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Kia Picanto
or similar Mini
Manual
5
A/C
4
$53.96
per day
In terminal
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Renault Logan
or similar Compact
Manual
5
A/C
4
$66.69
per day
In terminal
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Kia Rio
or similar Intermediate
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$82.34
per day
In terminal
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Kia Picanto
or similar Economy
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$57.46
per day
In terminal
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Kia K3
or similar Standard
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$68.81
per day
In terminal
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Kia Soluto
or similar Economy
Manual
5
A/C
4
$59.90
per day
In terminal
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Suzuki Jimny
or similar Intermediate SUV
Manual
5
A/C
4
$102.15
per day
In terminal
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Renault Duster Oroch
or similar Compact Extended Cab Pickup
Automatic
5
A/C
2
$108.34
per day
In terminal
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The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 14:11 on 07/10/26. 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
- Airport info
- Top 3 locations near Santa Marta Airport
- Map of top car rental locations
- When to book at Santa Marta Airport and for how long?
- Car rental information
- Most popular car models of rental suppliers
- Here's what travelers say about renting a car at Santa Marta Airport
- Car rental statistics
- Top 4 suppliers at Santa Marta Airport in 2026
- Award-winning service
Travel information
Languages
Spanish, English
Currency
COP
Drive on
Right-hand side
Country code
+57
Average car rental price
$75 per day
Average car rental length
5 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
$1.08 per liter or $4.09 per gallon
Lowest gas price
$0.78 per liter or $2.95 per gallon
Highest gas price
$1.21 per liter or $4.58 per gallon
Rating
9.3 / 10
Airport info
Name
Santa Marta Airport (SMR)
IATA
SMR
ICAO
SKSM
Overall rating
7.2 / 10
Getting to the airport
8.2
Check-in and departures
8.1
Terminal facilities
7.1
Wi-Fi
5.9
Restaurants and car rental services
6.9
Lounge
6.9
Top 3 locations near Santa Marta Airport
- Rafael Núñez Airport, Cartagenafrom $53.32 per day159 km / 98.8 miles away
- El Dorado International Airportfrom $54.80 per day713.7 km / 443.47 miles away
- Cali Alfonso Bonilla Aragon International Airportfrom $44.86 per day875.2 km / 543.82 miles away
Map of top car rental locations
A
Localiza
Avenida Aeropuerto Km 80 L-11, 012A, .,
B
Enterprise
Simon Bolivar Intl Airport, Via Cienaga Troncal Del Caribe
C
National
Simon Bolivar Intl Airport, Via Cienaga Troncal Del Caribe
D
Alamo
Simón Bolívar International Airport,Avenida Aeropuerto Km. 80, Local LO-11-012A, Santa Marta, Bolivar
When to book at Santa Marta Airport and for how long?
When are car rental prices the lowest at Santa Marta Airport?
The cost of renting a car at Santa Marta Airport varies by season. The table and graph below can help you find the best time of year to save on a rental car.
Saver's insights
| Cheapest monthJune | Most expensive month October | ||
| Average price $64 | A good deal $65 | Cheapest supplier Localiza | Cheapest car type Small cars |
Average rental costs per day at Santa Marta Airport
$81
$41
$0
$64
in January
Jan
$55
in February
Feb
$51
in March
Mar
$70
in April
Apr
$51
in May
May
$49
in June
Jun
$59
in July
Jul
$71
in August
Aug
$63
in September
Sep
$74
in October
Oct
$56
in November
Nov
$61
in December
Dec
The cheapest month of the year to rent a car at Santa Marta Airport is June — when rental costs average $48.63 per day. This is 24% cheaper than the yearly average and 34% cheaper than renting a car in October (when prices average $73.84 per day).
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 is the most popular time of year to rent a car at Santa Marta Airport?
Based on how many users search for a car in at Santa Marta Airport, travelers are most likely to rent a car in February, while they are least likely to rent in in September.
Monthly searches at Santa Marta Airport by pick-up date relative to the average
2.8
1.4
0
1.9 times in January
Jan
2.5 times in February
Feb
1.5 times in March
Mar
1.2 times in April
Apr
0.3 times in May
May
0.5 times in June
Jun
0.5 times in July
Jul
0.7 times in August
Aug
0.2 times in September
Sep
0.5 times in October
Oct
0.7 times in November
Nov
1.5 times in December
Dec
For how long do renters keep their vehicles at Santa Marta Airport?
How long travelers keep their rental cars varies by the time of year: in February the average rental period is 7 days, while in September, the average rental period is only 3 days.
Average number of rental days at Santa Marta Airport
8
4
0
5 days in January
Jan
7 days in February
Feb
5 days in March
Mar
5 days in April
Apr
5 days in May
May
5 days in June
Jun
6 days in July
Jul
5 days in August
Aug
3 days in September
Sep
6 days in October
Oct
6 days in November
Nov
6 days in December
Dec
Car rental information
| 🔥 Popular suppliers | Localiza, Alamo |
| 🚗 Popular car types | Small cars, SUVs, medium cars, large cars |
| 🤑 Lowest price | $54 per day |
| 👛 Cheapest supplier | Localiza |
Most popular car models of rental suppliers
| Rental Supplier | Model | Doors | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Localiza | Fiat Mobi | 4 | Small car |
| Localiza | Renault Logan | 4 | Small car |
| Localiza | Suzuki Baleno | 4 | Small car |
| Localiza | Suzuki Baleno | 4 | Large car |
| Localiza | Chevrolet Tracker | 4 | SUV |
| Alamo | Renault Kwid | 4 | Small car |
| Alamo | Renault Logan | 4 | Medium car |
| Localiza | Kia Soluto | 4 | Small car |
| Localiza | Renault Duster | 4 | SUV |
| Localiza | Nissan Qashqai | 4 | SUV |
Here's what travelers say about renting a car at Santa Marta Airport
9.5
Average rating
Based on 2 reviews
Best month to visit
August
Happiest customers drive
Suzuki Celerio
All reviews are left by actual customers and have been verified.
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Nov 6, 2023
Pardeep G.
Suzuki Dzire
We went to tayrona and the road was not that good but car made it smoother because of good suspension system
Jul 28, 2023
Yixin L.
Suzuki Swift
Both my wife and I love Colombia. People are friendly. Food is so so.
Car rental statistics
Highest-rated company
Localiza (rated 8.8 / 10)
Lowest-rated company
Alamo (rated 7.9 / 10)
Total number of reviews
6
Total rental companies
4
Average daily price
$75
Lowest daily price
$54
Total cars available
28
Top 4 suppliers at Santa Marta Airport in 2026
Localiza
8.8
Very Good
39 ratings
Value for money
8.5
Ease of finding
9.1
Agent helpfulness
8.7
Pick-up speed
8.4
Drop-off speed
9.1
Car cleanliness
9.1
Car condition
8.8
$54–$102
per day
Avenida Aeropuerto Km 80 L-11, 012A, .,
05718000520001
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Mon
07:00-21:00
Tue
07:00-21:00
Wed
07:00-21:00
Thu
07:00-21:00
Fri
07:00-21:00
Sat
07:00-21:00
Sun
07:00-21:00
Enterprise
8.3
Good
1 rating
Value for money
8.3
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.4
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
8.6
Car condition
8.4
$69–$203
per day
Simon Bolivar Intl Airport, Via Cienaga Troncal Del Caribe
6015087098
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Mon
06:00-22:00
Tue
06:00-22:00
Wed
06:00-22:00
Thu
06:00-22:00
Fri
06:00-22:00
Sat
08:00-16:00
Sun
08:00-16:00
National
8.2
Good
Value for money
8.1
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.3
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
8.3
Car condition
8.4
Simon Bolivar Intl Airport, Via Cienaga Troncal Del Caribe
6015087098
Show working hours
Mon
06:00-22:00
Tue
06:00-22:00
Wed
06:00-22:00
Thu
06:00-22:00
Fri
06:00-22:00
Sat
08:00-16:00
Sun
08:00-16:00
Alamo
7.9
Average
9 ratings
Value for money
7.6
Ease of finding
8.0
Agent helpfulness
8.3
Pick-up speed
7.6
Drop-off speed
7.9
Car cleanliness
8.3
Car condition
7.6
$67–$204
per day
Simón Bolívar International Airport,Avenida Aeropuerto Km. 80, Local LO-11-012A, Santa Marta, Bolivar
+573102001617 / +576015087098
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Mon
06:00-22:00
Tue
06:00-22:00
Wed
06:00-22:00
Thu
06:00-22:00
Fri
06:00-22:00
Sat
08:00-16:00
Sun
08:00-16:00
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