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Santa Maria Airport (SMA), Vila do Porto, Portugal - Azores Islands
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Cheapest Car Hire Rates

Fiat 500

or similar Mini
Manual
4
A/C
3
1
£8.76
per day
Free cancellation
8.4
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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Renault Captur

or similar Compact SUV
Manual
5
A/C
5
7
£13.66
per day
Free cancellation
8.7
Very Good
In terminal
Pick-up information
Santa Maria Airport (SMA)
Aeroporto Santa Maria
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Drop-off information
Santa Maria Airport (SMA)
Aeroporto Santa Maria
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Kia Picanto

or similar Mini
Manual
4
A/C
4
2
£8.97
per day
Free cancellation
8.4
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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Opel Corsa

or similar Economy
Manual
5
A/C
5
3
£9.32
per day
Free cancellation
8.4
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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Kia Picanto

or similar Mini
Manual
4
A/C
5
4
£9.93
per day
Free cancellation
8.4
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 our rental desk in Santa Maria International Airport. The member of our staff will be identified as Addcar or Primeazores. For assistance: (we have Whatsapp). For more assistance please call 00351 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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Opel Corsa

or similar Economy
Manual
5
A/C
5
5
£10.53
per day
Free cancellation
8.4
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 our rental desk in Santa Maria International Airport. The member of our staff will be identified as Addcar or Primeazores. For assistance: (we have Whatsapp). For more assistance please call 00351 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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Renault Clio

or similar Economy
Manual
5
A/C
5
6
£12.71
per day
Free cancellation
8.7
Very Good
In terminal
Pick-up information
Santa Maria Airport (SMA)
Aeroporto Santa Maria
Please follow the signs to car rental area
Drop-off information
Santa Maria Airport (SMA)
Aeroporto Santa Maria
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Dacia Sandero Stepway

or similar Economy SUV
Manual
5
A/C
5
8
£19.58
per day
Free cancellation
8.4
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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Hyundai Kauai

or similar Compact SUV
Manual
5
A/C
5
9
£21.08
per day
Free cancellation
8.4
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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Mitsubishi Space Star

or similar Mini
Automatic
4
A/C
4
10
£23.89
per day
Free cancellation
8.4
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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Nissan Juke

or similar Compact SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
5
11
£27.14
per day
Free cancellation
8.7
Very Good
In terminal
Pick-up information
Santa Maria Airport (SMA)
Aeroporto Santa Maria
Please follow the signs to car rental area
Drop-off information
Santa Maria Airport (SMA)
Aeroporto Santa Maria
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Low deposit
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Seat Arona

or similar Compact SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
5
12
£27.29
per day
Free cancellation
8.4
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
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
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Excellent service

Fiat 500

or similar Mini
Manual
4
A/C
3
13
£31.85
per day
Free cancellation
9.0
Excellent
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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Excellent service

Volkswagen Up

or similar Mini
Manual
4
A/C
5
14
£32.66
per day
Free cancellation
9.0
Excellent
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
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
Low deposit
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Excellent service

Fiat Panda

or similar Mini Elite
Manual
5
A/C
5
15
£39.57
per day
Free cancellation
9.0
Excellent
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
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
Low deposit
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Excellent service

Toyota Yaris

or similar Economy
Manual
5
A/C
4
16
£43.73
per day
Free cancellation
9.0
Excellent
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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Excellent service

Citroen C3 Aircross

or similar Compact SUV
Manual
5
A/C
5
17
£55.28
per day
Free cancellation
9.0
Excellent
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
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
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Mitsubishi Space Star

or similar Economy
Automatic
5
A/C
5
18
£61.64
per day
Free cancellation
8.4
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 our rental desk in Santa Maria International Airport. The member of our staff will be identified as Addcar or Primeazores. For assistance: (we have Whatsapp). For more assistance please call 00351 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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Peugeot 208

or similar Economy
Manual
5
A/C
3
19
£70.54
per day
Free cancellation
7.9
Average
In terminal
Pick-up information
Santa Maria Airport (SMA)
AEROPORTO DE SANTA MARIA
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Drop-off information
Santa Maria Airport (SMA)
AEROPORTO DE SANTA MARIA
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Renault Clio

or similar Economy
Manual
4
A/C
4
20
£82.94
per day
Free cancellation
8.4
Good
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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Opel Corsa

or similar Economy
Manual
5
A/C
5
21
£82.94
per day
Free cancellation
8.4
Good
In terminal
Pick-up information
Santa Maria Airport (SMA)
Aeroporto de Santa Maria, Vila do Porto
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Santa Maria Airport (SMA)
Aeroporto de Santa Maria, Vila do Porto
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The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 06:17 on 06/09/26. 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 9 suppliers at Santa Maria Airport in 2026Award-winning service

Travel information

Languages
Portuguese
Currency
EUR
Drive on
Right-hand side
Dialing code
+351
Average car hire price
£32 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
9.2 / 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 £1.98 per day
    98.4 km / 61.14 miles
  2. Lajes Air Base Terceirastarting at £11.71 per day
    261 km / 162.18 miles
  3. Pico Airportstarting at £9.02 per day
    337.1 km / 209.46 miles
  4. Santa Cruz das Flores Airportstarting at £17.59 per day
    589.3 km / 366.17 miles

Map of top car rental locations

A
Ilha Verde
Aeroporto Santa Maria - 9580-908 Vila do Porto
B
SIXT
Aeroporto Santa Maria
C
AddCar
Aeroporto De Santa Maria Avenida De São Miguel 9580-402 Vila Do Porto
D
Avis
Aeroporto de Santa Maria, Vila do Porto
E
Car Alliance
Vila do Porto, Santa Maria Airport

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 August
Average price £38 A good deal £17 Cheapest supplier Car Alliance Cheapest car type Small cars
Average price for hiring a car per day at Santa Maria Airport
£63
£32
£0

£9

in January

Jan

£7

in February

Feb

£10

in March

Mar

£19

in April

Apr

£24

in May

May

£35

in June

Jun

£52

in July

Jul

£58

in August

Aug

£35

in September

Sep

£21

in October

Oct

£11

in November

Nov

£11

in December

Dec

The best month to hire a car at Santa Maria Airport is February — when the average price for a hire is £7.37 per day. This is 81% less than the yearly average and 87% less than hiring a car in August (when the average price is £57.55 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 September in comparison to hiring a car in in January.

Monthly Car Hire Searches at Santa Maria Airport Compared to the Yearly Average
2.1
1
0

0.7 times in January

Jan

0.7 times in February

Feb

0.9 times in March

Mar

1.1 times in April

Apr

0.9 times in May

May

1.2 times in June

Jun

Same as average in July

Jul

0.8 times in August

Aug

1.9 times in September

Sep

1.1 times in October

Oct

0.8 times in November

Nov

0.7 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 February, the average hire period is only 4 days.

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

6 days in January

Jan

4 days in February

Feb

6 days in March

Mar

4 days in April

Apr

5 days in May

May

4 days in June

Jun

4 days in July

Jul

4 days in August

Aug

5 days in September

Sep

4 days in October

Oct

4 days in November

Nov

5 days in December

Dec

Car hire information

🔥 Popular suppliersIlha Verde, Autatlantis, SIXT, Car Alliance, AddCar
🚗 Popular car typesSmall cars, SUVs, medium cars, people Carriers
🤑 Lowest price£12 per day
👛 Cheapest supplierCar Alliance

Car Hire Statistics

Highest-rated company
Ilha Verde (rated 8.9 / 10)
Lowest-rated company
Europcar (rated 8.0 / 10)
Total number of reviews
16
Total rental companies
9
Average daily price
£32
Lowest daily price
£12
Total cars available
141

Top 9 suppliers at Santa Maria Airport in 2026

Ilha Verde
Ilha Verde
8.9
Very Good
171 ratings
Value for money
8.2
Ease of finding
9.6
Agent helpfulness
9.1
Pick-up speed
9.3
Drop-off speed
9.4
Car cleanliness
8.7
Car condition
8.3
£15–£279
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
Very Good
1 rating
Value for money
8.9
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
9.4
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
9.3
Car condition
9.0
£18–£61
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
AddCar
AddCar
8.4
Good
33 ratings
Value for money
7.8
Ease of finding
8.9
Agent helpfulness
8.5
Pick-up speed
8.6
Drop-off speed
8.7
Car cleanliness
8.4
Car condition
8.1
£30–£226
per day
Aeroporto De Santa Maria Avenida De São Miguel 9580-402 Vila Do Porto
+351962244746 / +351925520367
Show working hours
Mon
08:00-22:00
Tue
08:00-22:00
Wed
08:00-22:00
Thu
08:00-22:00
Fri
08:00-22:00
Sat
08:00-22:00
Sun
08:00-22:00
Avis
Avis
8.4
Good
18 ratings
Value for money
7.5
Ease of finding
9.2
Agent helpfulness
8.3
Pick-up speed
8.8
Drop-off speed
9.1
Car cleanliness
8.4
Car condition
7.9
£116
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
Car Alliance
Car Alliance
8.4
Good
6 ratings
Value for money
8.1
Ease of finding
8.8
Agent helpfulness
8.4
Pick-up speed
8.6
Drop-off speed
8.8
Car cleanliness
8.2
Car condition
8.2
£12–£38
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
Keddy
Keddy
8.3
Good
Value for money
8.1
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.6
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
8.8
Car condition
8.1
£22–£113
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
8.2
Good
12 ratings
Value for money
7.3
Ease of finding
9.2
Agent helpfulness
7.7
Pick-up speed
8.1
Drop-off speed
8.9
Car cleanliness
8.2
Car condition
7.9
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
United Rent A Car
United Rent A Car
8.1
Good
2 ratings
Value for money
7.8
Ease of finding
8.1
Agent helpfulness
8.1
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
8.7
Car condition
8.1
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
Good
Value for money
7.2
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.0
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
8.6
Car condition
7.4
£99
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

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