Renting a car in São Vicente can be a hazzle. There are a lot of car rental agencies at São Vicente where Mindelo covers more than 80% of the total car rental companies at São Vicente. Because of the increasing tourism in Cape Verde, car rental agencies are popping out of the ground. This results in the fact that a lot of tourists pay much more than necessary for their rental car in São Vicente. Our numbers show that the large majority pays more than 40% too much for their rented car. This is absolutely a waste of your money.

 

Import taxes in Cape Verde are significant, that significant that the car rental prices in Cape Verde and São Vincente are relatively high. For a small car like a Fiat Panda the prices fluctuate between 30 and 55 euros (there you have the big difference again). The bigger 4x4 cars costs around 50 - 110 euro per day. So is there a quality difference between the car rental companies in São Vicente? Are the rental cars of one car rental company better than the other?

 

We must state that all the car rental agencies are thrustworthy. This means you will not be surprised with hidden costs or fees or any other surprises in case of problems. Also the rental cars in São Vicente are all in good state and well maintained. Hence, you don’t need to be afraid that you are renting an old barrel and that you will wind up with car troubles when you are climbing Monte Verde in São Vicente. 

 

The most significant factor when it comes to car rental in São Vicente and whole Cape Verde are really the costs. Also families, good relationships get way better car rental prices in São Vicente. Our São Vicente Guide offers an overview of car rental agencies in Mindelo and the whole São Vicente area. If you want to make sure you get the best (family) price with maximum discount, you can contact us for a quote and we will arrange everything for you. When you arrive at São Vicente, your rental car will be waiting for you at the airport and we will make sure it is being picked up at the end of your stay. We can save up to 50% of you rental costs every day.