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Kia Picanto
or similar Economy
Manual
5
A/C
4
$51.42
per day
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Renault Kwid
or similar Mini
Manual
4
A/C
4
$60.61
per day
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Renault Logan
or similar Compact
Manual
4
A/C
4
$69.19
per day
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Kia K3
or similar Intermediate Crossover
Automatic
5
A/C
5
$79.86
per day
Rental office
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Renault Koleos
or similar Standard SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$149.46
per day
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Kia Stonic
or similar Economy Elite
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$75.58
per day
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Hyundai Santa Fe
or similar Full-size SUV
Automatic
7
A/C
4
$160.82
per day
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Volkswagen Teramont
or similar Premium SUV
Automatic
7
A/C
4
$200.82
per day
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The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 14:01 on 30/10/26. 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
- 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
- Frequently Asked Questions (updated: Oct 30, 2026)
- Here's what travelers say about renting a car in Santa Marta
- Car rental statistics
- Top 5 suppliers in Santa Marta in 2026
- Award-winning service
Travel information
Languages
Spanish, English
Currency
COP
Drive on
Right-hand side
Country code
+57
Average car rental price
$106 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
$1.10 per liter or $4.16 per gallon
Lowest gas price
$0.79 per liter or $2.99 per gallon
Highest gas price
$1.24 per liter or $4.69 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 - 39 offers from $54.37 per day
Top 6 cities near Santa Marta
- Cartagenafrom $46.55 per day171.6 km / 106.63 miles away
- Medellinfrom $34.35 per day579.9 km / 360.33 miles away
- Bogotafrom $48.55 per day728 km / 452.36 miles away
- Pereirafrom $45.35 per day734.1 km / 456.15 miles away
- Armeniafrom $53.41 per day774.5 km / 481.25 miles away
- Califrom $49.88 per day905.6 km / 562.71 miles away
Top 3 locations near Santa Marta
- Rafael Núñez Airport, Cartagenafrom $46.55 per day168.1 km / 104.45 miles away
- El Dorado International Airportfrom $48.74 per day727.7 km / 452.17 miles away
- Cali Alfonso Bonilla Aragon International Airportfrom $49.88 per day889.3 km / 552.59 miles away
Map of top car rental locations
A
Santa Marta Airport (SMR)
4 rental locations
B
Santa Marta (Downtown)
4 rental locations
C
Santa Marta Gaira
1 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 August | ||
| Average price $58 | A good deal $65 | Cheapest supplier Localiza | Cheapest car type Small cars |
Average rental costs per day in Santa Marta
$77
$38
$0
$65
in January
Jan
$54
in February
Feb
$51
in March
Mar
$63
in April
Apr
$52
in May
May
$48
in June
Jun
$55
in July
Jul
$70
in August
Aug
$69
in September
Sep
$61
in October
Oct
$56
in November
Nov
$61
in December
Dec
The cheapest month to rent a car in Santa Marta is June (when prices average $48.46 per day). This is 16% cheaper than the yearly average and 30% cheaper than renting in August (when prices average $69.68).
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 February, and the least popular is October.
Monthly searches in Santa Marta by pick-up date relative to the average
2.9
1.4
0
1.8 times in January
Jan
2.6 times in February
Feb
1.3 times in March
Mar
1.2 times in April
Apr
0.6 times in May
May
0.4 times in June
Jun
0.5 times in July
Jul
0.6 times in August
Aug
0.3 times in September
Sep
0.2 times in October
Oct
0.8 times in November
Nov
1.7 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 February, the average renter keeps their car for 6 days, and in September, they keep their car for 3 days.
Average number of rental days in Santa Marta
7
3
0
5 days in January
Jan
6 days in February
Feb
5 days in March
Mar
4 days in April
Apr
4 days in May
May
5 days in June
Jun
5 days in July
Jul
5 days in August
Aug
3 days in September
Sep
6 days in October
Oct
5 days in November
Nov
6 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, large cars, medium cars |
| 🤑 Lowest price | $51 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 | Kia Picanto | 4 | Small car |
| Localiza | Renault Duster | 4 | SUV |
| Localiza | Chevrolet Tracker | 4 | SUV |
| Alamo | Renault Kwid | 4 | Small car |
| Alamo | Renault Logan | 4 | Medium car |
| Localiza | Kia Soluto | 4 | Small car |
Frequently Asked Questions (updated: Oct 30, 2026)
Prices are lowest during June, starting at $48 for an Economy car and highest in August, when economy cars start at $70. Booking early for peak dates can save significantly. The most popular month in Santa Marta is February, while the least popular month is October.
Santa Marta hosts: Localiza, Enterprise, National, Alamo, GreenMotion. Rental cars tend to sell out in the summer months, so booking early is recommended.
Yes. One-way drop-offs to the following cities are available: Cartagena. Fees vary between suppliers, so compare by making sure you search using your desired city for the return location. Prices start from $54 for one-way rentals in Santa Marta
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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Kia Picanto
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Car rental statistics
Highest-rated company
Localiza (rated 8.8 / 10)
Lowest-rated company
GreenMotion (rated 7.7 / 10)
Total number of reviews
2
Total rental companies
5
Average daily price
$106
Lowest daily price
$51
Total cars available
93
Top 5 suppliers in Santa Marta in 2026
Localiza
2 locations
8.8
Very Good
42 ratings
Value for money
8.5
Ease of finding
9.1
Agent helpfulness
8.7
Pick-up speed
8.3
Drop-off speed
9.0
Car cleanliness
9.1
Car condition
8.8
$51–$162
per day
Most popular location
Avenida Aeropuerto Km 80 L-11, 012A, .,
Enterprise
2 locations
8.3
Good
1 rating
Value for money
8.3
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.5
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
8.5
Car condition
8.4
$63–$210
per day
Most popular location
Simon Bolivar Intl Airport, Via Cienaga Troncal Del Caribe
National
2 locations
8.2
Good
Value for money
8.2
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
$66–$405
per day
Most popular location
Carrera 4 No 11A 189 Local 4, Ed La Mansion El Rodadero
Alamo
2 locations
7.9
Average
10 ratings
Value for money
7.5
Ease of finding
8.1
Agent helpfulness
8.2
Pick-up speed
7.7
Drop-off speed
8.0
Car cleanliness
8.1
Car condition
7.5
$61–$262
per day
Most popular location
Carrera 4 No 11A 189 Local 4, Ed La Mansion El Rodadero
GreenMotion
1 location
7.7
Average
1 rating
Value for money
7.0
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
7.3
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
7.9
Car condition
7.3
$55–$84
per day
Most popular location
Rodadero carrera 4ta con 13, Edificio Reserva de la Sierra Local 3
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