Cheapflights insights for Santa Marta car rentals
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?
For the best savings on car rentals in Santa Marta, make your reservation 64 days before pickup. The average price then is just $64/day – about 41% less than the yearly average.
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). Localiza (rated 7.3/10) is also highly rated by our users.
What is the cheapest month to hire a car in Santa Marta?
The cheapest month to hire a car in Santa Marta is May, when you can expect to pay $67/day on average. The most expensive month to hire a car in Santa Marta is December ($90/day on average). The average daily car hire price for each month is shown below. Keep in mind that prices will vary based on availability, when you book, and the type of car you hire.
January
$79
February
$71
March
$72
April
$76
May
$67
June
$74
July
$74
August
$76
September
$72
October
$72
November
$71
December
$90
What car do most people hire in Santa Marta?
The most popular types of cars to hire in Santa Marta are the following: Economy cars (Suzuki Swift or similar), Mini cars (Nissan March or similar), and SUV cars (Mazda CX-5 or similar).
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 rental company in the area.
Top rental 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 3 July 2025.
Browse through some of the top rental car agencies in Santa Marta, including Rent Arte, Localiza and Alamo in Santa Marta. Browse through some of the top rental car agencies in Santa Marta, including Rent Arte, Localiza and Alamo.
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Car rental FAQs
Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Santa Marta, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 3 July 2025.
Can I rent a car for a month in Santa Marta?
Typically, how long you can rent 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.