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Fiat 500
or similar Mini
Manual
4
1
A/C
3
49,90 GBP
per day
Free cancellation
8.2
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
Zero excess
Online check-in
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Ford Focus
or similar Compact
Manual
5
2
A/C
5
65,49 GBP
per day
Free cancellation
9.0
Exceptional
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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Dacia Sandero Stepway
or similar Economy SUV
Manual
5
2
A/C
5
73,30 GBP
per day
Free cancellation
8.6
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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Kia Picanto
or similar Mini
Manual
4
1
A/C
4
49,88 GBP
per day
Free cancellation
8.6
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 Panda
or similar Mini
Manual
4
2
No A/C
3
49,90 GBP
per day
Free cancellation
8.2
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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Fiat 500
or similar Mini
Manual
4
1
A/C
2
55,29 GBP
per day
Free cancellation
8.6
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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Volkswagen Polo
or similar Economy
Manual
5
1
No A/C
5
56,62 GBP
per day
Free cancellation
8.6
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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Opel Corsa Hatchback
or similar Economy
Manual
5
2
A/C
5
57,75 GBP
per day
Free cancellation
8.2
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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Fiat Tipo
or similar Compact
Manual
5
2
A/C
5
66,10 GBP
per day
Free cancellation
8.6
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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Kia Stonic
or similar Compact
Manual
5
2
A/C
4
73,12 GBP
per day
Free cancellation
8.6
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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High deposit
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Excellent service
Zero excess
Online check-in
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Hyundai Kauai
or similar Compact SUV
Manual
5
2
A/C
5
74,10 GBP
per day
Free cancellation
9.0
Exceptional
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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Fiat 500X
or similar Compact SUV
Manual
5
2
A/C
5
77,23 GBP
per day
Free cancellation
8.6
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 Panda
or similar Economy SUV
Manual
4
1
A/C
4
81,03 GBP
per day
Free cancellation
8.6
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
81,80 GBP
per day
Free cancellation
8.6
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
Instant confirmation!
Unlimited mileage
Pay now
Excellent service
Zero excess
Online check-in
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Renault Captur
or similar Compact SUV
Automatic
5
2
A/C
5
82,70 GBP
per day
Free cancellation
9.0
Exceptional
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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Low deposit
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Skoda Fabia
or similar Economy
Automatic
5
1
A/C
5
84,42 GBP
per day
Free cancellation
8.6
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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Dacia Duster
or similar Compact SUV
Manual
5
2
A/C
4
85,35 GBP
per day
Free cancellation
8.6
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 i20
or similar Economy
Automatic
4
1
A/C
4
90,38 GBP
per day
Free cancellation
8.6
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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Suzuki Swift
or similar Economy
Automatic
5
1
A/C
4
93,26 GBP
per day
Free cancellation
8.6
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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High deposit
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Unlimited mileage
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Excellent service
Zero excess
Online check-in
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Dacia Jogger
or similar Intermediate Van
Manual
7
2
A/C
5
111,60 GBP
per day
Free cancellation
9.0
Exceptional
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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Low deposit
Unlimited mileage
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Dacia Lodgy
or similar Intermediate Van
Manual
5
2
A/C
4
122,74 GBP
per day
Free cancellation
8.6
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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Table of contents
- Cheapest Car Hire Rates
- Why book with us?
- Travel information
- Airport information
- Top 4 locations near Santa Maria Airport
- Map of top car rental locations
- When to book at Santa Maria Airport and for how long?
- Car hire information
- Most popular car models of suppliers
- Car Hire Statistics
- Top 9 suppliers at Santa Maria Airport in 2025
- Award-winning service
Travel information
Languages
Portuguese
Currency
EUR
Drive on
Right-hand side
Dialing code
+351
Average car hire price
45 GBP 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
- Ponta Delgada Airportstarting at 42,83 GBP per day98,4 km / 61,14 miles
- Lajes Air Base Terceirastarting at 32,52 GBP per day261 km / 162,18 miles
- Pico Airportstarting at 28,83 GBP per day337,1 km / 209,46 miles
- Santa Cruz das Flores Airportstarting at 28,83 GBP per day589,3 km / 366,17 miles
Map of top car rental locations
A
Ilha Verde
Aeroporto Santa Maria - 9580-908 Vila do Porto
B
Autatlantis
Aeroporto de Santa Maria, 9580-402, Vila do Porto
C
AddCar
Aeroporto De Santa Maria Avenida De São Miguel 9580-402 Vila Do Porto
D
SIXT
Aeroporto Santa Maria
E
Avis
Aeroporto de Santa Maria, Vila do Porto
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 65 GBP | A good deal 68 GBP | Cheapest supplier Autatlantis | Cheapest car type Small cars |
Average price for hiring a car per day at Santa Maria Airport
87 GBP
44 GBP
0 GBP
15 GBP
in January
Jan
13 GBP
in February
Feb
14 GBP
in March
Mar
25 GBP
in April
Apr
29 GBP
in May
May
57 GBP
in June
Jun
80 GBP
in July
Jul
78 GBP
in August
Aug
38 GBP
in September
Sep
25 GBP
in October
Oct
15 GBP
in November
Nov
19 GBP
in December
Dec
The best month to hire a car at Santa Maria Airport is February — when the average price for a hire is 12,75 GBP per day. This is 80% less than the yearly average and 84% less than hiring a car in July (when the average price is 79,52 GBP 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 August 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
0,6 times in April
Apr
Same as average in May
May
1,4 times in June
Jun
1,9 times in July
Jul
2,1 times in August
Aug
1,8 times in September
Sep
1,1 times in October
Oct
0,4 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
6 days in March
Mar
3 days in April
Apr
4 days in May
May
5 days in June
Jun
4 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 suppliers | Ilha Verde, AddCar, Autatlantis, Prime Azores, Avis |
| 🚗 Popular car types | Small cars, SUVs, Medium cars, People Carriers |
| 🤑 Lowest price | 7 GBP per day |
| 👛 Cheapest supplier | Autatlantis |
Most popular car models of suppliers
| Hire Agency | Model | Doors | Luggage | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ilha Verde | Renault Twingo | 3 | 1 | Small car |
| Autatlantis | Volkswagen Up | 5 | 1 | Small car |
| AddCar | Fiat 500 | 3 | 1 | Small car |
| Ilha Verde | Hyundai i10 | 5 | 1 | Small car |
| Ilha Verde | Renault Clio | 5 | 2 | Small car |
| AddCar | Kia Picanto | 4 | 1 | Small car |
| AddCar | Opel Corsa | 5 | 2 | Small car |
| Autatlantis | Fiat Panda | 5 | 1 | Small car |
| Autatlantis | Toyota Yaris | 4 | 1 | Small car |
| Ilha Verde | Renault Captur | 5 | 2 | SUV |
Car Hire Statistics
Highest-rated company
Autatlantis (rated 9 / 10)
Lowest-rated company
Europcar (rated 8 / 10)
Total number of reviews
14
Total rental companies
9
Average daily price
45 GBP
Lowest daily price
7 GBP
Total cars available
86
Top 9 suppliers at Santa Maria Airport in 2025
Autatlantis
9.0
Exceptional
88 reviews
Value for money
8.4
Ease of finding
9.4
Agent helpfulness
9.3
Pick-up speed
9.4
Drop-off speed
9.1
Car cleanliness
9.1
Car condition
8.6
7 GBP - 38 GBP
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
9.0
Exceptional
122 reviews
Value for money
8.2
Ease of finding
9.7
Agent helpfulness
9.4
Pick-up speed
9.1
Drop-off speed
9.4
Car cleanliness
8.8
Car condition
8.5
92 GBP - 179 GBP
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
AddCar
8.6
Very good
27 reviews
Value for money
8
Ease of finding
9
Agent helpfulness
8.3
Pick-up speed
8.9
Drop-off speed
8.8
Car cleanliness
8.7
Car condition
8.4
151 GBP - 222 GBP
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
SIXT
8.6
Very good
Value for money
8.7
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
9.2
Pick-up speed
8
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
9.4
Car condition
8.8
151 GBP - 222 GBP
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
8.5
Very good
18 reviews
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
8.5
Car condition
8
113 GBP
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
Prime Azores
8.2
Very good
6 reviews
Value for money
8.2
Ease of finding
8.6
Agent helpfulness
8.1
Pick-up speed
7.8
Drop-off speed
8.4
Car cleanliness
8.5
Car condition
8.1
70 GBP - 84 GBP
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
Keddy
8.2
Very good
Value for money
8
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.6
Pick-up speed
8
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
8.5
Car condition
7.9
70 GBP - 84 GBP
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
United Rent A Car
8.0
Very good
2 reviews
Value for money
7.6
Ease of finding
8.1
Agent helpfulness
8
Pick-up speed
8
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
8.3
Car condition
7.9
70 GBP - 84 GBP
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
8.0
Very good
Value for money
7.4
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.1
Pick-up speed
8
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
8.6
Car condition
7.4
29 GBP - 65 GBP
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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