Santa Marta

Cheap Car Rentals in Santa Marta

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Cheapflights insights for Santa Marta car rentals

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How far in advance should I hire a car in Santa Marta?

For the best savings on car hire in Santa Marta, make your reservation 80 days before pickup. The average price then is just RM 167/day – about 227% less than the yearly average.

What is the cheapest car hire company in Santa Marta?

Alamo is currently the cheapest car hire company in Santa Marta with deals as low as RM 29.78/day found in the past two weeks. Enterprise Rent-A-Car is another inexpensive option with rates as low as RM 34.22/day.

What is the best car rental company in Santa Marta?

Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car rental company in Santa Marta is Rent Arte (rated 10.0/10). Alamo (rated 7.0/10 with 2 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.

What is the cheapest month to rent a car in Santa Marta?

At Santa Marta, the best time to rent a car is at September, with an average daily rate of just RM 175. Conversely, December is the priciest month, averaging RM 246 per day. Below youll find the monthly average rental prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.|1#In Santa Marta, the best time to rent a car is in September, with an average daily rate of just RM 175. Conversely, December is the priciest month, averaging RM 246 per day. Below youll find the monthly average rental prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.

January

RM 230

February

RM 206

March

RM 214

April

RM 218

May

RM 187

June

RM 187

July

RM 191

August

RM 195

September

RM 175

October

RM 183

November

RM 191

December

RM 246

What car do most people hire in Santa Marta?

Mini cars (Nissan March or similar) are the most popular option for those visiting Santa Marta. Economy cars (Hyundai Accent or similar) are also a popular choice, followed by SUV cars (Suzuki Vitara or similar).

Top rental agencies in Santa Marta

Explore the leading car rental agencies in Santa Marta known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car rental companies in Santa Marta. Reviews were last updated on 21 May 2026.

Rent Arte

1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Overall

10.0

Pick-up/drop-off

10.0

Value

10.0

Alamo

7.0
Good
2 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.0

Comfort

7.0

Overall

7.0

Pick-up/drop-off

6.9

Value

6.7

Localiza

2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.6

Comfort

6.8

Overall

6.8

Pick-up/drop-off

6.8

Value

7.6

Hertz

1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

7.2

Comfort

6.7

Overall

6.7

Pick-up/drop-off

6.4

Value

6.8

National

6.0
Okay
1 review2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Overall

6.0

Pick-up/drop-off

6.0

Value

6.0

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.0

Comfort

6.0

Overall

6.0

Pick-up/drop-off

6.0

Value

6.0

Royal Rent-A-Car

1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

3.5

Comfort

3.0

Overall

2.5

Pick-up/drop-off

2.5

Value

3.0

Confort Rent A Car

1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

3.0

Comfort

3.0

Overall

2.0

Pick-up/drop-off

2.0

Value

2.0

Car rental FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in Santa Marta, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 21 May 2026.
  • How much does it cost to hire a car in Santa Marta for a week from Localiza?

    Hiring a car in Santa Marta for a week can be a great option for travel. Localiza, the most popular car hire company for this area, offers hire cars for around RM 1,228/week on average.

  • Can I rent a car for a month in Santa Marta?

    Yes, renting a vehicle in Santa Marta for a month is certainly possible.

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