Cheap car hire in Santa Cruz, Portugal

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The most popular car rental companies in Santa Cruz

Hiring a car in Santa Cruz: Fast facts

Here's everything you need to know to hit the road happy.
Most popular car hire companyRodavante
Most popular carPremium/Luxury, 4-5 doors
Average daily price174 €
Best time to book4 weeks before

Frequently asked questions

On average, hiring a car in Santa Cruz will set you back around 174 € per day or 1.175 € per week. 
The cheapest car to rent in Santa Cruz is a compact crossover (similar to SUVs). The most popular is Premium/Luxury, 4-5 doors.
Bagging the best car hire deal depends on when you book  – often, it pays to book your wheels as far in advance as possible. But according to our data, the cheapest month to rent a car in Santa Cruz is currently December.
On average, around 1.175 €. But the best price we found for car hire for a week in Santa Cruz is 179 €.
Based on everything we know about daily prices, the average cost to hire a car in Santa Cruz for a whole month is 4.655 €. 

But sometimes, you'll get a discount for booking a whole month instead of 3 and a half weeks. So play with your dates to find the best deals!
If you're looking for freedom to explore Santa Cruz, choose a car with unlimited mileage, or look for car hire deals with a ’full to full' fuel policy as opposed to a 'half-full to full' one.

We also clearly highlight car and van hire options in Santa Cruz that have free cancellation
Yes – you can easily find car hire companies that allow you to pick up your car in one place, and then drop it off in another. Just select ‘Return car to a different location’ when you search with us.
Public transport can only get you so far, and could be tricky to navigate with children or luggage. With your own set of wheels, you can go wherever you want, whenever you want, for as long as you want. And you'll be able to discover more outside of Santa Cruz.
Most places – Santa Cruz included – allow under 25s to rent a car as long as they provide a valid driver's license and the correct documentation. It may cost slightly more due to a higher insurance excess for young drivers. 
The cheapest price we found for an economy car is 58 € per day. The average price per day is around 165 €.
Of course. Most major car hire companies like Rodavante, Thrifty and National offer baby and child seats as an add-on when you book.
Yes – van hire is available in Santa Cruz.