Car Hire at Santa Cruz das Flores Airport
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- Why book with us?
- Travel information
- Airport travel guide
- Top international routes
- Main airlines
- Terminals
- Location
- Most popular types of hire car
- Car hire desks
- Services and facilities
- Nearest petrol station
- Airport information
- Top 3 locations near Santa Cruz das Flores Airport
- Map of top car rental locations
- When to book at Santa Cruz das Flores Airport and for how long?
- Car hire information
- Most popular car models of suppliers
- Here's what travellers say about hiring a car at Santa Cruz das Flores Airport
- Car Hire Statistics
- Top 8 suppliers at Santa Cruz das Flores Airport in 2025
- Award-winning service
Travel information
Airport travel guide
Hire a car at Santa Cruz das Flores Airport. This beautiful island is all about enjoying the outdoors, so drive your hire car straight to one of the Lajes das Flores beaches or to the rocky Fajã Grande Beach. Swim in natural tidal pools at Santa Cruz, spend a day at the Morro Alto and Pico do Se Natural Forest Reserve, visit one of the diving centres, or hike in the canyons.
In the town of Lajes, check out the Matriz da Lomba Church. In Santa Cruz, the Flores Museum and the Ponta do Albernaz Lighthouse are fun places to visit. So is the Boqueirao Environmental Interpretation Center, to learn about the area’s natural history. And you’re sure to have an excellent time on a whale watching tour.
Flores is a wonderful destination, so why not stay longer and explore more? With a longer-term car hire deal, you can visit the island’s less touristy areas and see how the locals live. If your car hire provider permits it, you can even take a ferry to one of the other Azores islands. It’s easy to pick up your hire car at Santa Cruz das Flores Airport and drop it off at a different location. Start planning your adventure today!
Santa Cruz das Flores Airport is also known as Flores Airport, Santa Cruz Airport, and Aeroporto das Flores.
Top international routes
- Ponta Delgada
- Horta
- Lajes
- Corvo
Main airlines
SATA Air Açores
Terminals
The single airport terminal serves all arrivals and departures.
Location
Flores Airport is in the Santa Cruz das Flores parish of Flores Island. Any destination on the island that’s accessible by car can be reached in 30 minutes or less.
Most popular types of hire car
- Small cars - starting at 33 EUR per day
- People Carriers - starting at 73 EUR per day
- SUVs - starting at 55 EUR per day
- Medium cars - starting at 40 EUR per day
Car hire desks
Some of the desks are inside the airport terminal. The exact location of your car hire provider's desk will be listed on your Confirmation Voucher.
Services and facilities
Santa Cruz das Flores Airport is very likely the smallest public airport that you’ll ever visit. Nonetheless, you’ll find a small and cosy shop where you can buy food, handicrafts, works of art, and CDs made by local artists. The airport is partially equipped for passengers with reduced mobility. Special assistance is also available, but make sure to contact your airline at least 48 hours before arrival if you’d like this service. Keep in mind that the airport is only open from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. every day.
Nearest petrol station
There is a Galp petrol station located across the street for the airport; therefore, you don't have to worry about founding a station before you reach the airport.
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Airport information
Top 3 locations near Santa Cruz das Flores Airport
- Pico Airportstarting at 33,30 EUR per day253,1 km / 157,27 miles
- Lajes Air Base Terceirastarting at 37,56 EUR per day357 km / 221,83 miles
- Ponta Delgada Airportstarting at 49,47 EUR per day508,2 km / 315,78 miles
Map of top car rental locations
When to book at Santa Cruz das Flores Airport and for how long?
In which month is car hire at Santa Cruz das Flores Airport the most affordable?
Prices for hiring a car at Santa Cruz das Flores Airport fluctuate depending on the time of year. This table and graph can help you find the best bargain.
Saver's insights
| Cheapest monthJanuary | Most expensive month July | ||
| Average price 97 EUR | A good deal 84 EUR | Cheapest supplier Europcar | Cheapest car type Small cars |
16 EUR
in January
20 EUR
in February
34 EUR
in March
44 EUR
in April
43 EUR
in May
97 EUR
in June
105 EUR
in July
98 EUR
in August
63 EUR
in September
38 EUR
in October
22 EUR
in November
20 EUR
in December
The best month to hire a car at Santa Cruz das Flores Airport is January — when the average price for a hire is 16,07 EUR per day. This is 83% less than the yearly average and 85% less than hiring a car in July (when the average price is 104,89 EUR per day).
This information can help you determine the low season. But note that these prices are only averages. The cost of your hire is determined by the type of car you select, the length of time you hire it for and how much in advance you book. Simply type in your dates in the form at the top of the page in order to find out the exact prices.
What time of year sees the highest demand for car hire at Santa Cruz das Flores Airport?
Given the number of users searching for a car at Santa Cruz das Flores Airport, there is a higher probability of travellers hiring a car in August in comparison to hiring a car in in January.
0,1 times in January
0,1 times in February
0,1 times in March
0,9 times in April
1,2 times in May
1,6 times in June
1,9 times in July
2,7 times in August
2 times in September
Same as average in October
0,2 times in November
0,1 times in December
For how long do most travellers hire cars for at Santa Cruz das Flores Airport?
How long travellers keep their hire cars varies by the time of year: in December the average hire period is 7 days, while in March, the average hire period is only 4 days.
5 days in January
5 days in February
4 days in March
4 days in April
4 days in May
4 days in June
4 days in July
4 days in August
4 days in September
4 days in October
5 days in November
7 days in December
Car hire information
| 🔥 Popular suppliers | Ilha Verde, Autatlantis, Avis, Europcar |
| 🚗 Popular car types | Small cars, SUVs, People Carriers, Medium cars |
| 🤑 Lowest price | 33 EUR per day |
| 👛 Cheapest supplier | Europcar |
Most popular car models of suppliers
| Hire Agency | Model | Doors | Luggage | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ilha Verde | Renault Twingo | 3 | 1 | Small car |
| Ilha Verde | Renault Clio | 5 | 2 | Small car |
| Autatlantis | Fiat Panda | 5 | 1 | Small car |
| Autatlantis | Toyota Yaris | 4 | 1 | Small car |
| Ilha Verde | Hyundai i10 | 5 | 1 | Small car |
| Autatlantis | Volkswagen Up | 5 | 1 | Small car |
| Ilha Verde | Renault Captur | 5 | 2 | SUV |
| Autatlantis | Opel Corsa | 5 | 2 | Small car |
| Avis | Renault Clio | 5 | 1 | Small car |
| Ilha Verde | Hyundai Kauai | 5 | 2 | SUV |
Here's what travellers say about hiring a car at Santa Cruz das Flores Airport
Car Hire Statistics
Top 8 suppliers at Santa Cruz das Flores Airport in 2025
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