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Where to pick up your car in Nelson Mandela Airport (RAI), Santiago
- Nelson Mandela Airport (RAI)
- Praia
- Plateau
- Palmarejo
- Achada Santo Antonio
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Car rental at Praia Airport (RAI)
Nelson Mandela Airport (RAI) is only a few minutes from Praia and is Santiago’s main arrival point. With a rental car you can head to Plateau, Cidade Velha, Assomada or Tarrafal without waiting for local transport.
Vehicle choice
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 Nelson Mandela Airport (RAI), Santiago
Santiago is where a rental car unlocks the most variety: city, history, mountains, markets and beaches are connected by short drives.
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Vehicles in Nelson Mandela Airport (RAI), Santiago
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Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about renting a car in Nelson Mandela Airport (RAI), Santiago
- We offer pick-up at Nelson Mandela International Airport (Praia) and in Praia city. Please indicate your preferred pick-up point in the booking form.
- For the main roads and Praia city, any car category is suitable. If you plan to visit Serra Malagueta or rural areas with dirt tracks, we recommend an SUV or 4x4.
- Yes! Santiago has a good network of paved roads. The Praia to Tarrafal route is well-maintained and allows you to explore the entire island with ease, including stops at Assomada, Tarrafal and Serra Malagueta.
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