Anywhere Campers Rental company category:Standard
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Hiring a campervan in Santander means setting off from a seaside city on its bay, in the heart of Green Spain: the Cantabrian coast, its fishing villages and Atlantic beaches, then the limestone peaks of the Picos de Europa towering over the hinterland. Santillana del Mar and the Altamira museum are half an hour away, Asturias and Galicia further west. Two partner companies have a depot in the city, Anywhere Campers and Autocaravan Express.
As a ferry port with links to England and Ireland, Santander is also a natural starting point for travellers arriving by sea.
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Where to pick up your vehicle in Santander?
Autocaravan Express Rental company category:Standard
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Observed prices
Rental prices observed in Santander
| Vehicle | Winter January | Spring April | Summer July | Autumn October |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Campervan | from €79/day median €134/day | from €94/day median €152/day | from €143/day median €148/day | from €92/day median €112/day |
| Low-profile motorhome | from €94/day median €156/day | from €109/day median €178/day | from €141/day median €307/day | from €107/day median €247/day |
| Large motorhome | from €115/day median €160/day | from €132/day median €188/day | from €178/day median €183/day | from €135/day median €141/day |
Daily prices observed on October 21, 2026 for a 15-day rental: CoolDrive selling price, mandatory fees included, 3 rental companies compared. 100% of offers with unlimited mileage. Median excess: €900.
Road trip ideas
Road trips from Santander
1 Santillana del Mar and the Picos de Europa
- Santander
- Santillana del Mar
- Comillas
- San Vicente de la Barquera
- Potes
- Fuente Dé
- Cangas de Onís
- Covadonga
- Santander
Head west to Santillana del Mar, its cobbled lanes and the Altamira museum, which reproduces the cave and its painted bison. Gaudí's El Capricho in Comillas and the harbour of San Vicente de la Barquera come before the La Hermida gorge, leading to Potes and the Fuente Dé cable car. Return via Cangas de Onís, its medieval bridge and the Covadonga sanctuary.
- Distance
- about 450 km
- Recommended vehicle
- Campervan or camper van
2 The Asturian coast to Galicia
- Santander
- Llanes
- Ribadesella
- Lastres
- Gijón
- Cudillero
- Luarca
- Cathedrals Beach
- Oviedo
- Santander
The Cantabrian motorway follows a coast of cliffs and coves: Llanes and its hidden beaches, Ribadesella at the mouth of the Sella, Lastres clinging to the hillside, then Gijón. Further on, Cudillero and Luarca line up their colourful houses above the harbour, before the Cathedrals Beach and its rock arches, just across the Galician border. Return via Oviedo and its old town.
In high season, access to the Cathedrals Beach requires a free booking: arrange it before you set off.
- Distance
- about 700 km
- Recommended vehicle
- Camper van or low-profile motorhome
3 The eastern coast and the Basque Country to San Sebastián
- Santander
- Santoña
- Laredo
- Castro Urdiales
- Bilbao
- San Juan de Gaztelugatxe
- Mundaka
- Lekeitio
- Getaria
- San Sebastián
Heading east, the Santoña marshes, the long beach of Laredo and the Gothic church of Castro Urdiales open the road to Bilbao. The Basque coast then strings together the hermitage of San Juan de Gaztelugatxe, the Urdaibai estuary at Mundaka, the harbour of Lekeitio and Getaria before San Sebastián, another departure city of our partners. A compact one-way trip, ideal for a week.
- Distance
- about 300 km
- Recommended vehicle
- All types of motorhomes
Weather and seasons
When to go in Santander?
Best time
May, June and September
May to June, September
highs 19 to 23 °C, lows 12 to 16 °C
The best time to leave from Santander: long sunny days, Picos trails free of snow and campsites still quiet. In September the sea is still 21 °C, ideal for the Sardinero beaches, but showers return; in May the water is cool and the meadows are at their greenest.
High season
July and August
July to August
highs 24 to 25 °C, lows 17 to 18 °C
Peak season, the least rainy of the year, with a sea at 22 °C and mild temperatures that draw holidaymakers escaping the heat of the south. Beaches, the Picos and coastal villages are very busy: book your vehicle and campsites early, and set off early in the morning to the most popular sites.
March, April and October
March to April, October
highs 15 to 21 °C, lows 8 to 13 °C
Changeable shoulder seasons, alternating bright spells and days of Atlantic rain. October is often mild, with a sea still at 19 °C; in April, Holy Week already fills villages and campsites. Roads are clear and prices lower than in summer, but some campsites only open at Easter.
Winter
November to February
November to February
highs 13 to 16 °C, lows 7 to 10 °C
The Cantabrian winter is mild on the coast but very wet, November being the rainiest month. Days are short, the sea drops to 14 °C, and the winter swell draws surfers to Somo and Liencres. A heated vehicle and campsites open all year are enough for a quiet coastal stay, at the lowest rates.
Climate in Santander, month by month
Most pleasant months: May to August.
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Sun | Sea |
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| Jan | 13 °C | 7 °C | 150 mm | 6 h/day | 14 °C |
| Feb | 15 °C | 7 °C | 124 mm | 7 h/day | 14 °C |
| Mar | 15 °C | 8 °C | 120 mm | 9 h/day | 14 °C |
| Apr | 17 °C | 10 °C | 92 mm | 10 h/day | 14 °C |
| May | 19 °C | 12 °C | 87 mm | 11 h/day | 16 °C |
| Jun | 22 °C | 15 °C | 80 mm | 11 h/day | 19 °C |
| Jul | 24 °C | 17 °C | 62 mm | 12 h/day | 22 °C |
| Aug | 25 °C | 18 °C | 68 mm | 11 h/day | 22 °C |
| Sep | 23 °C | 16 °C | 112 mm | 10 h/day | 21 °C |
| Oct | 21 °C | 13 °C | 113 mm | 8 h/day | 19 °C |
| Nov | 16 °C | 10 °C | 188 mm | 6 h/day | 17 °C |
| Dec | 14 °C | 8 °C | 145 mm | 6 h/day | 15 °C |
Averages 2016–2025 computed from Open-Meteo data (ERA5 reanalysis).
Practical tips
Everything to know before hitting the road
Arriving at Seve Ballesteros airport
Santander airport is in Maliaño, a few kilometres south of the centre, linked to the central bus station by a regular bus, or about a quarter of an hour by taxi. As both depots are in the city, agree the meeting time with the rental company according to your flight, especially if you land late.
The toll-free A-8 to Bilbao
The Cantabrian motorway, the A-8, links Santander to Asturias and Bilbao free of tolls. Beyond Bilbao, towards San Sebastián and France, the AP-8 is a toll road. The small coastal and mountain roads remain the most beautiful, but allow time: they are winding and often narrow.
Mountain roads in the Picos
The La Hermida gorge, between the coast and Potes, is narrow and carved into the rock: a large motorhome gets through, but slowly. The road to the Covadonga lakes is closed to private vehicles at busy times, with shuttle buses from Cangas de Onís: check the current calendar.
Parking to visit Santander
Central Santander is hilly and its streets are narrow. To visit the Magdalena peninsula, the Centro Botín or the Sardinero beaches, leave the vehicle in an outlying car park or at the campsite near the Cabo Mayor lighthouse, then take the city bus.
What travellers ask
Your questions about a road trip in Santander
Where can I pick up a campervan in Santander?
Two partner companies have a depot in Santander: Anywhere Campers and Autocaravan Express. Compare their offers for your dates: vehicles, options and conditions differ from one company to another. The exact address and meeting time are given in your booking confirmation; let the company know if you are arriving by plane or by ferry.
How much does it cost to hire a campervan in Santander?
Our searches in October 2026, for 15-day rentals, found prices from €79 per day for a campervan in January, mandatory fees included. Summer is much more expensive: from €143 per day for a campervan in July, and a median of €307 for a low-profile motorhome. Run a search with your dates to get the actual rates.
Can I take the hired vehicle on the ferry to England or Ireland?
Santander has regular ferry routes to England and Ireland, from a terminal right in the city centre. Taking a hired motorhome on board requires the rental company's written consent and insurance valid outside Spain, especially in the United Kingdom, which is outside the European Union: check the offer conditions before booking the crossing.
Can I do a one-way trip to Bilbao, San Sebastián or Gijón?
Yes, Bilbao, Vitoria, San Sebastián and Gijón are other departure cities of our partners, so you can follow the coast without retracing your steps. One-way fees may apply: they are included in the price shown as soon as you enter the return city in your search.
Which vehicles can I hire in Santander?
The offers found include Carado CV-540, CV-600 and CV-601 camper vans, sleeping two to four, Carado T-449 or T-328 low-profile motorhomes and Adria Matrix models sleeping five, with manual or automatic gearboxes. Campervans, easier to handle, are better suited to the narrow roads of the Picos and the coastal villages.
Verified customer reviews
They rented in Santander with CoolDrive Nomad
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818 reviews
Excellent service, speed, and courtesy
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Spain · Sep 2025
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EXCELLENT IN EVERY WAY. HIGH-QUALITY VEHICLE. FRIENDLY STAFF. NO PROBLEMS.
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Spain · Jul 2025
Avis Vérifiés
Very good price and good service
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Spain · Mar 2025
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Frequently asked questions
FAQ — Campervan and motorhome hire in Santander
What licence do I need to drive a motorhome in Spain?
A European category B licence is enough for motorhomes, campervans and camper vans under 3.5 tonnes. With a licence issued outside the European Union, an international driving permit may be required. Each rental company also sets a minimum age and a minimum number of years of driving, shown in the offer conditions.
Where can I stay overnight with a motorhome in Cantabria and Asturias?
Campsites and motorhome areas are plentiful on the coast and around the Picos. In Spain, parking overnight is often tolerated as long as you do not set out an awning, table or levelling blocks, but many municipalities and protected natural areas ban it. Follow local signs and favour motorhome areas in summer.
Is mileage unlimited?
All the offers found in our searches in Santander included unlimited mileage, a real asset for a loop through Asturias and Galicia. Conditions may still vary depending on the rental company and the length of hire: check them on each offer before booking.
What excess should I expect for a rental in Santander?
The median excess of the offers found is €900, the amount you remain liable for in the event of damage. Depending on the company, an excess reduction option lets you lower it. The exact amount and the deposit required at pick-up are shown in the conditions of each offer.
Can I drive in the Picos de Europa in winter?
Yes, the main valleys remain accessible, but passes such as San Glorio or El Pontón can be snowbound and winter equipment is sometimes compulsory there. Check road conditions before setting off and ask the rental company whether the vehicle has suitable tyres or snow chains.
When should I book a campervan in Santander?
Several months ahead for July and August, when the Cantabrian coast welcomes holidaymakers from all over Spain and the number of vehicles in the city remains limited. For Easter and the May bank holidays, a few weeks are often enough. In winter and autumn, the choice is wider.
About us
Why start a motorhome trip from Santander
Santander packs into a few kilometres everything that makes northern Spain so appealing: an elegant city facing the sea, historic villages such as Santillana del Mar, the prehistoric art of Altamira and the spectacular mountains of the Picos de Europa. To the west, the Asturian coast and Galicia follow one cove after another; to the east, the Basque Country is just an hour away.
Two partner companies offer campervans and motorhomes there, with prices observed from €79 per day in October 2026, outside the summer season. Bilbao, San Sebastián and Gijón, other departure cities, open the door to one-way trips, and the port links the city to England and Ireland. With a temperate summer that is rarely scorching, Santander also suits travellers who prefer cool air to blazing sun.