Car hire in Santa Cruz, Portugal

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Find cheap car hire in Santa Cruz

These are the lowest Santa Cruz car hire prices we found over the next 30 days and are subject to change.

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There are 44 car hire providers in Santa Cruz. Check out the map below to find the most convenient pick-up spot.

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 companyBudget
Most popular carEconomy, 4-5 doors
Average daily price$176
Best time to book1 week before

How to book the best car rental deals in Santa Cruz

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Frequently asked questions

On average, hiring a car in Santa Cruz will set you back around $175 per day or $24 per week. 
The cheapest car to rent in Santa Cruz is a compact passenger van. The most popular is Economy, 4-5 doors.
The cheapest car hire companies in Santa Cruz are currently Klass Wagen and Centauro.
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 $24. But the best price we found for car hire for a week in Santa Cruz is $24.
Based on everything we know about daily prices, the average cost to hire a car in Santa Cruz for a whole month is $2,063. 

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 $18 per day. The average price per day is around $175.
Of course. Most major car hire companies like Budget, Cargini and Key'n Go offer baby and child seats as an add-on when you book.
Other travellers rated AD Car Rental as the best overall in terms of experience.
Yes – van hire is available in Santa Cruz.