Car Hire at Santa Maria Airport
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Cheapest Car Hire Rates
Mini
Renault Twingo or comparable
€45.00 per day
Economy
Volkswagen Polo or comparable
€50.23 per day
Compact
Ford Focus or comparable
€117.12 per day
Intermediate Van
Dacia Jogger or comparable
€106.71 per day
Most Popular Car Hire Deals
Mini
Fiat 500 or comparable
€47.59 per day
Mini
Kia Picanto or comparable
€47.81 per day
Mini
Hyundai i10 or comparable
€49.29 per day
Mini
Renault Clio or comparable
€52.38 per day
The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 22:38 on 28/06/2025. 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
Dialing code
+351
Average car hire price
€65 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%
Airport information
Santa Maria Airport (SMA)
- IATA: SMA
- ICAO: LPAZ
- Name: Santa Maria Airport (SMA)
Top 4 locations near Santa Maria Airport
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98.4 km / 61.1 miles
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261 km / 162.2 miles
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337.1 km / 209.5 miles
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589.3 km / 366.2 miles
Map of Car Hire Destinations
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.
Average price for hiring a car per day at Santa Maria Airport
The best month to hire a car at Santa Maria Airport is February — when the average price for a hire is €14.80 per day. This is 62% less than the yearly average and 84% less than hiring a car in August (when the average price is €90.23 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.
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.
For how long do most travellers hire cars for at Santa Maria Airport?
How long travellers keep their hire cars depends on the time of year: in January, the average hire length is 6 days, while in April, it is only 3 days.
Average number of hire days at Santa Maria Airport
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 August in comparison to hiring a car in in February.
Monthly Car Hire Searches at Santa Maria Airport Compared to the Yearly Average
Car hire information
| Popular suppliers | Ilha Verde, AddCar, Autatlantis, Prime Azores, Avis |
| Popular car categories | Small cars, SUVs, Medium cars, People Carriers |
| Lowest price | €45 per day |
| Cheapest supplier | Ilha Verde |
Most popular car models of suppliers
| Hire Agency | Model | Doors | Luggage | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ilha Verde | Renault Twingo | 3 | 1 | Small cars |
| Autatlantis | Volkswagen Up | 5 | 1 | Small cars |
| AddCar | Fiat 500 | 3 | 1 | Small cars |
| Ilha Verde | Renault Clio | 5 | 2 | Small cars |
| Ilha Verde | Hyundai i10 | 5 | 1 | Small cars |
| AddCar | Kia Picanto | 4 | 1 | Small cars |
| AddCar | Opel Corsa | 5 | 2 | Small cars |
| Autatlantis | Toyota Yaris | 4 | 1 | Small cars |
| Autatlantis | Fiat Panda | 5 | 1 | Small cars |
| Ilha Verde | Renault Captur | 5 | 2 | SUVs |
Car Hire Statistics
Highest-rated company
Autatlantis
9 / 10
Lowest-rated company
Europcar
8 / 10
Total number of reviews
14
Total rental companies
9
Average daily price
€64.52
Lowest daily price
€45.00
Total cars available
72
Top 9 suppliers at Santa Maria Airport in 2025
Autatlantis
+351296684632 / +351967316938
Aeroporto de Santa Maria, 9580-402, Vila do Porto
€157 - €170
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
+351296886528 / +351917369160
Aeroporto Santa Maria - 9580-908 Vila do Porto
€45 - €149
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
+351925520367
Aeroporto De Santa Maria Avenida De São Miguel 9580-402 Vila Do Porto
€48 - €144
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
SIXT
+351255788199
Aeroporto Santa Maria
€48 - €144
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
+351296886528
Aeroporto de Santa Maria, Vila do Porto
€48 - €144
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
+351962244746 / +351925520370
Santa Maria Airport- Vila Do Porto
€93 - €100
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
Keddy
+351296886528
AEROPORTO DE SANTA MARIA
€93 - €100
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
United Rent A Car
+351962244746
Aeroporto de Santa Maria Avenida de São Miguel 9580-402 Vila do Porto
€93 - €100
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
+351296886528
AEROPORTO DE SANTA MARIA
€117
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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