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Car rental in Santiago

Santiago island, home to the capital Praia, is the largest and most diverse island of Cape Verde. Exploring Santiago by car allows you to visit from the white sand beaches of Tarrafal to the majestic mountains of Serra Malagueta.

Serra Malagueta, Santiago — Photo: rey perezoso · CC BY-SA 2.0

Where to pick up your car in Santiago

Nelson Mandela Airport (RAI)
Praia
Plateau
Palmarejo
Achada Santo António

Which car to choose

For Praia, Cidade Velha and Tarrafal, a compact or economy car is enough. For Serra Malagueta, inland villages or secondary roads, choose an SUV.

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Useful drives in Santiago

Santiago is where a rental car unlocks the most variety: city, history, mountains, markets and beaches are connected by short drives.

Praia → Cidade VelhaA short coastal drive for history and an easy return to the capital.Praia → Assomada → TarrafalA complete route through the interior, traditional market and northern beach.RAI Airport → PraiaPractical for arrivals in the capital who want to go straight to their stay.

Local rent-a-cars, with the total price before you book

On Elos you see available cars and book with local rental companies, accepted one by one, whose tax number and contacts were checked when they joined. Before paying, you see what you pay now, what is left for the counter and the company’s cancellation rule.

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Vehicles in Santiago

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