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    Toyota Aygo
    or similar Mini
    Manual
    4
    1
    A/C
    4
    3
    €31.86€33.54
    per day
    Free cancellation
    8.6
    Very good
    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
    Free additional driver
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    Hyundai Bayon
    or similar Compact Crossover
    Automatic
    5
    2
    A/C
    5
    1
    €21.30€22.42
    per day
    Free cancellation
    8.6
    Very good
    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
    Free additional driver
    Online check-in
    Save time at the rental desk by filing in your information online.
    Volkswagen Tiguan
    or similar Standard SUV
    Manual
    5
    3
    A/C
    5
    2
    €31.86€33.54
    per day
    Free cancellation
    8.6
    Very good
    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
    Free additional driver
    Online check-in
    Save time at the rental desk by filing in your information online.
    Fiat Panda
    or similar Mini
    Manual
    5
    1
    A/C
    5
    4
    €31.86€33.54
    per day
    Free cancellation
    8.6
    Very good
    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
    Free additional driver
    Online check-in
    Save time at the rental desk by filing in your information online.
    Mercedes-Benz Vito
    or similar Full-size Van
    Automatic
    9
    2
    A/C
    4
    5
    €83.83€88.24
    per day
    Free cancellation
    8.6
    Very good
    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 16:37 on 07.10.25. 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
    €40 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. Caldas da Rainhafrom €18.24 per day
      36.9 km / 22.93 miles away
    2. Sintrafrom €19.17 per day
      41.1 km / 25.54 miles away
    3. Lisbonfrom €2.50 per day
      45.9 km / 28.52 miles away
    4. Estorilfrom €21.00 per day
      46.9 km / 29.14 miles away
    5. Cascaisfrom €15.52 per day
      48.4 km / 30.07 miles away
    6. Paredefrom €44.14 per day
      49.5 km / 30.76 miles away
    7. Almadafrom €18.27 per day
      55.1 km / 34.24 miles away
    8. Setubalfrom €9.42 per day
      79.5 km / 49.4 miles away
    9. Leiriafrom €18.21 per day
      84.5 km / 52.51 miles away
    10. Evorafrom €18.24 per day
      142.3 km / 88.42 miles away
    11. Coimbrafrom €14.23 per day
      144.8 km / 89.97 miles away
    12. Aveirofrom €11.03 per day
      179 km / 111.23 miles away
    13. Bejafrom €18.11 per day
      181.4 km / 112.72 miles away
    14. Viseufrom €17.70 per day
      210.2 km / 130.61 miles away
    15. Vila Nova de Gaiafrom €21.38 per day
      231.1 km / 143.6 miles away
    16. Lagosfrom €17.54 per day
      233.6 km / 145.15 miles away
    17. Portimaofrom €10.66 per day
      234.1 km / 145.46 miles away
    18. Alvorfrom €31.22 per day
      234.7 km / 145.84 miles away
    19. Carvoeirofrom €21.60 per day
      240.1 km / 149.19 miles away
    20. Portofrom €3.04 per day
      242.5 km / 150.68 miles away

    Top 16 locations near Santa Cruz

    1. Lisbon Prior Velhofrom €2.87 per day
      44.8 km / 27.84 miles away
    2. Lisbon Airportfrom €2.50 per day
      45.9 km / 28.52 miles away
    3. Lisbon Alamedafrom €10.31 per day
      49 km / 30.45 miles away
    4. Lisbon Santa Apolonia
      51.8 km / 32.19 miles away
    5. Porto Boavistafrom €24.93 per day
      234 km / 145.4 miles away
    6. Porto (Downtown)from €5.02 per day
      234.3 km / 145.59 miles away
    7. Porto Airportfrom €3.04 per day
      242.5 km / 150.68 miles away
    8. Albufeira (Downtown)from €9.73 per day
      248.1 km / 154.16 miles away
    9. Albufeira Pine Cliffsfrom €17.05 per day
      250.2 km / 155.47 miles away
    10. Faro Airportfrom €8.25 per day
      265.8 km / 165.16 miles away

    Map of top car rental locations

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    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 monthMarch Most expensive month July
    Average price €12 A good deal €40 Cheapest supplier Cassiano's Rent A Car Cheapest car type SUVs
    Average rental costs per day in Santa Cruz
    €51
    €25
    €0

    €13

    in January

    Jan

    €12

    in February

    Feb

    €10

    in March

    Mar
    Apr

    €32

    in May

    May

    €22

    in June

    Jun

    €46

    in July

    Jul

    €28

    in August

    Aug
    Sep

    €17

    in October

    Oct

    €15

    in November

    Nov
    Dec

    The cheapest month to rent a car in Santa Cruz is March (when prices average €9.75 per day). This is 18% cheaper than the yearly average and 79% cheaper than renting in July (when prices average €46.01).

    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 May.

    Monthly searches in Santa Cruz by pick-up date relative to the average
    2.8
    1.4
    0

    1.1 times in January

    Jan

    1.1 times in February

    Feb

    0.8 times in March

    Mar
    Apr

    0.3 times in May

    May

    2.5 times in June

    Jun

    0.3 times in July

    Jul

    0.6 times in August

    Aug
    Sep

    1.4 times in October

    Oct

    0.8 times in November

    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 March, the average renter keeps their car for 10 days, and in May, they keep their car for 5 days.

    Average number of rental days in Santa Cruz
    11
    6
    0

    6 days in January

    Jan

    6 days in February

    Feb

    10 days in March

    Mar
    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

    8 days in November

    Nov
    Dec

    Car rental information

    📍 Car rental locations1
    🔥 Popular suppliersCassiano's Rent A Car
    🚗 Popular car typesSmall cars, SUVs
    🤑 Lowest price€30 per day
    👛 Cheapest supplierCassiano's Rent A Car

    Car rental statistics

    Total number of reviews
    1
    Total rental companies
    1
    Average daily price
    €40
    Lowest daily price
    €30
    Total cars available
    12

    Top supplier in Santa Cruz in 2025

    Cassiano's Rent A Car
    1 location
    Cassiano's Rent A Car
    8.6
    Very good
    5 reviews
    Value for money
    8.7
    Ease of finding
    8.4
    Agent helpfulness
    8.9
    Pick-up speed
    8.3
    Drop-off speed
    8.5
    Car cleanliness
    9.3
    Car condition
    8.3
    €30 - €48
    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 2023
    World Travel Tech Awards - World's Best Car Rental Booking Website 2023
    World Travel Tech Awards - World's Best Car Rental Booking App 2023
    World Travel Tech Awards - World's Best Car Rental Booking App 2023
    Magellan Awards Gold Winner 2023
    Magellan Awards Gold Winner 2023
    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
    FT 1000: Europe's Fastest Growing Companies - Top 100 Companies 2020
    FT 1000: Europe's Fastest Growing Companies - Top 100 Companies 2020
    Uzakrota Travel Awards - World’s Leading Car Rental Website 2022
    Uzakrota Travel Awards - World’s Leading Car Rental Website 2022
    Trustpilot - Top 10 Car Rental Agencies
    Trustpilot - Top 10 Car Rental Agencies
    SimilarWeb - Top 50 Car Rental Websites
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    Highly recommended by our customers

    Everything went smoothly
    Everything went smoothly, we visited many places and had a great time with our renta...
    Csaba Fekete,
    8 Oct 2025
    Good 👍
    Easy and good prices
    Go gubbe,
    8 Oct 2025
    Easy to navigate website
    Easy to navigate website. Good options for alternative plans and many vehicles/car c...
    Aron M,
    8 Oct 2025
    Good vacancies
    Good car, no time loosed to get the car People helpfull!
    Hôtel des Bains,
    8 Oct 2025
    excelent service!
    excelent service!
    Jorge Van Krieken,
    8 Oct 2025
    Great service and staff
    Such an easy process compared to some other rental companies - there was no hard sel...
    SHANE HODKIN,
    8 Oct 2025
    Easy and quick
    Easy and quick. All countries I've visited are included in thier offer. Only good e...
    Mateusz Szymaniak,
    8 Oct 2025
    Very easy to book
    Fast and easy booking experience!
    Rares Caluseriu,
    8 Oct 2025
    Very fast
    Very fast, good services, very informative about my destination.
    Georgios Tsiomos,
    8 Oct 2025
    Easy to book-Perfect
    Easy to book-Perfect
    Peter Abbott,
    8 Oct 2025
    Quick and friendly service
    Quick and friendly service from Alessandro which I really appreciated whilst dealing...
    Chris,
    8 Oct 2025
    Thanks to Kamilla for the quick and…
    Thanks to Kamilla for the quick and efficient help!
    István Mészáros,
    8 Oct 2025
    Amazing rental comparison tool
    Amazing rental comparison tool, I feel like I had all the information I needed to ma...
    Katalin,
    8 Oct 2025
    Good and simple
    Good and simple
    Emil SABAN,
    8 Oct 2025
    My experience with this car rental was…
    My experience with this car rental was outstanding from start to finish. The service...
    Δήμητρα Παστρικού,
    8 Oct 2025
    simple and fast
    simple and fast
    Vincent Verbiest,
    8 Oct 2025
    Rated 4.6 / 5 based on 234,216 reviews. Showing our favorite reviews.

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