English
Currency
COP
Drive on
Right-hand side
Country code
+57
Average car rental price
€68 per day
Average car rental length
6 days
Speed limit within town
30 - 60 km/h
or
19 - 37 mph
Speed limit out of town
80 - 100 km/h
or
50 - 62 mph
Acceptable limit of BAC
0.02%
Average gas price
€0.76 per liter or €2.88 per gallon
Lowest gas price
€0.55 per liter or €2.08 per gallon
Highest gas price
€0.85 per liter or €3.22 per gallon
Rating
10 / 10
One-way car rentals in Santa Marta
The most popular one-way rental options for pick up in Santa Marta and drop off in another city include:
- From Santa Marta to Cartagena - 6 offers from €72.54 per day
Top 6 cities near Santa Marta
- Cartagenafrom €28.66 per day159 km / 98.8 miles away
- Medellinfrom €34.10 per day566.1 km / 351.76 miles away
- Bogotafrom €29.42 per day713.7 km / 443.47 miles away
- Pereirafrom €36.47 per day720.4 km / 447.64 miles away
- Armeniafrom €52.97 per day760.4 km / 472.49 miles away
- Califrom €31.76 per day875.2 km / 543.82 miles away
Top 3 locations near Santa Marta
- Rafael Núñez Airport, Cartagenafrom €28.66 per day159 km / 98.8 miles away
- El Dorado International Airport from €29.42 per day713.7 km / 443.47 miles away
- Cali Alfonso Bonilla Aragon International Airportfrom €31.76 per day875.2 km / 543.82 miles away
Map of top car rental locations
A
Santa Marta Airport (SMR)
4 rental locations
B
Santa Marta Gaira
1 rental locations
C
Santa Marta (Downtown)
4 rental locations
When to book in Santa Marta and for how long?
What is the cheapest month to rent a car in Santa Marta?
Car rental prices in Santa Marta vary by time of year. This graph shows the average prices per month to help you find the best time of year to rent.
Saver's insights
| Cheapest monthJune | Most expensive month December | ||
| Average price €43 | A good deal €46 | Cheapest supplier Localiza | Cheapest car type Small cars |
Average rental costs per day in Santa Marta
€79
€39
€0
€65
in January
Jan
€42
in February
Feb
€47
in March
Mar
€42
in April
Apr
€41
in May
May
€41
in June
Jun
€45
in July
Jul
€46
in August
Aug
€45
in September
Sep
€58
in October
Oct
€52
in November
Nov
€72
in December
Dec
The cheapest month to rent a car in Santa Marta is June (when prices average €40.54 per day). This is 5% cheaper than the yearly average and 44% cheaper than renting in December (when prices average €71.77).
This information can help you identify the low season. But these are only average numbers. How much your car rental will cost will depend on the type of vehicle you rent, how long you’ll rent it for, and how far ahead you book. Simply enter your dates in the form at the top of the page to see the exact prices.
What's the most popular month to rent a car in Santa Marta?
Based on the number of searches by our customers, the most popular month for renting a car in Santa Marta is December, and the least popular is June.
Monthly searches in Santa Marta by pick-up date relative to the average
2.2
1.1
0
1.7 times in January
Jan
1.3 times in February
Feb
1.1 times in March
Mar
1.3 times in April
Apr
0.8 times in May
May
0.1 times in June
Jun
0.5 times in July
Jul
0.8 times in August
Aug
0.7 times in September
Sep
0.5 times in October
Oct
1.5 times in November
Nov
2 times in December
Dec
What’s the usual rental length in Santa Marta?
How long travelers keep their rental cars for varies from month to month: in May, the average renter keeps their car for 8 days, and in September, they keep their car for 3 days.
Average number of rental days in Santa Marta
9
4
0
5 days in January
Jan
5 days in February
Feb
7 days in March
Mar
6 days in April
Apr
8 days in May
May
5 days in June
Jun
4 days in July
Jul
6 days in August
Aug
3 days in September
Sep
4 days in October
Oct
4 days in November
Nov
7 days in December
Dec
Car rental information
| 📍 Car rental locations | 3 |
| ✈️ Airport locations | 1 |
| 🔥 Popular suppliers | Localiza, Alamo, GreenMotion |
| 🚗 Popular car types | Small cars, SUVs, Medium cars, Large cars |
| 🤑 Lowest price | €37 per day |
| 👛 Cheapest supplier | Localiza |
Most popular car models of rental suppliers
| Rental Supplier | Model | Doors | Luggage | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Localiza | Renault Logan | 4 | 2 | Small car |
| Localiza | Suzuki Swift | 4 | 2 | Small car |
| Localiza | Renault Duster | 4 | 2 | SUV |
| Alamo | Volkswagen Gol | 4 | 2 | Small car |
| GreenMotion | Nissan March | 5 | 2 | Small car |
| Localiza | Fiat Mobi | 4 | 2 | Small car |
| Alamo | Nissan X-Trail | 5 | 1 | SUV |
| Alamo | Renault Logan | 4 | 2 | Medium car |
| Alamo | Nissan Versa | 4 | 2 | Large car |
| Localiza | Suzuki Vitara | 4 | 2 | SUV |
Here's what travelers say about renting a car in Santa Marta
10
Average rating
Based on 1 review
Best month to visit
October
Happiest customers drive
Kia Picanto
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Car rental statistics
Highest-rated company
Localiza (rated 8.7 / 10)
Lowest-rated company
Alamo (rated 7.6 / 10)
Total number of reviews
2
Total rental companies
5
Average daily price
€68
Lowest daily price
€37
Total cars available
54
Top 5 suppliers in Santa Marta in 2025
Localiza
2 locations
8.7
Very good
33 reviews
Value for money
8.4
Ease of finding
8.9
Agent helpfulness
8.5
Pick-up speed
8.3
Drop-off speed
8.9
Car cleanliness
9
Car condition
8.6
€37 - €80
per day
Most popular location
Avenida Aeropuerto Km 80 L-11, 012A, .,
Enterprise
2 locations
8.2
Very good
1 review
Value for money
8.2
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.2
Pick-up speed
8
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
8.3
Car condition
8.3
€45 - €148
per day
Most popular location
Simon Bolivar Intl Airport, Via Cienaga Troncal Del Caribe
National
2 locations
8.2
Very good
Value for money
8.1
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.3
Pick-up speed
8
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
8.1
Car condition
8.3
€45 - €148
per day
Most popular location
Carrera 4 No 11A 189 Local 4, Ed La Mansion El Rodadero
GreenMotion
1 location
7.9
Average
1 review
Value for money
7.4
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
7.8
Pick-up speed
8
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
8
Car condition
7.5
€56 - €67
per day
Most popular location
Rodadero carrera 4ta con 13, Edificio Reserva de la Sierra Local 3
Alamo
2 locations
7.6
Average
6 reviews
Value for money
7.3
Ease of finding
7.8
Agent helpfulness
7.9
Pick-up speed
7.4
Drop-off speed
7.6
Car cleanliness
7.9
Car condition
7.3
€42 - €135
per day
Most popular location
Carrera 4 No 11A 189 Local 4, Ed La Mansion El Rodadero
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