Cheapflights insights for Santa Marta car hires
Get relevant, data-driven information to help you hire a car in Santa Marta, including pricing trends, ideal booking times, and more.
How far in advance should I hire a car in Santa Marta?
To get the best deal on car hire in Santa Marta, book about 64 days before your trip. At that point, average daily prices are around $61, which is about 33% cheaper than the typical rate.
What is the best car rental company in Santa Marta?
Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car hire company in Santa Marta is Rent Arte (rated 10.0/10). Localiza (rated 7.3/10) is also highly rated by our users.
What is the cheapest month to hire a car in Santa Marta?
At Santa Marta, the best time to hire a car is in May, with an average daily rate of just $63. Conversely, December is the priciest month, averaging $84 per day. Below youll find the monthly average car hire prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.|1#In Santa Marta, the best time to hire a car is in May, with an average daily rate of just $63. Conversely, December is the priciest month, averaging $84 per day. Below youll find the monthly average car hire prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.
January
$74
February
$66
March
$68
April
$71
May
$63
June
$71
July
$72
August
$72
September
$69
October
$68
November
$68
December
$84
What car do most people hire in Santa Marta?
Economy cars (Suzuki Swift, for example) are the most popular in Santa Marta. Compact (Nissan Versa) and SUV (Volkswagen Atlas) cars are also often chosen by our users when visiting Santa Marta.
Which car hire company has the most locations in Santa Marta?
In Santa Marta, Alamo, Avis, Enterprise Rent-A-Car, and Localiza have 2 locations, more than any other car hire company in the area.
Top hire agencies in Santa Marta
Explore the leading car hire agencies in Santa Marta known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car hire companies in Santa Marta. Reviews were last updated on 17 August 2025.
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Car hire FAQs
Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Santa Marta, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 17 August 2025.
How much does it cost to hire a car in Santa Marta for a week from Alamo?
Alamo is one of the top picks in Santa Marta. They can have you in a hire car for about $564 per week on average.
Can I rent a car for a month in Santa Marta?
Typically, how long you can hire a car for depends on the inventory of the supplier. For Santa Marta however, it is certainly possible to rent a car for an entire month.