Car Rental at Santa Maria Airport

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Santa Maria Airport, Vila do Porto, Portugal - Azores Islands
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Driver's country of residence is United States of America (USA) and age is 30-65
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Cheapest car rental rates

Mini
Fiat 500 or similar
Fiat 500
  • 4
  • 1
  • 3
  • A/C
  • Man.
Prime Azores
$31.58 per day
Economy
Renault Clio or similar
Renault Clio
  • 5
  • 2
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Man.
Ilha Verde
$44.83 per day
Mini Elite
Fiat Panda or similar
Fiat Panda
  • 5
  • 1
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Man.
Autatlantis
$67.21 per day
Compact
Ford Focus or similar
Ford Focus
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Man.
Europcar
$94.35 per day

Most popular car rental deals

Intermediate Van
Dacia Jogger or similar
Dacia Jogger
  • 7
  • 2
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Man.
Ilha Verde
$130.35 per day
Full-size Van
Renault Trafic or similar
Renault Trafic
  • 9
  • 3
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Man.
Ilha Verde
$149.95 per day
Mini
Renault Twingo or similar
Renault Twingo
  • 4
  • 1
  • 3
  • A/C
  • Man.
Ilha Verde
$33.49 per day
Mini
Hyundai i10 or similar
Hyundai i10
  • 5
  • 1
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Man.
Ilha Verde
$38.94 per day
The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 11:07 AM on 4/16/25. 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
Country code
+351
Average car rental price
$74 per day
Average car rental length
4 days
Speed limit within town
50 km/h or 31 mph
Speed limit out of town
80 - 100 km/h or 50 - 62 mph
Acceptable limit of BAC
0.05%
Rating
9.0 / 10

Airport info

Rating
6.5
  • Getting to the airport 7.8
  • Check-in and departures 7.2
  • Terminal facilities 5.7
  • Wi-Fi 6.1
  • Restaurants and car rental services 6.0
  • Lounge 6.0

Santa Maria Airport (SMA)

  • IATA: SMA
  • ICAO: LPAZ
  • Name: Santa Maria Airport (SMA)

Top 9 locations near Santa Maria Airport

  1. Downtown from $15.63 per day
    96.2 km / 59.8 miles away
  2. Ponta Delgada Port from $23.62 per day
    96.2 km / 59.8 miles away
  3. Ponta Delgada Airport from $15.60 per day
    98.4 km / 61.1 miles away
  4. Lajes Terceira Airport from $20.24 per day
    261 km / 162.2 miles away
  5. Sao Jorge Airport from $43.42 per day
    324.3 km / 201.5 miles away
  6. Pico Airport from $50.67 per day
    337.1 km / 209.5 miles away
  7. Horta Port from $17.97 per day
    350 km / 217.5 miles away
  8. Horta Airport from $17.97 per day
    356.1 km / 221.3 miles away
  9. Santa Cruz das Flores Airport from $55.57 per day
    589.3 km / 366.2 miles away

Map of car rental locations

When are car rental prices the lowest at Santa Maria Airport?

The cost of renting a car at Santa Maria Airport varies by season. The table and graph below can help you find the best time of year to save on a rental car.
Average rental costs per day at Santa Maria Airport
$19.92
January
$16.78
February
$18.81
March
$42.99
April
$57.17
May
$71.86
June
$99.18
July
$103.69
August
$50.40
September
$33.12
October
$20.16
November
$24.46
December
The cheapest month of the year to rent a car at Santa Maria Airport is February — when rental costs average $16.78 per day. This is 64% cheaper than the yearly average and 84% cheaper than renting a car in August (when prices average $103.69 per day).

This information can help you identify the low season. But these are only average numbers. How much your car rental will cost will depend on the type of vehicle you rent, how long you’ll rent it for, and how far ahead you book. Simply enter your dates in the form at the top of the page to see the exact prices.

For how long do renters keep their vehicles at Santa Maria Airport?

How long travelers keep their rental cars varies by the time of year: in January the average rental period is 6 days, while in May, the average rental period is only 3 days.
Average number of rental days at Santa Maria Airport
6
January
5
February
5
March
4
April
3
May
4
June
4
July
4
August
4
September
4
October
4
November
4
December

What is the most popular time of year to rent a car at Santa Maria Airport?

Based on how many users search for a car in at Santa Maria Airport, travelers are most likely to rent a car in August, while they are least likely to rent in in February.
Monthly searches at Santa Maria Airport by pick-up date relative to the average
45%
January
42%
February
55%
March
69%
April
57%
May
103%
June
188%
July
223%
August
200%
September
121%
October
51%
November
47%
December

Car rental information

Popular suppliers Ilha Verde, Autatlantis, AddCar, Prime Azores, Avis
Popular car categories Small cars, SUVs, Medium cars, Vans
Lowest price $32 per day
Cheapest supplier Prime Azores

Most popular car models of rental suppliers

Rental Supplier 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
Autatlantis Toyota Yaris 4 1 Small cars
Ilha Verde Hyundai i10 5 1 Small cars
AddCar Opel Corsa 5 2 Small cars
AddCar Kia Picanto 4 1 Small cars
Ilha Verde Renault Captur 5 2 SUVs
Autatlantis Fiat Panda 5 1 Small cars

Our customers' reviews

Because we want to make sure each review listed here is left by a real customer, we don’t have the option to post a review here. Instead, we ask each and every customer to leave a review after they return their rental car. This way, you know that all reviews are authentic.

Canada
Opel Corsa
4/6/25
A lovely bucolic island with very friendly people. Had conversations with locals curious about where we come from. Met several fellow Canadians whose parents or grandparents had emigrated after WW2 and have now purchased vacation homes on Santa Maria. The young people speak perfect English and went out of their way to inform us of things to see.
Portugal
Renault Clio
9/12/23
nature hiking with kids, beach e natural pools, diving. relaxing.
Portugal
Renault Clio
6/19/23
Good restaurants, beautiful nature spots.
Portugal
Renault Twingo
7/14/21
Be aware of the holes and the curves. Slow and safe in Santa Maria is the way!

Car rental statistics

Highest-rated company
Ilha Verde
9.1 / 10
)
Lowest-rated company
United Rent A Car
7.5 / 10
)
Total number of reviews
12
Total rental companies
9
Average daily price
$73.84
Lowest daily price
$31.58
Total cars available
59

Top 9 suppliers at Santa Maria Airport in 2025

Ilha Verde
Ilha Verde
Exceptional 9.1 / 105 reviews
+351296886528 / +351917369160
Aeroporto Santa Maria - 9580-908 Vila do Porto
$33 - $209
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
Autatlantis
Autatlantis
Exceptional 9 / 80 reviews
+351296684632 / +351967316938
Aeroporto de Santa Maria, 9580-402, Vila do Porto
$67 - $157
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
AddCar
AddCar
Very good 8.7 / 23 reviews
+351925520367
Aeroporto De Santa Maria Avenida De São Miguel 9580-402 Vila Do Porto
$281 - $291
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
Avis
Avis
Very good 8.5 / 18 reviews
+351296886528
Aeroporto de Santa Maria, Vila do Porto
$56
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
SIXT
SIXT
Very good 8.4 / 0 reviews
+351255788199
Aeroporto Santa Maria
$56
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
Keddy
Keddy
Average 7.8 / 0 reviews
+351296886528
AEROPORTO DE SANTA MARIA
$56
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
Europcar
Europcar
Average 7.7 / 0 reviews
+351296886528
AEROPORTO DE SANTA MARIA
$78 - $133
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
Average 7.6 / 1 review
+351962244746 / +351925520370
Santa Maria Airport- Vila Do Porto
$32
Working hours
Mon:
07:00 - 20:59
Tue:
07:00 - 20:59
Wed:
07:00 - 20:59
Thu:
07:00 - 20:59
Fri:
07:00 - 20:59
Sat:
07:00 - 20:59
Sun:
07:00 - 20:59
United Rent A Car
United Rent A Car
Average 7.5 / 2 reviews
+351962244746
Aeroporto de Santa Maria Avenida de São Miguel 9580-402 Vila do Porto
$32
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

Highly recommended by our customers

Apr 18, 2025
user experience was great
user experience was great. Price was good.
Eyal Muller
Apr 18, 2025
easy to book and pay
nice interface
CHRISTOS MARAKIS
Apr 18, 2025
everything perfect brand new car with…
everything perfect brand new car with topcar, pick up of the car very quick, location on the airport desk, free baby seat
DANIEL STASIAK
Apr 18, 2025
Ease to book
Ease to book
Philip RINGSTROM PHD
Apr 18, 2025
good
very fast proceed
Stefan
Apr 18, 2025
Car rental
This company this truly professional and great customer service and good value for money
Ian Champion
Apr 17, 2025
We had a dubble payment and David…
We had a dubble payment and David helped us better than expected. Next time I will rent a car bij Discover cars again
Klant
Apr 17, 2025
Good and easy with good prices
Good and easy with good prices
Mustafa Albayedh
Apr 17, 2025
Fine 👌
Fine 👌. Very fast
Alex Mau
Apr 17, 2025
Had to make a date change and choose…
Had to make a date change and choose another car. Easy modification and great price
Martin Gagliardi
Apr 17, 2025
Great search features.
Search feature by Debit card gave peace of mind when reserving the vehicle.
JW
Apr 17, 2025
I had to cancel one reservation and…
I had to cancel one reservation and rebook, it was easy.
Sand
Apr 17, 2025
Many offers and good prices
Absolutely all was good.
Olegs Nesterovs
Apr 17, 2025
Web site so easy to use so simple
Web site so easy to use
John Hoole
Apr 17, 2025
Tiuana communicated super well and was…
Tiuana communicated super well and was efficient and quick. Car was really good. Drop off was easy although we just left the car and no checks were done together to close the contract.
Marie F
Apr 17, 2025
Easy platform...no nonsense booking
Easy platform...
Lucia Zampini

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