Car Rental in Santa Maria

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Santa Maria, Brazil
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Driver's country of residence is United States of America (USA) and age is 30-65
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Cheapest car rental rates

Downtown
Economy
Fiat Mobi or similar
Fiat Mobi
  • 5
  • 2
  • 2
  • A/C
  • Man.
Localiza
$22.89 per day
Downtown
Compact
Volkswagen Polo or similar
Volkswagen Polo
  • 5
  • 2
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Unidas
$36.91 per day
Santa Maria Airport
Economy Elite
Hyundai HB20 or similar
Hyundai HB20
  • 5
  • 3
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Man.
Alamo
$106.52 per day
Santa Maria Airport
Intermediate
Renault Logan or similar
Renault Logan
  • 5
  • 3
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Man.
National
$113.42 per day

Most popular car rental deals

Santa Maria Airport
Standard
Fiat Cronos or similar
Fiat Cronos
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Man.
Enterprise
$120.32 per day
Downtown
Mini Regular Cab Pickup
Volkswagen Saveiro or similar
Volkswagen Saveiro
  • 2
  • 3
  • 2
  • A/C
  • Man.
Localiza
$41.19 per day
Downtown
Special SUV
Jeep Compass or similar
Jeep Compass
  • 5
  • 3
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Localiza
$60.22 per day
Santa Maria Airport
Mini Elite Regular Cab Pickup
Fiat Strada or similar
Fiat Strada
  • 5
  • 5
  • 2
  • A/C
  • Man.
Localiza
$76.19 per day
The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 8:25 PM on 5/5/25. Prices may vary based on the booking dates, length of rental, and car class.
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Travel information

Languages
Portuguese
Currency
BRL
Drive on
Right-hand side
Country code
+55
Average car rental price
$72 per day
Average car rental length
8 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
$1.00 per liter or $3.80 per gallon
Lowest gas price
$0.87 per liter or $3.31 per gallon
Highest gas price
$1.13 per liter or $4.30 per gallon

Top 20 cities near Santa Maria

  1. Porto Alegre from $19.38 per day
    255.1 km / 158.5 miles away
  2. Foz do Iguacu from $23.99 per day
    461.3 km / 286.6 miles away
  3. Florianopolis from $18.93 per day
    559.3 km / 347.5 miles away
  4. Curitiba from $17.75 per day
    649.5 km / 403.6 miles away
  5. Maringa from $22.68 per day
    714 km / 443.7 miles away
  6. Londrina from $22.78 per day
    755.7 km / 469.6 miles away
  7. Sao Paulo from $16.01 per day
    978.7 km / 608.1 miles away
  8. Guarulhos from $17.47 per day
    1,007.5 km / 626 miles away
  9. Campo Grande from $18.88 per day
    1,030.1 km / 640.1 miles away
  10. Rio de Janeiro from $12.92 per day
    1,299.9 km / 807.7 miles away
  11. Uberlandia from $22.45 per day
    1,327.4 km / 824.8 miles away
  12. Juiz de Fora from $22.82 per day
    1,367.8 km / 849.9 miles away
  13. Belo Horizonte from $19.72 per day
    1,472 km / 914.7 miles away
  14. Confins from $16.95 per day
    1,494.7 km / 928.8 miles away
  15. Goiania from $19.10 per day
    1,525.8 km / 948.1 miles away
  16. Cuiaba from $30.94 per day
    1,584.1 km / 984.3 miles away
  17. Brasilia from $21.34 per day
    1,650.5 km / 1,025.6 miles away
  18. Vitoria from $18.83 per day
    1,717 km / 1,066.9 miles away
  19. Porto Seguro from $20.95 per day
    2,102.9 km / 1,306.7 miles away
  20. Ilheus from $22.76 per day
    2,241.6 km / 1,392.9 miles away

Top 20 locations near Santa Maria

  1. Porto Alegre Airport from $19.38 per day
    255.1 km / 158.5 miles away
  2. Foz do Iguacu Airport from $28.18 per day
    461.3 km / 286.6 miles away
  3. Florianopolis Airport from $18.93 per day
    559.3 km / 347.5 miles away
  4. Curitiba Airport from $17.75 per day
    649.5 km / 403.6 miles away
  5. Maringa Airport from $22.76 per day
    714 km / 443.7 miles away
  6. Sao Paulo Airport Congonhas from $16.01 per day
    978.7 km / 608.1 miles away
  7. Guarulhos Airport from $17.47 per day
    1,007.5 km / 626 miles away
  8. Rio de Janeiro Airport Galeao from $18.89 per day
    1,299.9 km / 807.7 miles away
  9. Rio de Janeiro Airport Santos Dumont from $12.92 per day
    1,299.9 km / 807.7 miles away
  10. Belo Horizonte Airport from $19.72 per day
    1,477.2 km / 917.9 miles away
  11. Confins Airport from $16.95 per day
    1,494.7 km / 928.8 miles away
  12. Brasilia Airport from $22.85 per day
    1,650.5 km / 1,025.6 miles away
  13. Vitoria Airport from $18.83 per day
    1,717 km / 1,066.9 miles away
  14. Porto Seguro Airport from $20.95 per day
    2,102.9 km / 1,306.7 miles away
  15. Salvador Airport from $17.56 per day
    2,453.9 km / 1,524.8 miles away
  16. Maceio Airport from $18.93 per day
    2,922.4 km / 1,815.9 miles away
  17. Manaus Airport from $26.18 per day
    3,036.9 km / 1,887 miles away
  18. Recife Airport from $11.66 per day
    3,102.7 km / 1,927.9 miles away
  19. Belem Airport from $26.77 per day
    3,198.8 km / 1,987.6 miles away
  20. Natal Airport from $14.41 per day
    3,282.5 km / 2,039.7 miles away

Map of car rental locations

What is the cheapest month to rent a car in Santa Maria?

Car rental prices in Santa Maria vary by time of year. This graph shows the average prices per month to help you find the best time of year to rent.
Average rental costs per day in Santa Maria
$54.49
January
February
March
$50.72
April
May
June
July
$49.79
August
September
October
$60.21
November
$42.12
December
The cheapest month to rent a car in Santa Maria is December (when prices average $42.12 per day). This is 18% cheaper than the yearly average and 30% cheaper than renting in November (when prices average $60.21).

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’s the usual rental length in Santa Maria?

How long travelers keep their rental cars for varies from month to month: in December, the average renter keeps their car for 15 days, and in August, they keep their car for 3 days.
Average number of rental days in Santa Maria
8
January
February
March
7
April
May
June
July
3
August
September
October
3
November
15
December

What's the most popular month to rent a car in Santa Maria?

Based on the number of searches by our customers, the most popular month for renting a car in Santa Maria is January, and the least popular is April.
Monthly searches in Santa Maria by pick-up date relative to the average
167%
January
February
March
83%
April
May
June
July
83%
August
September
October
83%
November
83%
December

Car rental information

Car rental locations 2
Airport locations 1
Popular suppliers Localiza
Popular car categories SUVs, Small cars
Lowest price $23 per day
Cheapest supplier Localiza

Most popular car models of rental suppliers

Rental Supplier Model Doors Luggage Type
Localiza Fiat Argo 2 3 Small cars
Localiza Jeep Renegade 5 3 SUVs
Localiza Jeep Compass 4 3 SUVs

Car rental statistics

Highest-rated company
Localiza
8.2 / 10
)
Lowest-rated company
Unidas
7.1 / 10
Total rental companies
5
Average daily price
$72.21
Lowest daily price
$22.89
Total cars available
119

Top 5 suppliers in Santa Maria in 2025

Localiza
Localiza
Very good 8.2 / 0 reviews
2 locations
$23 - $213
National
National
Very good 8.1 / 0 reviews
2 locations
$100 - $164
Enterprise
Enterprise
Very good 8 / 0 reviews
1 location
$100 - $151
Alamo
Alamo
Average 7.6 / 0 reviews
2 locations
$100 - $164
Unidas
Unidas
Average 7.1 / 0 reviews
1 location
$28 - $115

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May 14, 2025
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Friendly staff and very quick to pick up and drop off the car.
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May 14, 2025
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May 14, 2025
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May 14, 2025
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May 14, 2025
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May 14, 2025
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May 14, 2025
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May 14, 2025
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May 14, 2025
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