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Toyota Aygo
or similar Mini
What does "or similar" mean?
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.
Manual
4
1
A/C
4
$29.10$30.64
per day
Free cancellation
8.8
Excellent
Meet & Greet
Pick-up information
Downtown
R. Do Cano 16, 9100-101 Santa Cruz
After leaving the building, wait for the shuttle bus in front of the café area.
To speed up our collection process, please contact the driver directly at +351 937 310 425 or +351 937 310 423.
Drop-off information
Downtown
R. Do Cano 16, 9100-101 Santa Cruz
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
Average deposit
Instant confirmation!
Unlimited mileage
Pay now
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Fiat Panda
or similar Mini
What does "or similar" mean?
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.
Manual
5
1
A/C
5
$29.10$30.64
per day
Free cancellation
8.8
Excellent
Meet & Greet
Pick-up information
Downtown
R. Do Cano 16, 9100-101 Santa Cruz
After leaving the building, wait for the shuttle bus in front of the café area.
To speed up our collection process, please contact the driver directly at +351 937 310 425 or +351 937 310 423.
Drop-off information
Downtown
R. Do Cano 16, 9100-101 Santa Cruz
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
Average deposit
Instant confirmation!
Unlimited mileage
Pay now
Online check-in
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Dacia Jogger 5+2
or similar Intermediate Van
What does "or similar" mean?
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.
Manual
7
3
A/C
5
$46.37$48.81
per day
Free cancellation
8.8
Excellent
Meet & Greet
Pick-up information
Downtown
R. Do Cano 16, 9100-101 Santa Cruz
After leaving the building, wait for the shuttle bus in front of the café area.
To speed up our collection process, please contact the driver directly at +351 937 310 425 or +351 937 310 423.
Drop-off information
Downtown
R. Do Cano 16, 9100-101 Santa Cruz
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
High deposit
Unlimited mileage
Pay now
Online check-in
Save time at the rental desk by filing in your information online.
Mercedes-Benz Vito
or similar Full-size Van
What does "or similar" mean?
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.
Automatic
9
2
A/C
4
$143.42$150.96
per day
Free cancellation
8.8
Excellent
Meet & Greet
Pick-up information
Downtown
R. Do Cano 16, 9100-101 Santa Cruz
After leaving the building, wait for the shuttle bus in front of the café area.
To speed up our collection process, please contact the driver directly at +351 937 310 425 or +351 937 310 423.
Drop-off information
Downtown
R. Do Cano 16, 9100-101 Santa Cruz
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
High deposit
Unlimited mileage
Pay now
The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 08:02 on 17/04/26. Prices may vary based on the booking dates, length of rental, and car class.
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Table of contents
- Cheapest car rental rates
- Why book with us?
- Travel information
- Top 20 cities near Santa Cruz
- Top 20 locations near Santa Cruz
- Map of top car rental locations
- When to book in Santa Cruz and for how long?
- Car rental information
- Most popular car models of rental suppliers
- Car rental statistics
- Top supplier in Santa Cruz in 2026
- Award-winning service
Travel information
Languages
Portuguese
Currency
EUR
Drive on
Right-hand side
Country code
+351
Average car rental price
$47 per day
Average car rental length
6 days
Speed limit within town
20–50 km/h
or
12–31 mph
Speed limit out of town
90–120 km/h
or
56–75 mph
Acceptable limit of BAC
0.05%
Rating
10 / 10
Top 20 cities near Santa Cruz
- Torres Vedrasfrom $24.01 per day12.4 km / 7.71 miles away
- Caldas da Rainhafrom $15.28 per day36.9 km / 22.93 miles away
- Mem Martinsfrom $33.92 per day37.4 km / 23.24 miles away
- Sintrafrom $17.83 per day37.5 km / 23.3 miles away
- Rio de Mourofrom $15.89 per day41.2 km / 25.6 miles away
- Cacemfrom $23.51 per day42.4 km / 26.35 miles away
- Amadorafrom $44.92 per day43.5 km / 27.03 miles away
- Prior Velhofrom $11.75 per day44.5 km / 27.65 miles away
- Benficafrom $7.41 per day45.9 km / 28.52 miles away
- Estorilfrom $33.92 per day46.9 km / 29.14 miles away
- Alfragidefrom $23.51 per day47.4 km / 29.45 miles away
- Carnaxidefrom $31.76 per day47.5 km / 29.52 miles away
- Cascaisfrom $13.83 per day48.4 km / 30.07 miles away
- Lisbonfrom $1.42 per day49 km / 30.45 miles away
- Paco de Arcosfrom $36.39 per day49 km / 30.45 miles away
- Paredefrom $7.44 per day49.5 km / 30.76 miles away
- Almadafrom $7.77 per day55.1 km / 34.24 miles away
- Barreirofrom $23.81 per day58.7 km / 36.47 miles away
- Corroiosfrom $33.84 per day59.4 km / 36.91 miles away
- Santaremfrom $15.29 per day61.2 km / 38.03 miles away
Top 20 locations near Santa Cruz
- Torres Vedras (Downtown)from $33.92 per day12.4 km / 7.71 miles away
- Caldas da Rainha (Downtown)from $15.28 per day36.9 km / 22.93 miles away
- Mem Martins (Downtown)from $33.92 per day37.4 km / 23.24 miles away
- Sintra (Downtown)from $17.83 per day37.5 km / 23.3 miles away
- Sintra Abrunheirafrom $34.59 per day40.4 km / 25.1 miles away
- Sintra Quinta da Belourafrom $33.95 per day41.1 km / 25.54 miles away
- Rio de Mouro (Downtown)from $15.89 per day41.2 km / 25.6 miles away
- Cacem (Downtown)from $23.51 per day42.4 km / 26.35 miles away
- Amadora (Downtown)from $44.92 per day43.5 km / 27.03 miles away
- Lisbon Oeirasfrom $18.64 per day44.2 km / 27.46 miles away
- Prior Velho (Downtown)from $11.75 per day44.5 km / 27.65 miles away
- Lisbon Tagusparkfrom $21.56 per day44.6 km / 27.71 miles away
- Lisbon Prior Velhofrom $2.94 per day44.8 km / 27.84 miles away
- Lisbon Portelafrom $2.47 per day45.4 km / 28.21 miles away
- Lisbon Airportfrom $1.82 per day45.9 km / 28.52 miles away
- Benfica (Downtown)from $7.41 per day45.9 km / 28.52 miles away
- Lisbon Benfica Railway Stationfrom $7.45 per day46.1 km / 28.65 miles away
- Cascais Northfrom $13.83 per day46.5 km / 28.89 miles away
- Lisbon Moscavidefrom $23.02 per day46.6 km / 28.96 miles away
Map of top car rental locations
A
Santa Cruz (Downtown)
1 rental locations
When to book in Santa Cruz and for how long?
What is the cheapest month to rent a car in Santa Cruz?
Car rental prices in Santa Cruz vary by time of year. This graph shows the average prices per month to help you find the best time of year to rent.
Saver's insights
| Cheapest monthJune | Most expensive month January | ||
| Average price $31 | A good deal $47 | Cheapest supplier Cassiano's Rent A Car | Cheapest car type Small cars |
Average rental costs per day in Santa Cruz
$151
$76
$0
$137
in January
Jan
Feb
Mar
$31
in April
Apr
$38
in May
May
$25
in June
Jun
$54
in July
Jul
$33
in August
Aug
Sep
$36
in October
Oct
Nov
Dec
The cheapest month to rent a car in Santa Cruz is June (when prices average $25.46 per day). This is 18% cheaper than the yearly average and 81% cheaper than renting in January (when prices average $137.37).
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 most popular month to rent a car in Santa Cruz?
Based on the number of searches by our customers, the most popular month for renting a car in Santa Cruz is June, and the least popular is January.
Monthly searches in Santa Cruz by pick-up date relative to the average
3.6
1.8
0
0.4 times in January
Jan
Feb
Mar
0.4 times in April
Apr
0.4 times in May
May
3.3 times in June
Jun
0.4 times in July
Jul
0.7 times in August
Aug
Sep
1.5 times in October
Oct
Nov
Dec
What’s the usual rental length in Santa Cruz?
How long travelers keep their rental cars for varies from month to month: in July, the average renter keeps their car for 9 days, and in January, they keep their car for 3 days.
Average number of rental days in Santa Cruz
10
5
0
3 days in January
Jan
Feb
Mar
6 days in April
Apr
5 days in May
May
6 days in June
Jun
9 days in July
Jul
5 days in August
Aug
Sep
6 days in October
Oct
Nov
Dec
Car rental information
| 📍 Car rental locations | 1 |
| 🔥 Popular suppliers | Cassiano's Rent A Car |
| 🚗 Popular car types | SUVs, small cars |
| 🤑 Lowest price | $42 per day |
| 👛 Cheapest supplier | Cassiano's Rent A Car |
Most popular car models of rental suppliers
| Rental Supplier | Model | Doors | Luggage | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cassiano's Rent A Car | Seat Arona | 5 | 2 | SUV |
| Cassiano's Rent A Car | Toyota Aygo | 4 | 1 | Small car |
| Cassiano's Rent A Car | Hyundai Bayon | 5 | 2 | SUV |
| Cassiano's Rent A Car | Seat Ibiza | 5 | 2 | Small car |
| Cassiano's Rent A Car | Toyota Yaris | 5 | 2 | Small car |
Car rental statistics
Total number of reviews
1
Total rental companies
1
Average daily price
$47
Lowest daily price
$42
Total cars available
9
Top supplier in Santa Cruz in 2026
Cassiano's Rent A Car
1 location
8.8
Excellent
6 reviews
Value for money
9.1
Ease of finding
8.4
Agent helpfulness
9.0
Pick-up speed
8.3
Drop-off speed
8.7
Car cleanliness
9.6
Car condition
8.5
$42–$216
per day
Most popular location
R. Do Cano 16, 9100-101 Santa Cruz
Award-winning service
World Travel Tech Awards - World's Best Car Rental Booking Website 2025
World Travel Tech Awards - World's Best Car Rental Booking App 2025
Magellan Awards Gold Winner 2025
FT 1000: Europe's Fastest Growing Companies - Top 300 Companies 2025
Uzakrota Travel Awards - World’s Leading Car Rental Website 2022
Travel & Hospitality Awards 2021
FT 1000: Europe's Fastest Growing Companies - Top 300 Companies 2021
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