Car rental counters operate on the first level of the passenger terminal, providing an ideal option for exploring Santa Marta's beaches, Pozos Colorados, and Tayrona National Park independently.
To ensure vehicle availability and secure competitive rates, booking in advance through platforms such as DiscoverCars is recommended.
Rental Companies at the Terminal
- Massy Motors Rent a Car / Drive (massymotors.co): Representative for Alamo, National, and Enterprise. Operates two locations: Concourse Hall (Level 1, Unit LO-11-12 A) and Arrivals Hall (Level 1, Unit LO-14-077). Open from 8:00 am to 6:00 pm daily.
- Localiza (localiza.com): Provides customer service and vehicle delivery in the arrivals area.
- Other partner brands: Avis and Hertz offer coordinated vehicle delivery and pick-up on airport grounds.
Vehicles are collected and returned in designated parking bays in the underground and surface parking lots facing the terminal.
Schedules updated as of November 6, 2026.
Requirements for Renting a Car
To rent a vehicle at Santa Marta Airport, drivers must generally fulfill the following requirements:
- Minimum age: 21 years old (some companies may require drivers to be 25 or apply an underage driver surcharge).
- Driver's license: A valid physical driver's license held for at least one year. International visitors may use their home country license if written in the Latin alphabet.
- Identification: National ID for Colombian citizens or a valid original passport for foreign travelers.
- Credit card: An international credit card under the main driver's name with sufficient available limit for the security deposit hold. Debit cards and cash are generally not accepted for deposits.