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Fiat Mobi
or similar Economy
Manual
5
A/C
2
$13.98
per day
Free cancellation
8.7
Very Good
In terminal
Pick-up information
Santa Maria Airport (RIA)
Rua Rubem Martin Berta, S/N, Camobi
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Santa Maria Airport (RIA)
Rua Rubem Martin Berta, S/N, Camobi
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Volkswagen Nivus
or similar Intermediate
Automatic
5
A/C
5
$19.53
per day
Free cancellation
8.7
Very Good
In terminal
Pick-up information
Santa Maria Airport (RIA)
Rua Rubem Martin Berta, S/N, Camobi
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Santa Maria Airport (RIA)
Rua Rubem Martin Berta, S/N, Camobi
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Fiat Pulse
or similar Intermediate SUV
Manual
5
A/C
2
$19.77
per day
Free cancellation
8.7
Very Good
In terminal
Pick-up information
Santa Maria Airport (RIA)
Rua Rubem Martin Berta, S/N, Camobi
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Santa Maria Airport (RIA)
Rua Rubem Martin Berta, S/N, Camobi
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Hyundai HB20
or similar Economy Elite
Manual
5
A/C
2
$16.01
per day
Free cancellation
8.7
Very Good
In terminal
Pick-up information
Santa Maria Airport (RIA)
Rua Rubem Martin Berta, S/N, Camobi
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Drop-off information
Santa Maria Airport (RIA)
Rua Rubem Martin Berta, S/N, Camobi
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Chevrolet Onix
or similar Economy
Manual
5
A/C
4
$17.29
per day
Free cancellation
8.7
Very Good
In terminal
Pick-up information
Santa Maria Airport (RIA)
Rua Rubem Martin Berta, S/N, Camobi
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Drop-off information
Santa Maria Airport (RIA)
Rua Rubem Martin Berta, S/N, Camobi
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Volkswagen T-Cross
or similar Intermediate SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
5
$21.15
per day
Free cancellation
8.7
Very Good
In terminal
Pick-up information
Santa Maria Airport (RIA)
Rua Rubem Martin Berta, S/N, Camobi
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Drop-off information
Santa Maria Airport (RIA)
Rua Rubem Martin Berta, S/N, Camobi
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Fiat Fiorino
or similar Mini Commercial Van/Truck
Manual
2
No A/C
2
$31.02
per day
Free cancellation
8.7
Very Good
In terminal
Pick-up information
Santa Maria Airport (RIA)
Rua Rubem Martin Berta, S/N, Camobi
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Santa Maria Airport (RIA)
Rua Rubem Martin Berta, S/N, Camobi
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Fiat Strada
or similar Mini Regular Cab Pickup
Manual
2
A/C
2
$34.67
per day
Free cancellation
8.7
Very Good
In terminal
Pick-up information
Santa Maria Airport (RIA)
Rua Rubem Martin Berta, S/N, Camobi
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Drop-off information
Santa Maria Airport (RIA)
Rua Rubem Martin Berta, S/N, Camobi
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Chevrolet Spin
or similar Mini Van
Automatic
7
A/C
4
$48.52
per day
Free cancellation
8.7
Very Good
In terminal
Pick-up information
Santa Maria Airport (RIA)
Rua Rubem Martin Berta, S/N, Camobi
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Santa Maria Airport (RIA)
Rua Rubem Martin Berta, S/N, Camobi
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Toyota Hilux
or similar Full-size Extended Cab Pickup
Manual
5
A/C
5
$59.77
per day
Free cancellation
8.7
Very Good
In terminal
Pick-up information
Santa Maria Airport (RIA)
Rua Rubem Martin Berta, S/N, Camobi
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Drop-off information
Santa Maria Airport (RIA)
Rua Rubem Martin Berta, S/N, Camobi
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Jeep Compass
or similar Special SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$59.82
per day
Free cancellation
8.7
Very Good
In terminal
Pick-up information
Santa Maria Airport (RIA)
Rua Rubem Martin Berta, S/N, Camobi
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Drop-off information
Santa Maria Airport (RIA)
Rua Rubem Martin Berta, S/N, Camobi
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Table of contents
- Cheapest car rental rates
- Why book with us?
- Travel information
- Airport info
- Top 20 locations near Santa Maria Airport
- Map of top car rental locations
- When to book at Santa Maria Airport and for how long?
- Car rental information
- Most popular car models of rental suppliers
- Car rental statistics
- Top 4 suppliers at 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
$22 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
$1.10 per liter or $4.16 per gallon
Lowest gas price
$0.95 per liter or $3.60 per gallon
Highest gas price
$1.17 per liter or $4.43 per gallon
Airport info
Name
Santa Maria Airport (RIA)
IATA
RIA
ICAO
SBSM
Distance from city
6.8 miles / 11 km
Overall rating
5.6 / 10
Getting to the airport
6.3
Check-in and departures
7.4
Terminal facilities
5.1
Wi-Fi
5.4
Restaurants and car rental services
4.7
Lounge
4.7
Top 20 locations near Santa Maria Airport
- Santa Maria (Downtown)from $19.89 per day10.4 km / 6.46 miles away
- Passo Fundo Airportfrom $19.53 per day210.1 km / 130.55 miles away
- Porto Alegre (Downtown)from $19.53 per day243.4 km / 151.24 miles away
- Porto Alegre Petropolisfrom $19.73 per day244.2 km / 151.74 miles away
- Porto Alegre Airportfrom $15.34 per day244.7 km / 152.05 miles away
- Sao Leopoldo (Downtown)from $20.66 per day245.1 km / 152.3 miles away
- Novo Hamburgo (Downtown)from $21.51 per day246.5 km / 153.17 miles away
- Caxias do Sul Airportfrom $19.53 per day248.8 km / 154.6 miles away
- Caxias do Sul (Downtown)from $19.53 per day250.7 km / 155.78 miles away
- Pelotas Airportfrom $17.07 per day258.3 km / 160.5 miles away
- Pelotas (Downtown)from $18.00 per day262.2 km / 162.92 miles away
- Gramado (Downtown)from $20.97 per day276.2 km / 171.62 miles away
- Rio Grande (Downtown)from $17.66 per day299.9 km / 186.35 miles away
- Chapecó Airportfrom $20.59 per day303.8 km / 188.77 miles away
- Uruguaiana Downtownfrom $19.53 per day328.1 km / 203.87 miles away
- Criciuma (Downtown)from $19.82 per day431.8 km / 268.31 miles away
- Criciuma Nossa Sra. da Saletefrom $27.00 per day437.1 km / 271.6 miles away
- Foz do Iguacu Airportfrom $19.53 per day464.4 km / 288.56 miles away
- Foz do Iguacu Vila Paraguaiafrom $19.53 per day473.8 km / 294.41 miles away
- Tubarao (Downtown)from $38.38 per day474.7 km / 294.96 miles away
Map of top car rental locations
A
Localiza
Rua Rubem Martin Berta, S/N, Camobi
B
National
R. Rubéns Martim Berta, 765 - Camobi, Santa Maria - RS, 97105-000
C
Enterprise
Rua Rubem Martin Berta,
D
Alamo
Airport Santa Maria, Rua Brigadeiro Miguel Lampert - Camobi, 97105-000 Santa Maria
When to book at Santa Maria Airport and for how long?
When are car rental prices the lowest at Santa Maria Airport?
The cost of renting a car at 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 monthFebruary | Most expensive month August | |
| A good deal $15 | Cheapest supplier Localiza | Cheapest car type Small cars |
Average rental costs per day at Santa Maria Airport
$41
$20
$0
Jan
$16
in February
Feb
$16
in March
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
$37
in August
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
The cheapest month of the year to rent a car at Santa Maria Airport is February — when rental costs average $15.51 per day. This is 41% cheaper than the yearly average and 58% cheaper than renting a car in August (when prices average $36.96 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 Santa Maria Airport?
Based on how many users search for a car in at Santa Maria Airport, travelers are most likely to rent a car in February, while they are least likely to rent in in March.
Monthly searches at Santa Maria Airport by pick-up date relative to the average
1.7
0.8
0
Jan
1.5 times in February
Feb
0.8 times in March
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
0.8 times in August
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
For how long do renters keep their vehicles at Santa Maria Airport?
How long travelers keep their rental cars varies by the time of year: in February the average rental period is 10 days, while in August, the average rental period is only 6 days.
Average number of rental days at Santa Maria Airport
11
6
0
Jan
10 days in February
Feb
8 days in March
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
6 days in August
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Car rental information
| 🔥 Popular suppliers | Localiza |
| 🚗 Popular car types | Small cars |
| 🤑 Lowest price | $12 per day |
| 👛 Cheapest supplier | Localiza |
Most popular car models of rental suppliers
| Rental Supplier | Model | Doors | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Localiza | Hyundai HB20 | 2 | Small car |
Car rental statistics
Highest-rated company
Localiza (rated 8.7 / 10)
Lowest-rated company
Alamo (rated 7.9 / 10)
Total rental companies
4
Average daily price
$22
Lowest daily price
$12
Total cars available
15
Top 4 suppliers at Santa Maria Airport in 2026
Localiza
8.7
Very Good
Value for money
9.1
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
9.2
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
9.2
Car condition
9.0
$12–$53
per day
Rua Rubem Martin Berta, S/N, Camobi
+5508009792020
Show working hours
Mon
08:30-12:00; 13:30-17:30
Tue
08:30-12:00; 13:30-17:30
Wed
08:30-12:00; 13:30-17:30
Thu
08:30-12:00; 13:30-17:30
Fri
08:30-12:00; 13:30-17:30
Sat
12:00-16:00
National
8.5
Very Good
Value for money
8.3
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.9
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
8.8
Car condition
8.7
$12–$53
per day
R. Rubéns Martim Berta, 765 - Camobi, Santa Maria - RS, 97105-000
+5508009792020
Show working hours
Mon
08:30-12:00
Tue
08:30-12:00
Wed
08:30-12:00
Thu
13:30-17:30
Fri
08:30-12:00
Sat
12:00-16:00
Enterprise
8.1
Good
Value for money
7.9
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.1
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
8.4
Car condition
8.1
$12–$53
per day
Rua Rubem Martin Berta,
+558009792020
Show working hours
Mon
08:30-12:00
Tue
08:30-12:00
Wed
08:30-12:00
Thu
13:30-17:30
Fri
08:30-12:00
Sat
12:00-16:00
Alamo
7.9
Average
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
$12–$53
per day
Airport Santa Maria, Rua Brigadeiro Miguel Lampert - Camobi, 97105-000 Santa Maria
+558009792020
Show working hours
Mon
08:30-12:00
Tue
08:30-12:00
Wed
08:30-12:00
Thu
13:30-17:30
Fri
08:30-12:00
Sat
12:00-16:00
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FT 1000: Europe's Fastest Growing Companies - Top 300 Companies 2025
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Travel & Hospitality Awards 2021
FT 1000: Europe's Fastest Growing Companies - Top 300 Companies 2021
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