Car Hire at Santa Cruz das Flores Airport
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Cheapest Car Hire Rates
Mini
Renault Twingo
or comparable
£ 14.27
per day
Mini Elite
Smart ForFour
or comparable
£ 19.90
per day
Compact
Renault Captur
or comparable
£ 22.06
per day
Economy
Renault Clio
or comparable
£ 36.97
per day
Most Popular Car Hire Deals
Mini
Hyundai i10
or comparable
£ 15.57
/ per day
Economy
Ford Fiesta
or comparable
£ 16.89
/ per day
Intermediate
Hyundai Kauai
or comparable
£ 57.35
/ per day
Minivan
Renault Trafic
or comparable
£ 70.30
/ per day
These prices are approximate and depend on the dates of the booking, hire length and type of car. This information was last updated at 02:01 on 2023-02-06.
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Travel Information
Language
Portuguese
Currency
EUR
Traffic direction
Right-hand side
Dialing code
351
Average car hire price
£ 31.66 / per day
Average car hire length
4 days
Speed limit within city centre
50 km/h
31 mph
Speed limit out of city centre
90 - 100 km/h
56 - 62 mph
Acceptable limit of BAC
0.05%
Airport Car Hire
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
- Station wagons - starting at £ 48 per day
- Medium cars - starting at £ 47 per day
- People Carriers - starting at £ 81 per day
- Premium cars - starting at £ 120 per day
- Small cars - starting at £ 23 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.
Airport information
Santa Cruz das Flores Airport (FLW)
- IATA: FLW
- ICAO: LPFL
- Name: Santa Cruz das Flores Airport (FLW)
- Size: Medium Airport
- Passengers (per year): 55,264
- Distance from the city centre: 0.6 miles / 1 km N of town
Top 5 Destinations around Santa Cruz das Flores Airport
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Car Hire at Horta Port starting at £ 15.20 per day239.5 km / 148.8 miles away
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Car Hire at Pico Airport starting at £ 15.65 per day253.1 km / 157.3 miles away
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Car Hire at Lajes Terceira Airport starting at £ 8.03 per day357.0 km / 221.8 miles away
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Car Hire in Ponta Delgada with Delivery starting at £ 12.44 per day511.0 km / 317.5 miles away
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Car Hire at Ponta Delgada Airport starting at £ 6.86 per day511.0 km / 317.5 miles away
Map of Car Hire Destinations
During which month is it most affordable to hire a car at Santa Cruz das Flores Airport?
Our data shows how prices for hiring a car at Santa Cruz das Flores Airport fluctuate depending on the time of year. This graph can help you find the best bargain.
Average Price for Hiring a Car at Santa Cruz das Flores Airport
The cheapest month to hire a car at Santa Cruz das Flores Airport is November with prices starting at £ 16.65 for an Economy class cars. The most expensive month in which to hire a car is August with prices for for a Compact class starting at £ 65.58. The average cost over the course of the entire year is £ 36. You can use this to plan your trip at the time of year when it would be most economical to hire a car. Note that these prices are only average amounts. How long you hire a car for and the time at which you book will influence the prices. Enter your travel dates at the top of the page to see exact prices and offers!
What’s the most frequent hire length at Santa Cruz das Flores Airport?
Hirers picking up a car at Santa Cruz das Flores Airport keep them for an average of 6 days during in December, while those picking up their cars in May keep them for an average of 3.
Average Hire Length at Santa Cruz das Flores Airport
Which month sees the highest demand for car hire at Santa Cruz das Flores Airport?
Though Santa Cruz das Flores Airport is popular for travellers all year long, the month with the highest demand for hire cars is in May. December is the month that sees the lowest demand for hire cars.
Popularity by Monthly Searches
Most Popular Car Hire Models
| Hire Agency | Model | Doors | Luggage | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ilha Verde | Renault Twingo | 3 | 1 | Small cars |
| Ilha Verde | Ford Fiesta | 4 | 3 | Small cars |
| Autatlantis | Toyota Aygo | 5 | 1 | Small cars |
| Autatlantis | Smart ForFour | 4 | 1 | Small cars |
| Europcar | Renault Clio | 4 | 1 | Small cars |
| Ilha Verde | Renault Captur | 5 | 3 | Medium cars |
| Autatlantis | Opel Corsa | 4 | 1 | Small cars |
| Ilha Verde | Ford Focus STW | 5 | 3 | Station wagons |
| Ilha Verde | Renault Captur | 5 | 2 | Large cars |
| Europcar | Renault Clio STW | 5 | 2 | Station wagons |
Car Hire Statistics
Highest rated company
Autatlantis
9.34 / 10
Lowest rated company
Europcar
8.43 / 10
Total number of reviews
11
Total rental companies
6
Average daily price
£ 31.66
Lowest daily price
£ 14.27
Total cars available
45
Top 6 Hire Companies at Santa Cruz das Flores Airport in 2023
Autatlantis
+351292542278 / +351961393996 / +351296205340
Aeroporto Flores, 9970-320, Santa Cruz das Flores
£ 19 - £ 86
Working hours
Mon:09:00-21:00
Tue:09:00-21:00
Wed:09:00-21:00
Thu:09:00-21:00
Fri:09:00-21:00
Sat:09:00-21:00
Sun:09:00-21:00
Ilha Verde
+0351292542372 / +351910546619
Aeroporto das Flores - 9970-320 Santa Cruz - Flores
£ 14 - £ 73
Working hours
Mon:08:30-19:00
Tue:08:30-19:00
Wed:08:30-19:00
Thu:08:30-19:00
Fri:08:30-19:00
Sat:09:00-19:00
Sun:09:00-19:00
SIXT
+351255788199
Aeroporto das Flores
Keddy
+351292542372
AEROPORTO DAS FLORES
Working hours
Mon:08:00-19:00
Tue:08:00-19:00
Wed:08:00-19:00
Thu:08:00-19:00
Fri:08:00-19:00
Sat:08:00-19:00
Sun:08:00-19:00
Avis
+351292542372
Flores Airport, Rua de Santa Catarina, 9970-320 Santa Cruz das Flores
£ 44 - £ 44
Working hours
Mon:08:00-19:00
Tue:08:00-19:00
Wed:08:00-19:00
Thu:08:00-19:00
Fri:08:00-19:00
Sat:08:00-19:00
Sun:08:00-19:00
Europcar
+351292542372
AEROPORTO DAS FLORES
£ 37 - £ 48
Working hours
Mon:08:00-19:00
Tue:08:00-19:00
Wed:08:00-19:00
Thu:08:00-19:00
Fri:08:00-19:00
Sat:08:00-19:00
Sun:08:00-19:00