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KAYAK’s top tips for renting a car in Santa Fe
- As the capital of New Mexico, Santa Fe has lots to offer tourists. Along with historical attractions like Loretto Chapel and the Georgia O’Keeffe Museum, there are a number of theatrical performances and concerts held at the Santa Fe Opera House. If you have a rental car, you might also enjoy a drive along the Turquoise Trail for nice scenery and the opportunity to shop at a variety of antique and boutique stores.
- Many major airlines, including Delta and American, fly in and out of Santa Fe Regional Airport. It offers numerous amenities and services for passengers including car rental services. Located in the baggage claim area, car rental offices for Avis, Enterprise, and Hertz can be found here.
- When driving in Santa Fe, you should be aware that there are several traffic cameras in and around the city. Via these cameras police look for drivers who exceed the speed limit or run lights, so drive with caution. Additionally, the sun in Santa Fe can be blinding, especially in the summertime. Be sure to have your sunglasses handy.
- Rush hour is really not that bad in Santa Fe. Many workers do commute from Albuquerque to Santa Fe for work, however; so I-25 (the route between these two cities) is often the busiest. The morning commute begins early (around 6:30 a.m.) and continues through 8 a.m. In the evening, traffic slows down between the hours of 4 p.m. and 6 p.m.
- Book your rental car in Santa Fe at least 7 days before your trip in order to get a below-average price
- Intermediate rental cars in Santa Fe are around -5% cheaper than other car types, on average
Santa Fe car rental experiences: the best tips from KAYAK users
FAQs about renting a car in Santa Fe
What type of car is recommended for driving in Santa Fe?
New Mexico and the Santa Fe area have several beautiful beaches. If you plan to stroll along the beach, you should consider renting a convertible or Jeep to add to your fun. However, if you are planning a visit to Santa Fe National Forest or will be driving on some of Santa Fe’s back roads, you might consider renting a sport utility vehicle. Otherwise, any car will do for your visit.
What’s the speed limit in Santa Fe?
Santa Fe is well developed with many highways to help locals and visitors to get around town. If you are on the interstate, you’ll be able to drive at speeds of up to 75 mph. If you are on the local expressway, however, the speed limit will drop to 55 mph.
Where are the best places to park in Santa Fe?
Parking shouldn’t be a problem in downtown Santa Fe. You’ll find parking available on streets for a small fee. These same spots offer free parking after 6 p.m. and all day on Sundays. There are also plenty of paid parking lots and garages in the area, including the garage at Canyon Road, Water Street, and the Santa Fe Community Convention Center.
What is the best car hire company in Santa Fe?
Based on ratings and reviews from real users on KAYAK, the best car hire in Santa Fe is Avis (6.8, 58 reviews).
How much is the price of fuel in Santa Fe?
The average price of fuel in Santa Fe is ₹ 322 per litre over the past 30 days. Filling up a petrol tank costs between ₹ 3,866 and ₹ 5,154, depending on the car size.
What is the most popular car hire in Santa Fe?
Intermediate (Nissan Rogue or similar) is the most frequently booked car hire type in Santa Fe.
How can I find car hires near me in Santa Fe?
Take a look at our extensive car hire location map to find the best car hire deals near you.
How much does an Intermediate car hire cost in Santa Fe?
An Intermediate car hire in Santa Fe costs ₹ 8,584 per day, on average.
How much does an Economy car hire cost in Santa Fe?
An Economy car hire in Santa Fe costs ₹ 8,808 per day, on average.
How much does a Special car hire cost in Santa Fe?
A Special car hire in Santa Fe costs ₹ 7,602 per day, on average.
Santa Fe car rental reviews and directory
Hertz
6.9
Okay
113 reviewsCleanliness
7.5
Comfort
7.3
Pick-up/Drop-off
6.8
Value for money
6.8
5 locations in Santa Fe
Locations in Santa Fe
100 E San Francisco St
+1 505 238 7836
121 Aviation Dr Bldg 303 Ste 6
+1 505 471 7189
20 Buffalo Thunder Trail
+1 505 438 4650
2010 Cerrillos Road Ste 7
+1 505 438 4650
309 W.san Francisco Street
+1 505 995 4514
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10.0 Wonderful
Nov 2023
10.0 Wonderful
Oct 2022
8.0 Very Good
Jun 2021
Pros:
We were able to keep the car longer for a reasonable price. Thank you.Cons:
The ability to pick up the car. Our flight was delayed & there was not an effort made for us to be able to pick up the car before closing at the extraordinary time of 5pm. In the end, we had an extra $30 in Lyft fees to get the car at the airport the next day. Not a great way to start this rental.2.0 Poor
Jun 2021
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nobody knew how to cancel reservation. Hertz sent me to priceline; priceline sent me to hertzCons:
staff knowing how to handle a reservation6.0 Okay
Dec 2020
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I liked the car overall, but it had a tire pressure problem. The light kept flashing “check tire pressure”. I had to go to a few places in town and wait for them to check it and it turned out it was 5 or 6 psi below what it should have been!Cons:
I asked the check-in clerk for a 1 pm return on the scheduled date. But he put 12 pm instead. When I called Hertz to ask for an extra hour, they wanted $32 extra (for 1 hour!!!!!). Nobody else does this. Hotels and resorts, all over the world, allow an extra hour without penalty. I was told on the phone I would be granted an extra 1/2 hour because of the tire pressure problem. Nothing else. And at check-out I find I was charged $13.99 for one-half hour. This is ridiculous. With a policy like this, I will NOT be renting from Hertz again!2.0 Poor
Oct 2020
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Never saw themCons:
They could have had a car that I reserved.Enterprise Rent-A-Car
7.5
Good
31 reviewsCleanliness
7.4
Comfort
7.6
Pick-up/Drop-off
7.4
Value for money
7.4
2 locations in Santa Fe
Locations in Santa Fe
1611 St Michaels Dr
+1 505 986 1414
3961 Cerrillos Rd
+1 505 424 1134
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2.0 Poor
Aug 2020
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I wasn't aware there was an additional deposit fee for the rental -- if there was information or details about this it wasn't noted or highlighted enough to inform my decision/commitment of renting from here10.0 Wonderful
Jul 2020
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Fast service; friendly, efficient staffCons:
Great experience - they did everything right.10.0 Wonderful
Apr 2020
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The staff was very nice, gave me some clorox wipes to clean up the car (even though it was already very clean, it was just to be sure). Enterprise is also waiving the normal fee to drop the car in a different location, which was incredibly helpful.Cons:
It was great, no problems.10.0 Wonderful
Oct 2018
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Well staffed office knows you are there to get your car and scoot. Manager even introduced himself...very professional. With the great Kayak deal it was a win-win.10.0 Wonderful
May 2018
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New Car10.0 Wonderful
May 2018
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Quick and easy, very freindlyAvis
6.8
Okay
94 reviewsCleanliness
7.1
Comfort
7.2
Pick-up/Drop-off
6.7
Value for money
6.7
2 locations in Santa Fe
Locations in Santa Fe
121 Aviation Drive, Unit 3
+1 505 471 5892
1946 Cerrillos Rd
+1 505 820 7943
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2.0 Poor
Feb 2024
8.0 Very Good
Nov 2023
6.0 Okay
Oct 2023
8.0 Very Good
May 2021
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Car was ready on time. Pickup was easy.4.0 Mediocre
May 2021
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The worst pressure up-selling of my life. This could easily be worth 300 to 400 dollars added to the price. Avis is pretty greedy.Cons:
Up front details about up-selling. I doubt I'll rent from Avis again. Costs can quadruple.5.6 Fair
Sep 2020
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The car we were given was extremely uncomfortable for a short person to drive and drop off via the drop box not very user friendly (no writing utensils available and we didn’t have any with us on vacation)Budget
5.8
Fair
28 reviewsCleanliness
6.3
Comfort
6.4
Pick-up/Drop-off
5.3
Value for money
5.4
2 locations in Santa Fe
Locations in Santa Fe
121 Aviation Drive, Unit 3
+1 505 471 5892
1946 Cerrillos Rd
+1 505 984 1596
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2.0 Poor
May 2021
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We got to the Santa Fe airport at 5:25 pm local time. When we called about picking up our car, we were told the office had closed at 5 pm and we could not get the car. So we had to rent a car from someone else.Cons:
How about staying open during reasonable business hours? Closing at 5 pm for an airport rental car service? Are you serious? But if you can't be open during reasonable business hours, how about advising us in advance what the closing time is? Overall, have to give you guys a POOR rating.4.4 Mediocre
Oct 2020
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The car was good.Cons:
They overcharged me. They said the cost was $571 and then charged me for an extra day for no reason.4.0 Mediocre
Sep 2020
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The guy we picked up fromCons:
The guy we dropped off to9.6 Wonderful
Aug 2019
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The location and staff were great!Cons:
It all was great!9.2 Wonderful
Jun 2018
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Helpful staff Car ran well except cruise controlCons:
Cruise control did not work Selected car was not available; had to pay more for upgrade2.0 Poor
Jul 2017
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OK - not an upscale place, but ok.Easirent
4.6
Mediocre
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One location in Santa Fe
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Most popular car type | Intermediate |
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