Car rental at Santiago de Compostela Airport

Car hires at Santiago de Compostela Airport (SCQ) are located in the main terminal. This is a modern single-terminal airport with all amenities grouped together. The car hire desks are in the Arrivals area just after Baggage Reclaim. Staff there will help you with your vehicle choice and advise on any aspects of the rental that you need. The collection point for your car is immediately outside in the car park and a short walk from the desks.

In Spain you drive on the right and overtake on the left, like many European countries. Tourists are advised to stick to the right-hand lane on motorways, which is the slower lane, unless they have experience of driving in Spain. Road conditions are good and motorways will be tolled. Rural roads are not as comfortable to drive but they offer their own attractions. Everyone needs to wear a seat-belt or be in a child seat and you should carry your passport and driving licence at all times.

Since Santiago de Compostela car hire facility is largely contained within the airport terminal you will have full access to all the facilities of the airport. These will include staff assistance, tourist information, toilets, and baby-changing areas, restaurants and cafes, as well as ATMs and currency exchange desks.

Car hire at Santiago de Compostela Airport will require a full driving licence and a credit or debit card. You will be asked for your passport for secondary identification purposes and it’s useful to have your return flight details ready also. The minimum age for hiring a car in Spain is 21 and all drivers under the age of 25 will pay a young driver charge. Older drivers, over the age of 70, may also have this surcharge extended to them. There is no maximum age to hire a car but individual companies have their own rules around this. If you fall into this age bracket, it’s helpful to bring a GP's letter explaining that you are still able to drive.

Car rental companies that offer shuttle or pick-up services from Santiago de Compostela Airport to off-airport locations include Ace, Alamo, Avis, Budget, Dollar, DRIVALIA , Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Europcar, FLIZZR, and Goldcar Rental SP.