Rent a Car at Santa Maria Airport (RIA)

Cash Rentals are not allowed.

Loss Damage Waiver (LDW) - Renters are responsible for up to the full value of the vehicle in case of accident. Purchase of LDW reduces the liability (NWE) to BRL 4,000 to 18,000.00 BRL depending on car group rented.  Partial Damage Waiver to lower the NWE is available for purchase at the time of rental.

Personal Accident Insurance (PAE) - Optional insurance that provides protection for the renter and passengers up to BRL 5,000 per accident.

Supplemental Liability Insurance (SLI) - Provides additional protection to the renter for damage to other property or persons outside of the Avis vehicle. Includes BRL 50,000 Bodily Insurance, BRL 50,000 Material Insurance. The NWE is BRL 1,000. 

Windshield Damage Waiver (WDW) - Covers damage to the windshield. Available for purchase at time of rental.

Note: Police report is mandatory for coverage of any loss and/or damage within a maximum of 24 hours. Upon occurrence of accident/damage renter is also required to complete the "Accident Report" form.
Coverages does not  include damage to tires, wheels, keys or documents or damage  or loss due to natural diaster.

If you require additional insurance coverage you may purchase locally to reduce/remove the insurance excess.  Just ask at the Avis rental desk when you collect your car.

Global insurance coverages are always subject to change. Please verify at time of rental.

Unidas Brazil accepts American Express, Diners Club, Elo, Hipercard, Mastercard, Visa. Virtual or Digital cards are not accepted. Pre-paid cards are not accepted.

Additional Charge Card Hold: A pre-authorization is obtained and will be held for the duration of the rental.  The additional charge card will range from 700.00 BRL to 12,000.00 BRL depending on car group.

Cash Rentals are not allowed. 
Debit Cards are not accepted.

Debit Cards are not accepted.

A valid driving license from the renter's country of residence must be presented in person at the time of rental. 
Non-residents of Brazil must submit a valid passport or visa from country of residence. 
All foreign renters and additional drivers must also present a valid International Driving Permit (IDP). 
All forms of documentation must be issued to the same person, in the same name, and presented together at the time of rental.

Public liability insurance is in accordance with the insurance laws of the country.  Customer may inquire at the time of rental for additional information of the benefits, conditions and acceptance.

Note: Some credit cards provide insurance coverage, with certain limitations, as a benefit of using the card to rent vehicles.  The customer is advised to contact the card issuer before the rental.  Any waiver must be discussed directly with the location upon arrival.

All additional drivers must meet the same minimum age and drivers license requirements as the renter. Renter and additional drivers must be present at the time of rental. Present valid drivers license. Renter and additional driver must sign the additional driver form. Maximum of 4 (four) additional drivers allowed per rental. The additional driver fee is 11.00 BRL per day, per additional driver.

Minimum age: 18
Maximum age: None

Underage fee will apply for drivers 18-21 years of age. 

Cost: 29.90 BRL per day for all car groups, subject to tax and surcharges.

Specific information for this location is not available at this time.

Cars can be returned to other Avis locations within the same cities.  One-way rentals are subject to availability and one-way fees may apply.  Vehicles are not available for one way rentals outside this country. Cars are not allowed outside of the country.