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Car rental offers in Santiago de Compostela

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Car rental companies in Santiago de Compostela

Below are the car rental companies in Santiago de Compostela with the best ratings. Compare all ratings and prices of these rental companies in one search.

  • Budget

    8.9 (10244)
    From £ 12 / day
  • Avis

    8.8 (6521)
    From £ 14 / day
  • Enterprise

    8.8 (2108)
    From £ 15 / day
  • Thrifty

    8.3 (5898)
    From £ 17 / day
  • Hertz

    8.3 (7514)
    From £ 13 / day
  • Gobycar

    8.2 (200)
    From £ 10 / day
  • Keddy By Europcar

    8.2 (3873)
    From £ 12 / day
  • Leasys

    8 (902)
    No rates available
  • Flizzr

    8 (338)
    From £ 15 / day
  • Centauro

    8 (5208)
    From £ 12 / day
  • Sixt

    8 (3695)
    From £ 18 / day
  • Drivalia

    7.9 (816)
    From £ 10 / day
  • National Car Rental

    7.8 (435)
    From £ 15 / day
  • Europcar

    7.8 (8795)
    From £ 13 / day
  • Alamo

    7.7 (9370)
    From £ 15 / day
  • Dollar Rent a Car

    7.5 (4664)
    From £ 14 / day
  • Clickrent

    7.2 (777)
    From £ 6 / day
  • Record Go

    7.2 (1732)
    From £ 9 / day
  • OK Mobility

    6.9 (403)
    From £ 8 / day
  • Goldcar

    6.8 (5899)
    From £ 7 / day
  • InterRent

    6.2 (5827)
    No rates available
  • Rhodium Car Rental

    6.6 (163)
    No rates available
  • Carwiz rent a car

    7.3 (623)
    No rates available

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When is the best time to book a rental car in Santiago de Compostela?

Santiago de Compostela - When is the most affordable time to rent a mini class car?

At this destination (Santiago de Compostela), February is the most affordable time to rent a mini class car with an average daily rate of . The rest of the year, the average rate is per day. September is the peak month for renting mini class cars, with an average rate of per day. To secure a good selection and favorable rates, it is recommended to make your rental car reservation well ahead of time. Last-minute bookings may result in limited options and higher prices.

Santiago de Compostela - When is the most affordable time to rent a economy class car?

At this destination (Santiago de Compostela), February is the most affordable time to rent a economy class car with an average daily rate of . The rest of the year, the average rate is per day. September is the peak month for renting economy class cars, with an average rate of per day. To secure a good selection and favorable rates, it is recommended to make your rental car reservation well ahead of time. Last-minute bookings may result in limited options and higher prices.

Santiago de Compostela - When is the most affordable time to rent a compact class car?

At this destination (Santiago de Compostela), February is the most affordable time to rent a compact class car with an average daily rate of . The rest of the year, the average rate is per day. September is the peak month for renting compact class cars, with an average rate of per day. To secure a good selection and favorable rates, it is recommended to make your rental car reservation well ahead of time. Last-minute bookings may result in limited options and higher prices.

Santiago de Compostela - When is the most affordable time to rent an intermediate class car?

At this destination (Santiago de Compostela), February is the most affordable time to rent a intermediate class car with an average daily rate of . The rest of the year, the average rate is per day. September is the peak month for renting intermediate class cars, with an average rate of per day. To secure a good selection and favorable rates, it is recommended to make your rental car reservation well ahead of time. Last-minute bookings may result in limited options and higher prices.

Santiago de Compostela - When is the most affordable time to rent a standard class car?

At this destination (Santiago de Compostela), February is the most affordable time to rent a standard class car with an average daily rate of . The rest of the year, the average rate is per day. September is the peak month for renting standard class cars, with an average rate of per day. To secure a good selection and favorable rates, it is recommended to make your rental car reservation well ahead of time. Last-minute bookings may result in limited options and higher prices.

Santiago de Compostela - When is the most affordable time to rent a full-size car?

At this destination (Santiago de Compostela), February is the most affordable time to rent a full-size class car with an average daily rate of . The rest of the year, the average rate is per day. September is the peak month for renting full-size class cars, with an average rate of per day. To secure a good selection and favorable rates, it is recommended to make your rental car reservation well ahead of time. Last-minute bookings may result in limited options and higher prices.

Santiago de Compostela - When is the most affordable time to rent a luxury car?

At this destination (Santiago de Compostela), January is the most affordable time to rent a luxury class car with an average daily rate of . The rest of the year, the average rate is per day. September is the peak month for renting luxury class cars, with an average rate of per day. To secure a good selection and favorable rates, it is recommended to make your rental car reservation well ahead of time. Last-minute bookings may result in limited options and higher prices.

Santiago de Compostela - When is the most affordable time to rent a station wagon?

At this destination (Santiago de Compostela), February is the most affordable time to rent a station wagon with an average daily rate of . The rest of the year, the average rate is per day. September is the peak month for renting a station wagon, with an average rate of per day. To secure a good selection and favorable rates, it is recommended to make your rental car reservation well ahead of time. Last-minute bookings may result in limited options and higher prices.

Santiago de Compostela - When is the most affordable time to rent a SUV?

At this destination (Santiago de Compostela), February is the most affordable time to rent an SUV with an average daily rate of . The rest of the year, the average rate is per day. September is the peak month for renting an SUV, with an average rate of per day. To secure a good selection and favorable rates, it is recommended to make your rental car reservation well ahead of time. Last-minute bookings may result in limited options and higher prices.

Santiago de Compostela - When is the most affordable time to rent a MPV?

At this destination (Santiago de Compostela), February is the most affordable time to rent an mpv with an average daily rate of . The rest of the year, the average rate is per day. September is the peak month for renting an mpv with an average rate of per day. To secure a good selection and favorable rates, it is recommended to make your rental car reservation well ahead of time. Last-minute bookings may result in limited options and higher prices.

Santiago de Compostela - When is the most affordable time to rent a minivan?

At this destination (Santiago de Compostela), February is the most affordable time to rent a minibus with an average daily rate of . The rest of the year, the average rate is per day. September is the peak month for renting a minibus, with an average rate of per day. To secure a good selection and favorable rates, it is recommended to make your rental car reservation well ahead of time. Last-minute bookings may result in limited options and higher prices.

Santiago de Compostela - When is the most affordable time to rent a sports car?

At this destination (Santiago de Compostela), October is the most affordable time to rent a sports car with an average daily rate of . The rest of the year, the average rate is per day. November is the peak month for renting a sports car, with an average rate of per day. To secure a good selection and favorable rates, it is recommended to make your rental car reservation well ahead of time. Last-minute bookings may result in limited options and higher prices.

Santiago de Compostela - When is the most affordable time to rent a convertible?

At this destination (Santiago de Compostela), May is the most affordable time to rent a convertible with an average daily rate of . The rest of the year, the average rate is per day. October is the peak month for renting a convertible, with an average rate of per day. To secure a good selection and favorable rates, it is recommended to make your rental car reservation well ahead of time. Last-minute bookings may result in limited options and higher prices.

Santiago de Compostela - When is the most affordable time to rent a sedan?

At this destination (Santiago de Compostela), April is the most affordable time to rent a sedan with an average daily rate of . The rest of the year, the average rate is per day. October is the peak month for renting a sedan, with an average rate of per day. To secure a good selection and favorable rates, it is recommended to make your rental car reservation well ahead of time. Last-minute bookings may result in limited options and higher prices.

Santiago de Compostela - When is the most affordable time to rent a delivery van?

At this destination (Santiago de Compostela), December is the most affordable time to rent a van with an average daily rate of . The rest of the year, the average rate is per day. December is the peak month for renting a van, with an average rate of per day. To secure a good selection and favorable rates, it is recommended to make your rental car reservation well ahead of time. Last-minute bookings may result in limited options and higher prices.

Car rental companies in and around Santiago de Compostela

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Santiago de Compostela

Available locations in Santiago de Compostela

Santiago Station
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Santiago de Compostela Guide

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Famed for its fabulous cathedral and as the Way of St James pilgrimage terminus, Santiago de Compostela is a cultured hot spot. The capital of Galicia was nominated a European City of Culture in 2000 and is easy on the eye. What’s more, this region of northwest Spain is rich and diverse, with ancient villages and a beautiful stretch of coastline to take in. So once you’ve visited the 11th century cathedral and palaces, hit the road and explore.

Who to Book With
Atesa, Avis and Hertz provide car rental at Santiago de Compostela Airport as well as at outlets right in the town should you prefer not to drive on arrival. Europcar has a booth at the airport or you can choose where you want to pick up when you book online via our comparator site.

Best Time to Go
Santiago de Compostela is wet, wet, wet! It rains for most of the year, but especially during the mild winter months, though less so in the spring and the autumn. Good rates can be had at this time, however. July is hot and busy during the Feast of Santiago, so consider visiting in May or September for quieter roads and fair weather.

Need to Know Essentials
When picking up car hire, have the following documents to hand:

- A United Kingdom driver’s licence and your passport
- The credit card you used to book the vehicle
- The confirmed reservation printed out

For more info, read our FAQs page.

Driving
Santiago de Compostela is well served by motorway and has main routes to nearby towns at all compass points. La Coruna, Lugo and Vigo are all well connected and you can take in the Galician coast on a number of looping drives from town. A car is useful if staying out of town.

Our Guide to Spain contains more detailed driving information.

Transport

Santiago de Compostela is fairly large but has a decent public transport network which is chiefly comprised of bus networks. It’s best to stay close to the city centre, however, as parking right in town can be a headache, although everything is within walking distance. Having car rental is a must for exploring the rugged Galician coastline and nearby vineyards and villages.

Trains
Regular RENFE rail services bring in visitors from the surrounding towns and from Madrid and are the best form of transport for those who prefer not to fly or are already in a nearby town. There is no metro system in Santiago de Compostela, but the core is easy enough to discover on foot or by bicycle.

Buses
Bus travel is the mainstay of public transport, with routings all over the city. Buses are clean, air-conditioned and low to the ground, and you can buy tickets per ride (£0.85) or on a pass with the bono system (£0.50 each plus £2.55 returnable deposit). Tourists should look for Tralusa bus number 5, which takes in the town centre from the bus station. Long distance Arriva and Monbus services come in from other Galicia towns, while Alsa services Spanish locations farther afield.

Taxis
Santiago taxis are numerous and can be hailed or taken from a taxi stand. Even so, services are stretched during big religious events, such as the Feast of Santiago, when it’s best to pre-book. Taxis are metered and fairly priced, with the journey between the airport and the two around £17, and drivers are usually accommodating. Try Taxi Galicia (+34 611 000 000) or Servitaxis (+34 619 185 575).

Exploring

Although hardly out there on a limb, the Galicia region of Spain is remoter than most Spanish holiday spots and as such is an attraction for drivers. There are plenty of ancient villages to check out in this area along with a lonely, lush coastline and the intriguing towns of La Coruna and Lugo.

Recommended Drives

La Coruna – This fine city to the north of Santiago de Compostela is best known for the world’s oldest working lighthouse, the Tower of Hercules. The town is wonderfully strewn across a picturesque peninsula and has a couple of nice beaches and a fine promenade. Keep an eye out for the galerías window balconies.

Albariño Vineyards – The drive around this area—southwest of Santiago—is very pleasant. Simply head south along the A-9 motorway and then west along the PO-300 and Rua Cruz where the region is peppered with vineyards, woods and quaint villages. If you have time, head southeast to Ribadavia for its castle and plaza or perhaps to the village of Samos, a bit farther east.

Finisterre – An hour or so west of town on the coast is ‘end of the world’, Finisterre. It is one of Europe’s most western points and an alternative pilgrimage terminus and launch point for a drive along the coast. The rugged Costa da Morte (Death Coast) stretches from here to La Coruna and has some incredible scenery that is bolstered by steep cliffs and myriad lighthouses. Alternatively, head south to the Corrubedo dune complex and the Vixán lagoon.

Lugo – Hit the loop to Lugo by car hire and waltz along its preserved Roman walls, a UNESCO World Heritage site. They go right around the town and stand around 15m high. On the way back to Santiago de Compostela, be sure to take the direct route through the countryside.

Practical information

  • Currency
    Euro
  • Driving direction
    Right
  • City speed limit
    50 km/h
  • Freeway speed limit
    90 km/h
  • Language
    Spanish
  • Popular car category
    Economy

What most people want to know

The following questions and answers are a selection of the most popular questions. If you do not find the answer to your question, have a look at the Frequently Asked Questions page or contact us.

Is Carrentals.co.uk the cheapest?

Yes, we offer a guarantee of the lowest price - because we compare various retailers, we can always offer you the best price in town.

What do I need to do when picking up a car?

To pick up your car, you will need your voucher, passport, driver's license and a credit card. It is very important that your driver's license and credit card are in the same name as the main driver. Keep in mind that the local rental company will reserve a certain amount on your credit card as a deposit. This requires the PIN code for your credit card. If your driver's license is foreign (for example, in Chinese), you must bring a translation with you. Only your original passport and driver's license will be accepted - a copy is not sufficient.

Are there any additional costs?

In general, our rates are all-inclusive. Should there be any additional costs, our booking department will get in touch with you before issuing the invoice. Should you object, you can always cancel your reservation with no obligations attached (at least 48 hours in advance).

What kind of insurance is applicable to my car rental?

In general, Liability Insurance, Fire Insurance, All-Risks Insurance and Theft Insurance are included in the cost of your rental car.

What is a worry-free label?

Only rental companies with a high level of customer satisfaction are eligible to be included in our Worry-Free selection. This rate includes excess cover and unlimited kilometres. Your vehicle will be provided and must be returned with a full tank of fuel. With a vehicle from our Worry-Free selection, you can travel with peace of mind and no hidden costs.

How can I change or cancel my reservation?

You can cancel your reservation through "My Account". We recommend contacting us by phone if your changes to your booking or cancellation takes place at short notice (48 hours or less).

When will I get a confirmation of my booking?

Most reservations will receive confirmation within minutes after payment takes place. We recommend contacting our Booking Department for last minute reservations (pick-up within 48 hours).

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  • Leasys
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  • Sixt
  • Drivalia
  • National Car Rental
  • Europcar
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