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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
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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.

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Santa Fe Airport car rental reviews and directory 
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Avis

6.6

Okay

Read 32 reviews
Best rated

Cleanliness

7.0

Comfort

7.1

Pick-up/Drop-off

6.4

Value for money

6.6

2 locations in Santa Fe Airport

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Locations in Santa Fe Airport

121 Aviation Drive, Unit 3

+1 505 471 5892

Monday09:30 - 22:30
Tuesday09:30 - 22:30
Wednesday09:30 - 22:30
Thursday09:30 - 22:30
Friday09:30 - 22:30
Saturday09:30 - 22:30
Sunday09:30 - 22:30
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1946 Cerrillos Rd

+1 505 820 7943

Monday08:00 - 16:00
Tuesday08:00 - 16:00
Wednesday08:00 - 16:00
Thursday08:00 - 16:00
Friday08:00 - 16:00
Saturday08:00 - 16:00
Sunday08:00 - 16:00
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2.0 Poor

Paige, Oct 2024

Intermediate SUV

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There was one employee at the airport pickup counter for over 20 guests. I was only third in line, and it took over 30 minutes to be seen. I can only imagine how long other guests waited. The car we received wouldn't accelerate at a reasonable rate, making driving on the highway or merging extremely dangerous. No instructions were provided for dropoff and the only inclination we had of where to go was a measly paper sign in a parking lot that said Avis. Never received an itemized receipt by email, only the charge on my card which verified it was returned. I still have no idea what I was charged for. I rent with Avis whenever I need a car rental because they are typically so reliable. However, my experience in Santa Fe has me rethinking which company I will book with in the future.

2.0 Poor

Anonymous, Jun 2024

Intermediate SUV

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Super rude staff in Santa Fe.

2.0 Poor

Anonymous, Feb 2024

Full-size

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Vehicle picked up was not cleaned or washed, customer service at location was horrible. I would call multiple times and was placed directly on hold by store manager Rachel advising “ im with a customer please hold” didn’t even get an opportunity to ask or state a word.

8.0 Very Good

Anonymous, Nov 2023

People carrier

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The dropoff was supposed to be at the Albequerque airport but the address given was several miles away and provided no shuttle to the airport. Fortunately, we were smart enough to call and got the drop off changed to the airport.

6.0 Okay

Anonymous, Oct 2023

Intermediate SUV

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Car drove well, but was washed very poorly, the seats were all stained, and the car had extensive surface scratches, along with some dents on the hood.

8.0 Very Good

Anonymous, May 2021

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Pros:

Car was ready on time. Pickup was easy.

1 out of 11

Hertz

6.6

Okay

Read 28 reviews

Cleanliness

7.6

Comfort

7.4

Pick-up/Drop-off

6.4

Value for money

6.6

2 locations in Santa Fe Airport

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121 Aviation Dr Bldg 303 Ste 6

+1 505 471 7189

Monday08:00 - 16:00
Tuesday08:00 - 16:00
Wednesday08:00 - 16:00
Thursday08:00 - 16:00
Friday08:00 - 16:00
Saturday08:00 - 16:00
Sunday08:00 - 16:00
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2010 Cerrillos Road

+1 505 438 4650

Monday07:30 - 17:00
Tuesday07:30 - 17:00
Wednesday07:30 - 17:00
Thursday07:30 - 17:00
Friday07:30 - 17:00
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4.0 Mediocre

Anonymous, Nov 2024

Intermediate

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The car was not what we were told. It was very dirty, and was completely empty of windshield washer fluid. The drop-off was confusing.

10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Oct 2024

Supplier choice

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Elaine, who checked us out was great, teaching a new recruit and handling our car rental with a smile at the Santa Fe Regional Airport.

2.0 Poor

Anonymous, Oct 2024

Intermediate

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No cars when I showed up to pickup. Awful.

2.0 Poor

Miguel, Jun 2024

Compact SUV

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Unable to use full rental because of hours, also price listed in kayak does not reflect actual price by almos $100. Deceitful practice.

2.0 Poor

Robert, Apr 2024

Supplier choice

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Terrible. Was unable to pick up car under l reservation bc I used a virtual Credit card and couldn’t present that same card physically. Hertz would not allow me to update the payment source on my reservation so I was forced to cancel and rebook as a walk up. Terrible.

10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Nov 2023

Premium

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Friendliest staff ever. I did have to return the vehicle off-hours, which meant no shuttle service and a long, cold walk from parking lot to terminal. Other than that, everything was great.

1 out of 10

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

7.0

Good

Read 7 reviews

Cleanliness

7.0

Comfort

6.8

Pick-up/Drop-off

7.0

Value for money

7.0

2 locations in Santa Fe Airport

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1611 St Michaels Dr

+1 505 986 1414

Monday08:00 - 16:00
Tuesday08:00 - 16:00
Wednesday08:00 - 16:00
Thursday08:00 - 16:00
Friday08:00 - 16:00
Saturday09:00 - 12:00
Sunday00:00 - 00:00
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3961 Cerrillos Rd

+1 505 424 1134

Monday08:00 - 16:00
Tuesday08:00 - 16:00
Wednesday08:00 - 16:00
Thursday08:00 - 16:00
Friday08:00 - 16:00
Saturday10:00 - 14:00
Sunday10:00 - 14:00
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2.0 Poor

Anonymous, Aug 2020

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Cons:

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 here

10.0 Wonderful

Casey, Jul 2020

KAYAK

Pros:

Fast service; friendly, efficient staff

Cons:

Great experience - they did everything right.

10.0 Wonderful

Karen, Apr 2020

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Pros:

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.

2.0 Poor

g, Oct 2022

KAYAK
Pick up was horrible customer service did not exist

2.0 Poor

LEE, Jul 2022

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I CALLED SANTA FE ENTERPRISE OFFICE THE DAY PRIOR TO DEPARTURE, AS OUR FLIGHT WAS RESCHEDULED BY THE AIRLINE AND WE WOULD NOT ARRIVE UNTIL 6 PM. THEY SAID THEY CLOSED AT 5 PM AND I COULD GET THE VEHICLE THE NEXT MORNING. HOWEVER, I HAD RESERVED A SUBURBAN AND THEY SAID THEY DID NOT HAVE ONE. THEY OFFERED ME TWO OTHER SUV'S BUT THEY WOULD NOT HAVE ENOUGH LUGGAGE SPACE FOR OUR FAMILY'S TRIP. I CANCELLED THE RESERVATION AND WAS ABLE TO GET A TRANSIT VAN THROUGH TURO FOR LESS THAN THE ENTERPRISE OFFER. SUFFICE IT TO SAY, I WILL NEVER CONSIDER A RENTAL AGENCY THAT IS NOT ON THE AIRPORT GROUNDS, AND IS NOT AVAILABLE 24 HOURS A DAY. YOU MIGHT WANT TO CONSIDER ONLY OFFERING RENTAL AGENCIES THAT CAN FULLY SERVICE YOUR CUSTOMERS. THANK YOU FOR ALLOWING MY FEEDBACK!!!

10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Mar 2022

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The manager Mike and his staff, specifically, Isiah were enthusiastic, down-to-earth and upfront about the rental options. Their friendly demeanor and eagerness to help were exceptional. They were willing to provide wonderful tips and options for activities beyond the beaten path. Their honesty about the rental options and how Covid has affected the rental market shows they put their customers' concerns first. Thank you!

1 out of 3

Budget

5.3

Fair

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Cleanliness

5.6

Comfort

5.8

Pick-up/Drop-off

4.6

Value for money

4.4

2 locations in Santa Fe Airport

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121 Aviation Drive, Unit 3

+1 505 471 5892

Monday09:30 - 22:30
Tuesday09:30 - 22:30
Wednesday09:30 - 22:30
Thursday09:30 - 22:30
Friday09:30 - 22:30
Saturday09:30 - 22:30
Sunday09:30 - 22:30
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1946 Cerrillos Rd

+1 505 984 1596

Monday08:00 - 16:00
Tuesday08:00 - 16:00
Wednesday08:00 - 16:00
Thursday08:00 - 16:00
Friday08:00 - 16:00
Saturday08:00 - 16:00
Sunday08:00 - 16:00
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2.0 Poor

Anonymous, Oct 2024

Intermediate SUV

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I called twice before arriving to confirm the rental. Both times I was informed that my noon rental was at the only location in downtown Santa Fe, and that it was open only 8am to noon but that my rental could be transferred to the airport upon my 3pm arrival. Turns out that was incomplete information, as it would have cost an additional $500 to rent from the airport. So, I called back customer service, requested a manager and was promised a call back I never got. I stayed overnight in town and got to the rental place when they opened at 8am. They didn't have the car I rented, despite the rental time being when they were closed the previous day and my arrival upon their opening. They only had one other AWD and they charged me extra for it. It kept beeping and warning that the charging system needed service. Overall this was a terrible experience. When I told friends about it they said they NEVER rent from Budget. I guess that's true for me too now.

6.0 Okay

Carl, Aug 2024

Economy

KAYAK
Poor. Problem was due to construction at airport as well as poor customer service.

2.0 Poor

Anonymous, May 2021

KAYAK

Pros:

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

Anonymous, Oct 2020

KAYAK

Pros:

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

Anonymous, Sept 2020

KAYAK

Pros:

The guy we picked up from

Cons:

The guy we dropped off to

2.0 Poor

Anonymous, Mar 2022

KAYAK
Car was under 5” of snow that I had to clean myself At pickup. Underneath that car was muddy inside and out. Car was scratched and dinged but I couldn’t see that under all of that snowCar had 40,000 miles on it and clearly needed either a refresh or retirement

1 out of 3

Easirent

4.6

Mediocre

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