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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.

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

Where to pick up your car at Nelson Mandela Airport (RAI), 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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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.

Vehicles at Nelson Mandela Airport (RAI), Santiago

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