Car Rental at Santa Maria Airport
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Cheapest Car Rental Rates
Santa Maria Airport Car Rental
Mini
Fiat 500
or similar
$17.81
/ per day
Santa Maria Airport Car Rental
Mini Elite
Smart ForFour
or similar
$23.66
/ per day
Santa Maria Airport Car Rental
Economy
Renault Clio
or similar
$24.41
/ per day
Santa Maria Airport Car Rental
Compact SUV
Hyundai Kauai
or similar
$111.25
/ per day
Most Popular Car Rental Deals
Santa Maria Airport Car Rental
Intermediate
Fiat 500L
or similar
$52.18
/ per day
Santa Maria Airport Car Rental
Full-size Van
Renault Trafic
or similar
$70.95
/ per day
Santa Maria Airport Car Rental
Standard Van
Fiat Talento
or similar
$148.49
/ per day
Santa Maria Airport Car Rental
Mini
Kia Picanto
or similar
$17.98
/ per day
The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 15:38 on 2023-12-04. Prices may vary based on the booking dates, length of rental, and car class.
Travel Information
Languages
Portuguese
Currency
EUR
Drive on
Right-hand side
Country code
+351
Average car rental price
$58 per day
Average car rental length
4 days
Speed limit within town
50 km/h or 31 mph
Speed limit out of town
80 - 100 km/h or 50 - 62 mph
Acceptable limit of BAC
0.05%
Airport info
Santa Maria Airport (SMA)
- IATA: SMA
- ICAO: LPAZ
- Name: Santa Maria Airport (SMA)
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Car Rental at Ponta Delgada Port from $8.07 per day96.2 km / 59.8 miles away
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Car Rental at Ponta Delgada Airport from $2.77 per day96.9 km / 60.2 miles away
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Car Rental at Lajes Terceira Airport from $7.89 per day261.0 km / 162.2 miles away
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Car Rental at Sao Jorge Airport from $18.13 per day324.3 km / 201.5 miles away
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Car Rental at Pico Airport from $18.13 per day337.1 km / 209.5 miles away
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Car Rental at Horta Port from $21.18 per day350.0 km / 217.5 miles away
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Car Rental at Horta Airport from $20.88 per day356.1 km / 221.3 miles away
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Car Rental at Santa Cruz das Flores Airport from $18.13 per day589.3 km / 366.2 miles away
Map of Car Rental Locations
When are car rental prices the lowest at Santa Maria Airport?
The cost of renting a car at Santa Maria Airport varies by season. This graph compares prices from month to month in order to help you find the best time of year.
Average rental costs per day at Santa Maria Airport
The cheapest month of the year to rent a car at Santa Maria Airport is March — when rental costs average $28.43 per day. This is 47% cheaper than the yearly average and 70% cheaper than renting a car in August (when prices average $96.35 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.
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.
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 May the average rental period is 5 days, while in February, the average rental period is only 3 days.
Average number of rental days at Santa Maria Airport
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 at Santa Maria Airport in August, while they are least likely to rent in in January.
Monthly searches at Santa Maria Airport by pick-up date relative to the average
Car Rental Information
| Popular suppliers | Ilha Verde, Autatlantis, Avis |
| Popular car categories | Small cars, Medium cars, SUVs, Vans |
| Lowest price | $18 per day |
| Cheapest supplier | United Rent A Car |
Most Popular Car Models of Rental Suppliers
| Rental Supplier | Model | Doors | Luggage | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ilha Verde | Renault Twingo | 3 | 1 | Small cars |
| Ilha Verde | Renault Clio | 5 | 2 | Small cars |
| Autatlantis | Toyota Aygo | 5 | 1 | Small cars |
| Avis | Renault Clio | 4 | 1 | Small cars |
| Autatlantis | Smart ForFour | 4 | 1 | Small cars |
| Ilha Verde | Hyundai i10 | 5 | 1 | Small cars |
| Autatlantis | Opel Corsa | 4 | 1 | Small cars |
| Avis | Renault Clio | 5 | 1 | Small cars |
| Autatlantis | Opel Corsa | 5 | 2 | Small cars |
| Autatlantis | Renault Captur | 5 | 3 | SUVs |
Our Customers' Reviews
Because we want to make sure each review listed here is left by a real customer, we don’t have an option to post a review here. Instead, we ask each and every customer to leave a review after they return their rental car. This way, you know that all reviews are authentic, verified, and trustworthy.
MC
Portugal
Ford Fiesta
September 12, 2023
nature hiking with kids, beach e natural pools, diving. relaxing.
CD
Portugal
Renault Clio
June 19, 2023
Good restaurants, beautiful nature spots.
DM
Portugal
Renault Twingo
July 14, 2021
Be aware of the holes and the curves. Slow and safe in Santa Maria is the way!
Car Rental Statistics
Highest rated company
Ilha Verde
9.5 / 10
Lowest rated company
United Rent A Car
8.3 / 10
Total number of reviews
10
Total rental companies
8
Average daily price
$58.34
Lowest daily price
$17.81
Total cars available
83
Top 8 Suppliers at Santa Maria Airport in 2023
+351296886528 / +351917369160
Aeroporto Santa Maria - 9580-908 Vila do Porto
$18 - $81
Working hours
Mon:07:00-21:00
Tue:07:00-21:00
Wed:07:00-21:00
Thu:07:00-21:00
Fri:07:00-21:00
Sat:07:00-21:00
Sun:07:00-21:00
+351296886530 / +351296205340 / +351967316938
Aeroporto de Santa Maria, 9580-402, Vila do Porto
$19 - $61
Working hours
Mon:06:00-21:00
Tue:06:00-21:00
Wed:06:00-21:00
Thu:06:00-21:00
Fri:06:00-21:00
Sat:06:00-21:00
Sun:06:00-21:00
Avis
+351296886528
Aeroporto de Santa Maria, Vila do Porto
$53
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
AddCar
+351925520367
Aeroporto De Santa Maria Avenida De São Miguel 9580-402 Vila Do Porto
$96 - $118
Working hours
Mon:05:30-21:00
Tue:05:30-21:00
Wed:05:30-21:00
Thu:05:30-21:00
Fri:05:30-21:00
Sat:05:30-21:00
Sun:05:30-21:00
Keddy
+351296886528
AEROPORTO DE SANTA MARIA
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
SIXT
+351255788199
Aeroporto Santa Maria
Working hours
Mon:07:00-21:00
Tue:07:00-21:00
Wed:07:00-21:00
Thu:07:00-21:00
Fri:07:00-21:00
Sat:07:00-21:00
Sun:07:00-21:00
Europcar
+351296886528
AEROPORTO DE SANTA MARIA
$45 - $59
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
United Rent A Car
+351962244746
Aeroporto de Santa Maria Avenida de São Miguel 9580-402 Vila do Porto
$18 - $151
Working hours
Mon:05:30-21:00
Tue:05:30-21:00
Wed:05:30-21:00
Thu:05:30-21:00
Fri:05:30-21:00
Sat:05:30-21:00
Sun:05:30-21:00
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