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    Fiat 500
    or similar Mini
    Manual
    4
    1
    A/C
    3
    1
    £10.40£11.56
    per day
    Free cancellation
    8.0
    Very Good
    Delivery only
    Pick-up information
    Santa Maria Airport (SMA)
    Santa Maria Airport- Vila Do Porto
    PrimeAzores with counter in the airport, please find our office
    Drop-off information
    Santa Maria Airport (SMA)
    Santa Maria Airport- Vila Do Porto
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    Average deposit
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    Excellent service
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    Ford Focus
    or similar Compact
    Manual
    5
    2
    A/C
    5
    10
    £16.99
    per day
    Free cancellation
    9.0
    Outstanding
    In terminal
    Pick-up information
    Santa Maria Airport (SMA)
    Aeroporto Santa Maria - 9580-908 Vila do Porto
    Rental desk is located in the arrivals hall.
    Drop-off information
    Santa Maria Airport (SMA)
    Aeroporto Santa Maria - 9580-908 Vila do Porto
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    Average deposit
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    Nissan Qashqai
    or similar Intermediate Crossover
    Automatic
    5
    2
    A/C
    5
    24
    £36.77
    per day
    Free cancellation
    9.0
    Outstanding
    In terminal
    Pick-up information
    Santa Maria Airport (SMA)
    Aeroporto Santa Maria - 9580-908 Vila do Porto
    Rental desk is located in the arrivals hall.
    Drop-off information
    Santa Maria Airport (SMA)
    Aeroporto Santa Maria - 9580-908 Vila do Porto
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    High deposit
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    Hyundai Kauai
    or similar Compact SUV
    Manual
    5
    2
    A/C
    5
    14
    £19.03
    per day
    Free cancellation
    9.0
    Outstanding
    In terminal
    Pick-up information
    Santa Maria Airport (SMA)
    Aeroporto Santa Maria - 9580-908 Vila do Porto
    Rental desk is located in the arrivals hall.
    Drop-off information
    Santa Maria Airport (SMA)
    Aeroporto Santa Maria - 9580-908 Vila do Porto
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    High deposit
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    Fiat Panda
    or similar Mini
    Manual
    4
    2
    No A/C
    3
    2
    £10.40£11.56
    per day
    Free cancellation
    8.0
    Very Good
    Delivery only
    Pick-up information
    Santa Maria Airport (SMA)
    Santa Maria Airport- Vila Do Porto
    PrimeAzores with counter in the airport, please find our office
    Drop-off information
    Santa Maria Airport (SMA)
    Santa Maria Airport- Vila Do Porto
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    Average deposit
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    Unlimited mileage
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    Excellent service
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    Renault Twingo
    or similar Mini
    Manual
    4
    1
    A/C
    3
    3
    £12.06
    per day
    Free cancellation
    9.0
    Outstanding
    In terminal
    Pick-up information
    Santa Maria Airport (SMA)
    Aeroporto Santa Maria - 9580-908 Vila do Porto
    Rental desk is located in the arrivals hall.
    Drop-off information
    Santa Maria Airport (SMA)
    Aeroporto Santa Maria - 9580-908 Vila do Porto
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    Kia Picanto
    or similar Mini
    Manual
    4
    1
    A/C
    4
    4
    £13.35
    per day
    Free cancellation
    8.3
    Very Good
    In terminal
    Pick-up information
    Santa Maria Airport (SMA)
    Aeroporto De Santa Maria Avenida De São Miguel 9580-402 Vila Do Porto
    After arrival, proceed to the rental desk at Santa Maria International Airport. For assistance, please call +351 925 520 367.
    Drop-off information
    Santa Maria Airport (SMA)
    Aeroporto De Santa Maria Avenida De São Miguel 9580-402 Vila Do Porto
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    Fiat 500
    or similar Mini
    Manual
    4
    1
    A/C
    2
    5
    £13.36
    per day
    Free cancellation
    8.3
    Very Good
    In terminal
    Pick-up information
    Santa Maria Airport (SMA)
    Aeroporto De Santa Maria
    Drop-off information
    Santa Maria Airport (SMA)
    Aeroporto De Santa Maria
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    Hyundai i10
    or similar Mini
    Manual
    5
    1
    A/C
    5
    6
    £13.52
    per day
    Free cancellation
    9.0
    Outstanding
    In terminal
    Pick-up information
    Santa Maria Airport (SMA)
    Aeroporto Santa Maria - 9580-908 Vila do Porto
    Rental desk is located in the arrivals hall.
    Drop-off information
    Santa Maria Airport (SMA)
    Aeroporto Santa Maria - 9580-908 Vila do Porto
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    Average deposit
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    Fiat Panda
    or similar Mini Elite
    Manual
    5
    1
    A/C
    5
    7
    £14.15
    per day
    Free cancellation
    9.0
    Outstanding
    In terminal
    Pick-up information
    Santa Maria Airport (SMA)
    Aeroporto de Santa Maria, 9580-402, Vila do Porto
    The representative will be waiting at the rental desk in Terminal.
    Drop-off information
    Santa Maria Airport (SMA)
    Aeroporto de Santa Maria, 9580-402, Vila do Porto
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    Low deposit
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    Kia Picanto
    or similar Mini
    Manual
    4
    1
    A/C
    4
    8
    £14.30
    per day
    Free cancellation
    8.1
    Very Good
    In terminal
    Pick-up information
    Santa Maria Airport (SMA)
    Vila do Porto, Santa Maria Airport
    After arrival, please proceed to Car Alliance rental desk (Prime Azores). If you need assistance, please call +351 92552 0367 or +351 925 520 370.
    Drop-off information
    Santa Maria Airport (SMA)
    Vila do Porto, Santa Maria Airport
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    Average deposit
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    Renault Clio
    or similar Economy
    Manual
    5
    2
    A/C
    5
    9
    £14.90
    per day
    Free cancellation
    9.0
    Outstanding
    In terminal
    Pick-up information
    Santa Maria Airport (SMA)
    Aeroporto Santa Maria - 9580-908 Vila do Porto
    Rental desk is located in the arrivals hall.
    Drop-off information
    Santa Maria Airport (SMA)
    Aeroporto Santa Maria - 9580-908 Vila do Porto
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    Average deposit
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    Suzuki Swift
    or similar Economy
    Manual
    4
    1
    A/C
    5
    11
    £17.04
    per day
    Free cancellation
    8.3
    Very Good
    In terminal
    Pick-up information
    Santa Maria Airport (SMA)
    Aeroporto De Santa Maria
    Drop-off information
    Santa Maria Airport (SMA)
    Aeroporto De Santa Maria
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    Opel Corsa
    or similar Economy
    Manual
    5
    2
    A/C
    5
    12
    £17.30
    per day
    Free cancellation
    8.3
    Very Good
    In terminal
    Pick-up information
    Santa Maria Airport (SMA)
    Aeroporto De Santa Maria Avenida De São Miguel 9580-402 Vila Do Porto
    After arrival, proceed to the rental desk at Santa Maria International Airport. For assistance, please call +351 925 520 367.
    Drop-off information
    Santa Maria Airport (SMA)
    Aeroporto De Santa Maria Avenida De São Miguel 9580-402 Vila Do Porto
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    Volkswagen Polo
    or similar Economy
    Manual
    4
    2
    No A/C
    4
    13
    £18.08
    per day
    Free cancellation
    8.3
    Very Good
    In terminal
    Pick-up information
    Santa Maria Airport (SMA)
    Aeroporto De Santa Maria
    Drop-off information
    Santa Maria Airport (SMA)
    Aeroporto De Santa Maria
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    Opel Corsa Hatchback
    or similar Economy
    Manual
    5
    2
    A/C
    5
    15
    £19.54£21.71
    per day
    Free cancellation
    8.0
    Very Good
    Delivery only
    Pick-up information
    Santa Maria Airport (SMA)
    Santa Maria Airport- Vila Do Porto
    PrimeAzores with counter in the airport, please find our office
    Drop-off information
    Santa Maria Airport (SMA)
    Santa Maria Airport- Vila Do Porto
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    High deposit
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    Excellent service
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    Opel Corsa
    or similar Economy
    Automatic
    5
    2
    A/C
    5
    16
    £20.31
    per day
    Free cancellation
    9.0
    Outstanding
    In terminal
    Pick-up information
    Santa Maria Airport (SMA)
    Aeroporto de Santa Maria, 9580-402, Vila do Porto
    The representative will be waiting at the rental desk in Terminal.
    Drop-off information
    Santa Maria Airport (SMA)
    Aeroporto de Santa Maria, 9580-402, Vila do Porto
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    Hyundai i20
    or similar Economy
    Automatic
    4
    1
    A/C
    4
    17
    £21.58
    per day
    Free cancellation
    8.3
    Very Good
    In terminal
    Pick-up information
    Santa Maria Airport (SMA)
    Aeroporto De Santa Maria
    Drop-off information
    Santa Maria Airport (SMA)
    Aeroporto De Santa Maria
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    Mitsubishi Space Star
    or similar Economy
    Automatic
    5
    2
    A/C
    5
    18
    £22.21
    per day
    Free cancellation
    8.3
    Very Good
    In terminal
    Pick-up information
    Santa Maria Airport (SMA)
    Aeroporto De Santa Maria Avenida De São Miguel 9580-402 Vila Do Porto
    After arrival, proceed to the rental desk at Santa Maria International Airport. For assistance, please call +351 925 520 367.
    Drop-off information
    Santa Maria Airport (SMA)
    Aeroporto De Santa Maria Avenida De São Miguel 9580-402 Vila Do Porto
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    Excellent service
    Toyota Yaris
    or similar Economy
    Automatic
    5
    2
    A/C
    4
    19
    £22.93
    per day
    Free cancellation
    9.0
    Outstanding
    In terminal
    Pick-up information
    Santa Maria Airport (SMA)
    Aeroporto De Santa Maria
    The representative will be waiting at the rental desk in Terminal.
    Drop-off information
    Santa Maria Airport (SMA)
    Aeroporto De Santa Maria
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    Excellent service
    Renault Clio
    or similar Economy
    Manual
    4
    1
    A/C
    4
    20
    £30.72
    per day
    Free cancellation
    8.5
    Excellent
    In terminal
    Pick-up information
    Santa Maria Airport (SMA)
    Aeroporto Santa Maria
    Drop-off information
    Santa Maria Airport (SMA)
    Aeroporto Santa Maria
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    Low deposit
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    Renault Captur
    or similar Compact SUV
    Automatic
    5
    2
    A/C
    5
    21
    £31.65
    per day
    Free cancellation
    9.0
    Outstanding
    In terminal
    Pick-up information
    Santa Maria Airport (SMA)
    Aeroporto Santa Maria - 9580-908 Vila do Porto
    Rental desk is located in the arrivals hall.
    Drop-off information
    Santa Maria Airport (SMA)
    Aeroporto Santa Maria - 9580-908 Vila do Porto
    Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
    High deposit
    Unlimited mileage
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    Excellent service
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    Dacia Jogger
    or similar Intermediate Van
    Manual
    7
    2
    A/C
    5
    22
    £31.90
    per day
    Free cancellation
    9.0
    Outstanding
    In terminal
    Pick-up information
    Santa Maria Airport (SMA)
    Aeroporto Santa Maria - 9580-908 Vila do Porto
    Rental desk is located in the arrivals hall.
    Drop-off information
    Santa Maria Airport (SMA)
    Aeroporto Santa Maria - 9580-908 Vila do Porto
    Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
    High deposit
    Unlimited mileage
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    Excellent service
    Online check-in
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    Ford Focus STW
    or similar Compact Estate/Wagon
    Automatic
    5
    3
    A/C
    5
    23
    £34.98
    per day
    Free cancellation
    9.0
    Outstanding
    In terminal
    Pick-up information
    Santa Maria Airport (SMA)
    Aeroporto Santa Maria - 9580-908 Vila do Porto
    Rental desk is located in the arrivals hall.
    Drop-off information
    Santa Maria Airport (SMA)
    Aeroporto Santa Maria - 9580-908 Vila do Porto
    Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
    High deposit
    Unlimited mileage
    Pay now
    Excellent service
    Online check-in
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    Renault Trafic
    or similar Full-size Van
    Manual
    9
    3
    A/C
    4
    25
    £38.74
    per day
    Free cancellation
    9.0
    Outstanding
    In terminal
    Pick-up information
    Santa Maria Airport (SMA)
    Aeroporto Santa Maria - 9580-908 Vila do Porto
    Rental desk is located in the arrivals hall.
    Drop-off information
    Santa Maria Airport (SMA)
    Aeroporto Santa Maria - 9580-908 Vila do Porto
    Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
    High deposit
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    Skoda Fabia
    or similar Economy
    Automatic
    5
    1
    A/C
    5
    26
    £40.53
    per day
    Free cancellation
    8.3
    Very Good
    In terminal
    Pick-up information
    Santa Maria Airport (SMA)
    Aeroporto De Santa Maria Avenida De São Miguel 9580-402 Vila Do Porto
    After arrival, proceed to the rental desk at Santa Maria International Airport. For assistance, please call +351 925 520 367.
    Drop-off information
    Santa Maria Airport (SMA)
    Aeroporto De Santa Maria Avenida De São Miguel 9580-402 Vila Do Porto
    Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
    High deposit
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    Fiat 500
    or similar Mini
    Manual
    4
    1
    A/C
    3
    27
    £44.08
    per day
    Free cancellation
    8.0
    Very Good
    In terminal
    Pick-up information
    Santa Maria Airport (SMA)
    AEROPORTO DE SANTA MARIA
    Please follow the signs to car rental area
    Drop-off information
    Santa Maria Airport (SMA)
    AEROPORTO DE SANTA MARIA
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    Low deposit
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    Peugeot 208
    or similar Economy
    Manual
    5
    1
    A/C
    3
    28
    £51.13
    per day
    Free cancellation
    8.0
    Very Good
    In terminal
    Pick-up information
    Santa Maria Airport (SMA)
    AEROPORTO DE SANTA MARIA
    Please follow the signs to car rental area
    Drop-off information
    Santa Maria Airport (SMA)
    AEROPORTO DE SANTA MARIA
    Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
    Low deposit
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    Ford Focus
    or similar Compact
    Manual
    5
    2
    A/C
    4
    29
    £53.52
    per day
    Free cancellation
    8.0
    Very Good
    In terminal
    Pick-up information
    Santa Maria Airport (SMA)
    AEROPORTO DE SANTA MARIA
    Please follow the signs to car rental area
    Drop-off information
    Santa Maria Airport (SMA)
    AEROPORTO DE SANTA MARIA
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    Low deposit
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    Volkswagen Polo
    or similar Economy
    Automatic
    5
    1
    A/C
    5
    30
    £56.11
    per day
    Free cancellation
    8.0
    Very Good
    In terminal
    Pick-up information
    Santa Maria Airport (SMA)
    AEROPORTO DE SANTA MARIA
    Please follow the signs to car rental area
    Drop-off information
    Santa Maria Airport (SMA)
    AEROPORTO DE SANTA MARIA
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    Low deposit
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    Ford Focus STW
    or similar Compact Estate/Wagon
    Manual
    5
    3
    A/C
    5
    31
    £58.56
    per day
    Free cancellation
    8.0
    Very Good
    In terminal
    Pick-up information
    Santa Maria Airport (SMA)
    AEROPORTO DE SANTA MARIA
    Please follow the signs to car rental area
    Drop-off information
    Santa Maria Airport (SMA)
    AEROPORTO DE SANTA MARIA
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    Low deposit
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    Fiat 500X
    or similar Compact SUV
    Automatic
    5
    2
    A/C
    5
    32
    £71.92
    per day
    Free cancellation
    8.0
    Very Good
    In terminal
    Pick-up information
    Santa Maria Airport (SMA)
    AEROPORTO DE SANTA MARIA
    Please follow the signs to car rental area
    Drop-off information
    Santa Maria Airport (SMA)
    AEROPORTO DE SANTA MARIA
    Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
    Average deposit
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    Volkswagen T-Roc
    or similar Intermediate SUV
    Manual
    5
    2
    A/C
    5
    33
    £75.38
    per day
    Free cancellation
    8.0
    Very Good
    In terminal
    Pick-up information
    Santa Maria Airport (SMA)
    AEROPORTO DE SANTA MARIA
    Please follow the signs to car rental area
    Drop-off information
    Santa Maria Airport (SMA)
    AEROPORTO DE SANTA MARIA
    Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
    Average deposit
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    Peugeot 3008
    or similar Intermediate SUV
    Automatic
    5
    3
    A/C
    5
    34
    £78.91
    per day
    Free cancellation
    8.0
    Very Good
    In terminal
    Pick-up information
    Santa Maria Airport (SMA)
    AEROPORTO DE SANTA MARIA
    Please follow the signs to car rental area
    Drop-off information
    Santa Maria Airport (SMA)
    AEROPORTO DE SANTA MARIA
    Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
    Average deposit
    Unlimited mileage
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    Dacia Jogger 5+2
    or similar Intermediate Van
    Manual
    7
    1
    A/C
    5
    35
    £90.24
    per day
    Free cancellation
    8.0
    Very Good
    In terminal
    Pick-up information
    Santa Maria Airport (SMA)
    AEROPORTO DE SANTA MARIA
    Please follow the signs to car rental area
    Drop-off information
    Santa Maria Airport (SMA)
    AEROPORTO DE SANTA MARIA
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    Average deposit
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    Unlimited mileage
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    VW Transporter
    or similar Standard Van
    Manual
    9
    2
    A/C
    4
    36
    £101.71
    per day
    Free cancellation
    8.0
    Very Good
    In terminal
    Pick-up information
    Santa Maria Airport (SMA)
    AEROPORTO DE SANTA MARIA
    Please follow the signs to car rental area
    Drop-off information
    Santa Maria Airport (SMA)
    AEROPORTO DE SANTA MARIA
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    The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 06:32 on 04/11/25. Prices may vary based on the booking dates, length of rental, and car class.

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    Table of contents
    Cheapest Car Hire RatesWhy book with us?Travel informationAirport informationTop 4 locations near Santa Maria AirportMap of top car rental locationsWhen to book at Santa Maria Airport and for how long?Car hire informationMost popular car models of suppliersCar Hire StatisticsTop 11 suppliers at Santa Maria Airport in 2025Award-winning service

    Travel information

    Languages
    Portuguese
    Currency
    EUR
    Drive on
    Right-hand side
    Dialing code
    +351
    Average car hire price
    £48 per day
    Average car hire length
    4 days
    Speed limit within city centre
    50 km/h or 31 mph
    Speed limit out of city centre
    80 - 100 km/h or 50 - 62 mph
    Acceptable limit of BAC
    0.05%
    Score
    9.1 / 10

    Airport information

    Name
    Santa Maria Airport (SMA)
    IATA
    SMA
    ICAO
    LPAZ
    Overall rating
    6.5 / 10
    Getting to the airport
    7.8
    Check-in and departures
    7.2
    Facilities and services
    5.7
    Wi-Fi
    6.1
    Dining and car hire services
    6.0
    Lounge
    6.0

    Top 4 locations near Santa Maria Airport

    1. Ponta Delgada Airportstarting at £1.16 per day
      98.4 km / 61.14 miles
    2. Lajes Air Base Terceirastarting at £9.14 per day
      261 km / 162.18 miles
    3. Pico Airportstarting at £5.98 per day
      337.1 km / 209.46 miles
    4. Santa Cruz das Flores Airportstarting at £13.62 per day
      589.3 km / 366.17 miles

    Map of top car rental locations

    A
    Autatlantis
    Aeroporto de Santa Maria, 9580-402, Vila do Porto
    B
    Ilha Verde
    Aeroporto Santa Maria - 9580-908 Vila do Porto
    C
    SIXT
    Aeroporto Santa Maria
    D
    Avis
    Aeroporto de Santa Maria, Vila do Porto
    E
    Surprice
    R, Eng. Eugenio Ataide Camara, 003 Relva , 9500-681 Ponta Delgada

    When to book at Santa Maria Airport and for how long?

    In which month is car hire at Santa Maria Airport the most affordable?

    Prices for hiring a car at Santa Maria Airport fluctuate depending on the time of year. This table and graph can help you find the best bargain.

    Saver's insights

    Cheapest monthFebruary Most expensive month July
    Average price £21 A good deal £32 Cheapest supplier Prime Azores Cheapest car type Small cars
    Average price for hiring a car per day at Santa Maria Airport
    £81
    £40
    £0

    £15

    in January

    Jan

    £13

    in February

    Feb

    £14

    in March

    Mar

    £26

    in April

    Apr

    £29

    in May

    May

    £57

    in June

    Jun

    £74

    in July

    Jul

    £72

    in August

    Aug

    £38

    in September

    Sep

    £22

    in October

    Oct

    £14

    in November

    Nov

    £19

    in December

    Dec

    The best month to hire a car at Santa Maria Airport is February — when the average price for a hire is £12.79 per day. This is 40% less than the yearly average and 83% less than hiring a car in July (when the average price is £73.50 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 Maria Airport?

    Given the number of users searching for a car at Santa Maria Airport, there is a higher probability of travellers hiring a car in July in comparison to hiring a car in in January.

    Monthly Car Hire Searches at Santa Maria Airport Compared to the Yearly Average
    2.3
    1.2
    0

    0.4 times in January

    Jan

    0.4 times in February

    Feb

    0.5 times in March

    Mar

    0.7 times in April

    Apr

    Same as average in May

    May

    1.4 times in June

    Jun

    2.1 times in July

    Jul

    1.8 times in August

    Aug

    1.8 times in September

    Sep

    0.9 times in October

    Oct

    0.5 times in November

    Nov

    0.5 times in December

    Dec

    For how long do most travellers hire cars for at Santa Maria Airport?

    How long travellers keep their hire cars varies by the time of year: in January the average hire period is 6 days, while in April, the average hire period is only 3 days.

    Average number of hire days at Santa Maria Airport
    7
    3
    0

    6 days in January

    Jan

    5 days in February

    Feb

    5 days in March

    Mar

    3 days in April

    Apr

    4 days in May

    May

    5 days in June

    Jun

    5 days in July

    Jul

    4 days in August

    Aug

    4 days in September

    Sep

    4 days in October

    Oct

    4 days in November

    Nov

    4 days in December

    Dec

    Car hire information

    🔥 Popular suppliersIlha Verde, Autatlantis, AddCar, Prime Azores, Avis
    🚗 Popular car typesSmall cars, SUVs, Medium cars, People Carriers
    🤑 Lowest price£14 per day
    👛 Cheapest supplierPrime Azores

    Car Hire Statistics

    Highest-rated company
    Autatlantis (rated 9.1 / 10)
    Lowest-rated company
    Prime Azores (rated 8.0 / 10)
    Total number of reviews
    14
    Total rental companies
    11
    Average daily price
    £48
    Lowest daily price
    £14
    Total cars available
    98

    Top 11 suppliers at Santa Maria Airport in 2025

    Autatlantis
    Autatlantis
    9.1
    Outstanding
    98 reviews
    Value for money
    8.4
    Ease of finding
    9.5
    Agent helpfulness
    9.5
    Pick-up speed
    9.4
    Drop-off speed
    9.2
    Car cleanliness
    9.0
    Car condition
    8.6
    £20 - £67
    per day
    Aeroporto de Santa Maria, 9580-402, Vila do Porto
    +351296684632 / +351967316938
    Show working hours
    Mon
    06:00-22:00
    Tue
    06:00-22:00
    Wed
    06:00-22:00
    Thu
    06:00-22:00
    Fri
    06:00-22:00
    Sat
    06:00-22:00
    Sun
    06:00-22:00
    Ilha Verde
    Ilha Verde
    9.0
    Outstanding
    142 reviews
    Value for money
    8.4
    Ease of finding
    9.6
    Agent helpfulness
    9.3
    Pick-up speed
    9.1
    Drop-off speed
    9.5
    Car cleanliness
    8.8
    Car condition
    8.5
    £17 - £95
    per day
    Aeroporto Santa Maria - 9580-908 Vila do Porto
    +351296886528 / +351917369160
    Show working hours
    Mon
    07:00-21:00
    Tue
    07:00-21:00
    Wed
    07:00-21:00
    Thu
    07:00-21:00
    Fri
    07:00-21:00
    Sat
    07:00-21:00
    Sun
    07:00-21:00
    SIXT
    SIXT
    8.7
    Excellent
    Value for money
    8.8
    Ease of finding
    8.2
    Agent helpfulness
    9.1
    Pick-up speed
    8.0
    Drop-off speed
    8.2
    Car cleanliness
    9.5
    Car condition
    8.8
    £17 - £95
    per day
    Aeroporto Santa Maria
    +351255788199
    Show working hours
    Mon
    07:00-21:00
    Tue
    07:00-21:00
    Wed
    07:00-21:00
    Thu
    07:00-21:00
    Fri
    07:00-21:00
    Sat
    07:00-21:00
    Sun
    07:00-21:00
    Avis
    Avis
    8.5
    Excellent
    18 reviews
    Value for money
    7.5
    Ease of finding
    9.2
    Agent helpfulness
    8.4
    Pick-up speed
    8.8
    Drop-off speed
    9.1
    Car cleanliness
    8.5
    Car condition
    8.0
    £42
    per day
    Aeroporto de Santa Maria, Vila do Porto
    +351296886528
    Show working hours
    Mon
    08:00-20:00
    Tue
    08:00-20:00
    Wed
    08:00-20:00
    Thu
    08:00-20:00
    Fri
    08:00-20:00
    Sat
    08:00-20:00
    Sun
    08:00-20:00
    Surprice
    Surprice
    8.5
    Excellent
    Value for money
    8.5
    Ease of finding
    8.2
    Agent helpfulness
    8.9
    Pick-up speed
    8.0
    Drop-off speed
    8.2
    Car cleanliness
    9.0
    Car condition
    8.7
    £42
    per day
    R, Eng. Eugenio Ataide Camara, 003 Relva , 9500-681 Ponta Delgada
    +351300509199
    Show working hours
    Mon
    08:00-20:00
    Tue
    08:00-20:00
    Wed
    08:00-20:00
    Thu
    08:00-20:00
    Fri
    08:00-20:00
    Sat
    08:00-20:00
    Sun
    08:00-20:00
    AddCar
    AddCar
    8.3
    Very Good
    33 reviews
    Value for money
    7.6
    Ease of finding
    8.9
    Agent helpfulness
    8.2
    Pick-up speed
    8.6
    Drop-off speed
    8.7
    Car cleanliness
    8.3
    Car condition
    8.1
    £19 - £57
    per day
    Aeroporto De Santa Maria Avenida De São Miguel 9580-402 Vila Do Porto
    +351925520367
    Show working hours
    Mon
    07:00-22:00
    Tue
    07:00-22:00
    Wed
    07:00-22:00
    Thu
    07:00-22:00
    Fri
    07:00-22:00
    Sat
    07:00-22:00
    Sun
    07:00-22:00
    Keddy
    Keddy
    8.2
    Very Good
    Value for money
    8.0
    Ease of finding
    8.2
    Agent helpfulness
    8.7
    Pick-up speed
    8.0
    Drop-off speed
    8.2
    Car cleanliness
    8.6
    Car condition
    7.9
    £19 - £57
    per day
    AEROPORTO DE SANTA MARIA
    +351296886528
    Show working hours
    Mon
    08:00-20:00
    Tue
    08:00-20:00
    Wed
    08:00-20:00
    Thu
    08:00-20:00
    Fri
    08:00-20:00
    Sat
    08:00-20:00
    Sun
    08:00-20:00
    Car Alliance
    Car Alliance
    8.2
    Very Good
    Value for money
    8.1
    Ease of finding
    8.2
    Agent helpfulness
    8.3
    Pick-up speed
    8.0
    Drop-off speed
    8.2
    Car cleanliness
    8.0
    Car condition
    8.2
    £20
    per day
    Vila do Porto, Santa Maria Airport
    +351925520367 / +351925520370
    Show working hours
    Mon
    08:00-21:59
    Tue
    08:00-21:59
    Wed
    08:00-21:59
    Thu
    08:00-21:59
    Fri
    08:00-21:59
    Sat
    08:00-21:59
    Sun
    08:00-21:59
    United Rent A Car
    United Rent A Car
    8.0
    Very Good
    2 reviews
    Value for money
    7.6
    Ease of finding
    8.1
    Agent helpfulness
    8.0
    Pick-up speed
    7.9
    Drop-off speed
    8.2
    Car cleanliness
    8.2
    Car condition
    7.8
    £20
    per day
    Aeroporto de Santa Maria Avenida de São Miguel 9580-402 Vila do Porto
    +351962244746
    Show working hours
    Mon
    05:30-21:00
    Tue
    05:30-21:00
    Wed
    05:30-21:00
    Thu
    05:30-21:00
    Fri
    05:30-21:00
    Sat
    05:30-21:00
    Sun
    05:30-21:00
    Europcar
    Europcar
    8.0
    Very Good
    Value for money
    7.3
    Ease of finding
    8.2
    Agent helpfulness
    8.1
    Pick-up speed
    8.0
    Drop-off speed
    8.2
    Car cleanliness
    8.6
    Car condition
    7.4
    £61 - £147
    per day
    AEROPORTO DE SANTA MARIA
    +351296886528
    Show working hours
    Mon
    08:00-20:00
    Tue
    08:00-20:00
    Wed
    08:00-20:00
    Thu
    08:00-20:00
    Fri
    08:00-20:00
    Sat
    08:00-20:00
    Sun
    08:00-20:00
    Prime Azores
    Prime Azores
    8.0
    Very Good
    8 reviews
    Value for money
    7.1
    Ease of finding
    8.9
    Agent helpfulness
    7.5
    Pick-up speed
    7.9
    Drop-off speed
    8.7
    Car cleanliness
    8.1
    Car condition
    7.9
    £14 - £29
    per day
    Santa Maria Airport- Vila Do Porto
    +351962244746 / +351925520370
    Show working hours
    Mon
    08:00-20:59
    Tue
    08:00-20:59
    Wed
    08:00-20:59
    Thu
    08:00-20:59
    Fri
    08:00-20:59
    Sat
    08:00-20:59
    Sun
    08:00-20:59
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    Fast
    Great experience and fast service
    Cornelius Nunnally,
    4 Nov 2025
    Fast and easy
    Fast and easy
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    4 Nov 2025
    Easy to follow and clear information…
    Easy to follow and clear information and process to book
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    4 Nov 2025
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    Quick to book
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    4 Nov 2025
    Very good deal
    Very good deal
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    4 Nov 2025
    Good price
    Price was best and online form simple
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    4 Nov 2025
    I found what i was looking for
    I found what i was looking for
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    4 Nov 2025
    Easy to overcome
    Easy to overcome
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    4 Nov 2025
    Price and Quick
    Price and Quick
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    4 Nov 2025
    Easy
    Easy, fast, understandable, great options.
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    4 Nov 2025
    site is Easy and convenient
    site is Easy and convenient
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    4 Nov 2025
    My experience with the agenci is very…
    My experience with the agenci is very good. In special with Carlos...he is a great p...
    Gloria,
    4 Nov 2025
    Excellent value
    Excellent value, easy to book
    Tony,
    4 Nov 2025
    Good assistent
    Good assistent
    Rui Joaquim,
    4 Nov 2025
    Please don't ask me to make comments…
    Please don't ask me to make comments since the date of the car rental is not today
    Nathalie Cazeaud Hillaire,
    4 Nov 2025
    Easy booking
    Easy booking
    tineke klok,
    4 Nov 2025
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