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Top tips for hiring a car at Santa Fe airport
- Even though public transport is usually cheaper, nothing beats the convenience of rental cars. First, with your own set of wheels, you are free to venture as far as you like, and you are not restricted by the rigid schedules of the public transportation system. Attractions such as Hyde Memorial State Park are only a short drive away.
- Santa Fe Airport (SAF) hosts four car rental providers. Two are located inside the facility, while two are at an offsite facility. Like most airports in the US, if you will be traveling with kids, you need to have a car seat where you can secure your child. You can rent this and other added extras, including a GPS navigation system from your rental car provider.
- To return your rental car, follow the signs for rental car return to the return lot at Santa Fe Airport. Once at the lot, park your rental car in your provider's space and return the key and contract to the car rental counter next to the check-in desks. For after-hours returns, once you park and lock the vehicle, take the key and contract to the drop-off counter inside the terminal. Remember to take your belongings with you.
- If you wish to navigate through Santa Fe easily, consider getting some of the rental cars with the best scores at Santa Fe Airport. Compact cars, full-size sedans, and standard SUVs are some of the most rented cars from Santa Fe Airport car rental providers. These types of vehicles serve well solo travelers and families.
- Book your car hire at Santa Fe airport at least 4 weeks before your trip in order to get a below-average price
FAQs about hiring a car at Santa Fe airport
Where are the car rental companies located at Santa Fe Airport?
If you want Santa Fe Airport car rentals, you will have four providers to choose from. Two companies have counters at the airport, while two others operate from an offsite facility nearby. Hertz and Avis have their counters in the baggage claim area of Santa Fe Airport, while for Enterprise and budget car rentals at Santa Fe Airport, you need to take a shuttle to the offsite facility. The two companies have courtesy phones in the baggage claim area, where you can request pickup services to the offsite facility.
What documentation is required for car rentals at Santa Fe Airport?
You only need a valid driver's license and a credit card in your name to get car rentals at Santa Fe Airport. Whether you are a local or foreign driver, you must present a valid driver's license bearing your name and photo to qualify for Santa Fe Airport car rentals. A credit card is also needed for paying the rental car deposit, and the credit card must be in your name. An international license is required for driver's licenses not in the Latin alphabet, accompanied by your original driver's license. A notarized translation will also be acceptable and must also be accompanied by your driver's license.
What are the accepted modes of payment for car rentals at Santa Fe Airport?
The acceptable modes of payment for car rentals at Santa Fe Airport are credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted for booking Santa Fe Airport car rentals. The most accepted mode of payment is credit cards, and the credit card should be in the name of the renter. You will need a valid ID or driver's license to verify ownership before your credit card is accepted. The other mode is debit cards. Debit cards are accepted, but there are some restrictions. Most car rental providers at the airport will need two valid forms of ID, and you will also be asked to present proof of a return ticket. Some car rental providers will evaluate your creditworthiness before you are allowed to get a rental car with a debit card.
Which car hire companies will pick you up at Santa Fe airport?
Car hire companies that offer shuttle or pick-up services from Santa Fe airport to off-airport locations include Avis, and Hertz.
Santa Fe Airport car rental reviews and directory
Hertz
6,8
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102 reviewsCleanliness
7.5
Comfort
7.4
Pick-up/Drop-off
6.7
Value for money
6.9
2 locations in Santa Fe Airport
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10,0 Wonderful
Nov 2023
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Oct 2022
8,0 Very Good
Jun 2021
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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.Avis
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 Airport
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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)Enterprise Rent-A-Car
6,8
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31 reviewsCleanliness
6.8
Comfort
6.8
Pick-up/Drop-off
6.8
Value for money
6.8
2 locations in Santa Fe Airport
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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 freindlyBudget
6,5
Okay
28 reviewsCleanliness
7.0
Comfort
6.9
Pick-up/Drop-off
6.1
Value for money
5.8
2 locations in Santa Fe Airport
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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 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
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