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Santa Cruz, Portugal
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    Fiat Panda

    or similar Mini
    Manual
    5
    A/C
    5
    1
    $17.00$17.90
    per day
    Free cancellation
    8.5
    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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    Hyundai Bayon

    or similar Compact Crossover
    Manual
    5
    A/C
    5
    7
    $18.10$19.05
    per day
    Free cancellation
    8.5
    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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    Toyota Aygo

    or similar Mini
    Manual
    4
    A/C
    4
    2
    $17.00$17.90
    per day
    Free cancellation
    8.5
    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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    Seat Ibiza

    or similar Economy
    Manual
    5
    A/C
    5
    3
    $17.10$18.00
    per day
    Free cancellation
    8.5
    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
    Pay now
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    Toyota Yaris

    or similar Economy
    Manual
    5
    A/C
    5
    4
    $17.10$18.00
    per day
    Free cancellation
    8.5
    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
    Pay now
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    Skoda Fabia

    or similar Economy
    Manual
    5
    A/C
    5
    5
    $17.10$18.00
    per day
    Free cancellation
    8.5
    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
    Pay now
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    Hyundai i20

    or similar Economy
    Manual
    5
    A/C
    5
    6
    $17.10$18.00
    per day
    Free cancellation
    8.5
    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
    Pay now
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    Dacia Jogger 5+2

    or similar Intermediate Van
    Manual
    7
    A/C
    5
    8
    $34.66$36.48
    per day
    Free cancellation
    8.5
    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 03:16 on 23/05/26. 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
    $28 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 $18.11 per day
      12.4 km / 7.71 miles away
    2. Caldas da Rainhafrom $27.08 per day
      36.9 km / 22.93 miles away
    3. Mem Martinsfrom $24.18 per day
      37.4 km / 23.24 miles away
    4. Sintrafrom $8.80 per day
      37.5 km / 23.3 miles away
    5. Rio de Mourofrom $10.40 per day
      41.2 km / 25.6 miles away
    6. Cacemfrom $22.13 per day
      42.4 km / 26.35 miles away
    7. Amadora
      43.5 km / 27.03 miles away
    8. Prior Velhofrom $16.88 per day
      44.5 km / 27.65 miles away
    9. Benficafrom $6.82 per day
      45.9 km / 28.52 miles away
    10. Estorilfrom $47.90 per day
      46.9 km / 29.14 miles away
    11. Alfragidefrom $22.13 per day
      47.4 km / 29.45 miles away
    12. Carnaxidefrom $18.05 per day
      47.5 km / 29.52 miles away
    13. Cascaisfrom $22.71 per day
      48.4 km / 30.07 miles away
    14. Lisbonfrom $2.40 per day
      49 km / 30.45 miles away
    15. Paco de Arcosfrom $48.21 per day
      49 km / 30.45 miles away
    16. Paredefrom $48.21 per day
      49.5 km / 30.76 miles away
    17. Almadafrom $9.23 per day
      55.1 km / 34.24 miles away
    18. Barreirofrom $18.05 per day
      58.7 km / 36.47 miles away
    19. Corroiosfrom $18.05 per day
      59.4 km / 36.91 miles away
    20. Santaremfrom $27.38 per day
      61.2 km / 38.03 miles away

    Top 20 locations near Santa Cruz

    1. Sintra (Downtown)from $26.28 per day
      37.5 km / 23.3 miles away
    2. Sintra Abrunheirafrom $8.80 per day
      40.4 km / 25.1 miles away
    3. Cacem (Downtown)from $22.13 per day
      42.4 km / 26.35 miles away
    4. Amadora (Downtown)
      43.5 km / 27.03 miles away
    5. Lisbon Oeirasfrom $18.52 per day
      44.2 km / 27.46 miles away
    6. Lisbon Tagusparkfrom $21.26 per day
      44.6 km / 27.71 miles away
    7. Lisbon Prior Velhofrom $2.77 per day
      44.8 km / 27.84 miles away
    8. Lisbon Portelafrom $3.60 per day
      45.4 km / 28.21 miles away
    9. Lisbon Airportfrom $2.40 per day
      45.9 km / 28.52 miles away
    10. Benfica (Downtown)from $6.82 per day
      45.9 km / 28.52 miles away
    11. Cascais Northfrom $22.71 per day
      46.5 km / 28.89 miles away
    12. Lisbon Moscavidefrom $38.37 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 $17 A good deal $31 Cheapest supplier Cassiano's Rent A Car Cheapest car type Small cars
    Average rental costs per day in Santa Cruz
    $149
    $75
    $0

    $135

    in January

    Jan
    Feb
    Mar

    $24

    in April

    Apr

    $28

    in May

    May

    $25

    in June

    Jun

    $53

    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 $23.56 per day). This is -42% cheaper than the yearly average and 83% cheaper than renting in January (when prices average $135.46).

    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
    3.5
    1.8
    0

    0.4 times in January

    Jan
    Feb
    Mar

    0.7 times in April

    Apr

    0.4 times in May

    May

    3.2 times in June

    Jun

    0.4 times in July

    Jul

    0.7 times in August

    Aug
    Sep

    1.4 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

    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 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
    $28
    Lowest daily price
    $24
    Total cars available
    14

    Top supplier in Santa Cruz in 2026

    Cassiano's Rent A Car
    1 location
    Cassiano's Rent A Car
    8.5
    Excellent
    6 reviews
    Value for money
    8.3
    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
    8.3
    $24–$52
    per day
    Most popular location
    R. Do Cano 16, 9100-101 Santa Cruz

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    FT 1000: Europe's Fastest Growing Companies - Top 300 Companies 2025
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    Uzakrota Travel Awards - World’s Leading Car Rental Website 2022
    Uzakrota Travel Awards - World’s Leading Car Rental Website 2022
    Travel & Hospitality Awards 2021
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    FT 1000: Europe's Fastest Growing Companies - Top 300 Companies 2021

    Highly recommended by our customers

    Smooth booking process
    Smooth booking process
    Matt Roberts ,
    May 24, 2026
    Easy to use sight and great price on…
    Easy to use sight and great price on rental
    Kay Hetherington,
    May 24, 2026
    Great
    Great deal.
    Zoe,
    May 24, 2026
    Great price excellent staff
    Great price, excellent staff
    CrCs,
    May 24, 2026
    super service
    super service
    Rolands,
    May 23, 2026
    fast and efficient
    fast and efficient
    Mr Tranca,
    May 23, 2026
    What a great experience
    What a great experience! Smooth booking process and when I reached out with specific...
    Melissa Lamoureux,
    May 23, 2026
    Simple booking
    Simple booking, good prices, also for the cover.
    Csaba,
    May 23, 2026
    Straight forward process
    The booking process was simple and took very little time to complete.
    Jonathon Hawthorne,
    May 23, 2026
    Excellent service
    Excellent service, very good car and fast and efficient
    RichardH,
    May 23, 2026
    Easy to book
    Easy to book
    Kathy Majefski,
    May 23, 2026
    Hard to find the desk at Brindisi Airport
    Great car, excellent and seamless check in and check out, nice staff. Targetcars.com...
    Jo C.,
    May 23, 2026
    I recently booked a car through…
    I recently booked a car through DiscoverCars but had to cancel due to unforeseen cir...
    Victor Manic,
    May 23, 2026
    Quite easy and quick to get your car…
    Quite easy and quick to get your car booked.
    Uchenna Amama,
    May 23, 2026
    It was another booking through…
    It was another booking through Discovercars, we used them lately for all our vacatio...
    Jack/Ottawa,
    May 23, 2026
    car selection is easy
    car selection is easy, fast processing.
    OVED MAYTAV,
    May 23, 2026
    Rated 4.6 / 5 based on 269,042 reviews. Showing our favorite reviews.

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