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Renault Clio
or similar Economy
What does "or similar" mean?
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.
Manual
5
2
A/C
5
$23.66
per day
Free cancellation
8.6
Excellent
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
Plaza De Las Estaciones S/N
Drop-off information
Downtown
Plaza De Las Estaciones S/N
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SEAT Leon
or similar Compact
What does "or similar" mean?
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.
Manual
5
2
A/C
5
$23.99
per day
Free cancellation
8.6
Excellent
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
Plaza De Las Estaciones S/N
Drop-off information
Downtown
Plaza De Las Estaciones S/N
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Audi A3
or similar Intermediate Elite
What does "or similar" mean?
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.
Automatic
5
2
A/C
4
$31.88
per day
Free cancellation
8.6
Excellent
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
Plaza De Las Estaciones S/N
Drop-off information
Downtown
Plaza De Las Estaciones S/N
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Peugeot 2008
or similar Compact SUV
What does "or similar" mean?
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.
Manual
5
3
A/C
5
$24.97
per day
Free cancellation
8.6
Excellent
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
Plaza De Las Estaciones S/N
Drop-off information
Downtown
Plaza De Las Estaciones S/N
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Audi A1 Sportback
or similar Economy Elite
What does "or similar" mean?
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.
Automatic
4
2
A/C
3
$25.14
per day
Free cancellation
8.6
Excellent
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
Plaza De Las Estaciones S/N
Drop-off information
Downtown
Plaza De Las Estaciones S/N
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Skoda Scala
or similar Compact
What does "or similar" mean?
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.
Automatic
5
3
A/C
5
$25.96
per day
Free cancellation
8.6
Excellent
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
Plaza De Las Estaciones S/N
Drop-off information
Downtown
Plaza De Las Estaciones S/N
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Audi Q2
or similar Compact Elite SUV
What does "or similar" mean?
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.
Automatic
5
2
A/C
5
$28.91
per day
Free cancellation
8.6
Excellent
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
Plaza De Las Estaciones S/N
Drop-off information
Downtown
Plaza De Las Estaciones S/N
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Skoda Karoq
or similar Intermediate SUV
What does "or similar" mean?
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.
Automatic
5
3
A/C
5
$30.40
per day
Free cancellation
8.6
Excellent
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
Plaza De Las Estaciones S/N
Drop-off information
Downtown
Plaza De Las Estaciones S/N
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Fiat Doblo
or similar Intermediate Van
What does "or similar" mean?
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.
Manual
5
2
A/C
5
$31.71
per day
Free cancellation
8.6
Excellent
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
Plaza De Las Estaciones S/N
Drop-off information
Downtown
Plaza De Las Estaciones S/N
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Skoda Octavia Estate
or similar Intermediate Estate/Wagon
What does "or similar" mean?
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.
Automatic
5
4
A/C
5
$32.04
per day
Free cancellation
8.6
Excellent
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
Plaza De Las Estaciones S/N
Drop-off information
Downtown
Plaza De Las Estaciones S/N
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Cupra Terramar
or similar Standard SUV
What does "or similar" mean?
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.
Automatic
5
2
A/C
5
$34.34
per day
Free cancellation
8.6
Excellent
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
Plaza De Las Estaciones S/N
Drop-off information
Downtown
Plaza De Las Estaciones S/N
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Audi Q3
or similar Full-size Elite SUV
What does "or similar" mean?
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.
Manual
5
3
A/C
5
$35.49
per day
Free cancellation
8.6
Excellent
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
Plaza De Las Estaciones S/N
Drop-off information
Downtown
Plaza De Las Estaciones S/N
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Volkswagen Passat
or similar Standard Estate/Wagon
What does "or similar" mean?
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.
Automatic
5
2
A/C
5
$36.64
per day
Free cancellation
8.6
Excellent
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
Plaza De Las Estaciones S/N
Drop-off information
Downtown
Plaza De Las Estaciones S/N
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BMW X2
or similar Full-size Elite SUV
What does "or similar" mean?
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.
Automatic
5
3
A/C
5
$42.57
per day
Free cancellation
8.6
Excellent
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
Plaza De Las Estaciones S/N
Drop-off information
Downtown
Plaza De Las Estaciones S/N
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Audi A5
or similar Full-size Elite Estate/Wagon
What does "or similar" mean?
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.
Automatic
5
2
A/C
5
$49.80
per day
Free cancellation
8.6
Excellent
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
Plaza De Las Estaciones S/N
Drop-off information
Downtown
Plaza De Las Estaciones S/N
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Volkswagen Caddy
or similar Standard Van
What does "or similar" mean?
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.
Manual
7
2
A/C
5
$98.44
per day
Free cancellation
8.6
Excellent
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
Plaza De Las Estaciones S/N
Drop-off information
Downtown
Plaza De Las Estaciones S/N
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Opel Combo
or similar Standard Van
What does "or similar" mean?
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.
Automatic
7
2
A/C
5
$112.74
per day
Free cancellation
8.6
Excellent
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
Plaza De Las Estaciones S/N
Drop-off information
Downtown
Plaza De Las Estaciones S/N
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The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 17:45 on 16/03/26. 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
- Why book with us?
- Travel information
- Top 20 locations near Santander (Downtown)
- Map of top car rental locations
- When to book in Santander (Downtown) and for how long?
- Car rental information
- Most popular car models of rental suppliers
- Car rental statistics
- Top 4 suppliers in Santander (Downtown) in 2026
- Award-winning service
Travel information
Languages
Spanish, Catalan
Currency
EUR
Drive on
Right-hand side
Country code
+34
Average car rental price
$29 per day
Average car rental length
4 days
Speed limit within town
20–50 km/h
or
12–31 mph
Speed limit out of town
90–120 km/h
or
56–75 mph
Acceptable limit of BAC
0.05%
Average gas price
$1.75 per liter or $6.62 per gallon
Lowest gas price
$1.61 per liter or $6.09 per gallon
Highest gas price
$1.84 per liter or $6.97 per gallon
Top 20 locations near Santander (Downtown)
- Santander Train Stationfrom $21.16 per day0.5 km / 0.31 miles away
- Santander Airportfrom $10.70 per day4 km / 2.49 miles away
- Bilbao Barakaldofrom $30.07 per day69.2 km / 43 miles away
- Bilbao (Downtown)from $26.91 per day73.4 km / 45.61 miles away
- Bilbao Train Stationfrom $20.28 per day74.8 km / 46.48 miles away
- Bilbao Airportfrom $5.88 per day74.9 km / 46.54 miles away
- Bilboa Basaurifrom $31.25 per day78.9 km / 49.03 miles away
- Vitoria Arriaga-Lakuafrom $44.08 per day112.6 km / 69.97 miles away
- Vitoria (Downtown)from $22.14 per day113.8 km / 70.71 miles away
- Arrasate Downtownfrom $30.42 per day115.7 km / 71.89 miles away
- Burgos Train Stationfrom $19.02 per day121.9 km / 75.75 miles away
- Burgos Eastfrom $24.72 per day123.3 km / 76.62 miles away
- Burgos (Downtown)from $58.47 per day123.9 km / 76.99 miles away
- San Sebastian Okendofrom $29.90 per day148.6 km / 92.34 miles away
- San Sebastian Railway Stationfrom $58.47 per day149 km / 92.58 miles away
- San Sebastian (Downtown)from $22.09 per day149.4 km / 92.83 miles away
- Gijon (Downtown)from $25.31 per day149.7 km / 93.02 miles away
- Gijon Train Stationfrom $24.14 per day150.4 km / 93.45 miles away
- Logrono (Downtown)from $31.17 per day156.9 km / 97.49 miles away
- Logrono Train Stationfrom $22.75 per day157.8 km / 98.05 miles away
Map of top car rental locations
A
SIXT
Plaza De Las Estaciones S/N
B
Dollar
C Gerardo De Alvear Sn, 39011 Santander, Cantabria
C
Hertz
Calle Gerardo de Alvear, 39011 Santander, Cantabria
D
Free2move
Pl. Estaciones, Santander
When to book in Santander (Downtown) and for how long?
When are car rental prices the lowest in Santander (Downtown)?
The cost of renting a car in Santander (Downtown) 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 monthNovember | Most expensive month January | |
| A good deal $25 | Cheapest supplier SIXT | Cheapest car type Small cars |
Average rental costs per day in Santander (Downtown)
$45
$23
$0
$41
in January
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
$18
in November
Nov
Dec
The cheapest month of the year to rent a car in Santander (Downtown) is November — when rental costs average $17.81 per day. This is 40% cheaper than the yearly average and 57% cheaper than renting a car in January (when prices average $41.13 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 in Santander (Downtown)?
Based on how many users search for a car in in Santander (Downtown), travelers are most likely to rent a car in January, while they are least likely to rent in in January.
Monthly searches in Santander (Downtown) by pick-up date relative to the average
1.1
0.6
0
Same as average in January
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Same as average in November
Nov
Dec
For how long do renters keep their vehicles in Santander (Downtown)?
How long travelers keep their rental cars varies by the time of year: in November the average rental period is 10 days, while in January, the average rental period is only 4 days.
Average number of rental days in Santander (Downtown)
11
6
0
4 days in January
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
10 days in November
Nov
Dec
Car rental information
| 🔥 Popular suppliers | SIXT |
| 🚗 Popular car types | SUVs |
| 🤑 Lowest price | $23 per day |
| 👛 Cheapest supplier | SIXT |
Most popular car models of rental suppliers
| Rental Supplier | Model | Doors | Luggage | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SIXT | Peugeot 2008 | 5 | 3 | SUV |
Car rental statistics
Highest-rated company
SIXT (rated 8.6 / 10)
Lowest-rated company
Free2move (rated 8.1 / 10)
Total rental companies
4
Average daily price
$29
Lowest daily price
$23
Total cars available
14
Top 4 suppliers in Santander (Downtown) in 2026
SIXT
8.6
Excellent
Value for money
8.2
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.8
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
9.4
Car condition
9.2
$23–$76
per day
Plaza De Las Estaciones S/N
+34871180192
Show working hours
Mon
08:00-20:00
Tue
08:00-20:00
Wed
08:00-20:00
Thu
08:00-20:00
Fri
08:00-20:00
Sat
08:00-20:00
Sun
08:00-20:00
Dollar
8.3
Very Good
Value for money
7.9
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.0
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
8.9
Car condition
8.8
$23–$76
per day
C Gerardo De Alvear Sn, 39011 Santander, Cantabria
+34667873210
Show working hours
Mon
08:00-19:30
Tue
08:00-19:30
Wed
08:00-19:30
Thu
08:00-19:30
Fri
08:00-19:30
Sat
09:00-13:00
Hertz
8.2
Very Good
Value for money
7.7
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.1
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
8.7
Car condition
8.5
$23–$76
per day
Calle Gerardo de Alvear, 39011 Santander, Cantabria
+34667873210
Show working hours
Mon
08:00-19:30
Tue
08:00-19:30
Wed
08:00-19:30
Thu
08:00-19:30
Fri
08:00-19:30
Sat
09:00-13:00
Free2move
8.1
Very Good
Value for money
8.0
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.0
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
8.0
Car condition
8.2
$23–$76
per day
Pl. Estaciones, Santander
+34942331933
Show working hours
Mon
08:30-13:00; 16:00-19:00
Tue
08:30-13:00; 16:00-19:00
Wed
08:30-13:00; 16:00-19:00
Thu
08:30-13:00; 16:00-19:00
Fri
08:30-13:00; 16:00-19:00
Sat
10:00-13:00
Award-winning service
World Travel Tech Awards - World's Best Car Rental Booking Website 2025
World Travel Tech Awards - World's Best Car Rental Booking App 2025
Magellan Awards Gold Winner 2025
FT 1000: Europe's Fastest Growing Companies - Top 300 Companies 2025
Uzakrota Travel Awards - World’s Leading Car Rental Website 2022
Travel & Hospitality Awards 2021
FT 1000: Europe's Fastest Growing Companies - Top 300 Companies 2021
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