Car hire at Santander Airport
The airport car hire offices are in the passenger terminal. Compare the collection point, deposit, excess and fuel policy before you book.
At a glance
- IATA / ICAO
- SDR / LEXJ
- Distance to city centre
- 6 km (about 10 minutes by car via S-10)
- Terminal
- Single passenger terminal (Seve Ballesteros-Santander)
- Car hire desks
- Terminal arrivals: Avis, Budget, Europcar, Hertz, Enterprise, Keddy by Europcar, OK Mobility
- Phone
- +34 913 211 000
Car hire desks and suppliers
According to Aena's Santander Airport car hire page, suppliers operate desks inside the terminal arrivals hall. Also check our new guide for Asturias Airport car hire further down the coast.
| Supplier | Desk location | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Avis | Terminal arrivals | Terminal desk |
| Budget | Terminal arrivals | Terminal desk |
| Europcar | Terminal arrivals | Terminal desk |
| Hertz | Terminal arrivals | Terminal desk |
| Enterprise | Terminal arrivals | Terminal desk |
| Keddy by Europcar | Terminal arrivals | Terminal desk |
| OK Mobility | Terminal arrivals | Terminal desk |
Compare Santander Airport car hire
- Set Santander Airport (SDR) as the collection point.
- Open each offer's rental conditions before choosing.
- Compare the deposit, excess, fuel policy and pick-up type.
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Getting there
Santander city centre is 6 km from the airport, taking about 10 minutes via the S-10 motorway. Bus line S4 connects the airport to Santander bus and railway stations every 30 minutes (about 15 minutes, €3.00 single ticket as of October 2026).
On arrival
- Read the voucher before landing. Look for a desk name, terminal location, shuttle stop or representative meeting point.
- After baggage reclaim, enter arrivals. Follow the airport's car hire signs if your supplier has a terminal office.
- Present the booking documents. Have the main driver's licence, identification, payment card and voucher ready.
Questions about Santander Airport car hire
Where are the car hire desks at Santander Airport?
Aena places the car hire offices inside the terminal arrivals area. Follow the car hire signs after collecting your baggage.
How far is Santander Airport from the city centre?
6 km, about 10 minutes by car via the S-10.
What should I check before leaving the car park?
Check the recorded damage, fuel level, mileage and return instructions. Photograph every side of the car before driving away.
Sources
Terminal layout and car hire office location: Aena, Santander Airport car hire. Checked October 2026. Distance to city centre: OSRM routing from airport coordinates (43.4271, -3.8200) to Santander centre, rounded. Checked October 2026.