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Fiat Mobi
or similar Economy
Manual
5
A/C
4
$17.01
per day
Free shuttle service
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Fiat Argo
or similar Economy Elite
Manual
5
A/C
2
$20.06
per day
In terminal
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Volkswagen Virtus
or similar Intermediate
Manual
5
A/C
4
$25.40
per day
In terminal
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Volkswagen Polo
or similar Compact
Manual
5
A/C
5
$17.17
per day
Free shuttle service
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Hyundai HB20
or similar Standard
Automatic
5
A/C
5
$25.98
per day
In terminal
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Nissan Kicks
or similar Intermediate Elite
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$27.08
per day
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Nissan Sentra
or similar Full-size
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$37.32
per day
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Volkswagen Saveiro
or similar Mini Regular Cab Pickup
Manual
2
A/C
2
$38.27
per day
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Table of contents
- Cheapest car rental rates
- Most popular car rental deals
- Why book with us?
- Travel information
- Airport info
- Top 20 locations near Aracaju-Santa Maria Airport
- Map of top car rental locations
- When to book at Aracaju-Santa Maria Airport and for how long?
- Car rental information
- Most popular car models of rental suppliers
- Frequently Asked Questions (updated: Oct 28, 2026)
- Car rental statistics
- Top 6 suppliers at Aracaju-Santa Maria Airport in 2026
- Award-winning service
Travel information
Languages
Portuguese
Currency
BRL
Drive on
Right-hand side
Country code
+55
Average car rental price
$26 per day
Average car rental length
10 days
Speed limit within town
30–60 km/h
or
19–37 mph
Speed limit out of town
90–110 km/h
or
56–68 mph
Acceptable limit of BAC
0.00%
Average gas price
$1.05 per liter or $3.97 per gallon
Lowest gas price
$0.93 per liter or $3.52 per gallon
Highest gas price
$1.18 per liter or $4.47 per gallon
Rating
9.9 / 10
Airport info
Name
Aracaju-Santa Maria Airport (AJU)
IATA
AJU
ICAO
SBAR
Distance from city
5 miles / 8 km
Overall rating
6.0 / 10
Getting to the airport
7.8
Check-in and departures
7.6
Terminal facilities
6.2
Wi-Fi
4.4
Restaurants and car rental services
5.0
Lounge
5.0
Top 20 locations near Aracaju-Santa Maria Airport
- Maceio Airportfrom $16.00 per day215.4 km / 133.84 miles away
- Salvador Airportfrom $15.75 per day254.4 km / 158.08 miles away
- Recife Airportfrom $16.69 per day395.4 km / 245.69 miles away
- Natal Airportfrom $15.80 per day598.6 km / 371.95 miles away
- Porto Seguro Airportfrom $16.75 per day644.2 km / 400.29 miles away
- Fortaleza Airportfrom $16.66 per day817.5 km / 507.97 miles away
- Vitoria Airportfrom $20.87 per day1,087 km / 675.43 miles away
- Confins Airportfrom $17.71 per day1,212.8 km / 753.6 miles away
- Belo Horizonte Airport1,230.7 km / 764.72 miles away
- Brasilia Airportfrom $19.90 per day1,292.6 km / 803.18 miles away
- Rio de Janeiro Airport Galeaofrom $17.87 per day1,469.7 km / 913.23 miles away
- Rio de Janeiro Airport Santos Dumontfrom $20.87 per day1,475.4 km / 916.77 miles away
- Belem Airportfrom $19.62 per day1,651.2 km / 1,026.01 miles away
- Guarulhos Airportfrom $18.99 per day1,705.1 km / 1,059.5 miles away
- Sao Paulo Airport Congonhasfrom $18.72 per day1,733.9 km / 1,077.4 miles away
- Curitiba Airportfrom $15.09 per day2,058.5 km / 1,279.09 miles away
- Maringa Airportfrom $19.90 per day2,106 km / 1,308.61 miles away
- Florianopolis Airportfrom $17.43 per day2,208.7 km / 1,372.42 miles away
- Foz do Iguacu Airportfrom $21.03 per day2,448.2 km / 1,521.24 miles away
- Porto Alegre Airportfrom $14.18 per day2,568.3 km / 1,595.87 miles away
Map of top car rental locations
A
Localiza
Av Senador Julio Cesar Leite, S/N, Atalaia Velha
B
Enterprise
Avenida Senador Julio Cesar, Leite
C
Movida
Av. Sen. Júlio César Leite, 1440 - Aeroporto, Aracaju - SE, 49037-580
D
Alamo
Av. Sen. Júlio César Leite, S/N, Box 13 Setor Desembarque- Santa Teresa, Aracaju - SE, 49037-580
E
Foco
R. Vanira Bpo. da Luz, 118 - Aeroporto, Aracaju - SE, 49037-109
When to book at Aracaju-Santa Maria Airport and for how long?
When are car rental prices the lowest at Aracaju-Santa Maria Airport?
The cost of renting a car at Aracaju-Santa Maria Airport varies by season. The table and graph below can help you find the best time of year to save on a rental car.
Saver's insights
| Cheapest monthAugust | Most expensive month December | ||
| Average price $27 | A good deal $20 | Cheapest supplier Foco | Cheapest car type Small cars |
Average rental costs per day at Aracaju-Santa Maria Airport
$31
$15
$0
$23
in January
Jan
$22
in February
Feb
$18
in March
Mar
$24
in April
Apr
$22
in May
May
$20
in June
Jun
$20
in July
Jul
$15
in August
Aug
$19
in September
Sep
$24
in October
Oct
$22
in November
Nov
$28
in December
Dec
The cheapest month of the year to rent a car at Aracaju-Santa Maria Airport is August — when rental costs average $15.20 per day. This is 43% cheaper than the yearly average and 46% cheaper than renting a car in December (when prices average $28.08 per day).
This information can help you identify the low season. But these are only average numbers. How much your car rental will cost will depend on the type of vehicle you rent, how long you’ll rent it for, and how far ahead you book. Simply enter your dates in the form at the top of the page to see the exact prices.
What is the most popular time of year to rent a car at Aracaju-Santa Maria Airport?
Based on how many users search for a car at Aracaju-Santa Maria Airport, travelers are most likely to rent a car in June, while they are least likely to rent in in October.
Monthly searches at Aracaju-Santa Maria Airport by pick-up date relative to the average
1.5
0.8
0
0.9 times in January
Jan
1.2 times in February
Feb
Same as average in March
Mar
0.7 times in April
Apr
0.9 times in May
May
1.4 times in June
Jun
Same as average in July
Jul
1.3 times in August
Aug
0.9 times in September
Sep
0.6 times in October
Oct
0.8 times in November
Nov
1.2 times in December
Dec
For how long do renters keep their vehicles at Aracaju-Santa Maria Airport?
How long travelers keep their rental cars varies by the time of year: in December the average rental period is 18 days, while in May, the average rental period is only 8 days.
Average number of rental days at Aracaju-Santa Maria Airport
20
10
0
11 days in January
Jan
11 days in February
Feb
14 days in March
Mar
9 days in April
Apr
8 days in May
May
11 days in June
Jun
10 days in July
Jul
11 days in August
Aug
8 days in September
Sep
11 days in October
Oct
12 days in November
Nov
18 days in December
Dec
Car rental information
| 🔥 Popular suppliers | Localiza, Foco, Movida, National, Unidas |
| 🚗 Popular car types | Small cars, large cars, SUVs, medium cars |
| 🤑 Lowest price | $17 per day |
| 👛 Cheapest supplier | Foco |
Most popular car models of rental suppliers
| Rental Supplier | Model | Doors | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Localiza | Fiat Mobi | 2 | Small car |
| Localiza | Hyundai HB20 | 2 | Small car |
| Localiza | Fiat Argo | 2 | Small car |
| Localiza | Volkswagen T-Cross | 4 | SUV |
| Foco | Fiat Mobi | 4 | Small car |
| Foco | Volkswagen Polo | 5 | Medium car |
| Foco | Hyundai HB20S | 4 | Large car |
| Localiza | Chevrolet Onix | 4 | Small car |
| Foco | Peugeot 208 | 5 | Small car |
| Foco | Volkswagen Polo | 4 | Medium car |
Frequently Asked Questions (updated: Oct 28, 2026)
Prices are lowest during August, starting at $15 for an Economy car and highest in December, when economy cars start at $28. Booking early for peak dates can save significantly. The most popular month at Aracaju-Santa Maria Airport is June, while the least popular month is October.
Aracaju-Santa Maria Airport hosts: Localiza, Enterprise, Alamo, Movida, Foco, Unidas. Rental cars tend to sell out in the summer months, so booking early is recommended.
Yes, most companies at Aracaju-Santa Maria Airport support after-hours returns. Park in the designated return area, lock the car, and drop the keys in the secure drop box. Take timestamped photos of the car's condition after parking to protect yourself.
Usually, yes, if the desk is open. You may be charged for extra hours if you pick up significantly earlier. Rental desks at Aracaju-Santa Maria Airport typically operate from 00:00-23:59.
Picking up a rental car at Aracaju-Santa Maria Airport (AJU) is typically 7.93% more expensive than in Aracaju (Downtown) due to airport surcharges. Offices downtown may have lower base rates. Compare both options when booking, keeping in mind the transport cost of reaching the downtown location.
Car rental statistics
Highest-rated company
Localiza (rated 8.9 / 10)
Lowest-rated company
Unidas (rated 7.6 / 10)
Total number of reviews
7
Total rental companies
6
Average daily price
$26
Lowest daily price
$17
Total cars available
41
Top 6 suppliers at Aracaju-Santa Maria Airport in 2026
Localiza
8.9
Very Good
34 ratings
Value for money
8.6
Ease of finding
9.1
Agent helpfulness
8.9
Pick-up speed
8.4
Drop-off speed
9.5
Car cleanliness
9.0
Car condition
9.0
$20–$81
per day
Av Senador Julio Cesar Leite, S/N, Atalaia Velha
+558009792020
Show working hours
Mon
00:00-23:59
Tue
00:00-23:59
Wed
00:00-23:59
Thu
00:00-23:59
Fri
00:00-23:59
Sat
00:00-23:59
Sun
00:00-23:59
Enterprise
8.1
Good
2 ratings
Value for money
8.0
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.2
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
8.5
Car condition
8.1
Avenida Senador Julio Cesar, Leite
+558009792020
Show working hours
Mon
00:00-23:59
Tue
00:00-23:59
Wed
00:00-23:59
Thu
00:00-23:59
Fri
00:00-23:59
Sat
00:00-23:59
Sun
00:00-23:59
Alamo
7.9
Average
1 rating
Value for money
7.6
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
7.5
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
8.1
Car condition
7.7
Av. Sen. Júlio César Leite, S/N, Box 13 Setor Desembarque- Santa Teresa, Aracaju - SE, 49037-580
+558009792020
Show working hours
Mon
00:00-23:59
Tue
00:00-23:59
Wed
00:00-23:59
Thu
00:00-23:59
Fri
00:00-23:59
Sat
00:00-23:59
Sun
00:00-23:59
Movida
7.9
Average
9 ratings
Value for money
7.8
Ease of finding
8.1
Agent helpfulness
8.2
Pick-up speed
7.1
Drop-off speed
7.3
Car cleanliness
8.7
Car condition
8.3
$19–$38
per day
Av. Sen. Júlio César Leite, 1440 - Aeroporto, Aracaju - SE, 49037-580
+557932128573 / +557933230313 / +55006068686
Foco
7.7
Average
18 ratings
Value for money
7.9
Ease of finding
8.1
Agent helpfulness
7.7
Pick-up speed
7.3
Drop-off speed
7.7
Car cleanliness
7.7
Car condition
7.7
$17–$32
per day
R. Vanira Bpo. da Luz, 118 - Aeroporto, Aracaju - SE, 49037-109
+5508008810102
Show working hours
Mon
08:00-20:00
Tue
08:00-20:00
Wed
08:00-20:00
Thu
08:00-20:00
Fri
08:00-20:00
Sat
08:00-20:00
Sun
08:00-20:00
Unidas
7.6
Average
3 ratings
Value for money
6.8
Ease of finding
8.3
Agent helpfulness
6.8
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.3
Car cleanliness
7.8
Car condition
7.3
Av. Sen. Júlio César Leite, S/N - Aeroporto, Aracaju - SE, 49037-390
+557930454239
Show working hours
Mon
00:00-23:59
Tue
00:00-23:59
Wed
00:00-23:59
Thu
00:00-23:59
Fri
00:00-23:59
Sat
00:00-23:59
Sun
00:00-23:59
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