Introduction
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Santa Maria travel guide

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You're Going to Love Santa Maria

With a population of 17,231, Santa Maria is the largest city in Sal, Cape Verde by the number of inhabitants.

When to visit Santa Maria

Santa Maria in May
Estimated hotel price
$346
1 night at 3-star hotel
Santa Maria in May
Estimated hotel price
$346
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Santa Maria in August, when the average temperature is 26 °C, and the highest can go up to 28 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 18 °C, with an average temperature of 21 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in September, when precipitation is around 30 mm. In contrast, January is usually the driest month of the year in Santa Maria, with an average rainfall of 0 mm.

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How to Get to Santa Maria

Plane

When flying to Santa Maria, you’ll arrive at Amílcar Cabral Airport (SID), which is located 10 miles from the city centre.

Plane

When flying to Santa Maria, you’ll arrive at Amílcar Cabral Airport (SID), which is located 10 miles from the city centre.

Airports near Santa Maria

SNESao Nicolau Preguiça
BVCRabil
SIDEspargos Amilcar Cabral Intl

Airlines serving Santa Maria

Lufthansa
Good (7,858 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,258 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,898 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,137 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,543 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,184 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,426 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (391 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,167 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,917 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,887 reviews)
Transavia France
Good (391 reviews)
Royal Air Maroc
Good (581 reviews)
Vueling
Good (1,252 reviews)
Luxair
Good (66 reviews)
Binter Canarias
Excellent (57 reviews)
Air Senegal
Good (82 reviews)
TUI Fly Belgium
Good (37 reviews)
ASKY
Good (68 reviews)
TUI fly
Good (21 reviews)
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Where to stay in Santa Maria

Average rates range from around $149 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $393 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Santa Maria

Hiring a car in Santa Maria

Expect to pay $2.36 per litre in Santa Maria (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $28.25 and $37.66. Compact (Class Compact SUV or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Santa Maria, while also 24% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay $2.36 per litre in Santa Maria (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $28.25 and $37.66. Compact (Class Compact SUV or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Santa Maria, while also 24% cheaper than other types, on average.