Car Rental at Santa Maria Airport
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Cheapest Car Rental Rates
Mini
Fiat 500
or similar
$10.74
per day
Economy
Opel Corsa
or similar
$12.26
per day
Compact
Ford Focus
or similar
$20.77
per day
Mini Elite
Fiat Panda
or similar
$21.38
per day
Most Popular Car Rental Deals
Intermediate SUV
Hyundai Kauai
or similar
$231.82
per day
Standard
Fiat Tipo Sedan
or similar
$15.76
per day
Full-size Van
Renault Trafic
or similar
$604.59
per day
Premium Van
Mercedes Benz Vito
or similar
$1,805.47
per day
The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 7:45 AM on 12/14/24. Prices may vary based on the booking dates, length of rental, and car class.
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Travel Information
Languages
Portuguese
Currency
EUR
Drive on
Right-hand side
Country code
+351
Average car rental price
$340 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)
Top 9 locations near Santa Maria Airport
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96.2 km / 59.8 miles away
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96.2 km / 59.8 miles away
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98.4 km / 61.1 miles away
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261 km / 162.2 miles away
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324.3 km / 201.5 miles away
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337.1 km / 209.5 miles away
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350 km / 217.5 miles away
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356.1 km / 221.3 miles away
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589.3 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. The table and graph below can help you find the best time of year to save on a rental car.
Average rental costs per day at Santa Maria Airport
The cheapest month of the year to rent a car at Santa Maria Airport is November — when rental costs average $18.59 per day. This is 61% cheaper than the yearly average and 80% cheaper than renting a car in August (when prices average $94.71 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 January the average rental period is 6 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 in August, while they are least likely to rent in in February.
Monthly searches at Santa Maria Airport by pick-up date relative to the average
Car rental information
| Popular suppliers | Ilha Verde, Autatlantis, AddCar, Avis, United Rent A Car |
| Popular car categories | Small cars, SUVs, Medium cars, Vans |
| Lowest price | $11 per day |
| Cheapest supplier | Prime Azores |
Most popular car models of rental suppliers
| Rental Supplier | Model | Doors | Luggage | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ilha Verde | Renault Twingo | 3 | 1 | Small cars |
| Autatlantis | Volkswagen Up | 5 | 1 | Small cars |
| AddCar | Fiat 500 | 3 | 1 | Small cars |
| Ilha Verde | Renault Clio | 5 | 2 | Small cars |
| Autatlantis | Toyota Yaris | 4 | 1 | Small cars |
| Ilha Verde | Hyundai i10 | 5 | 1 | Small cars |
| Autatlantis | Fiat Panda | 5 | 1 | Small cars |
| AddCar | Opel Corsa | 5 | 2 | Small cars |
| Autatlantis | Citroen C3 Aircross | 5 | 1 | SUVs |
| AddCar | Kia Picanto | 4 | 1 | Small cars |
Our customers' reviews
Because we want to make sure each review listed here is left by a real customer, we don’t have the 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.
MC
Portugal
Ford Fiesta
9/12/23
nature hiking with kids, beach e natural pools, diving. relaxing.
CD
Portugal
Renault Clio
6/19/23
Good restaurants, beautiful nature spots.
DM
Portugal
Renault Twingo
7/14/21
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
9.1 / 10
Lowest-rated company
Prime Azores
7.6 / 10
Total number of reviews
11
Total rental companies
8
Average daily price
$340.35
Lowest daily price
$10.74
Total cars available
108
Top 8 suppliers at Santa Maria Airport in 2024
+351296886528 / +351917369160
Aeroporto Santa Maria - 9580-908 Vila do Porto
$12 - $94
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
+351296684632
Aeroporto de Santa Maria, 9580-402, Vila do Porto
$18 - $54
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
AddCar
+351925520367
Aeroporto De Santa Maria Avenida De São Miguel 9580-402 Vila Do Porto
$12 - $50
Working hours
Mon:07:00 - 22:59
Tue:07:00 - 22:59
Wed:07:00 - 22:59
Thu:07:00 - 22:59
Fri:07:00 - 22:59
Sat:07:00 - 22:59
Sun:07:00 - 22:59
Avis
+351296886528
Aeroporto de Santa Maria, Vila do Porto
$51
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
Keddy
+351296886528
AEROPORTO DE SANTA MARIA
$51
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
$223 - $1,805
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
Europcar
+351296886528
AEROPORTO DE SANTA MARIA
$48 - $88
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
Prime Azores
+351962244746 / +351925520370
Santa Maria Airport- Vila Do Porto
$11 - $16
Working hours
Mon:07:00 - 20:59
Tue:07:00 - 20:59
Wed:07:00 - 20:59
Thu:07:00 - 20:59
Fri:07:00 - 20:59
Sat:07:00 - 20:59
Sun:07:00 - 20:59
Awards
World Travel Tech Awards - World's Best Car Rental Booking Website 2023
World Travel Tech Awards - World's Best Car Rental Booking App 2023
Magellan Awards Gold Winner 2023
Travel & Hospitality Awards 2021
FT 1000: Europes Fastest Growing Companies - Top 300 Companies 2021
FT 1000: Europe's Fastest Growing Companies - Top 100 Companies 2020
Uzakrota Travel Awards - World’s Leading Car Rental Website 2022
Inc. 5000 Europe - Top 500 Companies 2019
Trustpilot - Top 10 Car Rental Agencies
SimilarWeb - Top 50 Car Rental Websites
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