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Fiat Panda

or similar Mini
Manual
5
A/C
5
1
$17.60$18.52
per day
Free cancellation
8.4
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.
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Toyota Aygo

or similar Mini
Manual
4
A/C
4
2
$17.60$18.52
per day
Free cancellation
8.4
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.
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Unlimited mileage
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Seat Ibiza

or similar Economy
Manual
5
A/C
5
3
$17.70$18.63
per day
Free cancellation
8.4
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.
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Unlimited mileage
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Toyota Yaris

or similar Economy
Manual
5
A/C
5
4
$17.70$18.63
per day
Free cancellation
8.4
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.
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Unlimited mileage
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Skoda Fabia

or similar Economy
Manual
5
A/C
5
5
$17.70$18.63
per day
Free cancellation
8.4
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
Unlimited mileage
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Hyundai i20

or similar Economy
Manual
5
A/C
5
6
$17.70$18.63
per day
Free cancellation
8.4
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
Unlimited mileage
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Dacia Jogger 5+2

or similar Intermediate Van
Manual
7
A/C
5
7
$35.48$37.35
per day
Free cancellation
8.4
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
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Mercedes-Benz Vito

or similar Full-size Van
Automatic
9
A/C
4
8
$114.05$120.05
per day
Free cancellation
8.4
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 03:41 on 08/06/26. 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
$43 per day
Average car rental length
7 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

  1. Torres Vedrasfrom $18.15 per day
    12.4 km / 7.71 miles away
  2. Caldas da Rainhafrom $21.31 per day
    36.9 km / 22.93 miles away
  3. Mem Martinsfrom $24.23 per day
    37.4 km / 23.24 miles away
  4. Sintrafrom $25.35 per day
    37.5 km / 23.3 miles away
  5. Rio de Mourofrom $10.42 per day
    41.2 km / 25.6 miles away
  6. Cacemfrom $22.18 per day
    42.4 km / 26.35 miles away
  7. Amadora
    43.5 km / 27.03 miles away
  8. Prior Velhofrom $12.90 per day
    44.5 km / 27.65 miles away
  9. Benficafrom $6.84 per day
    45.9 km / 28.52 miles away
  10. Estorilfrom $32.57 per day
    46.9 km / 29.14 miles away
  11. Alfragidefrom $22.18 per day
    47.4 km / 29.45 miles away
  12. Carnaxidefrom $18.09 per day
    47.5 km / 29.52 miles away
  13. Cascaisfrom $12.96 per day
    48.4 km / 30.07 miles away
  14. Lisbonfrom $2.41 per day
    49 km / 30.45 miles away
  15. Paco de Arcosfrom $30.00 per day
    49 km / 30.45 miles away
  16. Paredefrom $6.84 per day
    49.5 km / 30.76 miles away
  17. Almadafrom $7.12 per day
    55.1 km / 34.24 miles away
  18. Barreirofrom $18.09 per day
    58.7 km / 36.47 miles away
  19. Corroiosfrom $18.09 per day
    59.4 km / 36.91 miles away
  20. Santaremfrom $18.15 per day
    61.2 km / 38.03 miles away

Top 20 locations near Santa Cruz

  1. Sintra (Downtown)from $30.14 per day
    37.5 km / 23.3 miles away
  2. Sintra Abrunheirafrom $25.35 per day
    40.4 km / 25.1 miles away
  3. Cacem (Downtown)from $22.18 per day
    42.4 km / 26.35 miles away
  4. Amadora (Downtown)
    43.5 km / 27.03 miles away
  5. Lisbon Oeirasfrom $18.56 per day
    44.2 km / 27.46 miles away
  6. Lisbon Tagusparkfrom $21.31 per day
    44.6 km / 27.71 miles away
  7. Lisbon Prior Velhofrom $2.63 per day
    44.8 km / 27.84 miles away
  8. Lisbon Portelafrom $3.61 per day
    45.4 km / 28.21 miles away
  9. Lisbon Airportfrom $2.41 per day
    45.9 km / 28.52 miles away
  10. Benfica (Downtown)from $6.84 per day
    45.9 km / 28.52 miles away
  11. Cascais Northfrom $12.96 per day
    46.5 km / 28.89 miles away
  12. Lisbon Moscavidefrom $38.46 per day
    46.6 km / 28.96 miles away

Map of top car rental locations

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Santa Cruz (Downtown)
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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 monthApril Most expensive month January
Average price $24 A good deal $63 Cheapest supplier Cassiano's Rent A Car Cheapest car type Small cars
Average rental costs per day in Santa Cruz
$149
$75
$0

$136

in January

Jan
Feb
Mar

$24

in April

Apr

$30

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 April (when prices average $23.61 per day). This is 3% cheaper than the yearly average and 83% cheaper than renting in January (when prices average $135.77).

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
3.3
1.7
0

0.3 times in January

Jan
Feb
Mar

0.7 times in April

Apr

0.7 times in May

May

3 times in June

Jun

0.3 times in July

Jul

0.7 times in August

Aug
Sep

1.3 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

8 days in April

Apr

8 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 locations1
🔥 Popular suppliersCassiano's Rent A Car
🚗 Popular car typesSmall cars, SUVs
🤑 Lowest price$24 per day
👛 Cheapest supplierCassiano's Rent A Car

Car rental statistics

Total number of reviews
1
Total rental companies
1
Average daily price
$43
Lowest daily price
$24
Total cars available
16

Top supplier in Santa Cruz in 2026

Cassiano's Rent A Car
1 location
Cassiano's Rent A Car
8.4
Very Good
6 reviews
Value for money
8.2
Ease of finding
8.4
Agent helpfulness
8.3
Pick-up speed
8.3
Drop-off speed
8.7
Car cleanliness
9.0
Car condition
8.2
$24–$163
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 Website 2025
World Travel Tech Awards - World's Best Car Rental Booking App 2025
World Travel Tech Awards - World's Best Car Rental Booking App 2025
Magellan Awards Gold Winner 2025
Magellan Awards Gold Winner 2025
FT 1000: Europe's Fastest Growing Companies - Top 300 Companies 2025
FT 1000: Europe's Fastest Growing Companies - Top 300 Companies 2025
Uzakrota Travel Awards - World’s Leading Car Rental Website 2022
Uzakrota Travel Awards - World’s Leading Car Rental Website 2022
Travel & Hospitality Awards 2021
Travel & Hospitality Awards 2021
FT 1000: Europe's Fastest Growing Companies - Top 300 Companies 2021
FT 1000: Europe's Fastest Growing Companies - Top 300 Companies 2021

Highly recommended by our customers

Its the amount of choice
Its the amount of choice
Remi W,
Jun 9, 2026
Great site to book on
Great site to book on. Security deposits are steep, rental price was excellent.
Terry T,
Jun 9, 2026
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Michael Bell,
Jun 9, 2026
Quick and easy booking
Quick and easy booking
N & M,
Jun 9, 2026
Very good
They are very flexible, helpful, kind. I am very satisfied. The car is in new condit...
Niki,
Jun 9, 2026
Great web site easy to use
Great web site easy to use
P J,
Jun 9, 2026
Solving my problem in emails was a…
Solving my problem in emails was a little bit slow. But when I made a call to suppor...
Valentine Katirlo,
Jun 9, 2026
great
this rental was great
nathan,
Jun 9, 2026
easy booking great selection
easy booking great selection
Jill Neave,
Jun 9, 2026
Great as usual
Great as usual
Karoly Kren,
Jun 9, 2026
Price and booking process
Price and booking process
Justin Skiver,
Jun 9, 2026
Easy to book website and good…
Easy to book website and good explanation of deal available. Pricing is competitive.
Timothy,
Jun 9, 2026
All great
All great. Very satisfied
Stephen,
Jun 9, 2026
Great
I am pleased
Giedrius,
Jun 9, 2026
Fast booking.
Fast booking.
Andrey,
Jun 9, 2026
Easy and cuick
Very easy to do
Alejandro Jose Zurita Round,
Jun 9, 2026
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