Car hire in the Azores

Compare and book good, cheap car hire in the Azores, as well as SUV, MPV and minivans. We offer you a good choice, who include:- Avis, Hertz and Ilha Verde Rent A Car. All vehicles come with unlimited mileage.

Azores Car Rental

Our suppliers in the Azores have luxury, economy and minivans to seat larger groups. The following cars are available. The spacious Renault Scenic, the trendy 4x4 Daihatsu Terios, or for larger groups, we have special transport like the Toyota Hiace which will cover your needs. Drive with the breeze in the convertible car, the Renault Megane Cabrio.

What is Included?

We include the following as standard in the price. CDW (Collision Damage Waiver),Third Party Liability, Vehicle Theft Protection or Waiver, Unlimited Mileage Tax (VAT and GST), Airport Fee. Also free delivery should you choose this option.

Optional Extras

You can book such extras as GPS, child seats and extra drivers. Cars are kept at the airports, so no shuttle buses involved.

Vehicle Delivery

We can arrange for you rental car to be delivered to anywhere on the island. Or, we can provide the car rental at Ilha Terceira airport and Santa Maria Vila do Porto Airport, so no queuing or waiting.

Payment Terms

- After paying the deposit, some suppliers will let you pay the balance just five days before should you so wish.

About the Azores

The Azores consist of nine islands and they are:- These are Corvo, Faial, Flores, Formigas Reef, Graciosa, Pico, Santa Maria, Sao Jorge and Terceira. There are a quarter of a million people spread across these islands, with Sao Miguel the most populous, which is where the capital Ponta Delgada is and where most people fly into. Corvo is the least populated with only around five hundred people there.

Events

The Whale Week Festival is at the end of August, off the isle of Pico. The Sata Gravel Rally takes place on the island of Sao Miguel, which is the first of year in the Rally Challenge calendar.

Weather

The Azores enjoy a welcoming climate all year round. The islands are just under 1000 miles from Portugal, the mother country.

Ponta Delgada

The main port of arrival is Ponta Delgada Airport. Another popular pickup location is Flores Airport of Santa Cruz.

Adore Azores Scenery

Due to their volcanic history, the Azores has some of the tallest mountains you can find. The tallest is on the island of Pico, although you do not need to go there to see it, as it can be clearly seen from the neighbouring island of Faial.

Need to hire a car in Madeira, or on mainland Portugal?.

Azores Adoring

The Southern Atlantic islands of the Azores are adoring, so to see the Azores Tourist Board to see what to do.

Unfortunately no train service available, so you must either use the regular shuttle service, use the taxi service or rent a car preferable in advance as this will work out cheaper.

Updated:- 4th March 2025

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