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Car hire Santa Maria Azores Airport
Santa Maria Airport (SMA) serves the southernmost and sunniest island of the Azores archipelago. Santa Maria is one of a kind: the geologically oldest island (the only one with sedimentary rocks) and the only one without active volcanoes, which gives it a landscape different from all the others — with rolling hills, terraced fields and a drier climate.
A rental car at Santa Maria Airport is the ideal way to discover the island independently. Distances are manageable, but without a car it is difficult to reach the most remote beaches and viewpoints. On Tino Rent you can compare deals and book with free cancellation.
A rental car at Santa Maria Airport is the ideal way to discover the island independently. Distances are manageable, but without a car it is difficult to reach the most remote beaches and viewpoints. On Tino Rent you can compare deals and book with free cancellation.
Praia Formosa, cliffs and colourful villages
Praia Formosa is the iconic beach of Santa Maria: golden sand, crystal-clear water and gentle waves — the only large sandy beach in the entire Azores archipelago. It can be reached in about 10 minutes by car from the airport. In summer it hosts the international music festival Maré de Agosto, which attracts thousands of visitors to the island.
The scenic road that loops around the island offers spectacular views: cliffs falling sheer into the sea, natural rock pools at Ponta do Marvão, and the colourful village of São Lourenço with its whitewashed houses and yellow church. Vila do Porto, the main town, is one of the oldest settlements in the Azores — Columbus stopped here on his return from the first voyage to the Americas. Don't miss the Pico Alto viewpoint (590 m), the highest point of the island, for a 360° panorama over the Atlantic.
The interior of Santa Maria is dotted with small wineries producing the local vinho de cheiro, with several family-run cellars open for tastings. The traditional pottery of Santa Bárbara, the small craft shops of Almagreira and the panoramic road around the Anjos area complete a route that easily fills a couple of days behind the wheel.
The scenic road that loops around the island offers spectacular views: cliffs falling sheer into the sea, natural rock pools at Ponta do Marvão, and the colourful village of São Lourenço with its whitewashed houses and yellow church. Vila do Porto, the main town, is one of the oldest settlements in the Azores — Columbus stopped here on his return from the first voyage to the Americas. Don't miss the Pico Alto viewpoint (590 m), the highest point of the island, for a 360° panorama over the Atlantic.
The interior of Santa Maria is dotted with small wineries producing the local vinho de cheiro, with several family-run cellars open for tastings. The traditional pottery of Santa Bárbara, the small craft shops of Almagreira and the panoramic road around the Anjos area complete a route that easily fills a couple of days behind the wheel.
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Frequent questions
We offer rental options with flexible cancellation policies. With most suppliers you can cancel for free within 48 hours of picking up the car. Consult the details when booking the specific service.
Unless otherwise stated, rental services include basic insurance, Collision Damage Waiver (CDW), Theft Protection (TP) and KASKO.
CDW protects you in case of damage to the bodywork; the maximum amount you have to pay is called the "deductible".
Like CDW, TP covers theft and/or damage to the vehicle resulting from attempted theft. The maximum amount you have to pay is the deductible set for Theft Protection.
To finalize the online booking, the main credit/debit circuits, digital wallets as well as some country-specific payment systems are accepted.
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Be careful because the instrument used for payment on this site may not be accepted by the rental operator for the subsequent phases.
In general it is not possible to change the characteristics of the booking nor to modify the data of the driver indicated in the contract header.
If a change is necessary, it may be necessary to cancel the booking and insert a new, subject to conditions and pricing that may differ from the original.
Remember to bring these 3 documents with you: your valid driving license; identity card or passport; the credit card or other payment method accepted by the company.
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