Car Hire - Santander Seve Ballesteros Airport (SDR)

Santander Seve Ballesteros Airport (SDR)

Location Details

Aeropuerto De Santander
S N C. AEROPUERTO
Maliano, S, ES, 39600

Pick-Up Service Unavailable
After-Hours Returns Available

Directions from Terminal

The branch is on the right hand side of departures, at the end of the hall. The parking lot is located outside in front of the terminal.

Hiring a car at Santander Seve Ballesteros Airport (SDR)

Santander Airport is around three miles from Santander's centre, and hiring a car to get you to the city and beyond is easy with Enterprise Rent-A-Car at the airport. Once you've picked up your hire vehicle, the S-10 route is close by and you'll enjoy a swift drive into this attractive seaside city or even further afield into Northern Spain. In Santander itself, there are beautiful outdoor spaces, many shopping opportunities and sandy beaches. Visit the Peninsula of Magdalena, an area of natural beauty with lovely parkland and incredible views out to sea. You'll also find interesting historical maritime information and you may see penguins and seals. Nearby, visit the luxury beach at Sardinero, an area that boasts some of Spain's most elegant resorts. Visit the Palacio Real de La Magdalena, a stunning hillside palace with a park and incredible sea views. The easiest way to get there from the city centre is to drive the coastal road towards the Bay of Biscay. For a spot of education, visit the Museum of Prehistory and Archaeology of Cantabria in the city, which takes you through prehistory to Roman times and has English guides.

Cheap car hire in Santander Airport

If you are looking for cheap car hire in Santander Airport then you are in the right place. Have a browse through what our branch pages have to offer. From economy cars to premium cars we can provide exactly what you are looking for. Whether you are looking for short term or long term rental Enterprise can provide it.


Santander Airport has many sights to visit and things to explore which why having a car is the best way to make sure you see all the best bits Santander Airport has to offer. Start your journey with Enterprise Rent-A-Car.

One way car-hire

Are you looking for one-way car hire? Enterprise Rent-A-Car has exactly what you are looking for! You can choose from a wide range of vehicles which include economy, SUVs and people carriers. This great service provided is great if you are planning a road trip across the city or even country or even when moving house and you want to save yourself time and stress. Book today with Enterprise!

Free pick up services

Do you need to get picked up? No problem at all, Enterprise offers a free pick up service during normal business hours. Pick-ups are done by the first non-airport location within 10 miles of your location. Once you have been picked up and you are back at the office, a Enterprise rental representative will complete your paper work and have you on the road in no time so you can start your holiday. To book this service and schedule your pick up time please call you local rental office directly.

Why hire with Enterprise?

Enterprise offers car hire worldwide and with numerous branch locations it has never been this convenient. Whether it's for holiday, a business trip or to move goods, Enterprise can accommodate your needs. Offering short and long term hire, look no further. Receive the best customer service for a great price and book with Enterprise Rent-A-Car today.

Rental Policies

The price per additional driver is 14.00 EUR per day, with a 10-day maximum of 140.00 EUR.

Please park the vehicle in one of the Enterprise Rent-A-Car parking spaces.  Lock the vehicle and leave the keys in the drop-box located on our office in the Airport Terminal arrival hall.  You may not get into the terminal from 23:30.

All drivers must be at least 25 years of age to rent a vehicle. Renters aged 21 to 24 may rent cars and SUVs of the categories Mini, Economy, Compact, Intermediate and Standard, as well as small Passenger Vans and Compact and Intermediate Cargo Vans. A daily surcharge of 23.00 EUR applies to renters between 21 and 24 years of age.

Vehicles can be driven in Austria, Germany, Belgium, France, Netherlands, Italy, Luxembourg, Monaco, Switzerland, Portugal, Andorra and Gibraltar (not in other countries) with the payment of a Cross-Border Fee. The Cross-Border Fee costs 55.50 EUR (VAT included) and must be bought at the counter. In all cases, customers must inform staff at the counter of their intention to leave Spain with the vehicle and request authorisation from Enterprise to do so.

Damage Waiver reduces your liability if the vehicle is damaged or stolen and may be included in your rate. If it is not included then it is available to purchase, but you may wish to check if your personal coverage is adequate to cover damage, theft, loss of revenue, administration fees, diminishment of value and any towing, storage or impound fees. If you decline the Damage Waiver then you must pay these charges and seek compensation from your carrier. Damage Waiver is not insurance. The following excesses apply for each incident of damage; 1200.00 EUR for Mini, Economy, Compact, Compact Hybrid and Intermediate cars. 1400.00 EUR for Standard cars, Standard people carriers, Compact Elite, Intermediate, Standard SUV and Hybrid, Compact and Intermediate Convertibles. 1700.00 EUR for Premium cars, Premium people carriers, Full size and Premium 4x4. 2000.00 EUR for Luxury cars and 4x4. Cargo Vans the following excesses apply; 1050.00 EUR for small vans, 1250.00 EUR for medium vans and 1500.00 EUR for large vans. Purchasing Damage Waiver on its own will only reduce your liability, if you need to reduce your excess to zero you must also purchase Excess Protection.

Renters wishing to discuss or dispute any matters concerning damage to the rental vehicle may contact our damage recovery department. Please email es.dru@ehi.com or call 00 34 917821011.

All rentals where the vehicle is not returned to the same location as it was collected from will be subject to a one-way fee. The one-way fee varies based on car category, location and pick-up date. The exact amount of the one-way fee will be displayed during the reservation process when entering the dates, desired route and car category.

Excess Protection is an optional product available only if Damage Waiver is included in your rate, that reduces any applicable Damage Waiver excess (see Damage Waiver terms). Excess Protection reduces your excess on all vehicles to zero. Excess Protection is not insurance, and before purchasing, you may wish to check if your personal coverage is adequate to cover damage, theft, loss of revenue, administration fees, diminishment of value and any towing, storage or impound fees. If you decline Excess Protection then you are required to pay any applicable Damage Waiver excess and seek compensation from your carrier.

If the renter does not choose to purchase an optional fuel product at the start of the rental period and does not return the vehicle with the same level of fuel as at the start of the rental period (as indicated on the Rental Agreement) the renter will be required to pay a refuelling service fee calculated as the difference between the fuel level recorded on the Rental Agreement and that recorded upon the return of the vehicle multiplied by the fuel price displayed at the branch, plus a refuelling charge of 21.00 EUR. Unused or excess fuel will not be refunded.

Where the vehicle is an electric vehicle and is returned with less charge than was provided at the start of the Rental Period (such level as indicated on the Rental Agreement Summary), a re-charging fee calculated as the kWhs needed to charge the vehicle to make up the difference between the charge level recorded on the Rental Agreement Summary and that recorded upon the return of the Vehicle multiplied by the kWh price displayed on the Rental Agreement Summary plus, an additional charge as indicated on the Rental Agreement Summary. No unused or excess charge will be refunded. 

All major debit and credit cards (issued by either Visa, Mastercard or American Express) are accepted. Checks, prepaid cards, Diners Club and Discover Card are not accepted. All cards presented must be in the renters name. A security deposit plus the estimated cost of the rental will be taken at the time of rental.
For cars and SUVs of categories Mini, Economy, Compact, Intermediate and Standard, and Compact & Intermediate Cargo Vans, a deposit of 200 EUR is required. All other Cargo Vans the deposit is 400 EUR.
For Compact Elite, Full Size, Premium, Luxury and Convertible vehicles and Large Passenger Vans the deposit is 400 EUR and must be paid via credit card.
When renting a car or SUV of the categories Compact Elite, Full Size, Premium or Luxury, two bank cards are required as additional security of which one must be a valid credit card. Cash payments may be allowed but the deposit must be paid via debit or credit card and the deposit will be a minimum of 500 EUR. Please contact the local branch for details.

Enterprise offers Roadside Assistance Protection. Roadside Assistance Protection allows Enterprise customers to waive all financial responsibility for the following: tyre replacement costs (excluding the rim), except when part of a larger repair, replacement key costs, and all recovery and call charges imposed by our chosen roadside assistance providers as the result of a fault caused by renter error. Roadside Assistance Protection does not exempt you from these charges if there is any breach of our rental agreement. Before purchasing Roadside Assistance Protection, you may wish to check if your personal coverage is adequate. If you decline RAP, you will be required to pay any applicable charges and seek compensation from your carrier. RAP is not insurance.

All drivers must present a fully valid and unexpired driving licence (digital driving licences are only accepted if the issuing country is Spain and the rental branch is within the country of Spain). If the driving licence is written in a language and characters different from those of the country of rental, an International Driving Permit is also required. Renters are advised to check whether local authorities require foreign drivers to present an International Driving Permit to avoid the risk of potential fines. Renters with licences from countries that are not part of the International Driving Permit Agreement should carry a certified translation.

All renters must provide a valid identity card or passport. All drivers must have held their full licence for a minimum of one year. When renting an Elite, Premium, or Luxury Car or Convertible or SUV, renters must have additional verified contact information such as employment details, telephone numbers and proof of Spanish residency. When renting these vehicles from an airport location, travel documents such as boarding passes, hotel and flat vouchers etc. must be provided as well. Local customers whose documents are issued in different countries must provide additional proof of address (i.e. phone bill, gas or electricity bill) which must be less than 90 days old. If visiting Spain, renters must provide proof of accommodation, local and home country contact information such as employment details, and return travel. Please note that we reserve the right to request additional ID or conduct further identification checks if needed, which may include an identity check with an external organisation.

Third party liability insurance is mandatory and covers the driver and the owner for third party claims against him/her for damage caused by the hire vehicle. Third party insurance is included in the rate. Cover is limited to 135 million euros.

Santander Seve Ballesteros Airport (SDR) Car Hire FAQs

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