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Toyota Aygo
or similar Mini
Manual
4
A/C
4
$11.61
per day
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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
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Hyundai Bayon
or similar Compact Crossover
Manual
5
A/C
5
$16.17
per day
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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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Peugeot 2008
or similar Compact SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
5
$17.31
per day
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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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Fiat Panda
or similar Mini
Manual
5
A/C
5
$11.61
per day
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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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Instant confirmation!
Unlimited mileage
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Toyota Yaris
or similar Economy
Manual
5
A/C
5
$14.00
per day
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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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Seat Ibiza
or similar Economy
Manual
5
A/C
5
$14.00
per day
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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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Hyundai i20
or similar Economy
Manual
5
A/C
5
$14.00
per day
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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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Skoda Fabia
or similar Economy
Manual
5
A/C
5
$14.00
per day
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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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Volkswagen Golf
or similar Compact
Manual
5
A/C
5
$24.13
per day
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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Dacia Duster
or similar Intermediate SUV
Manual
5
A/C
5
$32.11
per day
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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Dacia Jogger 5+2
or similar Intermediate Van
Manual
7
A/C
5
$40.59
per day
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
Volkswagen Tiguan
or similar Standard SUV
Manual
5
A/C
5
$41.48
per day
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
Showing 9 out of 12 cars
The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 01:07 on 15/10/26. 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
$21 per day
Average car rental length
9 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
- Caldas da Rainhafrom $14.96 per day36.9 km / 22.93 miles away
- Sintrafrom $18.84 per day37.5 km / 23.3 miles away
- Estorilfrom $38.72 per day46.9 km / 29.14 miles away
- Cascaisfrom $16.79 per day48.4 km / 30.07 miles away
- Lisbonfrom $2.02 per day49 km / 30.45 miles away
- Paredefrom $2.58 per day49.5 km / 30.76 miles away
- Almadafrom $14.06 per day55.1 km / 34.24 miles away
- Setubalfrom $24.91 per day79.5 km / 49.4 miles away
- Leiriafrom $9.53 per day84.5 km / 52.51 miles away
- Evorafrom $16.36 per day142.3 km / 88.42 miles away
- Coimbrafrom $14.28 per day144.8 km / 89.97 miles away
- Aveirofrom $3.10 per day179 km / 111.23 miles away
- Bejafrom $27.91 per day181.4 km / 112.72 miles away
- Viseufrom $14.11 per day210.2 km / 130.61 miles away
- Vila Nova de Gaiafrom $16.41 per day231.1 km / 143.6 miles away
- Lagosfrom $28.94 per day233.6 km / 145.15 miles away
- Portimaofrom $22.29 per day234.1 km / 145.46 miles away
- Portofrom $1.93 per day234.3 km / 145.59 miles away
- Alvorfrom $31.63 per day234.7 km / 145.84 miles away
- Carvoeirofrom $33.86 per day240.1 km / 149.19 miles away
Top 18 locations near Santa Cruz
- Lisbon Prior Velhofrom $2.02 per day44.8 km / 27.84 miles away
- Lisbon Airportfrom $2.16 per day45.9 km / 28.52 miles away
- Oriente Train Stationfrom $29.63 per day47.4 km / 29.45 miles away
- Lisbon (Downtown)from $3.42 per day49 km / 30.45 miles away
- Lisbon Alamedafrom $16.44 per day49 km / 30.45 miles away
- Lisbon Hotel Tivolifrom $75.37 per day50.2 km / 31.19 miles away
- Lisbon Santa Apolonia51.8 km / 32.19 miles away
- Porto Boavista234 km / 145.4 miles away
- Porto Campanha Railway Stationfrom $16.69 per day234.1 km / 145.46 miles away
- Porto (Downtown)from $11.01 per day234.3 km / 145.59 miles away
- Porto Airport Area241.1 km / 149.81 miles away
- Porto Airportfrom $1.93 per day242.5 km / 150.68 miles away
- Albufeira (Downtown)from $14.80 per day248.1 km / 154.16 miles away
- Albufeira Pine Cliffsfrom $17.96 per day250.2 km / 155.47 miles away
- Faro Airportfrom $4.66 per day265.8 km / 165.16 miles away
- Porto Santo Airport (Madeira)919.2 km / 571.16 miles away
- Madeira Airport (Funchal)from $14.79 per day976.7 km / 606.89 miles away
- Funchal (Downtown)from $14.45 per day991.6 km / 616.15 miles away
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 January | ||
| Average price $14 | A good deal $21 | Cheapest supplier Cassiano's Rent A Car | Cheapest car type Small cars |
Average rental costs per day in Santa Cruz
$143
$72
$0
$130
in January
Jan
Feb
$13
in March
Mar
$23
in April
Apr
$29
in May
May
Jun
$32
in July
Jul
$24
in August
Aug
$17
in September
Sep
$55
in October
Oct
Nov
Dec
The cheapest month to rent a car in Santa Cruz is March (when prices average $13.03 per day). This is 8% cheaper than the yearly average and 90% cheaper than renting in January (when prices average $130.21).
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 August, and the least popular is January.
Monthly searches in Santa Cruz by pick-up date relative to the average
2.4
1.2
0
0.4 times in January
Jan
Feb
0.4 times in March
Mar
0.7 times in April
Apr
1.1 times in May
May
Jun
1.1 times in July
Jul
2.2 times in August
Aug
1.5 times in September
Sep
0.7 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 March, the average renter keeps their car for 15 days, and in January, they keep their car for 3 days.
Average number of rental days in Santa Cruz
17
8
0
3 days in January
Jan
Feb
15 days in March
Mar
8 days in April
Apr
6 days in May
May
Jun
7 days in July
Jul
7 days in August
Aug
8 days in September
Sep
4 days in October
Oct
Nov
Dec
Most popular car models of rental suppliers
| Rental Supplier | Model | Doors | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cassiano's Rent A Car | Fiat Panda | 5 | Small car |
| Cassiano's Rent A Car | Toyota Aygo | 4 | Small car |
| Cassiano's Rent A Car | Hyundai i20 | 5 | Small car |
| Cassiano's Rent A Car | Volkswagen Tiguan | 5 | SUV |
| Cassiano's Rent A Car | Seat Ibiza | 5 | Small car |
| Cassiano's Rent A Car | Hyundai Bayon | 5 | SUV |
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