Car hire in Santa Maria, Brazil

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When's the cheapest time to hire a car in Santa Maria?

Our data shows that September is the cheapest month to rent a car in Santa Maria. It’s around R 419 per day in September, compared to the yearly average of R 419 per day.
Cheapest month avgSeptember • R 419
Yearly avg priceR 419

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There are 2 car hire providers in Santa Maria. Check out the map below to find the most convenient pick-up spot.

Car hire pick-up spots in Santa Maria

Compare car hire prices at airports, train stations and in different neighbourhoods across Santa Maria. You might find a better price, or the perfect pick-up point nearby. Start your journey where it suits you.
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These are estimated prices to help you choose from a large number of options. Each is an average based on the lowest car rental prices found for each destination over the last 15 days.

The most popular car rental companies in Santa Maria

National
Alamo
Enterprise
Unidas
Localiza

What's the most popular car to hire in Santa Maria?

Based on recent Skyscanner data, the Volkswagen T-Cross is the most popular car to hire in Santa Maria, with prices starting from R 470 per day. The BMW 1-Series and similar models are also popular drives in Santa Maria.
Volkswagen T-Cross
Volkswagen T-Cross34% chose this
BMW 1-Series
BMW 1-Series17% chose this
Hyundai Accent
Hyundai Accent17% chose this
Kia Rio
Kia Rio17% chose this
Most popular carVolkswagen T-Cross
Why?Spacious, practical, good for families

Santa Maria's cheapest car hire providers

Alamo has the cheapest car hire in Santa Maria right now, with prices from R 468 per day. You'll save an average of R 110 per day when you book with them.
Alamofrom R 468 per day
Localizafrom R 578 per day
Cheapest providerAlamo
Book with them to save aroundR 110 per day

Hiring a car in Santa Maria: Fast facts

Here's everything you need to know to hit the road happy.
Most popular car hire companyNational
Most popular carEconomy, 4-5 doors
Average daily priceR 832
Best time to book2 weeks before

How to book the best car rental deals in Santa Maria

We’re frequently named as the most trusted travel search site out there. We scan hundreds of trusted travel providers and put it all in one place, allowing you to instantly compare car hire rates and then book with no fees. Here's how to get the most out of your Santa Maria car rental search.

Book now, cancel later

We clearly highlight car and van hire options in Santa Maria that have free cancellation. So you can bag the best deal with total flexibility to change your plans if you need to.

Rent a car in Santa Maria for a whole month

Want to hire a car for almost a month? Often, car rental companies in Santa Maria avoid costly admin in between pick-ups by hiring out cars for longer periods. So see if monthly car hire is cheaper than the three weeks you need it for by selecting 30 days.

Compare fuel policies

To save money on topping up the tank as you take off in Santa Maria, look out for deals with a 'full to full' fuel policy, as opposed to a 'half-full to full' one.

Skip the queues

We call out keyless pick-up when you search for cars with us. No keys to pick up, means no queues. Just turn up at your preferred Santa Maria car hire location, hop in and hit the road.

Frequently asked questions

On average, hiring a car in Santa Maria will set you back around R 830 per day or R 4,110 per week. 

The cheapest car to rent in Santa Maria is an intermediate SUV. The most popular is Economy, 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 Maria is currently September.

On average, around R 4,110. But the best price we found for car hire for a week in Santa Maria is R 3,286.

Based on everything we know about daily prices, the average cost to hire a car in Santa Maria for a whole month is R 12,594. 

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 Maria, 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 Maria 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 Maria.

Most places – Santa Maria 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 R 578 per day. The average price per day is around R 830.

Of course. Most major car hire companies like National, Alamo and Enterprise offer baby and child seats as an add-on when you book.

Other travellers rated Enterprise as the best overall in terms of experience.

Yes – van hire is available in Santa Maria.